Cassadee Pope Readies New Acoustic Album, ‘Rise and Shine’

Cassadee Pope will release Rise and Shine, an eight-song acoustic album, on August 7. The Grammy-nominated singer co-produced and co-wrote…

Lauren Jo Black

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June 22, 2020

Cassadee Pope; Photo by Chance Edwards

Cassadee Pope will release Rise and Shine, an eight-song acoustic album, on August 7.

The Grammy-nominated singer co-produced and co-wrote every song on the upcoming acoustic project. Her most personal record to date, Rise and Shine showcases Pope’s growth as an artist and gives fans a taste of what’s to come from the powerhouse vocalist.

“’Rise and Shine’ is a collection of songs that talk about where I’ve been and where I’m headed,” Pope shared in a statement. “I wanted people to hear these in their purest form so I went with a more stripped back sound that really lets the lyrics stand out. My hope is that these songs help aid people into feeling every emotion they need to let out.”

To celebrate the upcoming release, Pope will offer fans a sneak peek of the project with the release of two songs, “Let Me Go” and “Built This House” on Friday, June 26th.

Rise and Shine is available for pre-order now.

Rise and Shine Track Listing:
1. Let Me Go (Cassadee Pope, Tina Parol, Kevin Rudolph)
2. Hoodie (Cassadee Pope, Johan Fransson, Emily Weisband)
3. California Dreaming (Cassadee Pope, Alex Kline, Shane Stevens)
4. Counting On The Weather (Cassadee Pope, Bobby Huff, Blair Daly)
5. Hangover (Cassadee Pope, Butch Walker)
6. Rise and Shine (Cassadee Pope, Danny Orton, Matt Scannell)
7. Sand Paper (Cassadee Pope, Alex Kline, Shane Stevens)
8. Built This House (Cassadee Pope, Forest Glen Whitehead, Kelly Archer)

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Lauren Jo Black

Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.