Ellie Holcomb’s ‘Far Country’ Finds Beauty in the Tension

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Ellie Holcomb

On her fourth full-length studio album, “Far Country,” Ellie Holcomb writes from a place of ache and honesty. Released on her birthday, September 12, the record sits in the space between hope and heartache — where faith still holds, even when answers don’t.

“I wrote this record while searching for God in what felt like a desert,” Holcomb shares. “I was wrestling with questions I didn’t have answers to.”

Produced by Cason Cooley, with writing support from Jason Ingram, Thad Cockrell, Hank Bentley and Ben Glover, the 11-song collection keeps things warm and unpolished. Holcomb’s signature acoustic sound blends with subtle pop layers, letting the lyrics stay front and center.

There’s no forced resolution here — just space to breathe. On songs like “Bones” and “Into the Canyon,” Holcomb traces grief and longing without rushing to fix them.

“May these melodies remind you of the spacious love of God,” she says. “I hope they carry beauty and light into every corner of your story.”

“Far Country” doesn’t try to answer every question. It just walks with you through them.