Dave mentions Stevie's "forthcoming album" in new Billboard article

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Originally Posted by Christopher

I don't think the release date will be delayed for any major reason other than strategic planning for marketing purposes and not go against any other major artist release that take away from Stevie's 1st week sales and chart position which can be touted in the ensuing media promotion if it is substantial by today's standards. That being said I fully expect the release anywhere between March 1st and May 1st 2011 with a spring/summer shed tour to follow with Dave Stewart...and then back to FM for a tour or record or both planned for 2012!

In no way shape or form do I expect a delay due to any other reason. Stevie has been very excited about this group of songs as reported in several interviews in august when the majority of the recording had already taken place. Post-production and any final additional recording resumed in Sept. and Oct., and now we know the project is in the final mixing phase...we are very close to it all being wrapped up.

Similar to SYW, which was completed by the Holidays in 2002 and held til the release date of April 15 2003.

Right. And Stevie also has said that she has things to do and people to see, so she wants the album to be done. She is on a clock.