Carly Pearce Debuts Honest Woman, Broadens Audience

Carly Pearce’s fifth studio album, Honest Woman, is released as a deeply personal, confident exploration of womanhood, blending classic country craftsmanship with bluegrass influences and Pearce’s unfiltered honesty. The project, co-produced with Ben West, features collaborations with Riley Green, Dan Tyminski, and Molly Tuttle, including the duet If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay and the bluegrass-infused What If You Loved Me. Critics have praised the album’s storytelling and craft, with songs like She Don’t, Church Girl, You Can Have Him, and Happy For Myself highlighted for their voice and production. A cinematic video for Same Circus accompanies the release, and Pearce plans Up Close performances across North America to showcase the material live. Across the press, Honest Woman is framed as a milestone that leans into vulnerability, humor, and resilience while honoring Pearce’s roots. The coverage presents a cohesive view of an artist evolving into a more self-assured, unapologetic storyteller without losing the traditional influences that shaped her.