 Gaga, Mark Ronson and BloodPop handled its production with a variety of collaborators including Kevin Parker, Emile Haynie, Jeff Bhasker and Josh Homme.Musically, "Joanne" features "stripped-down" country, soft rock and dance-pop genres, which emphasize the singer's vocal abilities.Lyrically, the album delves into the theme of family and life's emotions; the death of Gaga's aunt Joanne Stefani Germanotta deeply influenced the record.