Jamie O'Neal is set to release her sixth studio album, Gypsum, via BFD/Audium Nashville on Jan. 23. The first single from the album, "Ole Heartache," is out now.
The new 10-song collection includes tracks co-written by O'Neal along with Dean Dillon, Stephanie Bentley, Rob Crosby, Roxie Dean, Ava Suppelsa, Ilya Toshinskiy and more. A highlight of the project is "Flowers & Fireflies," written by O'Neal's late sister Samantha Murphy.
"Gypsum is named for the sand dunes in White Sands National Park, one of the most beautiful and serene, other worldly places I've ever been to," said Jamie. "I have an affinity for the west—the mountains, red rocks, sand dunes, and wide open spaces inspired a lot of this album. I love being in the studio and hearing some of the most incredible musicians bring the songs to life, it's so exciting to have a new original album finished and ready for everyone to hear!"
Jamie O'Neal is a Platinum-selling country singer and hit songwriter who became a household name in 2001 with back-to-back # 1 singles, "There Is No Arizona" and "When I Think About Angels." With multiple hits including top #20 "Shiver," #15 "Trying To Find Atlantis" and #3 "Somebody's Hero" plus another 8 Top 40 hits that followed, Jamie's career caught fire. She earned numerous career accolades (including 4 Grammy nominations), winning ACM and Billboard Awards and appeared on The Tonight Show and Dave Letterman. While she has penned most of her songs, Jamie has also written songs for such notable artists as Reba McEntire, Martina McBride, LeAnn Rimes, Cece Winans, Idina Menzel, and toured alongside Reba, Keith Urban and Kenny Chesney. Her voice can be heard in major motion picture soundtracks including "All By Myself" for Bridget Jones's Diary and We Were Soldiers. She was also picked to perform with Carrie Underwood when she needed the perfect partner for CMTs 100 Greatest Duets with "Does He Love You."
