Margo Price returns to her country roots with her new album 'Hard Headed Woman,' emphasizing authenticity, resilience, and social justice themes.

She candidly shares her long-term grief over losing a child 15 years ago, which has profoundly shaped her outlook on life and her music.

Price discusses her journey through sobriety and her use of mushrooms for mental health, which has influenced her creative process and personal growth.

Her songwriting, often co-written with her husband Jeremy Ivey, explores a wide emotional spectrum, from bitterness to love, emphasizing organic storytelling over industry trends.

The album features covers like 'Love Me Like You Used To Do' with Tyler Childers and 'Kissin You Goodbye' by Jessi Colter, paying homage to her musical influences.

Price advocates for transparency about plastic surgery and encourages women to embrace their true selves despite societal criticism.

She emphasizes the importance of allowing children independence and learning through experience, advocating for less overprotection in parenting.

Price openly discusses her industry challenges, including firing her husband from her band, and her commitment to women's rights and social justice issues in 2025.

She wrote or co-wrote nine songs on the album, drawing inspiration from her personal life, frustrations with the music industry, and political views, notably creating 'Don’t Let the Bastards Get You Down' as a resilience anthem.

Musically, the album includes energetic tracks like 'Don’t Wake Me Up' and 'Red Eye Flight,' alongside emotional ballads like 'Close To You,' written in 2003.

Drawing inspiration from figures like Sinead O’Connor, Price highlights the importance of staying true to oneself despite criticism or misunderstanding.

Her collaboration with Tyler Childers on 'Love Me Like You Used To' underscores their longstanding friendship and mutual respect within the country music scene.