The album has been described as a "diverse mix of music" which includes songs inspired by the stories of Boyle's fans who write letters to her.

Boyle announced the album title and release date on 1 September 2011, on the semi-final results show of America's Got Talent, after performing a track from "You Have to Be There".

The song was written by ABBA members Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, from their musical Kristina från Duvemåla.

After Boyle performed on America's Got Talent she said: "I was also a little nervous introducing something new.

America's Got Talent - it's where I started with my first album, so it was wonderful to be back and for the support.