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Elles Bailey shares message with fans after new album becomes available to pre-order

Fresh from another award nomination, Bristol-based, multi-award-winning Elles Bailey has opened pre-orders for her eagerly anticipated next album, ‘Shining in the Half Light’, due for release on 25th February 2022. Elles is currently touring in the UK, on her headline Sunshine City Tour, and will continue to tour until 11th December. Elles is looking forward to sharing her new music with ‘Shining in the Half Light’: It’s a record inspired by those who spread love in a time of heartbreak, happiness in a time of fear & connection in a time of loneliness. It’s her first full-length album to be recorded in the UK, recorded in Devon in December 2020 at Middle Farm Studios; produced by Dan Weller (best known for his long working relationship with Enter Shikari). The album features Joe Wilkins on Guitar, Jonny Henderson on Ivories, Matthew Waer on Bass duties, and Matthew Jones on drums. After recording ‘Road I Call Home’, Elles wanted to her next record to feature ‘gospel style vocals’ so brought in Izo Fitzroy, an incredible artist in her own right, who arranged the stunning background vocals on ‘Shining in the Half Light’, and performed them alongside Jade Elliot and Andrusilla Mosley. The first two singles from the album (‘Cheats and Liars’ and ‘Sunshine City’) have received enthusiastic airplay and rave reviews and reached Number One on the Planet Rock U.K. Airplay Charts. Check out the pre-order site to see the various release options, bundles and merch available for this outstanding album at https://ellesbaileypreorder.com/.

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Gretchen Peters announces UK tour and festival appearances

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2022 marks the 25th year since Gretchen Peters first set foot on a UK stage. And in honour of the occasion, the Nashville-via-New-York star will be heading back to these shores. Planning a series of special appearances in the new year, Peters will be packing-in a mixture of fixtures that range from unmissable full-band live performances (featuring Barry Walsh, Conor McCreanor and Colm McClean, along with special guest Kim Richey), to those in cosier settings that will promise “an intimate evening with Gretchen Peters”. The “an intimate evening with…” shows will see Peters sharing stories and songs from her early touring days in the UK as well as current favourites from her most recent albums. Special guests will include Barry Walsh, plus support from Kim Richey. Yesterday it was revealed that Peters would perform at The Long Road Festival on August bank holiday weekend!Full dates and details for the full run can be found as follows:GRETCHEN PETERS – UK TOUR 2022MARCH25 – GLASGOW, Community Central Hall **26 – GATESHEAD, Sage **27 – LINCOLN, Engine Shed **29 – LYTHAM ST ANNES, Lowther Pavilion **30 – LEEDS, City Varieties **31 – LONDON, Kings Place **APRIL02 – EXETER, Corn Exchange03 – BEXHILL, De La Warr Pavilion *04 – SWINDON, Wyvern Theatre *06 – LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic *07 – LONDON, Kings Place *08 – BURY ST EDMUNDS, The Apex *10 – CARDIFF, St David’s Hall *11 – STAMFORD, Corn Exchange *12 – MILTON KEYNES, Stables *13 – BIRMINGHAM, Town Hall *15 – BUXTON, Opera House *17 – EDINBURGH, The Queen’s Hall *Tickets on Sale Here: https://www.gretchenpeters.com/shows/** ‘An Intimate Evening With Gretchen Peters’* Full Band Show

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Marty Stuart, Brandy Clark, The Cadillac Three all announced for The Long Road!

