Lana Del Rey is back with a new single and an album on the horizon. The American singer-songwriter released “Henry, Come On” on Friday, April 5, marking the first official single from her forthcoming 10th studio album, The Right Person Will Stay. The project, set to debut on May 21, signals a new chapter in Del Rey’s evolving sound—one laced with country influences and deeply personal storytelling.
Del Rey, known for her cinematic melodies and poetic lyrics, first teased “Henry, Come On” back in January through an Instagram clip that featured a brief snippet of the song. The teaser showcased Del Rey’s signature melancholic tone over sparse string instrumentation. In the video, she tagged country music songwriter and producer Luke Laird, hinting at a sonic shift that has since been confirmed through her latest announcements.
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“I mean Henry, come on / Do you think I’d really choose it?” she sings in the song’s opening lines, before delivering a sharp departure message. “Last call, hey, y’all / Hang his hat up on the wall / Tell him that his cowgirl is gone / Come on and giddyup.”
A Shift Toward Country
“The Right Person Will Stay” may not be the country album Del Rey initially teased under the title Lasso, but its musical direction suggests she hasn’t entirely abandoned her Nashville-inspired vision. The album’s sound, which appears to blend her familiar baroque-pop stylings with country instrumentation and themes of heartbreak and resilience, aligns closely with her upcoming headline performance at Stagecoach 2025.
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Del Rey originally announced The Right Person Will Stay in November 2024 via Instagram. In the post, she expressed gratitude to her collaborators, including Luke Laird, Jack Antonoff, Zachary Dawes and Drew Erickson. All four have played key roles in shaping Del Rey’s recent soundscapes, with Antonoff and Erickson having contributed heavily to her critically acclaimed 2023 release, Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd.
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The upcoming 13-track LP will serve as the follow-up to Ocean Blvd, which earned Del Rey five Grammy nominations at the 66th annual awards, including nods for Album of the Year and Song of the Year. The album cemented her reputation as one of the most introspective and lyrically daring artists in modern pop.
From Coachella to Stagecoach
Del Rey is also preparing for a major live return. After headlining Coachella in 2024, the singer is slated to headline Stagecoach 2025 on April 25. In a post on Instagram, she teased her upcoming set as “a very special country set,” suggesting that several songs from The Right Person Will Stay will be performed live for the first time during the festival.
“This has been such a crazy nine months, and I’m so blessed that come the 25th, it will have been a year since I got to headline Coachella,” Del Rey wrote. “Thank you to my buddies over there at the Stagecoach Festival for letting me play my new songs this year for you.”
Though Lasso, her previously announced country album, appears to have been shelved or reimagined, the country influence has clearly left its mark on the new project. “Henry, Come On” captures that spirit—merging Southern imagery with Del Rey’s haunting vocals and intimate songwriting.
An Artist in Transition
Over the past decade, Lana Del Rey has become synonymous with mood-driven storytelling, often invoking themes of lost love, Americana, and vulnerability. With each release, she’s pushed her musical boundaries while maintaining a cohesive artistic vision. From the dreamy nostalgia of Born to Die to the confessional musings on Norman Fucking Rockwell! and the experimental breadth of Ocean Blvd, Del Rey’s career has been defined by reinvention.
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In The Right Person Will Stay, fans may find a more grounded Del Rey—one influenced by the roots of country music but still entrenched in her unique aesthetic. While full details about the album’s tracklist and collaborators have yet to be released, her continued work with longtime producers like Jack Antonoff and her collaboration with Nashville’s Luke Laird indicate a careful balance between experimentation and familiarity.
Cultural Relevance and Longevity
Del Rey’s resurgence comes at a time when many of her early-career peers are either reinventing themselves or struggling to remain culturally relevant. With nearly 15 years in the music industry, she continues to hold a prominent place in the cultural zeitgeist, bolstered by her distinctive style and a fiercely loyal fan base.
Her ability to traverse genres—from indie pop to alt-rock to country—is a testament to her artistry. It also positions her as one of the few artists of her generation capable of both commercial success and critical acclaim. As she prepares to take the Stagecoach stage in April, her fans will likely get the first full taste of her new sonic era.
The Right Person Will Stay is set for release on May 21, 2025. With its blend of introspective lyrics, country-laced melodies, and star-studded production team, it is poised to be one of the most talked-about albums of the year. If “Henry, Come On” is any indication, Lana Del Rey is entering a new phase of her career—one rooted in honesty, artistic freedom, and perhaps, a little Southern flair.
As she rides the momentum from her last Grammy-nominated project into another highly anticipated release, Lana Del Rey proves once again that she is one of the most dynamic and compelling voices in modern music.
