Nancy Carey Johnson – “Shine Your Light”

Nancy Carey Johnson released a new EP titled Shine Your Light, it’s a great example of acoustic storytelling, and it builds on the style of her 2023 debut, Chaos & Grace.

The project has four tracks: Guano Loco, Shine Your Light, She Let Him Go, and Take Me To The River. Even though the songs cover an eclectic mix of sounds, they hold together well around ideas of resilience and reflection. You can hear how much her daily life in Vermont as a mother and homesteader influences her perspective. That background gives the music a strong sense of place and a ton of sincerity. It has a comforting, intimate quality that stays with you.

Nancy clearly knows how to write a good lyric, considering her song “Birthday Cake For Breakfast” won first place in American Songwriter Magazine’s heartbreak lyric contest last year. This project keeps that melodic strength going. It’s a heartfelt, genuine record that doesn’t feel forced or overproduced.

Head over to her social media pages and follow Nancy Carey Johnson to stay updated on her new releases for the rest of this year.