Along the Way
A photo of the artist wearing a cowboy hat, sat in front of a brown background.
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 6, 2023
GenreCountry[1]
Length46:37
LabelBlue Jean Baby
ProducerJamie Kenney
Colbie Caillat chronology
The Malibu Sessions
(2016)
Along the Way
(2023)
Singles from Along the Way
  1. "Worth It"
    Released: April 21, 2023
  2. "Pretend"
    Released: June 9, 2023
  3. "Wide Open"
    Released: July 14, 2023
  4. "Still Gonna Miss You"
    Released: August 11, 2023
  5. "I'll Be Here"
    Released: September 8, 2023

Along the Way is the seventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat. It was released on October 6, 2023, under her own independent record label Blue Jean Baby Records.[2] It is her first album of country music,[1][3] and was produced by Jamie Kenney.[4]

Promotion

Promotional singles and music videos

"Worth It" was released as the album's first promotional single on April 21, 2023, alongside a music video.[5][6]

"Pretend" was released as the album's second promotional single on June 9, 2023, alongside a music video.[7][8]

"Wide Open" was released as the album's third promotional single on July 14, 2023.[9] A visualizer for the song was released three days later.[10]

"Still Gonna Miss You" was released as the album's fourth promotional single on August 11, 2023, alongside a music video.[11][12]

"I'll Be Here," with Sheryl Crow, was released as the album's fifth and final promotional single on September 8, 2023, alongside a music video.[13][14]

A music video for "Meant For Me" was released alongside the album on October 6, 2023.[15]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Colbie Caillat, A.J. Pruis, and Liz Rose, except where noted.

Along the Way track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Wide Open" (Caillat, Jordyn Shellhart, Alysa Vanderheym)3:09
2."Pretend"3:51
3."Worth It"3:15
4."Sometimes You Need a Change"2:57
5."For Someone"3:08
6."Meant for Me"3:15
7."Still Gonna Miss You" (Caillat, Jason Reeves)3:48
8."I'll Be Here" (with Sheryl Crow; Caillat, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Brett James, Reeves)4:07
9."Buying Time"3:44
10."Blue" (Caillat)3:48
11."Two Birds" (Caillat)3:23
12."Old & New" (Caillat)5:13
13."The Other Side"2:59
Total length:46:37

Personnel

Musicians

  • Colbie Caillat – lead vocals (all tracks), background vocals (all tracks)
  • Craig Young – bass (all tracks)
  • Paul Mabury – drums (all tracks), percussion (all tracks)
  • Kris Donegan – electric guitar (all tracks), acoustic guitar (1–12), mandolin (12)
  • Adam Lester – acoustic guitar (all tracks), electric guitar (3, 6, 7), 12 string guitar (2), banjo (6, 11), high-strung guitar (7, 9), resonator guitar (13)
  • Jamie Kenney – piano (all tracks), synth programming (all tracks)
  • Justin Schipper – dobro (1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12), steel guitar (1, 2, 11), pedal steel guitar (3–10, 12, 13), acoustic guitar (11. 12)
  • Jenee Fleenor – fiddle (2, 4, 8, 13)
  • Mike Robinson – mandolin (12)

Other personnel

  • Jamie Kenney – production
  • Ted Jensenmastering
  • Dave Claussmixing
  • Justin Francis – engineering
  • Jenée Fletcher – engineering
  • Reid Sore – editing, production assistance
  • Zach Kuhlman – engineering assistance
  • Patrick Stacy – creative direction, cover art, photography
  • Brenton Giesey – creative direction, photography
  • Brian Porizek – design, package art direction

Charts

Chart performance for Along the Way
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[16] 85
UK Album Downloads (OCC)[17] 38
US Top Current Album Sales (Billboard)[18] 81

References

  1. 1 2 Jess (June 9, 2023). "Colbie Caillat Announces Debut Country Album, Along the Way". Taste of Country. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  2. Taylor, Danielle (July 18, 2023). "Colbie Caillat – Wide Open". Euphoria. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  3. Colbie Caillat’s Inspirations Behind 'Along The Way': Lost Love, Fleetwood Mac & The Magic Of Nashville
  4. Benitez-Eves, Tina (June 9, 2023). "Colbie Caillat Details Debut Country Album Along the Way, Shares 'Pretend'". American Songwriter. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  5. Worth It - Single by Colbie Caillat, retrieved October 17, 2023
  6. Worth It - Music Video by Colbie Caillat, retrieved October 17, 2023
  7. Pretend - Single by Colbie Caillat, retrieved October 17, 2023
  8. Pretend - Music Video by Colbie Caillat, retrieved October 17, 2023
  9. Wide Open - Single by Colbie Caillat, retrieved October 17, 2023
  10. Colbie Caillat - Wide Open (Official Visualizer), retrieved October 17, 2023
  11. Still Gonna Miss You - EP by Colbie Caillat, retrieved October 17, 2023
  12. Still Gonna Miss You (Official) - Music Video by Colbie Caillat, retrieved October 17, 2023
  13. I'll Be Here - Single by Colbie Caillat & Sheryl Crow, retrieved October 17, 2023
  14. I'll Be Here (Official) - Music Video by Colbie Caillat & Sheryl Crow, retrieved October 17, 2023
  15. Colbie Caillat - Meant For Me (Official Music Video), retrieved October 17, 2023
  16. "Swisscharts.com – Colbie Caillat – Along the Way". Hung Medien. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  17. "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
  18. "Colbie Caillat Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
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