3. Lily Rose
Words like “groundbreaking” and “trailblazing” are often overused. But for Big Loud Records / Back Blocks Music and Republic Records Country star Lily Rose, they may actually be an understatement. The modern expression of Country’s most treasured ideal –pure, unflinching honesty –her debut hit “Villain” has revealed Rose as a talent both 100-percent unique and utterly relatable, with a fresh perspective and forward-looking sound. Rose broke out in 2020 with the viral smash, “Villain.” Both vulnerable and defiant with a boundary pushing Country-meets-R&B sound, the track hit Number One on the iTunes all-genre chart and SiriusXM’s The Highway Hot 30 Weekend Countdown, leading to her new, ten-song project,STRONGER THAN I AM.
Rose grew up in Atlanta as a self-taught drummer and guitarist but it wasn’t until high school that she discovered her voice. As an athlete and distinguished singer, Rose had to decide which avenue to pursue. Bar sets and cover shows in her college town of Athens, GA led to headlining and sold out shows across Athens, Atlanta, Nashville and NYC, prompting her to make the move to Nashville in 2017. Her musical influences range from Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban and Bruce Springsteen to Katy Perry reflecting her innate ability to adopt a “futuristic” 21st century country sound. She currently resides in Nashville where she continues to write and record new music with a focus on melody and hook driven songwriting style, which has proven to resonate among country, pop and rock alike.
With her focus firmly on integrity, Rose’s bold mix of personal lyricism and distinctive language meets the hooky sonics of a post-genre fanbase, as pure-Country confessions merge with Hip-Hop beats and R&B flow –plus representation where there was none before. All told, it gives new credence to her “groundbreaking” label. Rose also joined Chris Lane’s Fill Them Boots Tour throughout Fall 2021 and early 2022 and scored her first ACM nomination for Best New Female Artist.
Label: Big Loud Records / Back Blocks Music / Republic Records Country
Hot Release: “Stronger Than I Am” & “Know May Way Around”
If you like: Priscilla Block, Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce
More Info: www.lilyrosemusic.net | www.instagram.com/lilyrosemusic | www.tiktok.com/@lilyrosemusicofficial
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