Shelby Lynne will release a new record next week titled Tears, Lies and Alibis. I've always been a big fan of Lynne's and bought every record since I Am Shelby Lynne, her breakout hit from quite a few years ago. I particularly loved her last album, the Dusty Springfield tribute Just A Little Lovin'.

Her latest is a wonderful synthesis of the many strengths she's honed over the past few albums. However, I think Tears, Lies and Alibis is her finest set of songs to date, complemented from some lovely and understated production courtesy of Lynne herself.

I had the pleasure of interviewing Ms. Lynne last week, and here is our conversation in its entirety.