Mary Lambert Talks Adult Spelling Bees, Tequila Shots, and Her New Album [AUDIO]

Today I had the opportunity to talk with one of my new favorite artists, Mary Lambert. Mary is gearing up for the release of her new album "Heart On My Sleeve" on October 14 and the beginning of her first headlining North American tour.

In true Wendy fashion (and Mary fashion, as I learned), we talked a little bit about the album, a little bit about the music, and then spiraled into talks of adult spelling bees, sleep talking, and the story of how a shot of tequila helped her pen "She Keeps Me Warm". 

Written within the past year (with lyrics by Lambert and music co-written by Lambert, co-producers Eric Rosse and Benny Cassette, and songwriter MoZella),  Heart On My Sleeve is an honest depiction of where Lambert is now. “This year has been the best of my entire life, which is not to say it hasn't come with its fair share of hurdles, heartbreak, and harsh lessons,” she says. “I can only write about the experiences I've had. I signed to a major label. I went through a break-up. I figured out how to be an independent person. I have been terrifyingly honest to the public about traumatic events in my life. I met the woman of my dreams. I have been on the road nonstop, away from those I love, but with the opportunity to sing about gay rights to hundreds of thousands of people. This album is inspired by the depth of all of that love, and the journey that it takes to get there.”

Check out the video for Mary Lambert's hit "Secrets"!