Leighton Meester Talks About Her Singing Career

She was featured on last year’s hit pop song “Good Girls Go Bad” and even contributed a tune to the new Country Strong soundtrack, but Leighton Meester will soon shine on her own with a long-awaited debut album. 

The actress, who stars as an aspiring country singer in her upcoming film alongside Gwyneth Paltrow, is actively working on her music career. “I’m still writing, and I’m working with a band. I’m going to start performing again soon,” she tells In Touch. 

What can we expect from the Gossip Girl star’s record, which was initially expected to be released this year? “It’s a different sound, because I’ve been going through a lot this year,” Leighton, who recently split from longtime boyfriend Sebastian Stan, adds. “I’m in no rush. I want it to be perfect!”

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Leighton Meester Loves Gwyneth Paltrow Jokes

Who knew Gwyneth Paltrow could be so raunchy?

When Us Magazine caught up with her Country Strong costar Leighton Meester at IFP's 20th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards in NYC Monday, the actress said Paltrow didn't pull any punches while filming in Nashville.

"She is full of surprises. As an actress, she is so giving and talented," Meester, 24, said. "She's super down-to-earth and she makes dirty jokes. She's just a cool chick."

The Gossip Girl star even admitted to feeling a bit starstruck when she first met the Oscar winner, 38.

"She's gorgeous without any makeup on!" Meester told Us. "She came to set at 5:00 a.m. looking really hot."

After recording a song for the movie's soundtrack, the actress told Us she's anticipating the release of her own album, scheduled for release in 2011.

"I'm still writing and I'm working with a band. I'm going to start performing again soon," Meester said. "It's kind of a different sound, because I've been going through a lot this year and I'm in no rush. I want it to be perfect."

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