Russell Dickerson’s new song, “Big Wheels” is out now, October 14th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand-new track below.
As we anticipate the November release of Russell Dickerson’s forthcoming self-titled studio album, the singer-songwriter is giving fans another taste of the record. A fun and vivacious new song, “Big Wheels” is officially here.
If you have ever been lucky enough to see Dickerson in concert, you know he is all high-energy. “Big Wheels” is the perfect high-energy song to add to his already impressive setlist. The track is 2 minutes of pure bliss. It will make everyone want to hang out on a back road, jamming out to country music with beer and good friends.
“Long johns, John boats, and John Deere // We stick to shit we know here // Big wheels, backroads, and cold beer // To get inside, you gotta jump // Green handle at the pump // and you can // hear us when we’re rolling up // If it’s like there where you’re from”
Dickerson is infectious. His highly anticipated album is sure to be one for the books. “Big Wheels” is a great, fun song to add to the project. Fans can also listen to another song off the project and learn more about the upcoming album here.
Russell Dickerson’s new song, “Big Wheels” is out now.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Russell Dickerson releases.
“Big Wheels” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
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Chase Rice’s new song, “Way Down Yonder” is out now, October 14th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand-new track below.
Multi-platinum singer-songwriter, Chase Rice continues to reveal the sonic shift of his upcoming project with this rugged outlaw anthem. Co-written with Hunter Phelps, John Byron, Blake Pendergrass, and Corey Crowder during a writing retreat in Florida, Rice recalled thinking of the mountains of his home state of North Carolina while penning this tune.
“All of a sudden during the recording process, Rob McNelley started playing this crazy carnival sound on the acoustic… and it got Western quick. That turned it from a song I didn’t think was even going to make the cut for this next album into one of my favorite songs on the project.”
“Make your love where the bees make honey // When the cut’s where you’re born and raised // Man it’s in your blood we were born this way down yonder”
This song has everything going for it to make it a hit single on radio—the catchy lyrics; the southern-rock sound; and the wild-west imagery. The writers use a lot of same-line rhymes and alliteration to hook listeners into the story. Phrases like “Rippin’ hot rod runners,” “moonshine money,” and “Bootleg Bertie’s” flow so well with the music.
The most impressive feature of the whole song is that the video was shot in one take. The camera follows Rice around the saloon, panning to other characters hanging out in the bar as well. At one point in the video, fisticuffs break out over a poker game.
“Way Down Yonder” joins “If I Were Rock & Roll” and “Key West & Colorado” on, what Rice refers to as, his forthcoming “trackless” album. Rice honored his late father at the Grand Ole Opry earlier this week by debuting an unreleased song titled “For A Day,” which will also make the new record.
“It is the edge of the record. It’s real, it’s believable,” Rice shared in a recent press release. “There are no tracks on the record, which is different for country music these days — believe it or not — because everybody’s doing tracks. None of that. There’s not even a click on it. The whole thing was based on the feel of the drummers — us playing off each other.”
Fans can expect a more authentic and unfeigned project from Rice this time around. Rice will appear on SiriusXM The Highway’s “Music Row Happy Hour” tonight to celebrate the song’s release and share more insight into the record. See Rice perform these songs live on tour this fall. For tickets, head to his website.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Chase Rice releases.
“Way Down Yonder” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
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HARDY surprised fans with three brand new songs ahead of his newly announced, upcoming album ‘the mockingbird & THE CROW’, out this January, and a forthcoming tour. Learn more here.
As if we could not love HARDY anymore, the singer-songwriter surprised fans with not one, but THREE brand new songs. In addition, HARDY announced details for the release of his next studio album, the mockingbird & THE CROW, out January 20, 2023.
Fans can anticipate that the upcoming record will feature both country and rock songs. HARDY, not one to fit a mold, is shattering any thoughts of what he should or should not do. The title track, “the mockingbird & THE CROW” is the perfect song to describe this concept. Sitting at the number nine spot of the seventeen-song project, the song is the literal middle ground between country music and rock music.
Like, “wait in the truck,” “here lies country music,” is one of the eight ‘country songs’ on the upcoming project. The new track is a unique ode to country music, a perfect songwriter’s song. On the other hand, “TRUCK BED” fits in with its predecessors, “SOLD OUT” and “JACK.” Not to mention, fans are sure to go wild for the catchy melody and the “BOOTS” mention.
HARDY releases three brand new songs ahead of album, ‘the mockingbird & THE CROW.’
HARDY is here to stay! This upcoming project has the capabilities of being one of the best records of our generation, filled with intention and talent, two things that HARDY truly brings to the forefront of his music.
