Law & Order alum Jill Hennessy is taking a break from acting and returning to her roots—as a musician. “I used to play guitar on the streets of Toronto and in the subways before I got a TV show called
Law & Order,” Hennessy tells TV Guide Magazine. “I’m writing my own music and lyrics. It’s really nice to return to it.”
The former
Crossing Jordan star describes her debut album, “Ghost In My Head,” as a mix of Alternative and Americana. Out June 16, it features guest spots from R.E.M.’s Mike Mills and the Dixie Chicks' Martie Maguire.