Tori Kelly Announces New Album 'God Must Really Love Me' for June Release
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Singer-songwriter Tori Kelly will release her sixth studio album, 'God Must Really Love Me,' on June 12 via Epic Records. The album, developed during her pregnancy and after the birth of her son, explores themes of faith, marriage, and motherhood through acoustic-leaning R&B. Kelly will also join Forrest Frank's 'The Jesus Generation' tour beginning June 1.
Facts First
- New album 'God Must Really Love Me' arrives June 12 via Epic Records.
- Themes center on Kelly's faith, marriage, and motherhood, with her son's coos featured on several tracks.
- Singles 'Control' and 'Dive' are scheduled for release this Friday ahead of the album.
- Recorded shortly after her son's birth, the project features a two-week studio session with collaborators Tommy King and Dan Farber.
- Kelly will join 'The Jesus Generation' tour starting June 1, traveling with her husband and son.
What Happened
Tori Kelly announced her sixth studio album, 'God Must Really Love Me,' for release on June 12 via Epic Records. The album's first two singles, 'Control' and 'Dive,' are scheduled for release this Friday. Kelly began developing the album's acoustic-leaning R&B sounds while touring Europe with Ed Sheeran last summer, booking studios during the tour. She was pregnant with her son, Zayden, during this initial phase. Ten days after Zayden's birth in November, Kelly began recording voice memo ideas. Two months later, she entered the studio with collaborators Tommy King and Dan Farber to record the majority of the album over a two-week period.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a fan of Tori Kelly or contemporary R&B, you have new music to anticipate this week and in June. The album's intimate themes and the inclusion of her son's voice may offer a deeply personal listening experience. Kelly's participation in 'The Jesus Generation' tour starting June 1 could mean she is likely to perform new material at concerts this summer.
What's Next
The singles 'Control' and 'Dive' will be released this Friday, providing the first preview of the album's sound. The full album, 'God Must Really Love Me,' will be available on June 12. Following that, Kelly's involvement in the 'The Jesus Generation' tour, which begins on June 1, suggests she may be performing these new songs live for audiences throughout the summer.