<p>Music fans have another release to look forward to this summer as Lisa Coppola prepares to unveil a new collection of songs. Before the full project arrives, the Americana and Adult Contemporary singer has shared a familiar tune with a personal story behind it. Her latest release offers more than a fresh recording of a classic. It also reflects years of musical friendships that continue to shape her work.</p><p><strong>Old friends reunite</strong></p><p>Lisa Coppola released "Ooh Baby Baby" on July 18 through Any Other Name Music as the first preview of her upcoming album, Showing Up As Myself, which arrives on August 8, 2026. Joining her on the recording are longtime collaborators Christine Ghilino and Carmen Nardone, whose years of performing together helped shape the song&apos;s close vocal harmonies.<br><br>Written by William Robinson and Warren Moore, "Ooh Baby Baby" became the album&apos;s only cover after Coppola decided to record her own version. Previously recorded by artists including Aretha Franklin and Linda Ronstadt, it is the only cover on the upcoming five-song album.<br><br>The project also carries personal meaning. Coppola said she rediscovered an old demo of herself and Ghilino singing the song for fun during their time in The Party Dolls. Finding that recording inspired her to create a polished studio version. She later reunited with Nardone in Ladies of the 80s, describing those years as "harmony boot camp" that strengthened both their vocal blend and friendship.</p><p><strong>Album embraces human creativity</strong></p><p>Produced by three-time Grammy Award winner Lonnie Park, Showing Up As Myself highlights a fully human creative process. Every lyric, melody, vocal performance, instrumental part and production decision was completed without artificial intelligence, reflecting the team&apos;s commitment to traditional music-making.<br><br>The five-song album explores themes of love, possibility, nostalgia, vulnerability and remaining true to yourself through <a href="https://www.tappi.music/stories/odeals-bold-new-album-a-deep-dive-into-vulnerability-and-self-reflection">life&apos;s changes</a>. Coppola&apos;s expressive vocals remain at the centre of each track. Meanwhile, "Take Me Higher," another song from the album, is already receiving airplay on AAA and Americana radio stations in the U.S. and the U.K.</p><p><strong>Building on global success</strong></p><p>The New Jersey singer-songwriter blends Americana, Adult Contemporary, rock, blues and country influences. She is a two-time Josie Music Award winner, first earning the 2017 Modern Country Song of the Year by a Female Artist honour for "Just a Little Time," and is also a longtime Recording Academy voting member.<br><br>Coppola has also earned <a href="https://lisacoppola.com/bio?ignoreOutbound=true">international chart success</a>. She reached No. 8 on the Billboard Blues Albums Chart through Oliver Sean&apos;s Real Indie Project, while "Simon&apos;s Kiss" entered the Top 40 of the U.S. iTunes Rock Chart and the Top 75 in the UK, with its music video later featured at the Two River Film Festival.<br><br>Her "Baby Please Come Home – Remix 2024" reached No. 10 on the iTunes UK Overall Chart and topped the UK Easy Listening and Portugal Overall Albums charts. Amy McAllister&apos;s Power of One Movement, featuring Coppola topped the iTunes World Music Chart. Later, the project claimed the Best Music Group award at the 2024 World Entertainment Awards. The new single is now streaming on major music platforms, while Showing Up As Myself is available to pre-order ahead of its August 8 release.</p>