Samantha Fish Releases New Single “Don’t Say It” Featuring The McCrary Sisters – From Live Album Paper Doll Live Out June 12 2026

Following her eighth triumphant appearance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, acclaimed guitarist and songwriter Samantha Fish has released “Don’t Say It”, the latest single from her forthcoming live album Paper Doll Live, due Friday June 12 2026 via Rounder Records.

The track features the soaring harmonies of Nashville gospel legends The McCrary Sisters and is accompanied by an official music video.

Watch the official music video for “Don’t Say It” here Pre-order Paper Doll Live here

“‘Don’t Say It’ is one of those songs that builds gradually — a slow-burn reveal where one person is fighting for the validity of a relationship while the other is emotionally checked out,” says Fish. “It was incredible having the McCrary Sisters on this track. They weave in and out of the harmonies and add so much heart and depth.”

About Paper Doll Live

Paper Doll Live is Samantha Fish’s first official live album, captured at the historic Bijou Theatre. It documents the band firing on all cylinders in front of a packed crowd, elevated by the McCrary Sisters’ harmonies.

The album captures the raw, immediate energy of Fish’s celebrated live shows — described by critics as “wild, raunchy… an absolute must-see” — with towering performances of “Lose You”, “Sweet Southern Sounds” and a blistering rendition of the MC5’s “Kick Out the Jams”.

Fish comments: “There’s a fire that comes across in live performance that doesn’t always translate in studio albums. The stage lays all of that bare.”

Pre-order Paper Doll Live now (CD, vinyl and digital formats available).

2026 Tour Dates

TOUR DATES

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM – SAMANTHAFISH.COM

5.14   Marion, IL   Marion – Cultural & Civic Center
5.16   Welch, MN – Treasure Island Casino**
5.17   Des Plaines, IL – The Des Plaines Theatre
5.19   Warrendale, PA – Jergel’s Rhythm Grille
5.20   State College, PA – The State Theatre
5.21   Troy, NY – Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
5.22   Ledyard, CT – Foxwoods Resort Casino **
5.23   Beverly, MA – The Cabot
5.24   Nashua, NH – Nashua Center for the Arts
5.27   Patchogue, NJ – Patchogue Theatre
5.28   Syracuse, NY – Westcott Theater
5.29   Lebanon, NH – Levanon Opera House
5.30   Augusta, NJ – Michael Arnone’s Crawfish Fest
5.31   Buffalo, NY – Babeville
6.19   Grolloo, Netherlands – Holland Intl Blues Festival
6.20   Dortmund, Germany – Musiktheater Piano
6.21   Chiari, Italy – Istituto Salesiaino “San Bernadino”
6.23   Loceri, Italy – Parco Urbano
6.25   Rubigen, Switzerland – Muhle Hunziken
6.27   Vienne, France – Jazz a Vienne
6.28   Erlangen, Germany – E-Werk Kino
6.30   Mannheim, Germany – 7er-Club
7.01   Aschaffenburg, Germany – Colos-Saal
7.02   Hamburg, Germany – Fabrik
7.04   Helsinki – Puisto Blues
7.07   Warszawa, Poland – Klub Hydrozagadka
7.08   Gdynia, PL – Podeorko Art
9.18-19   Telluride, CO – Telluride Blues & Brews Fest
10.31   West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go***

**w/Christone “Kingfish” Ingram

***w/Jesse Dayton

FAQs – Samantha Fish “Don’t Say It” & Paper Doll Live 2026

When is the new single “Don’t Say It” out? Out now on all streaming platforms with the official music video.

When does the live album Paper Doll Live release? Friday June 12 2026 via Rounder Records.

Who features on “Don’t Say It”? Nashville gospel legends The McCrary Sisters provide soaring harmonies.

What is “Don’t Say It” about? A slow-burn track about fighting for a relationship when the other person is emotionally checked out.

Where was Paper Doll Live recorded? At the historic Bijou Theatre in front of a packed crowd.

Where can I pre-order the album? Pre-orders are live now via the official links on Samantha Fish’s website and retailers.

Rock News final word: Samantha Fish delivers another masterclass with “Don’t Say It”. The McCrary Sisters’ harmonies elevate this emotional slow-burn into something truly special, and Paper Doll Live promises to capture the full fire of her legendary live shows. Pre-order the album now and get ready for June 12 — this is one you won’t want to miss.

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