SINEAD O'Connor's tenth album has been inspired by Facebook's Sheryl Sandburg's 'Ban Bossy' campaign which focuses on empowering women.

'I'm Not Bossy, I'm the Boss' will be released on August 11 from Netwerk Records.

O'Connor (47) originally intended to call the album 'The Vishnu Room' but decided she wanted to rename it when she heard of Sandberg's campaign.

"It can be tricky being a female boss and I think Sheryl's campaign is a terribly important one," O'Connor wrote on her blog.

Initially it didn't look like the name change would be feasible as copies of the cover had already been printed but when her record company received shots of her dressed in latex and leather they change the album artwork.

This allowed O'Connor to change the title – something she is "very happy" about.

The singer's new look – which sees her sport a black bob – has drawn comparisons with pop singer Jesse J.

O'Connor's first single, to be released the same day as the album, will be 'Take Me To Church'.

Irish Independent