Stay tuned for more to come and make sure to snag your tickets to the singer’s upcoming album tour. HARDY makes his way to NYC on February 24, 2023. Find tickets here.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future HARDY releases.
HARDY’S new songs are now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
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Who is Avery Anna? The singer-songwriter joined us to chat about her journey to country music. Get to know the rising star here…
Quick Facts:
Full Name – Avery Anna
Birthday – March 2
Hometown – Flagstaff, Arizona
Current City – Nashville, Tennessee
Music Influences – Taylor Swift, Kelsea Ballerini, Carrie Underwood
Label – Warner Music Nashville
Current project- Mood SwingsEP (*as of date of article: 10/10/22)
The Beginning:
There is nothing better than championing young women in country music. Last week we shared country newcomer, Avery Anna’s brand new debut EP, Mood Swings, but today we are sharing her journey to where she is now. The young and talented singer-songwriter is an incredible storyteller with music that everyone needs to listen to.
Growing up in Flagstaff, Arizona, Anna always had a love for country music. She shares, “I started singing when I was really young with my grandpa. He would play guitar and I would sing. […] “We would sing traditional country music like Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard.” She credits those early experiences with her grandfather as the jumping-off point for why she fell in love with country music.
Anna also started writing music at a young age, after falling in love with Taylor Swift and her unique artistry.
“That’s kind of where my love of country music started and I’ve been keeping a journal, I write my own songs I guess since I was super little,” she began, adding later, “I remember going to a Taylor Swift concert when I was younger and watching her play, and thinking ‘I want to do this so so bad,’ but I never let myself verbally say that’s what I wanted to do for life, because I didn’t want that dream to be taken away from me if that doesn’t happen.”
Despite knowing in her heart that country music was what she wanted to do for the rest of her life, it was scary to admit that out loud. That all changed when social media gave her a platform for her music.
The Turning Point:
Like many of us, when the pandemic started, we went to social media to connect when we were born. For Anna, this started her on a trajectory to a record deal with Warner Music Nashville, but she didn’t know it yet. “When COVID hit during zoom school, I would get really, really bored, and I would go to my mom’s bathroom and I would sing in her big clawfoot bathtub because the acoustics were really good in there, and I posted on TikTok of me doing “Say Something” in there and it blew up.”
The viral video connected her with her managers, which eventually led to her record deal. “We started working together and I started posting my own music, and it’s just kind of taken off from there. It’s been a complete whirlwind,” shared the songstress. “I graduated high school in May, so I’m 18, and I moved to Nashville in August and finished my senior year online.”
For Anna, the second she realized she could actually be a singer-songwriter and artist for a living, she was ready to go! “I never let myself have that dream until all the people around me believed in me, and then I was like pedal to the metal, let’s do this thing.”
Today:
Anna poured her love for artists like Taylor Swift, Patsy Cline, Zach Bryan, and Kelsea Ballerini into her debut EP, Mood Swings. According to the singer, “This EP touches on a lot of different parts of me as an artist that people haven’t seen yet in my music.”
The brand new project is an honest and incredible introduction to her incredible talent. “The reason that I called it ‘Mood Swings’ is because it has all the extreme emotions that I felt over the past couple of years. […] It kind of takes you on this emotional roller coaster if you listen to it top to bottom or even randomly, but I’m super, super proud of the writer’s on it.”
Songs like “Narcissist,” have already touched so many people across the music landscape “‘Narcissist’ for example has created this huge community on the internet of people who have walked through the same thing as me. And knowing that I wrote a song, created this space on the internet for people to talk about their stories is the most uplifting and comforting feeling in the whole world,” shared the singer.
Anna will continue to draw inspiration from her own life and infuse it into her music. Fans can catch her on tour with Spencer Crandall, and can anticipate more new music coming sooner rather than later! Keep Anna on your radar for sure.
Connect:
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news and announcements about future Avery Anna releases.
Avery Anna’s music is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
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Morgan Wallen continues his streak of number ones with his seventh song to top the country charts, “You Proof.”
Morgan Wallen is officially back on the top of the country charts once again! The singer-songwriter continues to break records with his sophomore record Dangerous: The Double Album; however, the superstar is already thinking about what is to come. Today his standalone single “You Proof” is number one at country radio.
From the moment it was teased on social media, Wallen had won over fans with “You Proof.” He laments about how hard it is to get over someone, mentioning that he needs an alcohol strong enough to numb the pain. An all too relatable concept, the singer-songwriter proves his musical ability yet again on this track.
