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But at the end of those sessions, she realized everything had to be scrapped.
I just didnt hear enough of myself on it, she tells EW.
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The legacy ofNothins success was weighing on her, as was the shadow Auerbach cast across it.
Working with the Black Keys frontman and renowned producer was, as she recalls, a wonderful thing.
But it also messed with her head.
Most of the interviews that I had for that record began with, Oh my god!
You worked with Dan Auerbach!
Whats his new music sound like?'
Would mine be good if a famous rock star didnt make it?
she says she began to wonder.
She decided to find out.
I have to sometimes work through with myself what Im willing to share, she admits.
AcrossQueens 10 tracks, Lane shares plenty.
On Big Mouth she calls out a fellow Music City artist for badmouthing one of their industry-mates.
Jackpot sees her admire her luck in finding Tyler and on the title track she admires her dream alter-ego.
My life had become a character that didnt know how to come home, she says.
Overall, through this process, Lane says shes more sure of her talents than ever.
I entered this [industry] as a bonafide rookie.
I couldnt play guitar, I just made up that I could do this job.
So the thing I am most proud of now is the difference in myself, six years later.
Highway Queenis streaming exclusively on EW below.
The raucous set will release via New West Records on Friday, Feb. 17.
It is currently available forpre-order.
