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Jess Williamson Announces New Album and Shares Joan Didion‑Inspired Single

Produced by Shooter Jennings at Sunset Sound and due October 9 on New West, the record frames a reappraisal of leaving Los Angeles.

Overview

  • Jess Williamson announced the 12-track album A Mile South of Heaven and released its lead single 'Goodbye to All That' on July 14, 2026, with the full album set for October 9 via New West Records.
  • The record was produced by Shooter Jennings at Sunset Sound in Hollywood and marks Williamson’s debut release for New West.
  • 'Goodbye to All That' takes its title from a Joan Didion essay and explores leaving, reconsidering leaving, and renewed perspective on life in Los Angeles.
  • The rollout includes a mini road‑movie video for the single, published album art and a complete 12-song tracklist, and pre-orders for the album are now available.
  • The album follows Williamson’s Time Ain't Accidental and the new producer and label partnership could expand her reach, beginning with a scheduled appearance at the Calgary Folk Festival this month.