Lana Del Rey is one of the most influential music artists of the decade and is predominantly known for her dreamy and melancholy pop music. Over the years, she has steadily gained attention from the media in more ways than one. She originally started releasing albums in 2012 and has had success with hits like Summertime Sadness and Cinnamon Girl. While her music style has stayed mostly consistent throughout her career, she recently decided to produce a country album, which is set to be released next month.
“The Right Person Will Stay” is the name of Rey’s new album, anticipated to come out on May 21. This will be her tenth studio album and is expected to be drastically different from the rest of her productions. On April 11, she released her first single, “Henry, Come On,” a slow ballad that incorporates her typical sound with classic country. In a People interview, Rey said, “I think my songs have taken on an Americana feel, and I’m waiting to see what the musical atmosphere is like.” While I don’t typically enjoy most country music, I really liked “Henry, Come On.” It’s very different from the type of country music played on the radio, with more elements of folk music and an acoustic style. Rey has gotten attention for more than just her upcoming music, though.
Despite fans’ excitement for her new art, many are frustrated with her work ethic. When she first announced this album at the beginning of 2024, it had a completely different title and release date. It was eventually pushed back an additional eight months, but it still might not come out when expected. Rey posted a clip on Instagram, joking with her fans, saying, “You know it’s not gonna come out on time, right? Should I even tell you that the name changed again?” Even though she deleted this update, it quickly spread across the internet. Some argued that art shouldn’t be rushed, while others were upset by her lack of professionalism.
Rey has also been the subject of more than one scandal, which has caught the media’s attention. For example, fans were shocked by who she married last year. In August 2024, it was confirmed that she was dating Jeremy Dufrene, and not even two months later, they decided to tie the knot. What made it even more surprising is that he is a boat captain for Arthur’s Airboat Tours, so he mostly spends his days guiding tourists through swamps. Additionally, in March, Rey was supposedly being sued by Kim Kardashian because of her partnership with SKIMS. After modeling for a Valentine’s Day SKIMS campaign, she made a post on Instagram about the photoshoot without specifying that it was a paid partnership, and was urged by the company to remove it. This caused speculation that there was bad blood between them, but she denied it.
Overall, it seems that Rey has gotten more attention for controversy than her new album, especially since she hasn’t seemed to take it seriously. Even with the supposed title being released by Rey, there’s still no official title or release date for her soon-to-be-released album, as she could change either once again, so many expect that it will not come out at the promised time. Fans hope that she has spent her extra time perfecting her new country style of music.
