Leah Blevins Dresses for Success on Her Sophomore LP 'All Dressed Up'

The title of Leah Blevins’ new album, All Dressed Up, proverbially insinuates that she’s got nowhere to go. Her artistic growth and the bevy of heavyweight talent in her corner strongly suggest otherwise: Blevins could soon be the belle of the ball.

Blevins describes the LP, out March 20 on Dan Auerbach’s Easy Eye Sound, as a major step forward from her 2021 debut, First Time Feeling (ND review).

“I think it's a new energy for me,” says Blevins, 36, during the first of two calls from Nashville. “There’s a lot of real alignment and clarity within the walls of the songs.”

That vitality emanates from a mastery of expression, both musical and personal.

“I would say my voice has grown to the ninth degree, just in terms of control and understanding how to utilize my voice in a way,” Blevins says. “Not only my singing voice, but just as a woman, as well.”

Blevins’ twang, when speaking or singing, telegraphs back her Appalachian roots. Her new songs are clad in finery sewn together with A-list co-writers and players. The result is an introspective album rich in feeling.

“I hope that these songs meet someone where they're at in their journey,” Blevins says. “My goal is to be as honest and vulnerable as possible and allow my emotions to lead.”