From Rolling Stone · Marissa R. Moss · · 1m 40s
Carter Faith Makes You Uncomfortable
Carter Faith's music and film role challenge norms with bold style and raw honesty.
In brief
Carter Faith's music and film role challenge norms with bold style and raw honesty. Carter Faith's album 'Cherry Valley' and Netflix film 'Heartland' use discomfort to explore mental health, sex, and drugs. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
Carter Faith's Spurlettos
Carter Faith wears black stiletto pumps with metal spurs for fashion, not crime.
“I've always liked confusing people and making them uncomfortable.”
Cherry Valley Album
Carter Faith's album 'Cherry Valley' explores mental health, sex, and drugs with raw honesty.
“I know I'm a blonde Southern girl and I like doing my makeup and stuff, but deep down, I'm like an angry old man.”
ACM Nominations
Carter Faith earned an ACM Award nomination for Album of the Year with 'Cherry Valley'.
“The only other debut album to nab the same honors in the past decade was Chris Stapleton, with Traveller.”
Netflix Film Role
Carter Faith stars in Netflix's 'Heartland' alongside Jessica Chastain and Jennifer Nettles.
“It would be fun, and it would make me nervous. I kind of like doing things that make me nervous.”
Spurlettos Design
Faith and stylist Kennady designed Spurlettos for the 'Pearl Handled Pistol' music video.
“The shoes, like Faith's music, are beautiful, but they'll cut you if you're not careful.”
Mental Health Themes
Carter Faith's music addresses mental health, sex, and drugs in her concept album.
“If I had never lost my mind, I could be happy, and you could have stayed.”
Grammy Contender
Carter Faith is a strong contender for a Best Contemporary Country Album Grammy nomination.
“She's as much Patsy Cline as she is David Lynch.”
Spurlettos in Video
Faith wears Spurlettos in the 'Pearl Handled Pistol' video with Laci Kaye Booth and Baby Nova.
“It felt like a cornerstone of my life watching pop culture.”
Spurlettos Controversy
Spurlettos drew 'slut-shaming' comments on social media despite Faith's bold style.
“It's definitely not going to make me want to cover up, if that was your goal.”
Lana Del Rey Influence
Carter Faith admires Lana Del Rey's early Saturday Night Live performance that drew ridicule.
“It felt like a cornerstone of my life watching pop culture.”
Spurlettos on Stage
Faith wears Spurlettos at her shows to connect with diverse audiences.
“When I looked out at the audience of my last club shows, I could see every type of person.”
Spurlettos Meaning
Spurlettos symbolize Faith's 'no fucks given' approach to music and life.
“I feel like Cherry Valley was very technicolor and candy-coated.”
Spurlettos Next Album
Carter Faith is finishing her next album, a 'makeup wipe' from 'Cherry Valley'.
“This is the first makeup wipe. Taking one layer back.”
Spurlettos Future
Carter Faith's next album will explore mental health and relationships after 'Cherry Valley'.
“I feel like Cherry Valley was very technicolor and candy-coated.”
Here's the gist
Carter Faith's album 'Cherry Valley' and Netflix film 'Heartland' use discomfort to explore mental health, sex, and drugs.
