Sheryl Crow has made it clear that she has the heart for country music over the past few years with her collaborations and performances on some of country musics biggest stages.

Now she is ready to prove how much she really loves country music by releasing a country album. I'm so excited! She is currently working with Brad Paisley, and doing a lot of writing.

Crow grew up in southern Missouri, listening to music by Loretta Lynn, and Jimmy Rodgers .  She wants to show her love for that traditional country music by reflecting it in her album. She hopes to have the album on the shelves by early next year.

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