Joan recorded the tracks in Nashville in December and February, working with producer Steve Earle and a band that includes bluegrass veterans Tim O'Brien and Darryl Scott, as well as Viktor Krauss and Kenny Malone. The album will feature three songs written by Steve Earle, including "God Is God," a song Joan debuted during her recent tour. Joan has also recorded songs by Eliza Gilkyson, Patty Griffin, Elvis Costello, Tom Waits, Diana Jones and Thea Gilmore.