“I need something “You proof” // Something stronger than I’m used to // Yeah, I’ve been pullin’ 90 to 100 // Feel like nothing’s gonna cut it, that’s the hard truth // Yeah, I need something // “You proof” // Aw, I need something “You proof”‘
There is truly no stopping Wallen! His career continues to catapult him to superstardom. It is just a matter of time before he wins entertainer of the year at one of the coveted country music award shows. Congrats to Wallen and his team on their seventh number-one single with “You Proof.”
Join our Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Morgan Wallen announcements and releases.
“You Proof” is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
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Everette’s new project, Kings of the Dairy Queen Parking Lot: Side Bis out now, October 7th on all streaming platforms. Take a listen and read our full review below.
With a traditional yet modern sound and a sense of humor rarely seen in the genre, Everette – made up of Brent Rupard and Anthony Olympia – is one of country music’s most interesting new acts. Today, the duo released the follow-up to their 2020 album with Broken Bow Records, Kings of the Dairy Queen Parking Lot: Side B.
From the project’s name alone, it’s immediately clear that Everette is a band that doesn’t take itself too seriously. “From beginning to end of Kings of the Dairy Queen Parking Lot: Side B, we explore every shade of us stylistically and lyrically,” says the duo in a statement. “These songs relive the stories from our 16 years of friendship and musical partnership that made Everette. We feel like the world can use a little off-the-wall crazy to escape every now and then, and we’d love to take you there and back again.”
From the opening strains of “Run,” Everette sets the tone for an album that both veers traditional, yet toes the line to modern and beyond. On the mid-tempo, almost-Eagles-inspired ballad, the pair are setting someone free, with the hopes that she comes back. “Run wild free and when you run out of road,” They plead. “Baby run, run, run// run right back to me.”
Meanwhile, the dynamic duo introduce a hand-clapping twang on the sunny, banjo-laden “Woo Hoo Hoo,” which has them looking at the bright side of life. “Life’s too short to see your glass half empty,” They muse. “Gotta understand when half is plenty.”
In that same vein is the endlessly catchy “Shunk as Drit,” which is a tongue-in-cheek twangy celebration of one’s last day on Earth. On “She Got That From Me,” they offer a clever lyrical spin on the idea of being the heartbreaker as opposed to the heartbroken, while “Wild Woman” is a driving guitar-heavy track about a woman who simply drives them wild.
There’s also the uber-catchy standout tracks, “Gonna Be a Problem” and “Make Me Want One.” The former could easily be an Eric Church single, in the best way possible, while the latter is another immediate earworm, finding the boys wanting things they’ve never wanted before, in a clever way that is purely Everette.
“You’re gonna be a smile stuck in my head // Makin’ me roll around in my bed // Drivin’ all night with bloodshot eyes // Tryna get to you by the mornin’ ligh t// You’re gonna be the reason // I’m havin’ trouble breathin’ // I can already see it now // You’re gonna be // You’re gonna be a problem”
Side B ends with “Get By,” a catchy singalong track, made for a live show, the pair admitting that we’re all alike, as “we’re all trying to get by.”
With a mix of clever lyrics and classic country instrumentation, Kings of the Dairy Queen Parking Lot: Side Bis truly one of the most interesting projects in recent memory. Despite not taking themselves too seriously, Everette still manages to put out pure country bangers that are sure to take them from the Dairy Queen parking lot to the main stage in no time.
Everette – Kings of the Dairy Queen Parking Lot: Side BTrack List:
“Run” (Anthony Olympia, Brent Rupard, Ross Copperman)*
Kings of the Dairy Queen Parking Lot: Side Bis available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
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Lily Rose’s brand new song, “Whatcha Know About That” is out now, October 7th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand-new track below.
The one-year anniversary of Lily Rose’s debut album Stronger Than I Am, featuring the RIAA Gold-certified single, “Villain” just passed, and the rising singer-songwriter is celebrating it with a new song, “Whatcha Know About That.”
Written by Dave Pittenger, Jonathan Hutcherson, Sydney Cubit, and Miranda Glory, the singer attempts to learn more about her current love interest by asking her how familiar she is with country living. Rose combines her pop-influenced swagger with plenty of southern imagery to create a fun sound fit for country radio.
“I wanna know whatcha know about that // Do you love a little Dolly P coming through the dash // Does your mama’s sweet tea make the hot days cold // Mmm mmm that’s you and me both”
This track continues the next chapter of her artistry, following past releases such as “I’d Be You” and “In My Drinks.” Lily Rose can add these songs to her live set as she kicks off her tour with Dylan Scott tonight in Springfield, Missouri. For all tour dates and tickets, head to her website.
Lily Rose shares new song, “Whatcha Know About That,” out now.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Lily Rose releases.
