Taylor Momsen Hits the Road, Cuts Some Tracks

May 6, 2009 at 6:45pm

Move over, Leighton Meester; you’re not the only Gossip Girl honey to pursue musical ambitions.

OK! Magazine reports that Taylor Momsen is kicking things into high gear with her band, the Pretty Reckless. The 15-year-old, who plays Jenny Humphrey on the scandalicious show, is hitting the road with Australian duo the Veronicas starting next month, then releasing her debut album.

On the as-yet-untitled album, which will be released in the fall on Interscope, Momsen is collaborating with some seasoned talent from the music biz, including writers Toby Gad (whose previous collaborators include Fergie and Beyonce) James Michael (who’s penned tracks for Alanis Morissette and Motley Crue) and Kato Khandwala (Paramore, Morningwood).

Sounds like an instant classic!

In case you want to check out Momsen on the road, here are her tour dates with the Veronicas:

May 9                          Nashville, TN                           Rocketown
May 10                        Louisville, KY                           Headliners
May 12                        Columbus, OH                         Skullys
May 13                        Pittsburgh, PA                         Diesel
May 15                        Philadelphia, PA               Susquehanna Bank Center
May 17                        Boston, MA                           Comcast Center                    
June 4                         Providence, RI                        Lupo’s
June 6                         Wilkes Barre, PA                    Backstage
June 9                          Norfolk, VA                            Norva
June 10                        Greensville, NC                       Handlebar
June 12                        New Orleans, LA                     HOB
June 13                        Baton Rouge, LA                     Varsity
June 14                        Memphis, TN                          Hi Tone Cafe
June 16                        OK City, OK                           Diamond Ballroom
June 17                        Dallas, TX                              HOB
June 18                        Houston, TX                           Meridian
June 20                        Kansas City, MO                     Capitol Fed Park
June 21                        San Francisco, CA                   Golden Gate Park
June 23                        Los Angeles, CA                      Henry Fonda Theater
June 24                        San Francisco, CA                   Six Flags
June 26                        Portland, OR                          Hawthorne Theatre
June 27                        Vancouver, BC                       Richards on Richards
June 28                        Seattle, WA                           Neumos
June 30                        Salt Lake City, UT                  Club Sound

Have your say in the comments section: Whose album are you more interested in checking out, Taylor’s or Leighton’s?

To help you make your decision, here’s a video of Momsen busting out a tune on stage with  the Pretty Reckless:

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