KARISSA ELLA RELEASES NEW SINGLE “BAD SUMMER” JUST AS TEMPERATURES START TO RISE
Photo Credit: Justin Mayotte
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 11, 2021) – Rising country singer/songwriter Karissa Ella is turning up the heat with her newest single “Bad Summer.” With strong guitar riffs, a toe-tapping beat and catchy lyrics, listeners are immediately transported to a hot country night with a solo cup in hand. Written by Ella with Alex Seier and Tony McVaney, “Bad Summer” is the perfect way to celebrate finally coming together after being apart this past year. Whether you are tailgating, driving around or “kickin’ in a parking lot,” you will want to turn this anthem up loud. Listen to “Bad Summer” here.
“The pop-friendly track is an easy addition to any summer playlist, but the hook will stick long past Labor Day. Like one of her heroes, Shania Twain, Ella takes her feel-good vibes a level deeper without sacrificing the mood.” – Billy Dukes, Taste of Country
“I am so excited that “Bad Summer” is finally out! This song is a reminder to let loose and have fun. It doesn’t matter where you’re at or where you’re going, as long as you are doing what you love with people you care about, you just can’t have a bad summer! I hope listeners enjoy this new single and stream it all summer long!” said Karissa Ella.
Got us singing every line, lighters high
Swinging back and forth like a wave on fire
Drinking to our favorite songs
With those hot country nights like no other
Ain’t no thing as a bad summer
Returning to her country roots after premiering with a pop-country sound, Karissa is following the road paved by her country music heroes. Prior to this original release, Karissa highlighted her love of country music with The Acoustic Sessions. It included covers of “Maybe It Was Memphis,” “Who I Am” and “You Can’t Make Old Friends” featuring Johnny Gates. Karissa is excited to be establishing her most authentic self as an artist with “Bad Summer” and looks forward to releasing more original music later this summer.
About Karissa Ella
Karissa Ella’s youthful and soulful style is a breath of fresh air in today’s world of country music, and she’s been recognized for it by Radio Disney Country, CMT and countless media outlets. Inspired by the likes of Shania Twain, Gretchen Wilson, Garth Brooks and Carrie Underwood, her music and writing is a reflection of those that came before her. Her live performances, at such places like the ACM-nominated Dusty Armadillo, attract audiences of all ages, but they keep coming back for her infectious personality. Armed with a Music Entertainment Degree from Belmont University and having been singing for crowds from the young age of 10 years old, Karissa is one of country music’s rising stars! In June 2018, she completed her first EP, having co-wrote two of the three songs. Her second EP, Blossom, came out Summer 2019 with songs like “VACAY” featured by Parade.com and “Me and Luke” by Medium and Taste of Country. As she leans into the music she grew up on, Karissa has released multiple covers, including “Who I Am,” “Maybe It Was Memphis,” and “You Can’t Make Old Friends” ft. Johnny Gates, as part of The Acoustic Sessions, which featured Jenee Fleenor (2x CMA Musician of the Year & ACM Musician Of The Year) on fiddle, mandolin and background vocals. Leaning on her ‘90s country roots, Karissa’s new music, due out later this year, takes the young artist in a new, more authentic direction, leaning into the past with a modern flair. For more information, visit karissaella.com.
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