“Whatcha Know About That” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
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Jordan Harvey’s brand new song, “I Will” is out now, October 7th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the catchy new track below.
Following the release of his debut single, “Alabama Girl,” singer-songwriter, Jordan Harvey is sharing another new song with fans. Today, the rising artist continues his solo journey, releasing brand new track, “I Will.”
The easy listening single is swoon-worthy, encouraging girls to be with a guy who puts them on a pedestal. Harvey sings lyrics like let’s, “get your beautiful world back to spinning,” which showcases how sincere he is throughout the song. “I Will” is also as catchy as can be, which is just an added bonus.
“If he won’t hold you close // Every time your song plays // Cause he don’t want to dance // And if he don’t take you out // to your favorite bar downtown // Girl, he don’t know what he has // He should be letting you shine, letting you take all his time, baby // He should be treating you write // If he won’t, I will”
According to the singer, “I’ve always wanted to have music that everyone can relate to, to be universal enough, with a lyric simple enough, that everyone can tap into that feeling, that point in their life. If you feel something, someone else will feel it too.” It is safe to say that he accomplished that with this new song.
Jordan Harvey’s brand new song, “I Will” is out now.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Jordan Harvey releases.
“I Will” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
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Avery Anna’s EP, Mood Swings, is out now, October 7th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new project below and check out our full review.
With over 27.5 million likes and 1.5 million followers on TikTok, Avery Anna has made quite the name for herself. She’s opened for Josh Turner, Martina McBride, Parmalee, and even scored a viral Kelly Clarkson #Kellyoke cover of her song “Narcissist” on the superstar’s television show.
Today, the Flagstaff, Arizona native releases her debut EP with Warner Music Nashville, Mood Swings. Produced by David Fanning, each song on the seven-track project was co-written by Anna, invoking hints of Taylor Swift, Lucie Silvas, Kelsea Ballerini, and Ingrid Andress.
“Mood Swings is made up of songs that are inspired by moments in my own life where I have felt either really happy, really in love, really confused, or even really sad,” revealed the rising star. “These songs come straight from the heart, so I am so excited for you to hear them!”
“I’m seventeen years old // My socks don’t match // Any other clothes I wear // When I get stressed I wanna dye my hair // Say ‘yes’ when I mean ‘no’ // Sometimes I think my Arizona license plate // Is my best personality trait,”Anna begins on the EP’s opening track “la di da,” introducing herself to listeners as an unapologetically honest ingenue.
This trend weaves its way through the EP, the honest vulnerability in each song is sure to endear Anna to her ever-growing fanbase. There’s the empowering first single, “Narcissist,” a piano-driven ballad that’s cleverly directed at an ex who can’t quite get over himself.
“’Cause you say that I’m crazy // You say that you’re sorry // Won’t happen again // You say I’m dramatic // I’m overreacting // And maybe I am // And I know you’ll get over me // But can you get over yourself? // Before you go and love somebody else // You should probably get some help.”
While it’s “Narcissist” that caused Anna to truly break out beyond TikTok, the EP continues to show a depth rarely seen on debut projects. On the stunning, “what made you think?,” which she co-wrote with Andy Sheridan and Seth Ennis, she finds herself caught up with an ex who can’t help but to overstep his boundaries. “What made you think I should care what made you think of me?” She asks with a wisdom way beyond her 17 years.
“biggest t-shirt” is a song for every person, a heart-wrenching letter to Anna’s insecurities, hidden beneath an oversized shirt. “She knows she’s beautiful,” She sings, voice breaking. “But she thinks the mirror lies, but she keeps it all inside.” Meanwhile, “Critic” finds her dealing with a naysayer, who can’t help but put her down. “I thought I was my own worst critic,” she muses on the lush ballad. “But it’s you.”
Meanwhile, “lovesick” finds her in the throes of new love, while “Good Days” is a sunny and earwormy bop. Things are looking bright for Anna on the EP’s final track, declaring that nothing is going to bring her down, as “let them say what they say, ain’t nobody throwing shade on my good day.”
While Avery Anna may have begun her career singing covers in the bathtub, her new EP, Mood Swings, is certain to take her from the bathroom to the big stage in no time
Avery Anna – Mood Swings EP Tracklist:
La Di Da (Avery Anna / Ben Williams / Steven McMorran / Andy Sheridan)
Narcissist (Avery Anna / David Fanning / Ben Williams / Andy Sheridan)
What Made You Think? (Avery Anna / Andy Sheridan / Seth Ennis)
Lovesick (Avery Anna / Sasha Sloan / Jesse Frasure)
Biggest T-Shirt (Avery Anna / Colin Healy / Lori McKenna / Chris McKenna)
Critic (Avery Anna / Ben Williams / Ava Suppelsa)
Good Day (Avery Anna / David Fanning / Matt Thomas / Andy Sheridan)
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Avery Anna’s brand new EP, ‘mood swings’ is out now.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Avery Anna releases.
