8News talks with Chesterfield native country singer Carrie Brockwell about new record

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- 8News got a visit from country singer Carrie Brockwell on Monday to talk about her new record and how she's navigating her career.

8News anchor Madison Moore was joined by the Chesterfield native, who has performed at the Grand Ole Opry and was featured on American Idol, as she described what it's like balancing school, her music career and the release of "That's Real."

"All of these songs are about being genuine, and, you know, real, and really who I am," Brockwell said. "And it really encompasses where I'm at in this stage of life right now."

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The first single from the record, "Here I Go Again," is out now, and the full record, which was cowritten with Brian Fechino, will be out this summer in either June or July, Brockwell said.

For more information about her music and to see where she's performing next, visit Carrie Brockwell's website.