Sophia Scott Readies Full

Aug 30, 2023

Album Art: CeCe Dawson. Photo: Claire Schaper

Sophia Scott will release her debut album, Barstool Confessions, via Empire Nashville on Oct. 20.

The follow-up to her debut EP One Of These Days, the new album finds Scott responding to the unraveling challenges of heartbreak in tracks infused with raw feeling, self-reflection and humor. Built on a unique sound inspired by ’90s country-pop, throwback soul, southern rock and more, the collection offers up everything from tear-soaked ballads to girls-night-out anthems celebrating the thrill of rediscovered freedom.

“I think the beauty of this album is that it’s actually telling the story of what I’m going through in real time,” explains Scott. “There’s no rule book for how to deal with a breakup, and while I wish I was the girl that was healing by doing a bunch of yoga and drinking green juice, I unfortunately tend to lean into some unhealthier coping mechanisms.

“It’s exhausting trying to hold up a stable image when you feel like you’re learning to walk again through a new phase of life,” she continues. “I am always drawn to human imperfection because that’s what makes someone interesting. I definitely don’t want to pretend to have it all together – it’s quite the opposite – and I hope the music resonates with people because of that.”

The Colorado has amassed more than 92 million career streams and drawn nearly a million monthly listeners to date. She kicked off her music career in Los Angeles, and found early success with singles like 2018’s “White Fence” and 2019’s “Drink Too Much Wine.” Following her relocation to Nashville, 2021 was a breakthrough year for Scott that brought opportunities including opening for the Jonas Brothers, landing on an artists-to-watch list by People and inking her record deal with Empire Nashville.