HONEST LIFE

Courtney Marie Andrews is a new name on me despite this being her sixth solo album. She is a lady who, on the strength of this tremendous recording, is not only a hugely talented songwriter but also the possessor of a beautiful expressive vocal style that is often reminiscent of Joni Mitchell. Whilst there is much about this album that is 'country' there is also plenty that would fit into or at least close to 'folk,' perhaps even an occasional, almost imperceptible jazziness, although that is perhaps the feeling I get when I think she sounds a little like Joni Mitchell, particularly in her strong phrasing. In reality she has more in common stylistically with artists such as Margo Price; 'country,' but not really bound by any rules or genre. More a question of casting the songwriting and vocal dice and see where they fall. (https://www.americanrootsuk.com).