[Cover photo credit to Tracy Alison]
Country-Pop singer/songwriter Caroline Jones has released upbeat Bluegrass track “Being A Woman (Is Like Being The Sun)” as well as an accompanying video, leading up to Mother’s Day next weekend.
The track was written by Jones, and features a group of all-female Bluegrass musicians including Grammy Award-winning artist Alison Brown (Producer/banjo), Rebecca Frazier (guitar/vocals), Kate Lee O’Connor (fiddle/harmony vocal), Mary Meyer (mandolin), and Missy Raines (bass). The song, which was recorded at Compass Sound Studio in Nashville, takes in “age-old truths of womanhood”.
Jones explains:
“Being a Woman (is Like Being the Sun)” is about to the double-edged sword of emotional intelligence and sensitivity that comes with womanhood. There is immense, life-giving power in a woman’s care and understanding of the intricacies of other’s needs. But many challenges accompany that power. As I mature, I am learning how to navigate those challenges, and trying to be intentional about the kind of woman I want to be. How do I care for those I love the most while ensuring that my own needs and desires are met? How do I communicate honestly, without being demanding or controlling, and more importantly listen with an open heart? I really, really hope that this song resonates with women and makes them feel heard and understood. And perhaps inspire men who listen to the song to appreciate and understand the women in their lives more.
I had a vision to record this song with an all-female bluegrass band because I knew they could bring the lyric to life in an authentic way. I am so grateful that Alison Brown resonated with this message, because I cannot think of a better producer to have at the helm for this song. Alison is an inspiration to me and countless other musicians, especially women.”
Jones is also back on tour with Zac Brown Band as a special guest band member for their “Out In The Middle Tour,” which kicked off April 22nd and runs through November 19th. Jones is also joining the star- studded lineup at this year’s CMA Fest June 9 through June 12, as well as performing her own solo shows this summer.
Upcoming performances:
Saturday, May 7 – Austin, TX—Moody Center
Friday, May 20 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center+
Sunday, May 22 – San Antonio, TX – Real Life Amphitheater
Thursday, June 2 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center+ Friday, June 3 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage+
Saturday, June 4 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage+
Friday, June 17 – Atlanta, GA – Truist Park+
Friday, July 8 – Akron, OH – Dowed Field
Saturday, July 9 – Chicago, IL – Wrigley Field+
Friday, July 15 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park+^
Thursday, July 28 – Indianapolis, IN – Ruoff Music Center+
Friday, July 29 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre+
Friday, August 12 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre+ Saturday, August 13 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center+ Sunday, August 14 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium+
Thursday, August 18 – New York, NY – Citi Field+^
Friday, August 19 – Endicott, NY – En-Joie Golf Course
Thursday, August 25 – Put-in-bay, OH – Bash on the Bay 2022 [SOLO]
Friday, August 26 – Camden, NJ – BB&T Pavilion+
Saturday, August 27 – Cedarburg, WI – Country In The Burg 2022 [SOLO]
Friday, September 2 – St. Paul, MN – Minnesota State Fair+
Friday, September 16 – Ocean City, MD – Ocean City Bike Fest
Friday, September 23 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater+ Saturday, September 24 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion+
Sunday, September 25 – Birmingham, AL – Oak Mountain Amphitheatre+
Friday, October 7 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place+
Saturday, October 8 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre+
Sunday, October 9 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre+
Thursday, October 20 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena+
Friday, October 21 – Vancouver, BC – Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena+
Saturday, October 22 – Portland, OR – Moda Center+
Friday, November 4 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl+
Sunday, November 6 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena+
Friday, November 18 – San Diego, CA – WonderFront Festival+ Saturday, November 19 – Phoenix, AZ – Chase Field+^~*
ADDITIONAL 2022 PERFORMANCE DATES:
May 7 – Austin, TX – iHeart Country Festival+
May 21 – Frisco, TX – Soccer Hall of Fame Weekend* June 9 – Nashville, TN – CMA Fest
Aug 25 – Put-in-Bay, OH – Bash on the Bay*
+Special Guest Robert Randolph Band
^ Special Guest Cody Johnson ~ Special Guest Sam Hunt *Special Guest Jimmie Allen