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Making a grand return in 2022, The Long Road announces the first batch of names today, for what is set to be its biggest year yet. Almost 30 acts, including the likes of The Cadillac Three, Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives, Brandy Clark, LOCASH and more are set to arrive at Leicestershire’s stunning Stanford Hall estate between 26-28th August 2022. Appealing to music fans from all around the UK, The Long Road promises to be an unrivalled feast of a festival. With a welcoming celebration of the finest handpicked artists, the three day camping event gathers together a range of alternative music fans for a joyous weekend in the great outdoors. Expect a whole world of displays and extra events to entice every kind of American muscle car and vintage motorcycle enthusiast, as well as an unbeatable array of vendors to cater to craft beer drinkers and foodies with a taste for the famous southern hospitality. Kicking off today’s first line up announcement are the Sunday main stage headliners The Cadillac Three. Riding high from their 10 year anniversary tour, they’ll be perfectly rounding off a sunny weekend with their fuzzy freewheeling psychedelic jams. Flying the flag for country music’s enduring legacy, is the Grammy Award-winning Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives. Equally authentic and flamboyant in style, Marty is now being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, and knows how to deliver a festival set for the ages. Amongst the many award-winning acts found exclusively on The Long Road line up, LOCASH will be making their festival debut here next year as an English exclusive, next to the accomplished story-telling songwriter Brandy Clark. Alongside her is an exciting crop of Country’s leading women from around the USA, including the likes of Lauren Alaina, Lindsay Ell, Sara Evans, Gretchen Peters, Sunny Sweeney and Cassadee Pope. The Long Road is excited to welcome the passionate singer-songwriter Rissi Palmer, host of her Color Me Country show on Apple Music Country, where she shines an important light on the often marginalised Black, Indigenous, and Latinx histories of the genre. Elsewhere across all four stages of immersive musical discovery, more names are revealed, including Sarah Darling, Lilly Hiatt, Sarah Shook & the Disarmers, Della Mae and more. Always a rare opportunity to see so much American talent in one place, and The Long Road is just as proud of the UK and Ireland’s homegrown scene. A variety of alternative sounds from bluegrass, folk and UK country, come courtesy of Hudson Taylor, Callum Pitt, Morganway, Jade Helliwell, Jess Thristan, Flats & Sharps and Noble Jacks. The festival made its debut in September 2018, and now the family-and dog-friendly event takes a step forward into the August Bank Holiday weekend for the first time. Speaking about today’s announcement and the festival’s new dates, Baylen Leonard, Creative Director of The Long Road, says… “We couldn’t be more excited to share our first announcement of artists for TLR22! There’s something for every music lover across our 4 stages, from firm favourites to new discoveries, it’s all about showcasing just how broad country, americana, and roots music is. Plus now that we’ve moved to the August bank holiday, there’s even more time to enjoy the beautiful setting of Stanford Hall in the Leicestershire countryside. We can’t wait to welcome you back next year!” Announced today, 3-day camping and individual day tickets for Saturday and Sunday are all on sale from 9am Thursday 25th November. Also new for 2022, The Long Road’s brand new payment plan allows fans to pay from just £22 now, paying nothing until the remaining instalments start in April 2022. The Long Road takes place between 26-28 August Bank Holiday Weekend 2022 at Stanford Hall, Leicestershire. Day tickets are currently £45 and weekend tickets start from £110 (subject to booking fees). All tickets and payment plans available via https://www.thelongroad.com/tickets/.

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Five things Taylor Swift’s Red taught us

