Revered pop artist Lana Del Rey, who is beloved by many teenagers, is slated to release a new country album “Lasso” in September following the footsteps of many other artists such as Beyonce and Ed Sheeran.
Lana Del Rey, who’s real name is Elizabeth Grant, is from rural upstate New York and began her journey into music right after high school when her uncle began to teach her guitar. She began her career in 2006 as Lizzy Grant. However, her rise to fame was with her debut album “Born to Die” in 2011, which was later followed by the album “Ultraviolence” in 2014. Del Rey received critical acclaim and praise with one of her biggest songs, “Summertime Sadness,” in 2012.
Her music is often very melancholic and it evokes emotions that appeal to many teenagers. Del Rey has a mellow, somewhat delicate and subdued style. Her music often has themes of heartbreak and longing. However, the new album “Lasso” is a pretty big shift in her typical style.
Instead of aiming for a somber style of music, this album will be more upbeat and inspired by folk music. She also released a lot in the past few years, releasing four albums (including “Lasso”), in the past three and a half years. Although “Lasso” is set for release soon, not much is known about it. It will feature tracks such as “Stand By Your Man” and a cover of “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” originally by John Denver.
“If you can’t already tell by our award winners and our performers, the music business is going country. We’re going country. It’s happening,” Del Rey said in Billboard Magazine on Feb. 1.
Lana Del Rey has had a lasting influence on both the music industry and her fans. However, her shift in content marks a change for both her and the music industry, showing the growing demand and appreciation for country music.
