Sheryl Crow Readies New Soul-Flavored Album For July Release

Sheryl Crow will unveil her soul stylings on the new studio set 100 Miles From Memphis, out July 20 on A&M Records. The rootsy Crow will hit the road with a string of June dates followed by a headlining slot on the first five Lillith Fair dates. After the release of "100 Miles From Memphis," Crow will debut a new live band.

Growing up in Kennett, Mo., 100 miles from Memphis, Crow grew up listening to the soul sounds of Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Booker T, Aretha Franklin and early 70s; Al Green, Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye, Sly Stone and Aretha Franklin.

'I feel artistically revitalized and the music feels fresh and at the same time very familiar to what I do," said Crow in a letter to her fans posted on her website this week. "Many of my past songs such as "Run Baby Run," "My Favorite Mistake," "Now That You're Gone" and others are already steeped in this style."