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Lillie Mae has been singing and playing on stages across the country since she could stand on her own two feet. FOREVER AND THEN SOME, her much anticipated Third Man Records debut, sees the Nashville-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist weaving her own extraordinary experiences with the myriad strains of Americana to create a breathtaking song cycle of romance and struggle, solitude and adventure. Songs like “Wash Me Clean” and the plaintive first single, “Over The Hill and Through The Woods,” stand out as snapshots of intimacies, encounters, and moments that matter, reverberating with earnest emotion and restless creative energy. Produced by multiple GRAMMY® Award-winner Jack White III at Third Man Studio in Nashville, FOREVER AND THEN SOME affirms Lillie Mae as a remarkably gifted musical storyteller, a bright new star that’s been here all along.
Born in Illinois but raised on the road, Lillie Mae first started singing when she was but three years old, picking up the fiddle at the age of seven. Her dad, Forrest Carter Rische, taught all five of his children to sing and play alongside him in his Forrest Carter Family Band. The family traveled America in an old motor home, busking country, gospel, and bluegrass from the Branson Mall to RV parks in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley. Though they spent most of their time among other well-traveled musicians, the Risches led a cloistered life, intensely religious with boundaries against anything deemed “too worldly.”
With few friends and limited access to the outside world, Lillie Mae and her siblings forged a special bond that remains to this day, a deeply ingrained familial link that fueled their own original musical approach. In 2000, the family was invited by country music legend Cowboy Jack Clement to visit Nashville for an audition. Clement saw tremendous potential in the young musicians, especially the pre-teen Lillie Mae, who he declared “a major voice” at the tender age of nine.
“Cowboy was closer to me than any grandparent I ever had,” she says. “His influence on me is still strong. He always pushed me to play different instruments; he saw how I would pick up everything in the studio. He was a good friend to me and we remained close until he passed away.”
By now all in their teens and beyond, Lillie Mae, brother Frank, and sisters Scarlett, Amber-Dawn, and McKenna Grace, next formed their own group, known around Nashville as simply The Risches. The band’s extraordinary live sets at the famed Lower Broadway honky tonk, Layla’s Bluegrass Inn, made them into local heroes, acclaimed for their electrifying musicianship and groundbreaking bluegrass/country/pop fusion.
Eventually dubbed Jypsi, Lillie Mae and her siblings signed to a major label and in 2008, released their self-titled debut album. The group scored a top 40 country hit with “I Don’t Love You Like That” but their multi-hued Americana proved to be a bit more “far out” than the country world was yet ready to handle.
Lillie Mae continued on, writing original songs inspired by her own uncommon worldview and experience. In 2012, she joined Jack White’s crack touring and recording combo, The Peacocks, playing fiddle and mandolin while also lending vocals to such tracks as “Temporary Ground,” from 2014’s LAZARETTO. The two musicians formed an immediate kinship, both being the youngest children of large families and instrumental polymaths. White was similarly appreciative of Lillie Mae’s songwriting, producing her 2014 Third Man debut single, “Nobody’s” b/w “The Same Eyes.”
Lillie Mae officially set to work recording FOREVER AND THEN SOME at Third Man Studios in March 2016, with White producing and GRAMMY® Award-nominated engineer Joshua V. Smith behind the board. Initially planned as “a trial run” for the album, it quickly became plain that Lillie Mae had come fully armed with chops, ambition, and songs to spare.
“We went in there thinking we would start with three songs,” Lillie Mae says, “see how they turned out. We finished the third song and Jack said, ‘You got another?’ It just became this steady flow from then on. We just kept churning them out.”
Her unique upbringing and lifelong immersion in music has led Lillie Mae to create an authentically original sound all her own. With FOREVER AND THEN SOME, she has forged a kind of Pop Americana, born and raised on country, bluegrass, folk, and blues but imbued with modernist energy and a willingness to push her songs into new shapes and directions. “Honest and True” begins as a heartland heartbreaker but eventually veers into baroque pop terrain while the quirky “Dance To The Beat Of My Own Drum” is as fiercely self-possessed and rhythmic as its title suggests.
“This has been going on my whole life,” Lillie Mae says. “People are always asking me, what kind of music is it? I hear my bluegrass influence and my country influence but there’s some stuff on it, I don’t know where it comes from. It’s probably all my love of melody, of melodies changing, that has to do with where the songs go.”
What binds FOREVER AND THEN SOME is Lillie Mae’s distinctive songcraft, a frank and utterly direct lyrical voice as warm and intuitive as her honeyed vocals themselves. The album’s songs – all penned by Lillie Mae, with arrangement advice and assistance on select tracks by her older sister Scarlett – span much of Lillie Mae’s adult life, exploring “the choices one makes” and what she calls “a string of similar events.”
