Carly Pearce on Aging, Authenticity, and Her Most Personal Album Yet, Honest Woman

The Grammy-winning country star opens up about embracing her 30s, overcoming comparison, Dolly Parton's mentorship, and the stories behind her most revealing album yet

From the LifeMinute.tv Team

July 13, 2026

Country star Carly Pearce is embracing a new chapter—and she's not holding anything back.

In a heartfelt conversation on Joann Butler In Studio With..., the GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter and three-time CMA Award, four-time ACM Award recipient opens up about the inspiration behind her latest album, Honest Woman, calling it her most personal work to date. The album arrives August 28, followed by a special two-night residency tour across North America beginning September 10.

Pearce reflects on overcoming comparison, writing from real-life experiences, her mentorship with Dolly Parton, leaving home at 16 to perform at Dollywood, the inspiration behind songs like "Dream Come True" and "He Don't Like My Dogs," and why she believes honesty resonates with fans. 

She also shares her beauty routine, life advice, favorite comfort food, dream collaborations, and her passion for mentoring the next generation of artists. 

This is a LifeMinute with Carly Pearce.