Caylee Hammack is bringing a fresh twist to storytelling with the announcement of ‘Bed of Roses,' a romance novel that serves as the must-read counterpart to her upcoming album of the same name. Set for release on March 7, the book follows a young woman’s journey of self-discovery and unexpected love, mirroring the themes of Hammack’s music. The novel, published by Podium Entertainment, is co-written by Hammack and New York Times–bestselling author Carolyn Brown. Each chapter aligns with a track title from the album, drawing inspiration from the real-life stories that shaped Hammack as an artist. Fans can pre-order the ‘Bed of Roses' print book, ebook, and audiobook, as well as the companion album.
“I was a child who grew up on paperback romances stolen from my aunt’s bookshelves. I envisioned each song on this album as a book initially, so writing one to pair with this project felt like a natural move,” Hammack shares. “As creators, we look for ways to connect with our listeners, and this book was a good avenue to tell some backstories of the heartbreak ballads and love songs on this album, while also sharing a new story inspired by the songs after writing them. Life is the bed you make, grow a good one.”
Alongside the novel, Hammack is gearing up for the release of her much-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Bed of Roses,' also arriving on March 7. Featuring 13 tracks, the album tells the story of a 20-something navigating love, loss, and self-discovery. With influences ranging from gypsy soul to ’70s twang and red-dirt rock, the album captures a raw, emotional journey. Hammack shares producer credits with industry heavyweights Dann Huff and John Osborne, ensuring a powerful blend of authenticity and energy.
As a preview of what’s to come, Hammack has released a new song from the project, ‘How Long.' A soulful, slow-burning country ballad, the track captures the bittersweet agony of waiting for love to unfold. Fans can listen to the song now and watch the accompanying official music video.
The Bed of Roses album tracklist includes:
- Bed of Roses (Caylee Hammack, Benjy Davis, Jeff Hyde)
- Breaking Dishes (Caylee Hammack, Mikey Reaves, Gordie Sampson)
- What My Angels Think of Me (Caylee Hammack, Meg McRee, Jake Mitchell)
- Back Again (Caylee Hammack, Tofer Brown, Lauren Hungate)
- Mammas (Ed Bruce, Patricia Bruce, Mia Mantia, Sj McDonald, Trent Wayne)
- No I Ain’t (Caylee Hammack, Mark Trussell, Stephen Wilson Jr.)
- The Hill (Caylee Hammack, Tenille Townes, Logan Wall)
- The Pot & The Kettle (Caylee Hammack, Connor Thuotte, Stephen Wilson Jr.)
- Bread & Butter (Caylee Hammack, Luke Dick, Jeff Hyde)
- Cleopatra (Caylee Hammack, Meg McRee, Jake Mitchell)
- How Long (Caylee Hammack, John Osborne, Lucie Silvas)
- Oh, Kara (Caylee Hammack)
- Tumbleweed Men (Caylee Hammack, Joe Clemmons, Benjy Davis)
With both a novel and an album on the way, Hammack is delivering an immersive storytelling experience that blends music and literature. Fans can look forward to diving into the world of ‘Bed of Roses' in more ways than one.
