Along the Way (Colbie Caillat album)

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Along the Way
A photo of the artist wearing a cowboy hat, sat in front of a brown background.
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 6, 2023
GenreCountry[1]
Length46:37
LabelBlue Jean Baby
ProducerJamie Kenney
Colbie Caillat chronology
The Malibu Sessions
(2016)
Along the Way
(2023)
Singles from Along the Way
  1. "Worth It"
    Released: April 21, 2023
  2. "Pretend"
    Released: June 9, 2023
  3. "Wide Open"
    Released: July 14, 2023
  4. "Still Gonna Miss You"
    Released: August 11, 2023
  5. "I'll Be Here"
    Released: September 8, 2023

Along the Way is the seventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat. It was released on October 6, 2023, under her own independent record label Blue Jean Baby Records.[2] It is her first album of country music,[1][3] and was produced by Jamie Kenney.[4]

Promotion[edit]

Promotional singles and music videos[edit]

"Worth It" was released as the album's first promotional single on April 21, 2023, alongside a music video.[5][6]

"Pretend" was released as the album's second promotional single on June 9, 2023, alongside a music video.[7][8]

"Wide Open" was released as the album's third promotional single on July 14, 2023.[9] A visualizer for the song was released three days later.[10]

"Still Gonna Miss You" was released as the album's fourth promotional single on August 11, 2023, alongside a music video.[11][12]

"I'll Be Here," with Sheryl Crow, was released as the album's fifth and final promotional single on September 8, 2023, alongside a music video.[13][14]

A music video for "Meant For Me" was released alongside the album on October 6, 2023.[15]

Track listing[edit]

All tracks are written by Colbie Caillat, A.J. Pruis, and Liz Rose, except where noted.

Along the Way track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Wide Open" (Caillat, Alysa Vanderheym, Jordyn Shellhart)3:09
2."Pretend"3:51
3."Worth It"3:15
4."Sometimes You Need a Change"2:57
5."For Someone"3:08
6."Meant for Me"3:15
7."Still Gonna Miss You" (Caillat, Jason Reeves)3:48
8."I'll Be Here" (with Sheryl Crow; Caillat, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Brett James, Reeves)4:07
9."Buying Time"3:44
10."Blue" (Caillat)3:48
11."Two Birds" (Caillat)3:23
12."Old & New" (Caillat)5:13
13."The Other Side"2:59
Total length:46:37

Personnel[edit]

Musicians

  • Colbie Caillat – lead vocals (all tracks), background vocals (all tracks)
  • Craig Young – bass (all tracks)
  • Paul Mabury – drums (all tracks), percussion (all tracks)
  • Kris Donegan – electric guitar (all tracks), acoustic guitar (1–12), mandolin (12)
  • Adam Lester – acoustic guitar (all tracks), electric guitar (3, 6, 7), 12 string guitar (2), banjo (6, 11), high-strung guitar (7, 9), resonator guitar (13)
  • Jamie Kenney – piano (all tracks), synth programming (all tracks)
  • Justin Schipper – dobro (1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12), steel guitar (1, 2, 11), pedal steel guitar (3–10, 12, 13), acoustic guitar (11. 12)
  • Jenee Fleenor – fiddle (2, 4, 8, 13)
  • Mike Robinson – mandolin (12)

Other personnel

  • Jamie Kenney – production
  • Ted Jensenmastering
  • Dave Claussmixing
  • Justin Francis – engineering
  • Jenée Fletcher – engineering
  • Reid Sore – editing, production assistance
  • Zach Kuhlman – engineering assistance
  • Patrick Stacy – creative direction, cover art, photography
  • Brenton Giesey – creative direction, photography
  • Brian Porizek – design, package art direction

Charts[edit]

Chart performance for Along the Way
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[16] 85
UK Album Downloads (OCC)[17] 38
US Top Current Album Sales (Billboard)[18] 81

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Jess (June 9, 2023). "Colbie Caillat Announces Debut Country Album, Along the Way". Taste of Country. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  2. ^ Taylor, Danielle (July 18, 2023). "Colbie Caillat – Wide Open". Euphoria. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  3. ^ Colbie Caillat’s Inspirations Behind 'Along The Way': Lost Love, Fleetwood Mac & The Magic Of Nashville
  4. ^ Benitez-Eves, Tina (June 9, 2023). "Colbie Caillat Details Debut Country Album Along the Way, Shares 'Pretend'". American Songwriter. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  5. ^ Worth It - Single by Colbie Caillat, retrieved October 17, 2023
  6. ^ Worth It - Music Video by Colbie Caillat, retrieved October 17, 2023
  7. ^ Pretend - Single by Colbie Caillat, retrieved October 17, 2023
  8. ^ Pretend - Music Video by Colbie Caillat, retrieved October 17, 2023
  9. ^ Wide Open - Single by Colbie Caillat, retrieved October 17, 2023
  10. ^ Colbie Caillat - Wide Open (Official Visualizer), retrieved October 17, 2023
  11. ^ Still Gonna Miss You - EP by Colbie Caillat, retrieved October 17, 2023
  12. ^ Still Gonna Miss You (Official) - Music Video by Colbie Caillat, retrieved October 17, 2023
  13. ^ I'll Be Here - Single by Colbie Caillat & Sheryl Crow, retrieved October 17, 2023
  14. ^ I'll Be Here (Official) - Music Video by Colbie Caillat & Sheryl Crow, retrieved October 17, 2023
  15. ^ Colbie Caillat - Meant For Me (Official Music Video), retrieved October 17, 2023
  16. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Colbie Caillat – Along the Way". Hung Medien. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  17. ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
  18. ^ "Colbie Caillat Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved October 17, 2023.