Hannah Ellis is all that and more on her perfectly poised debut album That Girl — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
A first-rate set of sharply penned, vibrantly rendered and expertly executed country-pop, the Nashville-based singer-songwriter’s 13-song introduction fuses roosty old-school instrumentation with sleek contemporary sonics and style. The result: An album that can appeal to traditionalists and trendsetters, from an artist who’s more than ready for her shot at the spotlight.
It’s been a long time coming. Kentucky native Ellis has spent a decade writing hits for other artists, and months of dropping new songs to prime the pump for That Girl. From the clever wordplay of Wine Country and Karma On The Rocks to the raw vulnerability of Someone Else’s Heartbreak and the lovelorn title cut, Ellis’ first full-length LP reveals a seasoned songwriter fully embracing her small-town roots, her real-life romance, and her newfound artistic voice on every level.
The Campbellsville native’s voice is a mix of soft flannel, sparkling wine and a warm welcome. Whether pouring from a car radio or your phone, she reminds you big leaps often come as a series of small steps when no one is looking. After attending university on a full-ride scholarship, she started chasing her dreams. Like so many, that meant a self-financed EP, and moving to Nashville to begin the endless rounds of writers’ nights, meetings, networking and trying to find your way. Hannah paid her dues, kept her focus and kept moving toward something she was sure she felt and knew was right.
The fresh-faced songwriter has amassed nearly 40 million career streams, penned songs for other artists, appeared on the Grand Ole Opry multiple times, toured with Carly Pearce, Gavin DeGraw, Dwight Yoakam, Devin Dawson, and others, and been featured on tracks by Russell Dickerson, For King + Country, Emily Weisband, Cassadee Pope, Filmore and Sidewalk Prophets. Now it’s time for her to take center stage.
Listen to That Girl and watch her videos below, and meet Hannah Ellis on her website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.