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Get out of the way of the song As Swifties, we all knew about the ten minute version of ‘All Too Well’ and for years we have imagined what that would sound like. Now we know! It’s split the fan base with some saying they prefer the ten minute version and others preferring the edited five minute version that we first came to know and love. For me I believe the original impacted fans in an incredible way, and we needed to hear that first. The lyrics tell a clear story, painting the scene in the listeners mind whilst the melody follows a solid structure. All that being said, some of the lyrics in the extended version are breathtakingly beautiful; “The idea you had of me, who was she? A never-needy, ever-lovely jewel whose shine reflects on you” – the internal rhyme here is brilliant! Of course good songwriters revisit songs time and time again and refine them but it’s more than that for Taylor, she’s sacrificed some heartfelt and meaningful lyrics that were probably very dear to her in order to put out the best version of the song, or the version that would land with fans the most. Though her feelings are what inspired the song, she’s got herself out of the way of the song and allowed it to soar. Releasing the ten minute version however, has given more depth to the story, something that die hard fans will appreciate and treasure. You only regret the things you didn’t do When I first heard ‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)’ I commented that it was like hearing the record in glorious technicolour. Similarly when I hear this version of ‘Red’ it’s like my senses are more alive; it’s the same as the original, though the colours are brighter, the sounds are sharper. To me, Taylor revisiting the songs like this, staying true to their original sound signifies that she has no regrets. Many of us upon reflection, though we may wish some things had turned out different, we don’t actually regret the actions that led us to that point. The age old saying of ‘you only regret the things you didn’t say or didn’t do’ is evident in the fact that she has kept everything the same except for the additional ‘From The Vault’ songs which are, like the rest of the record, beautifully written. Music is timeless Nine years have passed since Taylor first released ‘Red’. I remember my mum let me skip school the morning it came out to pick up my copy from HMV. I was queuing outside the shop before it opened and after digging out my old Walkman I listened on the bus back to school! My favourite song after that first listen was ‘The Lucky One’, I don’t know why I just connected with it instantly. Now as I listen to Taylor’s version, the songs take me back to that time. I hated school and Taylor’s music was my comfort but as well as the nostalgia, there are other songs I connect with now at this stage in my life that I didn’t perhaps connect with back then, songs like ‘I Almost Do’ and ‘The Last Time’. Walk boldly into the unknown The way in which Taylor is reclaiming her life’s work is unprecedented – it’s brave and it’s bold. She really is walking into the unknown with this project, revisiting difficult moments in her past and releasing music that’s already been heard the world over. Unsure of how it will be received, she’s doing it anyway, for herself and for her fans and so far it’s working! She continues to make history, breaking records with the achievements and accolades she claims with this project! Art is precious Finally, over the past couple of years Taylor has taught us that our art, our words are the most important thing that we have in our Arsenal. They have the power to heal and to hurt in equal measure, to start and end wars, to burn and build bridges, so use them wisely. They can’t be sold or bought or owned by anyone other than yourself and if, like it’s so easy to do in the music industry, you do let them go, fight to get them back! They are rightfully yours. To stay up to date on the latest country music news, please register to receive our newsletter here. Media contact Zoe Hodges, Editor, Maverick Magazine Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823920 Email: editor@maverick-country.com

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Emilia Quinn to release a music video for ‘Worse Than Whiskey’

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Emilia Quinn shows the world that independent artists can create beautiful art without a ‘big label’ budget in new video for ‘Worse Than Whiskey’. The full video will be premiered exclusively by Maverick Magazine on December 8th! Speaking of the video Quinn said, “The video was directed and shot and edited by myself and my partner Tammy (Tamography). We shot the video in our house, the bath is the same bath from the cover art of the EP itself and the place where I came up with a fair few lyrics featured in Medicate.” “My decision to shoot with my other half comes back to the EP being so personal. It felt right to shoot something so personal with someone who fully understands me and understands the song.” “I’ve always had a love for DIY projects and a strong belief that if you give yourself the chance and take a leap, everyone is capable of creating great things! We’re both so proud of how the video turned out, it actually came out even better than I imagined, and we’re so excited to share it with the world!” Check back on December 8th to see the full video!

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Getting to know your CMA Songwriters

