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Today’s tea + soundtrack + visuals curated by Tara Shannon.
Acclaimed singer-songwriter and music industry trailblazer Tara Shannon returns with her deeply personal new album Cover Story – a heartfelt tribute to the Canadian female artists who shaped her own artistry. Produced by legendary industry visionary Jim Ed Norman (The Eagles, Anne Murray, Kenny Rogers), the record offers a stunning reimagining of timeless songs alongside one moving original: the reflective, soul-soothing single “Think I’ll Stay Alone.”
“Cover Story is a love letter to Canadian music that pays tribute to the incredible Canadian female artists who influenced my own artistry through the years,” says Shannon. “Making cover songs your own while honouring those who inspired you is a balancing act – this record taught me to trust my instincts and lean into what makes me, me.”
Built on warm keys and an intimate vocal delivery, the album’s focus track, “Think I’ll Stay Alone,” co-written with Jonathan Helfand in Nashville, is the project’s sole original composition – a tender reflection on solitude, healing, and self-acceptance. “I wanted to write something that felt like taking a deep breath after getting through a difficult time,” Shannon explains. “It’s about realizing that being alone doesn’t have to mean being lonely.”
Stream + share Cover Story feat. “Think I’ll Stay Alone” now:
– one piece of music
The Greatest Discovery (Live in Australia, Elton John)
– one visual
Artwork by Leanne Cusack which features beautiful landscapes from Chelsea/QC
– one type of tea
Double Bergamot Earl Grey….my everyday go to!
Tea + Me 