Strangers & Angels
2010 studio album by Mickie James
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Strangers & Angels is the debut studio album by American professional wrestler and country singer Mickie James. It was released independently on May 18, 2010. The album was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee and produced by Kent Wells. It features a mix of original songs and material written by established country songwriters.
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| Released | May 18, 2010 | |||
| Recorded | 2009–10 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 40:55 | |||
| Producer | Kent Wells | |||
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Background
In 2009, while on the road with WWE, James began the recording process of her first album. Recording sessions for Strangers & Angels took place in Nashville, Tennessee with producer Kent Wells, who had previously worked with Dolly Parton on her 2008 album "Backwoods Barbie". James explained that her fellow professional wrestlers in were surprised when she announced her decision to record an album, questioning the challenge of balancing it with the demanding wrestling schedule. The support for the album was mostly positive.[1]
On February 16, 2010, James' debut single titled "Are You With Me" was released. James stated that the song was a last minute addition to the album.[2] Strangers & Angels was originally scheduled for release on March 17, 2010, However, James later announced that she was postponing the release of the album until May to allow her to recover from a staph infection and prepare for WrestleMania XXVI.[3][4][5]
Release and promotion
James first performed "Are You With Me" at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, Tennessee as the opener for the likes of Rascal Flatts, Kellie Pickler, Jason Michael Carroll, Keith Anderson and Little Big Town. James held her album-release party ath the Red Rooster bar in Nashville on May 20, 2010.[6] In attendance was TNA president Dixie Carter.[7][8] Following the release of the album, James was featured in the spotlight section in the print publication of the Country Music Association. James described it as being "an absolute honor".[9]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Are You With Me" | 3:11 | |
| 2. | "Hollywood Movie Moment" |
| 3:11 |
| 3. | "I Call the Fight" |
| 3:46 |
| 4. | "Freedom Song" | 3:17 | |
| 5. | "Strangers & Angels" |
| 4:14 |
| 6. | "Make Me Feel Like a Woman" |
| 3:57 |
| 7. | "Fallin' Over Again" |
| 4:36 |
| 8. | "When You Come Home Tonight" |
| 4:05 |
| 9. | "I'm No Good At Pretending" |
| 3:08 |
| 10. | "Don't Apologize" |
| 4:16 |
| 11. | "Dumb Bitch" |
| 3:14 |
| Total length: | 40:55 | ||