With just a day to go until her music is unleashed on the world, Women’s Champion Mickie James has spoken at length about her new album, Strangers & Angels, in particular commenting on her debut single ‘Are You With Me?’ which will be added to country radio tomorrow:
We are less than 18 hours away from the debut of my very first single to country music radio. Its titled “Are You With Me” and words can not begin to describe how incredibly excited I am. Its been a lot of hard work and tons of fun! I am so very grateful to have been blessed with such an extraordinary team that has helped bring this dream to a reality. For everyone who has stood by my side through this all and help keep me on this wonderful journey. My friends, My family, My James Gang!, The entire WWE Universe…. I could not have gotten to this place without each and every one of you. I have poured my heart and soul into the entire album that will be released March 23rd entitled “Strangers & Angels”. I do not know what will come of it all but I hope and Pray for the best! I have my faith…. Through this entire project God has provided miracle after miracle…. So I let go… He shall lead the way!
Just a little background on “Are you with me” This song was actually a last minute addition to the album. It was written by EMI Writers Rhett Akins & Dallas Davison, as well as Warner/Chappel writer Ben Hayslip. I really think you all are going to love it as much as I do! This song was actually chosen by my producer Kent Wells. He p html_removed ulled it back out for me to really listen to it one last time when we were recording in the studio. I must say that he is a genius! Understand that I listened to thousands of amazing songs to include on the album. So narrowing them down to the perfect songs to represent me was a tedious task in itself. But with the help of my entire team and a few close friends and Family I was able to bring out the best for me… Or so I hope! I believe that this song is the perfect first single for me. Once you hear it you will understand! (Read more)
While I have little to no expectation for Mickie’s music, I really do hope that her music is a hit with those who it’s geared at i.e. the country music market. With Taylor Swift becoming one of the world’s biggest artists and winning Album of the Year at the Grammys, country-pop is at it’s peak so it’s a perfect time for Mickie to capitalise. I’m not a fan of that music but even I am hoping to be surprised. Looking forward to hopefully discussing her song tomorrow here at the site!
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February 15, 2010 at 8:55 pm
I’ve been a huge fan of Mickie for years now. I’m so happy for her and I can’t wait to hear what she has to offer musically!
February 15, 2010 at 9:10 pm
Good luck to her, but I’m mostly here to say I hate when people misuse lines from “The Road Not Taken” and think it’s about what a cool ~*individual*~ they are.
February 15, 2010 at 10:31 pm
reading this reminds me why i’m not too keen on pop culture – the way she described how everything was written, played, made for her. at least maria “co-wrote” her stuff. lol
February 15, 2010 at 11:44 pm
I wish her all the luck in the world. I hope she needs none of it.
Oh, and to address some of the comments above mine, “The Road Not Taken” is about exploring one’s options and taking risks, not expressing how “cool” you are…
And, if you have read anything from her Twitter page, you would have noticed that she has stated that she co-wrote many of the songs on the album. Just not THIS one…
Just sayin’…
February 16, 2010 at 12:15 am
I so excited to hear her Debut Single, Best of luck to Mickie on her County music career.
February 16, 2010 at 12:23 am
“The Road Not Taken” is not at all about taking risks. The speaker does not in fact take the road “less traveled by” (he only intends to tell people he did) because he notes that both paths are “worn about the same.” It is about making choices and how life is constantly moving on from one of those choices to the next, but nothing to do with risks and the way Mickie has it quoted does not really represent the reality of the poem. I am aware it is not about expressing how cool you are or about how your life choices have been unique because you “took the road less traveled by,” but I’m not sure Mickie is. Maybe you should let her know.
I also don’t really care if she wrote any of the songs as long as she can sing well. From the little I’ve heard, though, she can’t. That does not mean she won’t have a hit on her hands. Computers are marvelous things.
February 17, 2010 at 4:17 pm
I love Mickie’s new single!!!
Good job Mickie!!!