Beth Nielsen Chapman returns with new single "Hey Girl" out May 6th

Article Contributed by Measure PR | Published on Wednesday, May 4, 2022

On May 6th 2022 two-time Grammy nominee Beth Nielsen Chapman returns with her bluesy new single ‘Hey Girl’, her first new music in over four years, and the first taste of her upcoming 15th album, CrazyTown, out this autumn on Cooking Vinyl (Pre-order)

With a career spanning nearly 40 years, Beth proves she’s still as vital as ever with this anthemic new track written in reaction to the ‘Me Too’ movement, a song Beth calls her “celebratory shout out to our sisters making their way in the world.”

Beth Neilsen Chapman: “We were talking about the capacity for survival and overcoming the challenges that are part of being in the world as a female, balancing strength and vulnerability. As the writing of the song progressed, we touched on feeling lost, being taken advantage of, and navigating one’s safety and the experience of not being taken seriously.”

Produced by legendary producer Ray Kennedy (Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle) and co-written with hit songwriter Annie Roboff and the UK’s Jessica Sweetman, ‘Hey Girl’ blends elements of classic rock, blues and pop to great effect, demanding attention with its addictive chorus and Beth’s effortless vocal. It’s a welcome return for this acclaimed singer songwriter and a bold introduction to the forthcoming new album.

Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2016, Nashville based, Beth Nielsen Chapman has released fourteen solo albums and written seven #1 hits and songs recorded by the likes of Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Bette Midler, Elton John and Neil Diamond, plus many more. It’s been four years since her last album, 2018’s ‘Hearts of Glass’ and for the upcoming ‘CrazyTown’ Bethhas signed to UK imprint Cooking Vinyl.  

Beth: “CrazyTown’ is a collection of songs that reflect all the twists and turns of life, especially reflective of this wild ride we have all been living through. I’m looking forward to hitting the road with this new music finally seeing the light of day.” 

To celebrate the release Rough Trade have a signed exclusive coloured edition of the album. You can also get a personally signed and numbered Test Pressing on the D2C store, along with LP & signed CD via Amazon Pre Order.  

Beth will also be returning to the UK for a new 20-date tour, kicking off on 18 October in Stamford. Full dates, dates below. Tickets here.

Tuesday 
18 
October 
Stamford 
Corn Exchange 
Wednesday 
19 
October 
Frome 
Cheese & Grain 
Friday 
21 
October 
Birmingham 
Town Hall 
Saturday 
22 
October 
Manchester 
RNCM 
Sunday 
23 
October 
London 
Cadogan Hall 
Wednesday 
26 
October 
Liverpool 
Philharmonic 
Thursday 
27 
October 
Weymouth 
Pavilion 
Saturday 
29 
October 
Bexhill 
De La Warr Pavilion 
Sunday 
30 
October 
Wimborne 
Tivoli Theatre 
Wednesday 
November 
Bury St Edmunds 
The Apex 
Thursday 
November 
Exeter 
Corn Exchange 
Friday 
November 
Monmouth 
Savoy 
Sunday 
November 
Ilkley 
King's Hall 
Monday 
November 
Milton Keynes 
The Stables 
Tuesday 
November 
Milton Keynes 
The Stables 
Thursday 
10 
November 
Stroud 
Subscription Rooms 
Friday 
11 
November 
Pocklington 
Arts Centre 
Sunday 
13 
November 
Sunderland 
The Fire Station 
Tuesday 
15 
November 
Lytham St Annes 
Lowther Pavilion 
Wednesday 
16 
November 
Halifax 
Victoria Theatr