Norway has not traditionally been the birthplace of Americana musicians. Yet former Lucky Lips singer Malin Pettersen has been recognised as an established talent in the world of Nordicana and has most definitely made waves in the U.S. Market. Having shared bills with heavyweights such as Emmylou Harris and Brad Paisley, Pettersen is fast becoming a proven entity in this world, and her latest release only adds to this.
‘Wildhorse’ pushes the boundaries of what may be considered an Americana record. However, it retains a certain Nashville given integrity throughout. This is partly due to the stellar cast of musicians, but also because of Pettersen’s long-running love affair with music city, it is a place which has played a part in every element of her development as a singer-songwriter.