''Bittertown'' is the fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter

Lori McKenna Lorraine McKenna ( Giroux; born December 22, 1968) is an American folk, Americana, and country music singer-songwriter. In 2016, she was nominated for the Grammy Award for Song of the Year and won Best Country Song for co-writing the hit single " ...

. The album was first released in 2004 on

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. It was produced by

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and features prominently the guitar work of Kevin Barry. After country singer

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covered three of McKenna's songs for her album, ''

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'',

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signed McKenna to their label and re-released it under their name in 2005. All songs were written by McKenna. "Bible Song" was covered by

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singer

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for her album ''

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''. In July 2019, McKenna released an album named ''Return to Bittertown'', consisting of “Stealing Kisses” and “Bible Song” which she had re-recorded to commemorate the 15th Anniversary of the release of ''Bittertown''. McKenna also embarked on a tour (Return to Bittertown Tour) to promote this album. McKenna defines Bittertown as the “game changer” for her, the album which brought her to the attention of Faith Hill. The album never charted.

Track listing

''All songs were written by Lori McKenna'' # Bible Song - 3:48 # Mr. Sunshine - 4:03 # One Man - 4:17 # Pour - 3:50 # Lone Star - 4:10 #

Stealing Kisses "Stealing Kisses" is a song written and recorded by American country music singer Lori McKenna. It first appeared on her 2004 album ''Bittertown''. It was later recorded by American country music singer Faith Hill. It was released in September 200 ...

- 4:24 # If You Ask - 4:29 # Monday Afternoon - 3:04 # The Ledge - 3:40 # My Sweetheart - 4:05 # Cowardly Lion - 3:34 # Silver Bus - 4:00 # One Kiss Goodnight - 4:19

References

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