It very much pays tribute to her roots - the pop roots, the folk roots, all the early stuff. It also can feel quite contemporary. I'm thinking of the song "Love Is." (SOUNDBITE OF SONG ...

KELLY: So let's talk about this new album, which - I mentioned it's tied to the anniversary of her debut albums. It very much pays tribute to her roots - the pop roots, the folk roots, all the early ...

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Like it or not, the phrase “folk-pop” can often put listeners to sleep. Cassandra Coleman isn’t having it: On the Tennessee songwriter’s debut single, “Coming of Age,” she proves that ...