Patsy Cline-Inspired Charlie Marie Sets New Album “Ramble On”
Ever since honky tonk sweetheart Charlie Marie sent hearts swooning with her self-titled five-song EP in 2019, we’ve been we’ve been waiting for something new, and for the moment that hopefully might be her big country music breakout. Well ladies and gentlemen, this could be it.
On May 7th, Charlie Marie will be releasing her full-length debut album called Ramble On via Soundly Music. Recorded in Nashville with some of the folks who’ve worked with Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell, Margo Price and others in the past, this is Charlie Marie’s big push to become part of the resurgent country music community looking to return country music to its roots.
From the unexpected origin point of Providence, Rhode Island, Charlie Marie first fell in love with country music at ten years old when her voice was compared to Patsy Cline by a music teacher. Inspired by the music of Patsy and Loretta Lynn that her grandmother would play when she was growing up, there’s no bandwagon for Charlie Marie to jump on as a Rhode Islander. Her love for country music comes from a sincere passion that translates into stunning results.
“I wanted the record to sound like if Patsy Cline and Dwight Yoakam had a child,” she says. “It doesn’t just symbolize everything I’m working toward; it symbolizes where I come from, too.”
This can be heard in the first song from the album called “Heard It Through The Red Wine” about alcohol opening up secrets of infidelity. “That bottle made an honest man of you,” she sings through Marlboro smoke and running mascara in the video for the song (see below).
Not completely unfamiliar with life in the South, Charlie Marie attended Belmont University in Nashville, and participated in some co-songwriting sessions while in the city, getting a serious dose of the culture and influences she had enjoyed from afar for many years before.
Charlie Marie’s 2019 EP put us on alert of the musical talent we had among our midst, and ended up being nominated for the 2019 Saving Country Music Album of the Year. Hopefully Ramble On is the moment the rest of the country music world wakes you to the talent of Charlie Marie.
February 25, 2021 @ 9:49 am
LOVE me some Charlie Marie
February 25, 2021 @ 9:56 am
I like what I hear so far.
February 25, 2021 @ 10:00 am
That hits the sweet spot for me.
February 25, 2021 @ 10:17 am
Great news, as I was literally just dusting off the EP cover on my shelf this morning wondering what she’d been up to during all this. Love the new song! Thanks for the heads up Trig, can’t wait!!
February 25, 2021 @ 11:29 am
Really love listening to the EP and been anxiously awaiting a follow up full length album. If the rest of the album is as good as “Heard It Through the Red Wine” I think we’re in for a real treat.
I’m hoping she’ll have a vinyl+digital release on Bandcamp. I’ll easily overpay for it.
February 27, 2021 @ 4:47 am
VINYL IS ON ORDER, CHECK LATER ON HER WEBSITE FOR MERCH. THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT CAMERON!!
http://www.charliemariemusic.com
thanks again, joe
February 25, 2021 @ 12:07 pm
I was all set to see her last year. Real cool place, had the most perfect seat next to a fire place right in front of the little stage. However, even though I confirmed before hand, a snow storm derailed her making it. Had a good dinner though..
February 25, 2021 @ 12:42 pm
Love Charlie Marie! Looking forward to this record.
February 25, 2021 @ 12:57 pm
This is going to be my most anticipated albums coming up this year. Last year was American Aquarium who even I couldn’t believe they lived up to the expectations and surpassed them. I’ve learned that Is a really rare thing when it comes to hype.
February 25, 2021 @ 1:28 pm
yep, that’s the stuff right there — thanks for heads up, trig!
strictly from a vocal perspective, i think she sounds a lot like Tift Merritt.
February 25, 2021 @ 1:44 pm
Yes!! Now we’re talking. I will take 9 more like that please
February 27, 2021 @ 12:48 pm
Nine more of those and you won’t be able to stand on your feet 😉
February 25, 2021 @ 2:41 pm
When I tell people I’m a country music fan it’s songs like this that are on my mind.
February 25, 2021 @ 4:44 pm
i’ve loved this woman’s voice since first listen .
i love the sound of this track
i hope she finds a way to inject just a bit more ‘charlie marie’ into her songs/song choices than she has on this particular track . nevertheless , i’m in .
yeah ….i know that’s a vague comment .
February 25, 2021 @ 5:44 pm
She’s so good. “Countryside” and “Rodeo” are frequent playlist inhabitants for me, and this one will be too. Looking forward to hearing the whole project.
February 25, 2021 @ 7:59 pm
This gal is a goddess
I like her voice, subject matter and melodic sound
I’m going to have to add her to my Amazon Unlimited library
Can’t wait for her full length album
Thanks for turning me on to this massive talent, Trig
February 25, 2021 @ 9:58 pm
Awesome news. She’s a gem.
February 26, 2021 @ 3:18 am
the EP was great and i also have great expectetions for this new album,
It’s really interesting that a lot of the best country performers nowdays actually come from unusual places like NYC, Rhode Island,Australia or Canada( ok the least is not so unusual)…
March 14, 2021 @ 4:41 pm
THANKS DANIELE, WHAT YOU SAY IS JUST LIKE THE SONG CHARLIE PENNED ON HER LAST EP “EVERYWHERE THERE’S A COUNTRYSIDE” THANKS AGAIN
February 26, 2021 @ 5:11 am
Wow is that good! Her voice just arrests attention and refuses to let go. She has that slight little warble inflection she naturally seems to radiate, and it works in a Country/rural sort of way.
I compared her last time to Lacy J Dalton, and i still hear that a bit, though shes not near as raw as Dalton. Perhaps a bit of Lucinda Williams as well in that voice. And thats what makes this gal compelling, her voice stands out as unique. The pedal steel on this is icing.
February 26, 2021 @ 6:36 am
Dear Charlie, you have such a great voice. please stop smoking. so you do not destroy your voice in years to come, and do not destroy your health.
February 27, 2021 @ 4:51 am
DON’T WORRY SHAWN..SHE DOESN’T SMOKE, IT WAS ONLY A PROP FOR THE VIDEO. I HAVE BEEN WITH CHARLIE FOR 20 YEARS AND SHE NEVER SMOKED. THANKS FOR YOUR CONCERN. SHE WILL BE GOING ON TOUR LATER THIS YEAR. LET ME KNOW WHERE YOU LIVE AND WE WILL LET YOU KNOW IF SHE WILL BE NEARBY.
February 27, 2021 @ 4:53 am
SHE DOESN’T SMOKE, ONLY A PROP. THANKS FOR YOUR CONCERN SHAWN.
February 26, 2021 @ 10:19 am
This sounds great, just the style that gets to me. Can’t wait for the album release.
February 26, 2021 @ 10:21 am
Now THIS I dig!
February 26, 2021 @ 7:26 pm
Sounds GREAT Charlie Marie!
Sister, you knocked it Way out of the ballpark.
March 2, 2021 @ 9:12 am
consider me woke!