Singer/songwriter Ruthie Foster, who combines Blues, Folk, and Gospel, has released her new single “Heartshine“. It’s the second from her upcoming album Mileage, set arrive on August 23, 2024 via Sun Records.
“Heartshine” emerged from the synergy between Foster and her collaborators, Tyler Bryant (of Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown) and Rebecca Lovell (one-half of Larkin Poe). The trio found that their conversations evolved into poetic lyrics and melodies.
Reflecting on the creation of “Heartshine,” Foster shares:
This was the first time I’ve sat and written with other writers where I could stay in that moment and record while still riding the creative wave. Singing it through once or twice and tweaking it while it was still fresh made a huge difference. The song feels alive because it was born in that spontaneous energy.
‘Heartshine’ is a song about someone who’s learning how to trust themselves and how to be vulnerable and open. That‘s what radiates love, beauty and light!
Tyler Bryant adds:
We started with the title ‘Heartshine’ while working on another song, ‘Take It Easy,’ It was clear early on that we were fighting for the same thing—to create something that gives you goosebumps when you hear it. Ruthie’s voice is so natural and powerful; our job was to keep the instruments out of the way and let her shine.
Mileage, Foster’s tenth studio album, was Produced by Tyler Bryant, and features a collection of songs that reflect Foster’s personal experience, “from love and triumph to deep loss.”
Joining Sun Records has also marked a significant chapter in Foster’s career, aligning her with a label known for its artistic legacy.
Ruthie Foster 2024-2025 Tour Dates
7/5 – Lincoln, NE – Zoo Bar ZOOFEST
7/18-21 – Navarro, CA – The Redwood Ramble
7/21 – Berkeley, CA – Freight & Salvage
7/23 – Hastings-on-Hudson, NY – Hastings-on-Hudson Sunset Concert Series
7/24 – Tuckerton, NJ – Lizzie Rose Music Room
7/25 – Leesburg, VA – Tally Ho Theater
7/27 – Humble, TX – Charles Bender PAC
8/1 – North Truro, MA – Payomet PAC
8/2 – Plymouth, MA – Spire Center
8/3 – Norfolk, CT – Levitt Pavilion Dayton
8/15 – Portsmouth, NH – Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues
8/16 – Albany, NY – Hart Theatre at The Egg
8/17 – Norwich, NY – Chenango Blues Festival
8/21 – St. Louis, MO – The Blue Strawberry
8/23 – Minneapolis, MN – Dakota
8/24 – Minneapolis, MN – Dakota
8/25 – Belle Plaine, KS – Bartlett Arboretum
8/30 – Fairfield, CT – StageOne at FTC
8/31 – Charlestown, RI – Rhythm & Roots Fest
9/5-7 – Taos, NM – Big Barn Dance
9/7 – Boulder, CO – eTown Hall
9/8 – Denver, CO – Swallow Hill Music
9/12-21 – Nashville, TN – Americana Fest
9/27 – Lancaster, PA – Lancaster Roots & Blues Fest
10/12 – Memphis, TN – Overton Park Shell
10/25 – Houston TX – The Heights Theater
10/26 – Dallas TX – Longhorn Ballroom
11/23 – Austin TX – The Paramount Theatre
1/26-2/2 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise 2025
4/12 – St. Petersburg, FL – Tampa Bay Blues Fest
4/25 – Lewisburg, PA – Weis Center for the Performing Arts
