Nashville’s Retro Pop Trailblazer Tabitha Meeks Releases Debut Album Can’t A Girl Dream?

Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and pianist Tabitha Meeks, affectionately known as the “Queen of Retro Pop,” has officially released her debut album, Can’t A Girl Dream?, available everywhere now.

Blending vintage charm with modern wit, Can’t A Girl Dream? is a bold, piano-led collection that captures the magic of big dreams and everyday longing. Across ten tracks, Meeks leans fully into her signature aesthetic, a vibrant mix of Mellotron textures, cinematic arrangements, and heartfelt lyricism, crafting a sound that feels timeless yet unmistakably current.

Featuring standout songs like the sparkling “Girl of the Hour,” the confident strut of “Walk Like It, Talk Like It,” the effervescent “Cherry on Top,” and the reflective “Waiting For My Day” featuring Joe Xiques, the album plays like a diary set to technicolor pop. From self belief anthems to tender confessions, Meeks transforms manifestation into melody.

“Words have power,” Meeks shares. “How often do we think something into existence, or daydream about a better future? We scroll Zillow imagining our dream homes. We save Pinterest boards full of outfits we are not brave enough to wear yet. We sit in coffee shops talking about the life we hope we will have someday. This album is my version of that. It is my vision board, my journal entries, my manifesto. In each song, I am giving myself permission to enjoy the little things, hope for the big things, and believe it is all possible.”

Can’t A Girl Dream? Track List

Girl of the Hour
Cherry on Top
Walk Like It, Talk Like It
I Love You I Love You
Waiting For My Day ft. Joe Xiques
Can’t A Girl Dream?
Close to Me
Move Your Body
Life of the Party
House of My Dreams

Sonically, Meeks continues to champion the Mellotron keyboard, famously heard in The Beatles’ recordings and other 60s and 70s classics, weaving its nostalgic tones into lush modern production. The result is a transportive listening experience that honors pop’s golden eras while carving out space for a new generation of dreamers.

Often compared to Nancy Sinatra, Norah Jones, and Carole King, Meeks has carved out a distinctive lane in today’s pop landscape, one rooted in melody, storytelling, and a touch of what she calls “Millennial Mischief.” Her growing acclaim includes a Top 4 finish in Lightning 100’s Music City Mayhem Competition, placements on Spotify’s “Retro Pop” and Apple Music’s “New in Alternative” and “New in Holiday,” and sync features across Netflix, Hallmark, CBS, Peacock, Paramount+, and Amazon Prime.

Her viral holiday single “Ready for Christmas” surpassed 2 billion views across social media, further solidifying her status as one of Nashville’s most compelling rising artists.

With performances spanning London’s Union Chapel, The Ryman Auditorium, Bonnaroo, and Musicians Corner, Meeks continues to prove that retro pop is alive, thriving, and evolving. 

Can’t A Girl Dream? serves as both a love letter to classic pop and a confident declaration of artistic independence, a celebration of timeless craftsmanship reimagined for today’s dreamers.