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After much speculation as to whether it would go ahead this year, the CMA Songwriters, that takes place the night before Country 2 Country, has been announced! So far four names have been announced in what appears to be another stellar line-up. A couple of names jumped out to me, being the songwriting fan that I am, Shy Carter and Ashley Gorley – two of the very best in the business – but some won’t have heard of these guys before, though I’m sure you will have heard their songs! Ashley Gorley When it comes to hit songwriters, there’s no one more qualified than Ashley Gorley who has made history by racking up 55 #1’s! Now he won’t have time that night to play them all of course but you’ll certainly hear hit after hit from this esteemed writer who began his career as an intern, typing up song lyrics for demo’s that staff writers at publishing houses across Nashville had submitted. Gorley set up his own publishing company called Tape Room Music and his writers have themselves amassed 27 #1’s since it’s inception in 2011. As for Gorley himself, he has been named ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year eight times! Some of his number one’s include ‘Then’ by Brad Paisley, ‘You’re Gonna Miss This’ by Trace Adkins, ‘Good Girl’ by Carrie Underwood and ‘Play It Again’ by Luke Bryan. He’s also had chart toppers sung by this years C2C artists including Darius Rucker’s ‘Won’t be Like This for Long’. The show is worth attending just for Gorley alone but with three other prolific writers still to introduce you to, I think you’ll be in for a good night! Caitlyn Smith I wouldn’t be surprised to see Smith announced as one of the spotlight stage artists, she is a fantastic singer songwriter with a couple of studio albums of her own under her belt. However, let’s take a quick look at her writing credits for other artists because honestly, these names are impressive! One of her earliest cuts came in 2013 when arguably the King and Queen of country, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton, reunited on ‘You Can’t Make Old Friends’ a song Smith wrote with Ryan Hanna King and Don Schlitz. Later that year Cassadee Pope would release ‘Wasting All These Tears’ as a top 5 single before Smith’s collaboration with Cary Barlowe and Steve Robson ‘Hypnotizing’ would be placed in the TV show Nashville. It wouldn’t be her only song to feature on the show with the main character, Juliet Barnes played by Hayden Panettiere, singing another of her songs in the second season, ‘Don’t Put Dirt On My Grave Just Yet’. Slightly outside of the country genre, Meghan Trainor and John Legend took her song ‘Like I’m Gonna Lose You’ to the number one spot on the US Adult Top 40. Russell Dickerson A graduate of Nashville’s prestigious Belmont University, Dickerson broke onto the scene in around 2016, opening for the likes of David Nail and Thomas Rhett. His breakthrough single ‘Yours’ was a massive hit, topping the charts and being certified 3x Platinum. It’s one of the wedding songs of the decade, often being used as a first dance song. His next three singles would all go on to claim the top spot and certify Dickerson as a serious contender within country music. He is performing on the main stage at C2C but this is a chance to see the hit-making heart throb in a more intimate setting where you’ll hear the stories of how those songs came about. He’s sure to be a fan favourite amongst the UK crowd. Shy Carter I’m really excited to see Shy Carter. He’s one of the most versatile songwriters you’ll meet, he’s written for a range of artists across genres and is a record producer and rapper. Outside of the genre, he’s written for Meghan Trainor, Charlie Puth and Jason Derulo and that pop sensibility within his songwriting he carries across into his country music too. One of his breakthrough hits in the genre was ‘Stuck Like Glue’ by Sugarland, which he co-wrote with the duo along with Kevin Griffin from the band Better Than Ezra. He went on to write for Keith Urban including ‘Never Comin Down’ from the Graffiti U album and setting a slightly different tone, he wrote ‘Speak to a Girl’ from Faith Hill and Tim McGraw’s last album. He has also written for Kane Brown and Chris Janson. Carter is a performer in his own right, having released a number of singles himself and following C2C he’ll be heading out on tour with Sam Hunt. To stay up to date on the latest country music news, please register to receive our newsletter here. Media contact Zoe Hodges, Editor, Maverick Magazine Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823920 Email: editor@maverick-country.com

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Country 2 Country: Artist fact-file

