Mary Chapin Carpenter Readies New Album and Tour

Lauded as the most literary-minded of Nashville's 'Class of '89,' Mary Chapin Carpenter entered country music a quiet-spoken, folk-singing freshman alongside country-singing classmates by the names of Alan Jackson, Clint Black, Travis Tritt and Garth Brooks. Known for her hits, 'Down at the Twist and Shout,' 'I Feel Lucky,' 'Passionate Kisses' and 'Shut Up and Kiss Me,' Mary Chapin has been honored through the years with five Grammy Awards.

Her 1992 album, 'Come On Come On' produced seven hits and was certified quadruple-platinum. During the 2000's, she focused more on societal and political issues, and released 'The Calling' in 2007, followed by a Christmas album in 2008.

Today, Mary Chapin is preparing to release her first new studio album in three years. Titled 'The Age of Miracles,' the project features vocal contributions from Vince Gill and Alison Krauss, and is slated for release April 27 on Zoe/Rounder Records. The album was co-produced by Mary Chapin and Matt Rollings in Nashville.

A national tour is planned, with dates to be announced soon.

Mary Chapin is scheduled to perform Feb. 6 at the third annual Savannah Book Festival, in tribute to the late Pulitzer Prize-winning Southern writer, Eudora Welty.