Written by Lorie Hollabaugh | June 28, 2024

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Sam Williams‘ new album, Act I: Scarlet Lonesome, is out now.

The project marks his first full album in three years since the arrival of his debut collection, Glasshouse Children. Act I begins with the song and title track, and includes “I Was Home,” “Siren Song,” “Run Away” and more. Williams teased this chapter with “American Actress” from the new collection, and gave audiences an initial taste of Act I: Scarlet Lonesome by sharing his duet with Carter Faith “’Til I Can Make It On My Own,” which has already amassed nearly half a million streams.

“I’m excited to introduce you to Act I: Scarlet Lonesome,” says Williams. “Fear is the mother of foresight, I’ve found. We can be afraid of love, to love or be loved, we can be afraid of the future, or to let go of the past. This music encapsulates some of my life and some of my dreams. I am honored for my words and voice to get to live in your worlds, too. I’m scarlet lonesome, too. I hope these seven songs find you well. Your destiny is written, there’s nothing to be afraid of anymore.”

Earlier this spring, Williams unveiled “Carnival Heart” as the official anthem for the new country-themed Cirque du Soleil and Universal Music Group Nashville show, Songblazers: A Journey Into Country Music. He’ll embark on a European headline tour this September.

Act I: Scarlet Lonesome Track List:
1. “Scarlet Lonesome” (Sam Williams, Ben Roberts, Nathan Sexton)
2. “I Was Home” (Sam Williams, Audra Mae, Mary Gauthier)
3. “Heard Mary Jane Praying For Me” (Nathan Sexton, Ben Roberts)
4. “Runaway” (Sam Williams, Ben Roberts, Nathan Sexton)
5. “American Actress” (Emily Nemmers, Greg Becker)
6. “Siren Song” (Sam Williams, Ben Roberts, Nathan Sexton)
7. “‘Til I Can Make It On My Own” feat. Carter Faith (Tammy Wynette, George Richey, Billy Sherrill)