MULTI-PLATINUM POWERHOUSE SHARES SOUL-BARING TITLE TRACK TODAY
| NASHVILLE, TENN. (July 30, 2026) — Today, MULTI-PLATINUM powerhouse K. Michelle announces the upcoming release of her first-ever Country album Jesus & Whiskey, due out on October 16, in an exclusive interview with People Magazine (read here). To celebrate the announcement of her seventh studio LP, the Memphis-born singer/songwriter is sharing the soul-baring title track to Jesus & Whiskey — a radically honest meditation on faith, grace, and the beautiful imperfection of being human. Go here to pre-order/pre-save Jesus & Whiskey now, and listen to “Jesus & Whiskey” here.Produced by Kristian Bush, Jesus & Whiskey marks the first full-length exploration of K. Michelle’s deep-seated Country roots. With its hypnotic fusion of timeless storytelling and Southern soul, the nine-song project fearlessly explores faith, heartbreak, redemption, and love lost and found. Set for release via Real Outlawz Records, Inc. under exclusive license to This Is Hit, Inc. d/b/a BBR Music Group, Jesus & Whiskey fully realizes the uncompromising artistic vision she’s steadily shaped since making her Country debut last summer with the fierce and fiery “Jack Daniel’s.” See below for the full tracklist.A stunning display of K. Michelle’s vocal prowess, “Jesus & Whiskey” signals another triumphant step in her evolution as a one-of-a-kind Country artist. In a departure from the scorching intensity of “Jack Daniel’s,” the guitar-drenched ballad channels a soulful vulnerability as she argues that faith isn’t reserved for people who’ve overcome every vice. Written by K. Michelle, ERNEST (a PLATINUM-selling singer/songwriter who’s also penned songs for the likes of Keith Urban and Koe Wetzel), Jordan Dozzi (Morgan Wallen, Post Malone), and Rocky Block (Jelly Roll, Cole Swindell), the result is a full-hearted refusal to let shame get in the way of her relationship with God. A harmony-heavy slow-burner, “Jesus & Whiskey” reveals the unshakable conviction of K. Michelle’s songwriting right from the very first lines: “I ain’t perfect / I still drink some when I’m hurting / I got my own type of worship / I don’t fall down on my knees, but I still believe.” As the track unfolds in delicate piano melodies and smoldering guitar work, she lays her truth bare and rejects the idea that faith must follow tradition in order to be authentic (from the chorus: “I need Saturday night just like Sunday morning / From my point of view, hell, they’re just as important”). Recorded with a top-tier lineup of Nashville musicians (including Justin Schipper, an in-demand steel guitarist known for his work with Tim McGraw, Beyoncé, and many more), “Jesus & Whiskey” ultimately becomes a passionate declaration of living on her own terms — all while pushing her sound even deeper into uncharted terrain.Earlier today, K. Michelle delivered the television debut performance of “Jesus & Whiskey” on Live with Kelly and Mark, bringing the album’s title track to national audiences for the first time (check out performance here and interview here). The “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star will continue the season finale celebration this Sunday (8/2) with an appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, airing here on Bravo.A multi-hyphenate creative force who grew up on classic Country — and who earned a music scholarship to Florida A&M University thanks in part to her extraordinary yodeling talents — K. Michelle made her full-length debut with the GOLD-certified, chart-topping Rebellious Soul in 2013 and soon emerged as an R&B icon. After building an acclaimed catalog that includes five consecutive Billboard-charting LPs, the former “Love and Hip-Hop” star decided to return to her musical foundation, bringing her breathtaking vocals and autobiographical storytelling to a boldly singular form of Country. With Jesus & Whiskey, K. Michelle continues to forge a path all her own while joining the trailblazing wave of Black artists redefining Country music.Tracklist for Jesus & Whiskey by K. Michelle:“Intro” (K. Michelle)“Yodel” (K. Michelle, Tomy Gé, Kelly Sheehan, David “Messy” Mescon, Thomas Edwards) “Blame Tennessee” (K. Michelle, Ernest Keith Smith, Felly, Kristian Bush)“Damn Good Friend” (Justin Wilson, George Birge, Lalo Guzman) “Jesus & Whiskey” (K. Michelle, Ernest Keith Smith, Jordan Dozzi, Rocky Block)“Anything (feat. Blush)” (K. Michelle, Ant Clemons, Felly, Kristian Bush) “Handle On It” (K. Michelle, Tomy Gé, Kelly Sheehan, David “Messy” Mescon, Thomas Edwards) “Jack Daniel’s’” (K. Michelle, Ernest Keith Smith, Jordan Dozzi, Rocky Block)“If It Ain’t Broke” (K. Michelle, Justin Wilson, Emily Landis, Jamie Moore, Kameron Glasper) |
| ABOUT K. MICHELLE: A boundary-shattering force of nature, K. Michelle has built a powerhouse career that cuts across culture, entertainment and business — boldly staking her claim as an artist, entrepreneur, author, executive, actress, television personality and restaurateur. With more than 12 million social media followers, the Memphis-born multi-threat recently joined “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” and stepped into an unprecedented era by signing with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville for her first-ever Country album. A thrilling new turn for the former “Love and Hip-Hop” star, the multi-platinum singer-songwriter’s upcoming LP will add to a stacked catalogue that includes five consecutive Billboard-charting albums, beginning with Rebellious Soul, a 2013 release that debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and introduced the world to her one-of-a-kind mix of indomitable spirit, uncompromising candor, and deep sensitivity. Raised in a household where Mary J. Blige and Whitney Houston played alongside Country icons like The Judds and Lee Ann Womack, she later earned a music scholarship to Florida A&M University thanks to her phenomenal yodeling talents. Soon after releasing her sixth studio album, I’m the Problem (a 2023 LP featuring “Scooch,” a No. 1 hit on Billboard’s Adult R&B Songs chart), K. Michelle reconnected with her Country roots and took the stage at the 57th Annual Country Music Association Awards, then made her CMA Fest Nissan Stadium debut in 2025 with a breathtaking performance of “Jack Daniel’s” — a fiercely personal scorcher born from her longtime desire to merge Country-leaning lyrics with smoldering R&B grooves. Now, with her forthcoming album Jesus & Whiskey, K. Michelle fully embraces the genre that first shaped her as an artist, offering a captivating collection that blends classic Country storytelling with the soulful originality that’s always defined her career. |
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