RITA WILSON SHARES NEW SINGLE & MUSIC VIDEO “MICHELANGELO”
Rita Wilson has shared her empowering new ballad “Michelangelo”, from her forthcoming album Sound of a Woman out May 1st. Listen to “Michelangelo” HERE. The song is accompanied by an eye-catching new music video shot in New York City and directed by Steven Sebring (Patti Smith) – watch it HERE. “Michelangelo” is the second track to be unveiled from Rita’s ambitious sixth studio album, co-produced by Rita and GRAMMY Award-winner Dave Cobb (Brandi Carlile, Chris Stapleton).
Rita will be embarking on a run of U.S. live dates in June at various City Winery locations kicking off in Atlanta on June 2nd (see itinerary below). Visit https://ritawilson.com/
“Michelangelo” was co-written by Rita and industry heavyweight Amy Wadge, who won the GRAMMY Award for Song of the Year for Ed Sheeran’s 18-times-platinum “Thinking Out Loud,” and has worked with the likes of Kacey Musgraves and Alicia Keys. The choir-accompanied track embraces poetic simplicity as Wilson reflects on the journey of uncovering one’s most authentic self. Her crystalline vocals are set against a sparse piano that capture the deeply contemplative, introspective nature of the lyrics.
Rita explains, “Michelangelo was asked how he made such exquisite statues out of blocks of stone; his answer was, ‘I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.’ So much of becoming ourselves involves the lifelong work of chipping away at what’s nonessential and getting closer to the truth of who we are as women. That process is not without pain and loss, but in the end there’s so much beauty to be gained from the constant practice of looking inward with real curiosity and courage.”
Rita continues, “As an artist, or as a woman in any facet of our lives, we are sculpting ourselves into being. Which to me means getting rid of all the excess and discovering who you are in the most essential sense, recognizing the work you’ve done to become the person you are.”
Mirroring the ethos of the song, the video finds Wilson alone in an art studio, culminating with her writing Zora Neale Hurston’s powerful words across a canvas: “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”
With Sound of a Woman, Rita explores the arc of a woman’s life as part unfiltered memoir, part nuanced observation of the world around her. The album moves beyond gender bounds and cuts to the raw truth of the human experience, while providing moments of catharsis, reflection, and unabashed joy along the way. A revelatory excavation of the self, Sound of a Woman bears a sonic depth that fully matches the scope of Wilson’s soul-baring songwriting. Watch the music video for the title track and lead single “Sound of a Woman” HERE.
Rita Wilson is a multi-talented musical artist, actress and producer. Her discography includes five studio albums, among them the star-studded, Rita Wilson Now & Forever: Duets featuring icons Willie Nelson, Smokey Robinson, Jackson Browne, Tim McGraw, Elvis Costello, Keith Urban, Leslie Odom Jr, Josh Groban, Vince Gill and Jimmie Allen. Her eclectic musicality includes collaborations such as “Til You’re Home” from A Man Called Otto with Latin GRAMMY winner Sebastián Yatra, which was shortlisted for an Academy Award. Wilson has worked with illustrious songwriters over the years including the legendary Diane Warren, Liz Rose (Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee), and Dan Wilson (Adele’s “Someone Like You”). Her live show has been performed on such iconic stages as Disney Concert Hall, The Grand Ole Opry, Sydney Opera House and a headline concert with The Nashville Symphony, plus festivals including Stagecoach and CMA Fest. Rita has starred in a multitude of widely beloved feature films and hit TV shows. Catch her in the second season of The Last Thing He Told Me, starring and executive produced by Jennifer Garner on Apple TV. Rita is also the powerhouse movie producer behind blockbuster franchises Mamma Mia! and My Big Fat Greek Wedding.
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