AMANDA COOKSEY RELEASES ANTICIPATED DEBUT CONCEPT PROJECT “HIM”
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 29, 2021) —Country-pop singer/songwriter Amanda Cooksey released her very first concept project “Him” today. The highly-anticipated release chronicles the different stages of a breakup with each song detailing a new phase. Cooksey collaborated with fellow songwriters Michael August, Steve Lester, Austin Nivarel, Jason Saenz, Liz Hengber and Evan Cline to tell the bittersweet story of a relationship ending and the aftermath that everyone can relate to. Listen to the project here!
“I’ve been working on this album for the last two years so there are so many emotions that I feel about it finally being out in the world! Although this project is about a breakup I went through, it’s much more than that to me. It’s an end to a chapter of my life and the start of a growth period of learning who I am and what I want. I hope that people can find themselves within this album, and I hope people know they are not alone no matter what they are going through,” said Amanda Cooksey.
Her genre-bending music has earned her consistent success, and her recently released singles “What’s His Name?” and “In Denial” have received heavy support from Spotify. Taking inspiration from artists such as Julia Michaels and Walker Hayes, Cooksey’s intelligent songwriting and blend of country and pop brings a lively energy to all her songs which make hearing her music an exciting experience.
Him Track Listing
1. What’s His Name? (Amanda Cooksey, Steve Lester, Austin Nivarel, Michael August)
2. In Denial (Amanda Cooksey, Steve Lester, Austin Nivarel, Michael August)
3. Chicago (Amanda Cooksey, Jason Saenz)
4. Wish You Were Here (Amanda Cooksey, Serve Lester, Austin Nivarel, Michael August)
5. Nikes (Amanda, Cooksey, Austin Nivarel, Michael August)
6. Upx2 (Amanda Cooksey)
7. Him (Amanda Cooksey, Evan Cline, Liz Hengber, Michael August)
About Amanda Cooksey
Born and raised in Orlando, Florida, Amanda Cooksey took piano lessons and loved to sing at an early age. She discovered Ron Feldman, a vocal and piano instructor, whose guidance landed Amanda on NSAI’s Ones To Watch list in 2013. During this time, Amanda participated in pagents, spawning her passion for philanthropy, leading her to involvement with the Make A Wish Foundation, Ovarian Cancer Alliance and Tunes for Tots. Amanda attended Belmont University, where she earned two degrees in Business Administration and Songwriting. Shortly into her freshman year, her mentor, Ron, was diagnosed with brain cancer and passed away. To this day, Amanda credits him for her successes. Upon moving to Nashville, Amanda connected with hit writers Marty Dodson and Clay Mills, who soon became her mentors, as well as Rick Barker, who helped her establish a social media following and navigate the music industry. Through GRAMMY U, Amanda worked with Marc Driskill at Sea Gayle Music and had her song co-written with Dallas Remington, “Found Her Freedom,” published in Music Row Magazine. She attended Durango Songwriters Expo, where her song “Girl in the Mirror,” won second place in their Write A Hitmaker contest. After graduation, Amanda worked part-time in A&R and PR at Demolition Music where she continues to manage their catalog. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, she has consistently connected with and grown her fan base through playing music on Facebook and Instagram Live. While building her audience online, Glamour Magazine took notice of one of her Louis Tomlison covers on YouTube and posted it on their website. Her previous singles have been supported by Radio Disney Country and Spotify editorial playlists such as Wild Country, Pop-Co and Young Nashville. She recently received her Master’s in Public Relations from the University of Florida and continues to be creative every day, humbled by every opportunity that comes her way through doing what she loves.
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