Brittney Spencer first came to prominence in 2020, releasing an EP, Compassion, that caught the ears and hearts of country fans and fellow artists, supergroup The Highwomen among them. It was both her powerful and versatile voice and nuanced, warmhearted songwriting that drew listeners to Spencer, who grew up performing and honing her craft in Baltimore before moving to Nashville in 2013. Given the acclaim she’s netted since releasing Compassion, Spencer could have rattled off a debut album in short order. Instead, she took her time crafting her first full-length project, an endeavor that clearly pays off on first listen. Opening track “New to This Town” is gentle and melodic, with fingerpicked acoustic guitar and understated but emotive vocals from Spencer. “I Got Time” gets feisty and playful, recalling the sass and swagger of early Miranda Lambert. Other highlights include “Bigger Than the Song,” a soulful tribute to the country genre, and the LP’s title track, a vulnerable account of Spencer’s commitment to her dreams. Guests on the album, produced by Grammy winner Daniel Tashian (Kacey Musgraves, Tenille Townes), include Maren Morris, Grace Potter, Abbey Cone, and Sarah Buxton on backing vocals, as well as Jason Isbell on guitar.