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The Blade (Ashley Monroe album)

The Blade is the third studio album by American country music artist Ashley Monroe, released on July 24, 2015, through Warner Bros. Nashville.[1] The album was produced by Vince Gill and Justin Niebank[2] and includes the lead single "On to Something Good."[3] The album made numerous "Best Albums of 2015" lists and was nominated for Best Country Album at the 58th Grammy Awards.[4]

The Blade

July 24, 2015 (2015-07-24)

46:40

Vince Gill
Justin Niebank

The title track was covered by Ronnie Dunn for his 2022 album 100 Proof Neon.

Promotion[edit]

In support of the album, Monroe toured with Little Big Town throughout the summer of 2015. Monroe then embarked on a headlining tour, "The Blade Tour," in the fall of 2015.[5]


Promotional appearances in the media included a live performance of "Winning Streak" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on July 27, 2015, "The Blade" on ABC's The View on August 6, 2015 and "I Buried Your Love Alive" on Conan on August 26, 2015.[6][7][8]

drums

Fred Eltringham

dulcimer, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, background vocals

Vince Gill

– background vocals (track 12)

Alison Krauss

– background vocals (track 5)

Miranda Lambert

– background vocals

Marty Stuart

Credits adapted from AllMusic.[36]