“There’s not one song on there that’s not true,” she says. “I just jot it down the way I see it. If it didn’t happen, I’m not writing about it. It just doesn’t work like that for me. When a song pushes through, it’s coming through from somewhere and I’ve got to write it down. That’s my obligation. I appreciate it too.”
FOREVER AND THEN SOME features backing throughout by the core combo of Frank Carter Rische on electric and acoustic guitars, Scarlett Rische on mandolin, and the veteran rhythm section of bassist Brian Zonn and drummer Tanner Jacobson, both longtime collaborators with the Risches. Other notables appearing include keyboardist Dean Fertita (The Dead Weather, Queens of the Stone Age), banjo player Ian Craft (The Howlin’ Brothers), and Old Crow Medicine Show pianist Cory Younts, with harmony vocals from McKenna Grace Rische and singer-songwriter Carey Kotsonis. Though all involved make vital contributions, make no mistake, this is very much Lillie Mae’s album.
“I had the luxury of making the record with people I’ve played with most of my life,” she says, “I brought them in because there aren’t any better musicians around that I would rather have play on my record. I was able to really rely on those guys.”
The Third Man sessions continued through October, thanks to Lillie Mae’s abundant songbook as well as her own and her producer’s ever-busy schedules. Lillie Mae admits she would have been perfectly happy to continue, “but Jack finally said, we have a lot of songs to choose from, let’s put a cap on it and call it a day.”
FOREVER AND THEN SOME stands simultaneously as both grounded and adventurous, an indelibly special collection touched by authenticity, resourcefulness, and passion – a passion that shines through in the music itself and Lillie Mae’s live performances. Though she gave her all to craft this remarkable album, Lillie Mae’s greatest pleasure remains performing live alongside her beloved siblings and fellow musicians.
“I’ve been writing these songs my whole life,” Lillie Mae says, “I was blessed with someone that believed in me and gave me the opportunity to record them. Now I’ll get on the road. That’s all I want, I long for it. Touring is where I feel most comfortable in the world. The happiest I could ever be would be to have a gig every day.”
For Immediate Release:
February 23, 2017
LILLIE MAE UNVEILS JACK WHITE-PRODUCED ALBUM FOREVER AND THEN SOME
OUT APRIL 14TH ON THIRD MAN RECORDS
FIRST SINGLE “OVER THE HILL AND THROUGH THE WOODS” PREMIERED TODAY
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
PRE-ORDER FOREVER AND THEN SOME NOW
Album Cover Photo by Laura Partain
(Nashville, TN) Third Man Records has announced the extraordinary new album from Nashville-based singer-songwriter-musician Lillie Mae. FOREVER AND THEN SOME arrives worldwide on Friday, April 14th and is available for pre-order now, with all digital pre-orders receiving an instant download of the album’s wistful first single, “Over The Hill and Through The Woods,” which was also released today.
“Over The Hill and Through The Woods” is accompanied by a companion video, directed by acclaimed filmmaker, photographer, and producer Elise Tyler (Damien Jurado, William Tyler, Kevin Morby). The clip premieres today on YouTube. “Over The Hill and Through The Woods” will also be available as a vinyl 7″, beginning tomorrow, February 24th, at thirdmanstore.com. A limited edition 7″ will then be released exclusively at Third Man’s Nashville and Detroit retail stores for Record Store Day 2017 on April 22nd.
Lillie Mae will celebrate the release of FOREVER AND THEN SOME with a wide-ranging run of North American live dates, starting with a March 9th headline show at The Syndicate Lounge in Birmingham, AL on the way to Austin, TX for South by Southwest (SXSW), and then hitting the road with Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals. For tickets, updates, and additional dates, please visit lilliemaemusic.com.
Lillie Mae has been singing and playing on stages across the country since she could stand on her own two feet. FOREVER AND THEN SOME sees the Nashville-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist weaving her own extraordinary experiences with the myriad strains of Americana to create a breathtaking song cycle of romance and struggle, solitude and adventure. Songs like “Wash Me Clean” and “Honky Tonks and Taverns” stand out as snapshots of intimacies, encounters, and moments that matter, reverberating with earnest emotion and restless creative energy. Produced by 12-time GRAMMY® Award-winner Jack White III at Third Man Studio in Nashville, FOREVER AND THEN SOME affirms Lillie Mae as a remarkably gifted musical storyteller, a bright new star that’s been here all along.
