Gritty and honest, this collection is about breaking cycles and finding the courage to leave what no longer serves you.
NASHVILLE, TN (November 6, 2025) – After releasing her single, “Secret Keeper” back in April, Nashville-based artist Rebekah Gilbert releases her EP, entitled the same - Secret Keeper. This new EP is a haunting, soul-baring collection of seven tracks that dig deep into the undercurrents of generational trauma, addiction, domestic violence, and the search for healing.
The sound of Secret Keeper feels like home - earthy, honest, and just a little haunting. Blending the rootsy warmth of Americana with the raw intimacy of late-night confessions, this EP is both personal and universally resonant.
Produced by acclaimed songwriter-producer Nicole Witt and recorded at Sun Drop Sound Studio in Florence, Alabama, Secret Keeper captures emotional truth with lyrical precision. At the heart of the project is Gilbert’s gift for vulnerability, her words steeped in grit and grace. The sound evokes echoes of Gillian Welch, Brandi Carlile, and Jason Isbell - where heartache, heritage, and hope collide.
Secret Keeper combines traditional instruments with melancholic tunes and personal songwriting, featuring talented artists like Jimbo Hart (on bass), Sol Philcox-Littlefield (playing guitars and banjo), Jon Davis and Justin Holder (drums), and Grayson Wright (on keys). From the aching vulnerability of “Sober” to the chilling family secrets of “Somebody Else’s House,” each track tells a cinematic, lived-in story that navigates the tightrope between silence and truth.
“This EP is a reflection of the places I've been, both physically and emotionally, and the lessons I've learned along the way. I wanted to capture what it feels like to face your ghosts and still believe in grace and the possibility of healing.”
Rebekah Gilbert
Emma Gilbert - Secret Keeper Art
This EP is a raw, unflinching journey through family secrets, addiction, and personal reckoning. From the moonshine-soaked betrayal in “Somebody Else’s House” to the painful tug-of-war with toxic love in “Sober,” each song exposes what hides behind closed doors. “Secret Keeper” and “Ghosts” confront generational trauma and the burden of silence, while “Coosa River” tells a chilling story of escape from abuse. The closer, “Stay,” is a quiet but powerful anthem of liberation. Gritty and honest, this collection is about breaking cycles - and finding the courage to leave what no longer serves you.
Production Credits
- Producer: Nicole Witt
- Engineering & Mixing: Austin Motlow
- Vocals: Rebekah Gilbert
- Background Vocals: Nicole Witt
- Guitars / Banjo: Sol Philcox-Littlefield
- Bass: Jimbo Hart
- Keys: Grayson Wright
- Drums: Jon Davis and Justin Holder
- Violin: Nicole Witt
- Mastered by: Parachute Mastering
- Recorded at Sun Drop Sound Studio, Florence, AL
Photo by John Elrod
Writing Credits
- “Somebody Else's House” - Amanda Williams & Rebekah Gilbert
- “Sober” - Rebekah Gilbert
- “Secret Keeper” - Keri Wooster & Rebekah Gilbert
- “Coosa River” - Michael Parris & Rebekah Gilbert
- “Ghosts” - Rebekah Gilbert
- “Show Me Some Shame” - Jenny Littleton & Rebekah Gilbert
- “Stay” - Luis Rey & Rebekah Gilbert
About Rebekah Gilbert:
With a voice that lingers long after the last note and folk-style storytelling, Americana singer-songwriter Rebekah Gilbert’s music is steeped in raw honesty and emotional depth. Originally from Maylene, Alabama, she is quickly making her musical presence known in her new Nashville home. Her recent songs explore addiction, family struggles, and the weight of generational cycles with unflinching vulnerability. Best described as “hauntingly honest Americana,” her sound blends folk roots with pop country that resonates deeply with listeners.
Photo by John Elrod
In February 2025, Rebekah released her first cover, a haunting rendition of Gnarls Barkley’s “Crazy”. Just a month later, she unveiled “Somebody Else’s House,” and now here she is following through with the EP!