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music, mindfulness & motherhood Still inspiring us to Soak up the Sun, Sheryl Crow gets personal about living her best life in Nashville & what to expect from her latest project.
BY STACIE STANDIFER PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALEX BERGER
After 30 years in the music business, Sheryl Crow knows how to carve out her own path. With over 35 million albums sold worldwide and more #1 singles with triple A listings than any other female artist (ever), she’s undoubtedly Nashville’s most globally famous artist. And chances are her latest project will garner her an even larger fan base, as it involves so many beloved musicians throughout the world. A few of the collaborators on the various songs include Bonnie Raitt, Keith Richards, Joe Walsh, Stevie Nicks, Eric Clapton, Lucius, Neil Young, Willie Nelson and Don Henley. Other sure-to-be-hits involve hometown friends like Vince Gill and Emmylou Harris. Based on the talents involved combined with her own musical mastery, it’s slated to be one of the most sought-after records on the market when the full vinyl edition releases later this year. A project this big would seem to be enough to cause
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anyone’s plate to overflow, but not hers. In fact, she’s living the far more downto-earth life of a Nashville mom, friend and community supporter. After a full day of shooting Sheryl in various ensembles from local fashion haunts along with jewelry by Vincent Peach that she instantly fell in love with, we decided to have a more intimate visit a week later in her Forest Hills home. It’s here where she can relax and be more open, and the ambiance is designed to complement her low-key approach to life these days. Well, low-key for her, at least. She’s still performing, gearing up for a tour with the band Heart over the summer, as well as participating in various shows and concerts. Her clothing line is booming on HSN and she fits in lots of time for family, friends and especially her two boys, who happen to be one of the primary reasons she chose to move to Nashville.
Dress by Johnathan Kayne, $400; Jurassic Eter nity Necklace by Vincent Peach, $5855; Diamond Coin Pearl Ring by Vincent Peach, $4495; Shoes by Johnathan Kayne, $76
