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

[Phil]

Well we now realise that the projected March 1 release date will not be forthcoming and this is understandable given that recording (with Lindsey) was still occurring as recently as this month. The constant interruptions to this project (due to Dave being overcommitted around the world) have ultimately created delays and made it impossible to meet the targeted timeframe. I'm guessing early May is the likely date now, but I would imagine Dave will push for earlier since he wants to get his own album out and for it to be in conjuction with Stevie's record.

Look, I wanted a release from Stevie this year, whether it was the album or even just a single, but I can be patient and actually prefer that she take the time to get things right. I don't mean tinkering away to the point of perfection, but just that she be totally satisfied with the work. I'm really enthused by a comment from someone who's heard the album, referring to it as not being over-produced, but detailed - that bodes well in my opinion. I'm also digging the idea of it sounding atmospheric, which has been the comment from various people involved in the album.

Louie, I'm sure you'll disagree with me, but I don't think it necessary to be promoting the album months before it's even due, particularly since there is no firm release date at this stage - it could even be in the latter part of 2011, although I sincerely hope that's not the case. Remember, Trouble In Shangri-La was completed as of September 30, 2000 but wasn't released until May 1, 2001 - a period of seven months was deemed necessary in order to bring the album to fruition (artwork; video; marketing etc.). I realise that the marketing campaign back then began in early 2001, but that was when albums were scheduled to have a long shelf life and build momentum after release with successive singles - that doesn't happen anymore in this digital age. Nowadays, an album has one to two weeks to make an impression upon the charts and that's basically it - sad, but true. It's probably more likely that promotion and advertising for Stevie's upcoming album will occur one to two months prior to it's release and we just need to accept that. I for one don't need to be kept informed of every minute detail leading up to the release - I simply trust it will occur as it needs to and also acknowledge that Stevie herself will most likely play a minor role in this matter.