FOREVER AND THEN SOME features backing throughout by the core combo of Frank Carter Rische on electric and acoustic guitars, Scarlett Rische on mandolin, and the veteran rhythm section of bassist Brian Zonn and drummer Tanner Jacobson. Other notables appearing include keyboardist Dean Fertita (The Dead Weather, Queens of the Stone Age), banjo player Ian Craft (The Howlin’ Brothers), and Old Crow Medicine Show pianist Cory Younts, with harmony vocals from McKenna Grace Rische and singer-songwriter Carey Kotsonis.
LILLIE MAE
FOREVER AND THEN SOME
(Third Man Records)
Release Date: Friday, April 14th
1. Over The Hill And Through The Woods
2. Honky Tonks And Taverns
3. Wash Me Clean
4. Loaner
5. Honest And True
6. These Daze
7. Forever And Then Some
8. Nearing Home
9. To Go Wrong
10. Some Fine Day
11. Dance To The Beat Of My Own Drum
LillieMaeMusic.com
ThirdManRecords.com
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Ken Weinstein
weinstein@bighassle.com
Zack Kraimer
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Album Cover Photo by Laura Partain |
*****MEDIA ALERT*****
In Case You Missed It:
CBS THIS MORNING SATURDAY FEATURED LILLIE MAE ON TODAY’S SHOW
FOUR SONG LIVE PERFORMANCE & INTERVIEW
PLUS AN INSIDE LOOK AT THIRD MAN RECORDS NASHVILLE & DETROIT
JACK WHITE SAT DOWN WITH
ANTHONY MASON TO DISCUSS LILLIE MAE & THIRD MAN RECORDS
![]() “An album that uses the richness of the American musical catalog to pave new ground.” – Rolling Stone
“Mae’s warm, self-assured vocal twang is rivaled by her vivid storytelling.” – People Magazine
“[Forever And Then Some is] filled with songs that showcase her songwriting talent, blending pop heartbreak with country joy — kind of like if Robyn spent some quality time with Willie Nelson.” – Elle
Earlier today, Lillie Mae was featured on CBS This Morning Saturday for a special “Saturday Sessions” from Third Man Records in Nashville. She spoke with legendary correspondent Anthony Mason and performed her new single “Over The Hill and Through The Woods” live in the Blue Room, along with “Honky Tonks and Taverns,” “Wash Me Clean,” and “Loaner” off her recently released album Forever and Then Some.
Lillie Mae is wrapping up a run of dates supporting Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals tonight in Atlanta. She is set to join Pokey LaFarge on tour in the US this June, with additional headline shows
and festival dates throughout the Summer (dates below).
For tickets, more information, and updates, please visit www.lilliemaemusic.com.
Jack White also sat down to speak with Anthony Mason about Lillie Mae and Third Man Records, along with Ben Swank who gave Anthony Mason a tour of Third Man Records Nashville. Plus a look at Third Man Detroit and the brand new pressing plant. Watch HERE.
LILLIE MAE – LIVE 2017
MAY
6 – Atlanta, GA – The Tabernacle *
20 – Bowling Green, KY – Capitol Arts Center
JUNE
10 – Nashville, TN – CMA Music Festival (Gildan Broadway Stage at Hard Rock Café)
15 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue +
16 – Chicago, IL – Metro +
17 – Detroit, MI – Magic Stick +
18 – Grand Rapids, MI – Pyramid Scheme +
21 – Indianapolis, IN – The Vogue +
22 – Nashville, TN – Mercy Lounge +
25 – Asheville, NC – The Grey Eagle +
JULY
15/16 – Birmingham, AL – Sloss Music & Arts Festival
SEPTEMBER
1/2/3 – Seattle, WA – Bumbershoot
15/16/17 – Bristol, TN – Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion
* w/ Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals
+ w/ Pokey LaFarge
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“Mae‘s warm, self-assured vocal twang is rivaled by her vivid storytelling.” – People Magazine
***IN CASE YOU MISSED IT***
LILLIE MAE PERFORMED ON
THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT LAST NIGHT
HEADLINING TOUR STARTS IN AUGUST
![]() “Mae‘s warm, self-assured vocal twang is rivaled by her vivid storytelling.” – People Magazine “An album that uses the richness of the American musical catalog
to pave new ground.” – Rolling Stone “[Forever And Then Some is] filled with songs that showcase her songwriting talent,
blending pop heartbreak with country joy — kind of like if Robyn spent some quality time with Willie Nelson.” – Elle Lillie Mae made her debut on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert last night with a performance of “Over The Hill And Through The Woods” from her recent album Forever And Then Some (out now on Third Man Records). The performance can be watched HERE.
