Carly Pearce is rightfully proud of her hummingbird album, out now. The Kentucky native opened up about her record on Good Morning America, where she also performed “Rock Paper Scissors” from the project for the first time.
“A lot has happened to me in the last few years, and I feel like I kind of went on a healing journey over the last few years,” Pearce said. “So much of my heart and the songs that made me into who I am are on this album. It’s my favorite album that I’ve ever done.”
hummingbird follows her 2021 record, 29: Written in Stone, in many ways continuing the story she began with that heartfelt and vulnerable project.
“hummingbird is a deeply personal journey filled with heart, soul, and a good dose of humor,” said Pearce. “The process of creating this album was me reconstructing the way I see love and the way I see myself. From facing heartbreak, falling in love again, and gaining confidence, I’ve learned to embrace every part of my story.
“I hope this record resonates with anyone on a healing journey, showing that through vulnerability, self-discovery, and therapy, things can truly get better,” she continued. “It’s okay not to have everything figured out; happiness can be found in the process. I hope hummingbird resonates with everyone who listens and inspires you to find strength in your own journey.”
hummingbird not only includes the feisty “Rock Paper Scissors,” but “Country Music Made Me Do It,” “My Place,” “Fault Line,” her current Top 10 single, “We Don’t Fight Anymore” with Chris Stapleton and more.
“I am a normal girl,” Pearce told USA Today. “I want to share when I’m happy. I want to share when I’m excited. I know that somebody else is experiencing something that I am. And I think the ‘29’ season of my life really showed me that, even to a degree, that I had no idea there were so many young people that felt shame around divorce. But I almost feel like I’ve built my career on just being unapologetically honest about whatever I’m going through.”
Pearce performs “Truck on Fire” as part of the CMA Fest televised special. Hosted by Jelly Roll and Ashley McBryde, the show will air on ABC on Tuesday, June 25 at 8:00 PM ET, and stream the next day on Hulu.
Pearce is currently on the road with Tim McGraw, on his Standing Room Only Tour. See a track list for hummingbird below. Find all of Pearce’s music and upcoming shows at CarlyPearce.com.
hummingbird Track List:
1. “country music made me do it” | Written by Carly Pearce, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne
2. “truck on fire” | Written by Carly Pearce, Justin Ebach, Charles Kelley
3. “still blue” | Written by Carly Pearce, Natalie Hemby, Josh Osborne
4. “heels over head” | Written by Carly Pearce, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne
5. “we don’t fight anymore” featuring Chris Stapleton | Written by Carly Pearce, Pete Good, Shane McAnally
6. “rock paper scissors” | Written by Carly Pearce, Nicolle Galyon, Jordan Reynolds
7. “oklahoma” | Written by Carly Pearce, Nicolle Galyon, Shane McAnally, Jordan Reynolds
8. “my place” | Written by Carly Pearce, Lauren Hungate, Jordan Reynolds
9. “things I don’t chase” | Written by Robyn Dell’Unto, Kat Higgins, Ava Supplesa
10. “woman to woman” | Written by Carly Pearce, Tofer Brown, Lauren Hungate
11. “fault line” | Written by Carly Pearce, Nicolle Galyon, Shane McAnally, Jordan Reynolds
12. “pretty please” | Written by Carly Pearce, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne
13. “trust issues” | Written by Carly Pearce, Nicolle Galyon, Jordan Reynolds
14. “hummingbird” | Written by Carly Pearce, Nicolle Galyon, Shane McAnally, Jordan Reynolds