Gossip Girl’s Leighton Meester hasn’t given up on her second career as an aspiring singer.  She’s just taking her time. With “Good Girls Go Bad” under her belt, and a song on the ‘Country Strong‘ soundtrack, she’s well on her way.

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Leighton is starring in the country flick with Gwyneth Paltrow who is also trying to launch a music career.

Leighton talked to In Touch about the upcoming album,

“I’m still writing, and I’m working with a band. I’m going to start performing again soon.  It’s a different sound, because I’ve been going through a lot this year.  I’m in no rush. I want it to be perfect!”

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Well that’s a good way to do it.  Take your time, and make sure that people will actually want to buy the album.  With these TV and movie stars going the music route, it’s getting to be an even bigger competition out there.  If I was a struggling artist, trying to land a record label, I’d be ticked off at the movie stars for hogging all the fame.  Can’t they just be good at one thing?!

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