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Many of the headliners and main stage acts have now been announced for Country 2 Country 2022. Although we’re still expecting more surprises and pop-up stage announcements, we thought we’d bring you more information about each artist and a recommended song to whet your appetite for what’s to come! Miranda Lambert Earlier this year we interviewed Miranda Lambert alongside Jon Randall and Jack Ingram as together they released ‘The Marfa Tapes’. It was the most authentic country album I’ve heard in a long time, the songwriting was incredible. On the other hand she’s teaming up with Elle King to deliver a brilliantly, catchy country-pop tune. Her versatility as an artist and writer within this great genre is what keeps her relevant and exciting. With new music being teased all the time, Lambert is bound to deliver a night to remember at C2C with a mixture of fan favourites and new material! Recommended song: If I Was a Cowboy Darius Rucker Originally of the band Hootie and the Blowfish, Darius has had a long and varied career, but it’s his success as a solo country artist that has led him to once again headline C2C. Since 2002 he has released seven studio albums and had nine number one singles including the 9x Platinum cover of ‘Wagon Wheel’. Whether he’s fronting a band or going solo, Rucker is a true entertainer and will really captivate the crowd with his set at C2C, just as he did last time. Recommended song: It Won’t Be Like This for Long Luke Combs Luke Combs has risen to the top of this genre as fast as a firework, his colourful music bursting over the heads of his peers. His first 11 singles all topped the country airplay charts with his latest two still on the rise when we went to print. He too has played at C2C before and his down to earth approach makes him relatable both in song and on-stage, building up a rapport with the crowd seamlessly. I was in Nashville at the Grand Ole Opry when they asked him to become a member, the emotion was clear on his face as tears filled his eyes. He is a man that loves the genre, it’s history and it’s roots, but he knows he’s the future of it too! Recommended song: Forever After All Kip Moore Kip Moore is a real entertainer when he gets up on stage and is a fan favourite amongst the UK crowd. Pre-covid he came over as much as he possibly could, often saying how he and his crew came over at a loss but they came anyway due to the fans. That’s the kind of dedication we like to see from an artist and as I say he puts on a high energy performance. You have to go back to his debut album to find his biggest hit, his only number one and our recommended song but nonetheless, his records are full of charisma. His set is bound to get you up out of your seats at C2C. Recommended song: Somethin’ Bout a Truck Brett Young Young has had a busy year, he released his third studio album back in June followed by his christmas album in October. His brand of country-pop, West Coast-meets-Southern sound, dubbed the “Caliville” style coupled with his honest lyrics, has captured the hearts of fans all over the world. He is one of the genres radio stars having racked up 7 consecutive chart toppers on the Airplay charts. Young is bound to be one of the most talked about artists at the festival. Recommended song: Here Tonight Ashley McBryde Ashley has wowed C2C audiences for two years in a row! In 2018 she played in the indigo as part of the BBC 2 pop-up stage and captivated the room, she eclipsed what happened on the main stage as all who was there, never stopped talking about her incredible set. The following year she made the leap to the main stage and impressed once again with a full band show. With the nod of approval from the likes of Garth Brooks and Barack Obama, McBryde is one of country music’s finest assets. Recommended song: Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega Russell Dickerson A graduate of Nashville’s prestige Belmont University, Dickerson broke onto the scene in around 2016, opening for the likes of David Nail and Thomas Rhett. His breakthrough single ‘Yours’ was a massive hit, topping the charts and being certified 3x Platinum. His next three singles would all go on to claim the top spot and certify Dickerson as a serious contender within country music. Recommended song: Blue Tacoma Scotty McCreery Scotty has been trying to come over to the UK for a while now but something always crops up to scupper his plans so it will be great to finally be able to give him the warm British welcome he deserves! A former American Idol winner, McCreery has been impressing the country community for the last ten years now, releasing four albums, 3 of which topped the albums chart and having a string of chart topping singles including our recommended song ‘Five More Minutes’. Recommended song: Five More Minutes Flatland Cavalry This was the name that raised the most questions when the line-up was announced with many being unfamiliar with the bands music. A Texas country outfit, Flatland Cavalry have released three albums now, they have an authentic sound to their music and you’ll be tapping your foot along to their music. They’ll certainly bring a little honky-tonk flavour to the O2. Recommended song: Country Is… Runaway June Runaway June are graduates of the C2C pop-up and spotlight stages, impressing fans before with their vocal harmonies and captivating melodies. The group only have one full length album but have released a couple of EPs and toured with Carrie Underwood. The group had a slight change in line-up last year when Hannah Mulholland left the group and was replaced by Natalie Stovall. Recommended

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Review: ‘What A Song Can Do’ – Lady A

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Lady A have delivered yet another stunning album, showcasing their phenomenal songwriting abilities and their beautiful harmonies on their latest album, ‘What A Song Can Do’. Even after 15 years in the industry, they are still finding ways to surprise and impress fans; this is the first record that features a song where Dave Haywood takes the lead vocal. With a soft tone to his voice he sings the self penned love song he wrote for his wife on Mothers Day, ‘Workin On This Love’. It’s intimate in it’s delivery and when Hillary and Charles join him on the chorus, the sound is sublime. It’s not the only first for the band on this record as they present their first true collaboration in which they team up with Thomas Rhett, Darius Rucker and Carly Pearce for ‘Friends Don’t Let Friends’ a fun, upbeat track full of character! The real highlight for me though is the song ‘Fire’ it’s a classic storytelling song in the verses, with an inspiring and uplifting chorus. Time after time, Lady A deliver stunning albums with great lyricism and catchy melodies at the core as well as their famed and unrivalled vocal harmonies, ‘What A Song Can Do’ is Lady A at their very best.