Avery Anna made her Opry debut on September 30, and will be hitting the stage at New York City’s Mercury Lounge on December 8 in support of Spencer Crandall.
Mood Swings EP is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
Who is Anna Vaus? The singer-songwriter joined us to chat about her journey to country music. Get to know the rising star here…
Quick Facts:
Full Name – Anna Vaus
Birthday – 09/14/1996
Hometown – Poway, California
Current City – Nashville, Tennessee
Music Influences – Taylor Swift, Kacey Musgraves, John Mayer, Harry Styles, Maren Morris
Label – Longshot Records (independent)
Current single – Younger Version of Myself EP | “Kinda Don’t Ever” (*as of date of article: 10/3/22)
The Beginning:
Today we shine our spotlight on singer-songwriter, Anna Vaus. An incredible artist from California, the songstress is the perfect addition to your music catalog.
Growing up, Vaus was always involved in music and entertainment. “Both of my parents are in entertainment,” she began. “I was just around music and this creative lifestyle since I was a kid. I think that really opened up this whole world to me of parents who were like “go write a song” or “go make a video with your brother and make up a skit.” […] That was huge for me that music or videography could be something that I do for a living.”
She grew up believing that she could pursue this dream of music thanks to the support from her parents and her undeniable talent. When Vaus discovered artists like Taylor Swift and Kacey Musgraves, she found herself gravitating to songwriting. “Since I was a kid, I was like this is what I’m going to do for the rest of my life. I could see the arena tour, I could see all the things.”
While she loved artists like Swift and Musgraves, Vaus found inspiration in so many different artists throughout her upbringing. “Early 2000s country music was big, but we also grew up in this era of like being able to access any kind of music,” she began. “While I was listening to Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, and Rascal Flatts, I was also going way back listening to Billy Joel and Frank Sinatra or Nicki Minaj and Justin Bieber. So it was just this melting pot of music that I was exposed to.”
The Turning Point:
Regardless of who she found herself listening to, Vaus always gravitated towards the lyrics and the stories that music shared. This led her to pursue higher education at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. She set out to major in songwriting. “Belmont allowed me to exist in Nashville, study music, but also continue this dream. Once I graduated, it was kind of full steam ahead,” shared the singer.
Upon graduating college, Vaus put her all into creating her sound and artistry. “I just continued pursuing this passion that I had for music until it became signing a publishing deal and growing a team of people around me that believed in my music,” she shared. “This whole time it was just led by the songs I was writing and the things that I was experiencing that has become the music I put out today.”
Vaus also credits social media for expanding her fanbase and reinvigorating her love for music time and time again. During the pandemic, when no one could play indoor shows, the singer-songwriter found herself taking to TikTok, asking people if they wanted her to play a safe show in their backyards. This led to 62 shows and an even bigger fanbase.
Today:
Now, Vaus gets to celebrate the release of her brand new EP, Younger Version of Myself, which dropped on Friday (9/30). “It’s five songs, well seven because there are some features on there. At its core, it’s these songs that I feel the whole thing is a love song to a younger version of myself,” shared the songstress.
Later, Vaus adds, “All of these songs are songs that a younger version of myself could have used at the time they were going through the situation. […] It’s just this honest representation of the things that I have gone through.”
There are songs like “Didn’t Even Date,” which talk about getting into a situation-ship and being sad when it’s over. Of course, the title track is one of the many standouts, as it touches on insecurities that are super relatable.
“At the beginning of 2021, I sat down at the piano and I was just kind of messing around […] I have never really written about my struggles with my insecurities and body image, that kind of thing […] That song became kind of an affirmation for me to give myself grace and we all just kind of need a hug at the end of the day,” shared the singer-songwriter, when asked about the title track.
Overall, Vaus shares, “It’s just an EP that is from my diary. I’m so excited to put new music out in this world, but especially this music because there are some important messages in it. But it also a fun EP to listen to.”
Fans can anticipate more new music and shows coming soon!
Connect:
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Anna Vaus’ music is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
https://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/who-is-anna-vaus-music.jpg6301200Erica Zismanhttp://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/logo-new-cs-white.pngErica Zisman2022-10-06 10:55:172022-10-06 10:55:17Who Is Anna Vaus? The Story Behind Her Journey to Country Music
