Lauded American singer Lizz Wright’s latest project, GRACE, reveals the web of deep-running roots of story and song that bind together the vastly diverse traditions that are the soul of the American South. Wright summons her Southern heritage and the spirit of the earth to usher us into a nurturing space that pulses and hums with the unspoken suggestion that grace is a cornerstone of our original state of being.
Produced by acclaimed singer and songwriter Joe Henry, GRACE is a stark reflection of Wright’s sense of place and belonging that’s deeply woven into the cultural fabric of America.
An expansive collection of 10 songs and an original co-write with Maia Sharp (“All the Way Here”), GRACEis Wright’s testament of devotion to speaking and embodying the fullness of her humanity through music. Her most clear statement to date, GRACE finds Wright standing center stage in the complex dialogues of coexistence and interdependence between all walks of life. On GRACE, the warm and weathered colors of her voice speak with assurance that she is a tireless steward of freedom and change. Leaning into curated classics and contemporary covers,
GRACEis a proclamation to unearth our fundamental kindness and generosity. It sets forth a real invitation to openly contemplate our humanity. “In this day it’s nearly a revolutionary act to stand deep in unconditional love, to abide in fearless belonging and to embrace our inescapable tenderness,” says Lizz Wright.
We’re proud to present GRACE as our newest SoulTracks Listening Room. Take a listen below, and bask in this glorious project from one of today’s greatest singers.