NEW YORK -- Mandy Moore will release her new album, "Wild Hope," on May 8 via the innovative partnership between The Firm Music and EMI Distribution.

Recorded at Allaire Studios in Woodstock, N.Y. and produced by John Alagia (John Mayer, Dave Matthews, Liz Phair), "Wild Hope" showcases Moore's foray into songwriting.

In collaboration with a slew of singer-songwriters such as Rachael Yamagata, The Weepies and Lori McKenna, among others, the result of this two-year endeavor is an organic folk album with pop sensibilities.

"Wild Hope," influenced by artists such as Joni Mitchell and Fleetwood Mac, commences with the song, "Extraordinary," a collaboration with indie pop-folk duo The Weepies and concludes with the ballad, "Gardenia," co-written by Chantal Kreviazuk.

Moore penned songs like the upbeat "All Good Things," also with The Weepies, the revealing "Most of Me" with Lori McKenna and "Ladies Choice" with Rachael Yamagata.

"Making this record has been the most exciting and fulfilling creative experience of my life," Moore explains. "I knew exactly what type of album I wanted to make and firmly held my ground."

"It is especially rewarding to be part of a venture in which artistic freedom is encouraged,” Moore states in reference to the label deal designed to better benefit artists, while affording them substantial creative input.

In July 2006, entertainment talent management company The Firm and EMI North America announced the launch of Firm Music, a unique artist-friendly venture, which has taken the unprecedented step of splitting all revenues with artists signed to the company rather than the traditional royalty structure.

Moore will also appear in multiple films this year co-starring with Diane Keaton, Robin Williams and Billy Crudup, among other actors.