""I feel like there's still that kid in me that is trying to figure out my life through songs," she says on a call while driving to a Portland, Oregon, tour date for 'Valentine,' her fifth album in 10 years."
"Only seconds into the album, Andrews, 35, recounts the loopy, overwhelming feelings of an early entanglement, belting the line 'Man, I love a heart/ That's one foot out the door' as if she's trying to get a restless audience into their seats."
"The girl in the duo told me, 'I don't sing very loud,' Andrews recalls. 'It blew my mind. That one sentence completely changed the way I sing or the way I control my voice.'"
"On 'Valentine,' she sounds fully unleashed. These stories of passion and heartbreak are rarely embellished, in part because Andrews depends on direct metaphors and utilitarian language to convey such ups."
Courtney Marie Andrews' fifth album, 'Valentine,' captures the tumultuous nature of relationships through vivid storytelling and emotional depth. The album opens with a powerful declaration of love and uncertainty, setting the tone for the exploration of passion and heartbreak. Andrews reflects on her evolution as a vocalist, influenced by her experiences touring with a gospel act. Her approach to singing has shifted towards a quieter yet more powerful delivery, allowing her to convey complex emotions with clarity and authenticity.
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