Blues Luminary Teams Up with Sun Records for Highly-Anticipated Album Mileage, Celebrating Love and Resilience
Happy Pride! Blues & Roots Luminary Ruthie Foster Unveils ‘Rainbow’ — First Single From New Album
Renowned blues and roots artist Ruthie Foster has released her latest single, “Rainbow,” from her upcoming album, Mileage, just in time for Pride Month. Partnering with the iconic Sun Records, Foster’s new project promises to captivate audiences with its soulful melodies and heartfelt storytelling. Mileage is set for release on August 23, offering a collection of songs that reflect Foster’s life journey and experiences.
Foster, a multiple Grammy nominee, has a rich history of blending diverse musical influences, from gospel and blues to folk and soul. Her career spans from singing in rural Texas churches to performing on prestigious stages like New York’s Beacon Theatre with the Allman Brothers. Her collaborations with notable artists such as Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks further highlight her versatility and acclaim in the music world.
“Rainbow,” the album’s uplifting first single, delivers a powerful message of love and acceptance. Co-written with producer Tyler Bryant and Rebecca Lovell of Larkin Poe, the song embodies the essence of hope and resilience. Bryant commented on the creation process, noting how the collaboration with Foster and Lovell resulted in a song filled with overwhelming hope and love. “Ruthie and Rebecca are two very powerful women. They would start talking, and before you’d know it, there was an amazing song,” said Bryant.
Mileage, Foster’s tenth studio album, is a deeply personal and transformative journey through her life. Each track on the album is a reflection of her personal triumphs, losses, and cherished memories. Foster shared, “This record says, ‘Show me what you’ve done up until this point!’ and I love that. Every song on Mileage is a piece of my story, a reflection of where I’ve been and where I’m going. I feel more heard on this record than I ever have, and I can’t wait to share it with the world.”
Foster’s partnership with Sun Records marks a significant milestone in her career, aligning her with a label renowned for championing originality and artistic freedom. This collaboration not only honors Sun Records’ legendary history but also signals a bold step forward in shaping the future of American music.
For more information and to catch Ruthie Foster on tour, visit her official website at www.ruthiefoster.com.