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Caroline Jones Reveals New Album, 'Homesite,' + Shares New Song, 'Serendipity' [Exclusive Premiere]

Caroline Jones is set to release a new album in the fall, and Taste of Country readers are the first to get the scoop. The singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist will drop a new album titled Homesite on Oct. 20, and she's premiering her new song, "Serendipity," and letting fans see her fun new video first in this exclusive premiere.

Jones plays dual roles in her new video for "Serendipity." One is a serious-minded career woman with her mind focused on business, and the other is a carefree spirit who helps her get more in touch with her emotions as they sing the love song in a conference room.

"'Serendipity' celebrates the wonderful surprises love brings," Jones tells us. "The video demonstrates the two sides of Caroline: one is serious and business-focused, while the other is colorful and carefree.

"At first, the video starts in a dull conference room, but as the song goes on, the two Carolines start to connect," she explains. "The serious Caroline starts to embrace the joyful and carefree side, showing that love can change how we see the world. The video is a reminder that love can bring together different parts of ourselves and make life more vibrant and exciting."

It's a transition Jones has made in her own life over the past few years.

"I definitely surprised myself when I met my husband (America's Cup sailor Nick Dana) and got married," Jones told ToC in May, laughing when reminded that she previously described herself as "independent and stubborn ... Sometimes to a fault" in a 2021 interview.

Jones turned to social media in June to reveal that she and Dana are expecting their first child, and the songs on Homesite reflect the continuing changes in her life. Jones wrote and produced most of the album, which features an eclectic mix of country, bluegrass and pop and collaborations with artists including her Zac Brown Band bandmates, Vince Gill, Alyssa Bonagura and more.

"I titled this album Homesite because it is about building — building my character by practicing grit and resilience, building a career that I am proud of, and now building a family of my own. Stake in the ground, this is my Homesite," Jones states.

The "Bare Feet" singer is humorously titling her upcoming solo jaunt the Barefoot and Pregnant Tour. The four-date headlining tour comes as Jones also continues to tour as the newest member of Zac Brown Band, which she joined as a full member in 2022. ZBB are spending much of 2023 on the road for their From the Fire Tour, which runs through Sept. 4 before wrapping up in Tampa, Fla.

See a full track listing for Caroline Jones' Homesite album and her Barefoot and Pregnant Tour dates below.

Homesite is currently available for pre-order.

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Tracy Allison Caroline Jones, Homesite Tracklist:

1. "Lawless"2. "Serendipity"3. "Million Little Bandaids" (feat. Zac Brown Band)4. "Homesite"5. "Britches"6. "Superpower"7. "Keep It Safe" (feat. Alyssa Bonagura)8. "Talking to Milo"9. "Being a Woman (Is Like Being the Sun)"10. "Normal Person"11. "By Way of Sorrow" (feat. Vince Gill)

Caroline Jones, Barefoot & Pregnant Tour Dates:

Sept. 24 — Nashville, Tenn. @ Country Music Hall of FameSept. 26 — Nashville, Tenn. @ Ole Red NashvilleOct. 4 — Raleigh, N.C. @ Pour HouseOct. 19 — Los Angeles, Calif. @ The Troubadour

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The Rolling Stones Are Teasing A New Album

NEW YORK - MAY 10: (L-R) Charlie Watts, Mick Jagger, Ron Wood, and Keith Richards of The Rolling ... [+] Stones pose for a photo during a press conference to announce a world tour at the Julliard Music School May 10, 2005 in New York City. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images)

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The Rolling Stones have managed to pique the curiosity of their fans with a clever hint that may have divulged the name of their next album, or perhaps a single from a forthcoming project.

The band took out an ad that was published in the Hackney Gazette that references some of the band's most beloved songs. It's pretty clear from the names mentioned in the ad that it's from The Rolling Stones, and the one part of the text that doesn't seem to connect to anything in their past may be a reference to their highly anticipated thirty-first studio album.

The advertisement disguises its likely true purpose under the guise of a fictional glass repair business. While the ad seems innocuous at first glance, the text suggests otherwise. "Our friendly team promises you satisfaction," the ad states. "When you say gimme shelter we'll fix your shattered windows."

The attention to detail in the ad is uncanny, and it all ties back to the band. The dot above the letter "i" features a tiny version of the iconic Rolling Stones lips logo, which is a surefire sign. The year 1962, the year the band was formed, is used as the establishment year for the fictional glass repair business. Even the name of the company is in the same font that the group has used before.

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The true revelation that has fans chatting online lies in the company's name, Hackney Diamonds, a moniker that is now believed to be the forthcoming album's title. The phrase "Hackney Diamonds" holds local significance as slang for broken glass, specifically the fragments left behind after incidents of window-breaking, often tied to theft and vandalism.

The advertisement isn't just static; it's interactive. According to the BBC, a phone number included in the ad invites intrigued fans to inquire about glass repair quotes. Calling this number rewards them with a recorded message, unveiling more of the cryptic puzzle. The recording states, "Welcome to Hackney Diamonds, specialists in glass repair: Don't get angry, get it fixed. Opening early September, Mare Street, E8. Register for a call at www.Hackneydiamonds.Com. Come on then."

Those who visit the website mentioned are greeted with the opportunity to join a mailing list. The fact that the website is managed by the Stones' record label, Universal Music, only further cements the thinking that this is all about new music from the legendary rock band.

For decades now, The Rolling Stones have been more focused on touring than making new music, so another album from the group is great news for their millions of die-hard followers. Hackney Diamonds, if that is the name of the project, will mark their first since their 2016 release Blue and Lonesome, a collection of blues covers. They haven't released an album of original material since A Bigger Bang in 2005, coming up on 20 years ago.

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