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CMA hosts night to remember at awards ceremony!

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The Country Music Association’s 55th awards ceremony was a night to remember with show-stopping performances and surprise winners. It was Luke Combs who took home the nights top prize, Entertainer of the Year award – a much deserved win after his rollercoaster ride to the top of the genre in recent years. Nonetheless he seemed overwhelmed as he accepted the award. Chris Stapleton was the night’s biggest winner, taking home four wins for CMA Album, Single, Song and Male Vocalist of the Year, while also being recognized for his work as a producer on his album and single. In addition to Stapleton, producer Dave Cobb and mix engineer Vance Powell earned two awards for CMA Album and Single of the Year, while songwriter Mike Henderson earned a trophy for CMA Song of the Year. Brothers Osborne won CMA Vocal Duo of the Year, as T.J. Osborne graciously took to the stage to proclaim, “It really does feel like love wins tonight.” Nine months ago, TJ came out to the world and last night the cameras filmed him kissing his boyfriend as the brothers made their way to the stage. Many took to social media to applaud his actions, saying how, though it may have seemed a small gesture, it was a big turning point in a genre that has had it’s struggles with homophobia. Jimmie Allen, who performed “Freedom Was a Highway,” received CMA New Artist of the Year, tearfully taking the stage to share that five years ago, he spent his last $100 to purchase a ticket to attend “The 50th Annual CMA Awards,” just to see his hero Charley Pride perform. In one of the most emotional acceptance speeches of the night, Carly Pearce was brought to tears upon winning CMA Female Vocalist of the Year for the first time, as fellow nominee Ashley McBryde helped her to the stage. Old Dominion continues their reign as CMA Vocal Group of the Year, having now won four years in a row. Mickey Guyton, Brittney Spencer and Madeline Edwards shared an empowering performance of Guyton’s new song “Love My Hair,” which received a standing ovation. The performance was introduced by 14-year-old activist Faith Fennidy, a young Black girl who, in 2018, left her 6th grade classroom in tears after school officials complained that her hairstyle violated school policy. In true CMA Awards fashion, artists delivered once-in-a-lifetime collaborations throughout the night. Pearce and McBryde performed their heartachingly beautiful duet “Never Wanted to Be That Girl,” while Chris Young and Kane Brown brought the crowd to their feet with their chart-topping, smalltown ode “Famous Friends.” Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood delivered the world television premiere of their recent No. 1 hit “If I Didn’t Love You,” and Dierks Bentley welcomed BRELAND and HARDY on stage for “Beers On Me.” Keith Urban took to the streets of downtown Nashville, performing his new single “Wild Hearts” while walking down Broadway into Bridgestone Arena. It was a fantastic night that really showcased everything that country music is.

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WATCH: Sarah Reeves gets into the spirit of Christmas on ‘More The Merrier’

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Over the past decade, Sarah Reeves has carved out a beautifully unique career, signing a contract aged just 18, and honing her writing talents with collaborations for other artists, with her creations ending up on ‘American Idol’ and UFC and on television series across major networks like ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX and Netflix. A proficient pop singer-songwriter, Reeves is able to adapt to every genre, as she blows everyone’s mind on tracks alongside high-profile DJs such as Laidback Luke, GATTÜSO, Justice Skolnik. Now with the More The Merrier EP, Reeves creates what she terms to be “my favorite project of my career thus far… After a year that made Christmas hard for many, this year is a time of celebration again. I hope this song brings people together. This is what Christmas is about – welcoming everyone, making traditions and priceless memories.” Priceless memories will indeed be made to the tune of Sarah Reeves’ expert vocals, absolutely guaranteed to get you in the mood for fireplaces, eggnog and Christmas cheer. Not a moment too soon, eh? More The Merrier includes classics like ‘Holly Jolly Christmas’ and ‘Winter Wonderland’ featuring Clark Beckham. The title track opens up this jolly collection of Christmas cheer, with Reeves sounding better than before. Her sweet crystalline take on the classic carols is more than worthy of any Christmas must-haves.

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