Kesha releases new music

Kesha has released her first new music in four years and announced a forthcoming album, her first since a high-profile legal battle with Dr. Luke over a lawsuit accusing the music producer of sexual assault and harassment.

Kesha has debuted "Praying," the lead single from ``Rainbow,'' her first album since 2012's ``Warrior.'' Co-written by Ryan Lewis, ``Praying'' features lyrics about overcoming adversity. In an essay for Lenny Letter , Kesha writes that the song is about ``coming to feel empathy for someone else even if they hurt you or scare you.''

Dr. Luke, whose real name is Lukasz Gottwald, has denied Kesha's allegations.

``Rainbow'' is due out Aug. 11 and features appearances by Dolly Parton, Eagles of Death Metal and the Dap-Kings.