Lillie Mae also recently announced a headlining North American tour for this August and September. Tickets for the headline shows go on sale this Thursday, June 29th at 10am local time. A special pre-sale is available for Third Man Records Vault members on Wednesday, June 28th at 10am local time. The full run of dates can be found below. For tickets and more information visit lilliemaemusic.com. Lille Mae’s upcoming tour dates:
7/15 – Proud Larry’s – Oxford, MS
7/16 – Sloss Music & Arts Festival – Birmingham, AL
7/22 – Elliston Place Street Festival – Nashville, TN
8/22 – The Southgate House Revival – Newport, KY
8/23 – Grog Shop – Cleveland, OH
8/25 – Velvet Underground – Toronto, ON
8/26 – Third Man Records Cass Corridor – Detroit, MI
8/27 – Schubas – Chicago, IL
8/28 – Off Broadway – St. Louis, MO
8/30 – Globe Hall – Denver, CO
9/1 – Live From The Divide/Peach St. Studios – Bozeman, MT
9/2 – The Bartlett – Spokane, WA
9/3 – Bumbershoot Music Festival – Seattle, WA
9/4 – Mississippi Studios – Portland, OR
9/6 – Cafe DuNord – San Francisco, CA
9/7 – Hotel Cafe – Los Angeles, CA
9/12-17 – AmericanaFest – Nashville, TN
9/16-17 – Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion – Bristol, TN
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For more information, please contact Big Hassle Media:
Ken Weinstein
Zack Kraimer
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“Mae‘s warm, self-assured vocal twang is rivaled by her vivid storytelling.” – People Magazine
LILLIE MAE ANNOUNCES HEADLINE TOUR DATES
TOUR INCLUDES FESTIVAL APPEARANCES AT SHAKY KNEES,
BOSTON CALLING AND BUNBURY
STAGECOACH SPOTLIGHT TOUR DATES WITH TYLER CHILDERS BEGIN APRIL 12
“Mae’s warm, self-assured vocal twang is rivaled by her vivid storytelling.” – People Magazine
“An album that uses the richness of the American musical catalog to pave new ground.” – Rolling Stone
“[Forever And Then Some is] filled with songs that showcase her songwriting talent, blending pop heartbreak with country joy — kind of like if Robyn spent some quality time with Willie Nelson.” – Elle
Lillie Mae is excited to announce a run of headline tour dates for this May and June. The run includes appearances at Shaky Knees Music Festival in Atlanta, GA, Boston Calling Festival in Boston, MA and Bunbury Music Festival in Cincinnati, OH. Before the headline dates begin, Lillie Mae will hit the road with Tyler Childers for the third annual Stagecoach Spotlight Tour, held in conjunction with the Stagecoach Music Festival in Indio, CA. The full run of tour dates can be found below.
Last year’s Forever And Then Some received a great deal of advance praise leading up to its release. Rolling Stone praised “Over The Hill And Through The Woods” for “melding unique old-time vocal breaks, a rich sonic chug that evokes some Seventies rock psychedelia and evocative storytelling;” Stereogum laude
Lillie Mae was also included in NPR‘s esteemed “Austin 100” in advance of SXSW 2017, and was named one of “10 Country Artists You Need To Know” by Rolling Stone. Entertainment Weekly included Lillie Mae in their “Breaking Big” column, praising “Over The Hill and Through The Woods” as “a stomping lament for a restless heart.” People Magazine did the same in their “People’s Pick” column, noting that “Mae’s warm, self-assured vocal twang is rivaled by her vivid storytelling.”
Lillie Mae’s upcoming tour dates:
April 12 – Kansas City, MO @ Knuckleheads #
April 14 – Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre #
April 16 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge #
April 18 – Boise, ID @ The Olympic #
April 19 – Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom #
April 20 – Chico, CA @ El Rey Theater #
April 23-24 – San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall #
April 25 – San Luis Obispo, CA @ The Fremont Theater #
April 26 – Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy & Harriet’s #
April 29 – Indio, CA @ Stagecoach Festival %
May 4 – Atlanta, GA@ Shaky Knees Music Festival %
May 5 – Lexington, KY @ The Burl – On the Rails Roots Festival %
May 22 – Charlotte, NC @ Visulite Theater ^
May 23 – Richmond VA @ The Camel ^
May 24 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Foundry at The Fillmore ^
May 26 – Boston, MA @ Boston Calling Festival %
May 28 – New York NY @ Mercury Lounge ^
May 30 – Pittsburgh PA @ Club Cafe ^
June 1 – Davenport IA @ The Raccoon Motel ^
June 2 – Indianapolis, IN @ Hi Fi ^
June 3 – Cincinnati, OH @ Bunbury Music Festival %
June 7 Chicago IL @ Old Town School of Folk Music ^
June 8 – St. Louis MO @ Off Broadway ^
# – Stagecoach Spotlight Tour w/Tyler Childers
% – Festival appearance
^ – Headline tour date
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