CARLY PEARCE RETURNS TO APPALACHIAN ROOTS IN TIMELESS NEW BLUEGRASS TRACK “WHAT IF YOU LOVED ME” WITH DAN TYMINSKI AND MOLLY TUTTLE
July 17, 2026
(Nashville, TN July 17, 2026) – GRAMMY, CMA and ACM-Award winning country star Carly Pearce highlights her Bluegrass and Appalachian roots in timeless new song out today, “What If You Loved Me” with two of the genre’s powerhouses, Dan Tyminski and Molly Tuttle. Rich vocal performances melt into tight harmonies as they sing about longing and possibility, layered on top of Tyminski’s mandolin and Tuttle’s clawhammer banjo and guitar. Simultaneously classic and contemporary, “What If You Loved Me” honors tradition for a standout offering from the trio. Listen to the track HERE and watch the official music video HERE.
“Bluegrass is such a cherished part of who I am as it’s where I got my start,” says Pearce. “To record a song that honors my roots with two artists that I have deep respect and admiration for is not only a special moment, but very emotional. 10-year-old Carly who grew up singing in bluegrass bands would be over the moon to know she has a song with Dan and Molly (as is present-day Carly!). This is the perfect moment in my career to show fans this side of my heart.”
“What If You Loved Me” is the latest preview of Pearce’s highly anticipated fifth studio album, Honest Woman, which will arrive August 28 via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Co-produced by Pearce with longtime collaborator Ben West, Honest Woman sees Pearce embrace every aspect of who she was, is, and will become through narrative-driven lyrics and a sonic return to form. Including features with Riley Green, Dan Tyminski and Molly Tuttle, the album leans into her bluegrass origins and focuses on authentic country craftsmanship. Honest Woman is an ‘honest’ portrayal of life’s journey delivered by a woman who understands that it’s the fullness of time that defines you. Pre-order, pre-add, and pre-save the album HERE and find the full track list below.
In addition to today’s release, Pearce’s forthcoming album will include current single and “blockbuster duet” (Billboard) with Riley Green, “If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay,” along with the “lilting portrait of a femme free spirit” (MusicRow) “She Don’t,” the “delightfully snarky & sassy” (Music Row) “You Can Have Him,” “honest anthem” (Rolling Stone) “Church Girl” and the “unfiltered, introspective” (Billboard) “Dream Come True.” As Pearce is readying Honest Woman, each track continues to define “the tone for her most vulnerable era yet” (The Tennessean).
To support the album, Pearce will be performing special two-night residencies across North America. Kicking off September 10 with two nights in Detroit, Pearce will bring her “Honest Woman: Up Close” live shows presented by Conundrum Wines to intimate venues in Chicago, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Toronto and Boston before concluding with two nights in New York City. Belle Frantz will join Pearce as support. Tickets are on sale now.
Honest Woman Track List
1. “Dream Come True”
2. “Church Girl”
3. “She Don’t”
4. “You Can Have Him”
5. “How Long”
6. “WWJD”
7. “Same Circus”
8. “Happy For Myself”
9. “If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay” Carly Pearce & Riley Green
10. “I Don’t Have The Heart”
11. “He Don’t Like My Dogs”
12. “Leave My Heart Alone”
13. “Who’s Lying Here” Carly Pearce & Dan Tyminski
14. “Daisy”
15. “What If You Loved Me” Carly Pearce, Molly Tuttle & Dan Tyminski
16. “Why God Why Me”
CARLY PEARCE – “HONEST WOMAN: UP CLOSE” ROUTING
Thursday, September 10 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall*
Friday, September 11 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall*
Wednesday, September 16 – Chicago, IL – Joe’s on Weed*
Thursday, September 17 – Chicago, IL – Joe’s on Weed*
Friday, September 18 – Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line*
Saturday, September 19 – Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line*
Sunday, September 27 – Los Angeles, CA – The Troubadour*
Tuesday, September 29 – Los Angeles, CA – GRAMMY Museum
Thursday, October 15 – Toronto, ON – Toronto Opera House*
Friday, October 16 – Toronto, ON – Toronto Opera House*
Sunday, October 18 – Boston, MA – The Sinclair*
Monday, October 19 – Boston, MA – The Sinclair*
Wednesday, October 21 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre*
Thursday, October 22 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre*
*With support from Belle Frantz
ABOUT CARLY PEARCE
Carly Pearce has become one of country music’s most authentic and defining voices. Fiercely rooted in the classics, the girl who left her Kentucky home and high school at 16 to take a job at Dollywood has grown into a woman who embraces the genre’s forward progression. The GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter burst onto the scene with her debut album, Every Little Thing, and its PLATINUM-certified, history-making title track, and she hasn’t slowed down since. Now a member of both the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and the Grand Ole Opry, where she has performed more than 100 times, Pearce has come a long way from the heartache that inspired her critically acclaimed and commercially successful third studio album, 29: Written In Stone. The project includes the Country Radio chart-topping hit “Never Wanted To Be That Girl” with Ashley McBryde and the 2x PLATINUM-certified “What He Didn’t Do.” Following her breakout success, Pearce was named CMA Female Vocalist of the Year in 2021 and went on to win ACM Female Artist of the Year in 2022. In 2024, she released her critically acclaimed album hummingbird, featuring the PLATINUM-certified lead single “we don’t fight anymore” with Chris Stapleton. The track earned Pearce her second GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Duo/Group Performance and marked her fifth Top 5 hit at Country Radio. With a catalogue of fan favorites, Pearce has hit live touring milestones, playing her largest shows to date in 2026. Pearce continues to expand her global footprint—just wrapping her Inside the Dream Tour to major international stages from Australia’s CMC Rocks to Ireland and the UK, with a headlining show at the famed Royal Albert Hall. With her highly anticipated fifth studio album Honest Woman arriving August 28, Pearce continues to connect with audiences through her honest songwriting and timeless musicality. Recent releases “Dream Come True,” “Church Girl,” “You Can Have Him,” “She Don’t” and “What If You Loved Me” have resonated deeply with fans, critics, and fellow country artists alike, offering a glimpse into the bold new era ahead. Most recently, Pearce released the acclaimed duet “If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay” with Riley Green, a sultry collaboration that was premiered by iHeartRadio, exploded across social media and was accompanied by a steamy, fan-favorite music video. For more information, visit CarlyPearce.com.
