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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 24, 2026) – Rising country artist Karissa Ella is celebrating her midwestern roots and praising the hardworking communities that keep America moving with her brand-new single “The Country,” out today! Listen HERE.
With “The Country,” Karissa shines a spotlight on the hardworking communities that keep America moving. The song is a heartfelt tribute to farmers, factory workers, tradespeople, and small-town families whose contributions are often overlooked but remain essential to everyday life. Blending country grit with authentic storytelling, the track reflects on Karissa’s Midwestern roots while delivering an infectious hook and boot-stomping energy.
Everything comes from the country
You can go and build it
But don’t nothing grow in them big city limits
Don’t forget it, when you’re spending all that high rise money
Everything comes, yeah
Everything comes from the country
“I’ve always believed there’s something special about small towns and the people who call them home. ‘The Country’ is a reminder that behind every skyline, every highway, and every factory is a community of hardworking people making it all possible. No matter how big the city gets, everything starts somewhere, and more often than not, it starts in the country,” said Karissa Ella.
The release comes during an exciting chapter in Karissa’s career. On August 8, she’ll open for Russell Dickerson at Mansfield Motor Speedway. She also recently released an EP, Growing Wings, which earned praise from Billboard, Cowgirl Magazine, Sweety High, Taste of Country, and other outlets.
Karissa has poured her heart into this next era of music, and she believes “The Country” is among some of her strongest work yet. With more new music and exciting opportunities on the horizon, the release marks another milestone as she continues to build momentum and connect with fans across the country.
About Karissa Ella
Emerging female artist Karissa Ella is quickly becoming known as one of the most compelling new acts in country music. Recognized by Billboard, CMT, PEOPLE magazine, and many more, she is the definition of a powerhouse vocalist and standout performer. Her 2025 July EP release, Growing Wings, received praise from Billboard, Sweety High, Taste of Country, Cowgirl Magazine, and additional national outlets, spotlighting her artistic evolution and confident storytelling.
With a trio of EPs Karissa Ella, Blossom, and It’s Personal, Karissa has captivated audiences with her authentic storytelling and relatability from the very beginning. Whether she releases heartbreakers “I Hope Heaven’s Like,” and “Mamas Do,” or sing-along anthems “Well Tequila,” and “Honky Tonk Heartbeat,” she taps into every kind of emotion we all feel at one time or another.
The Belmont University alum has graced the stage with top country musicians including Martina McBride, Tyler Hubbard, and David Nail. In 2023, Ella made her CMA Fest debut, further expanding her national audience. This summer, she opened for chart-toppers Carly Pearce, Dierks Bentley, and Zach Top, and continues to perform at major music festivals across the nation. Karissa Ella continues to rise, and fans won’t want to miss her climb to the top. The small-town dreamer from Ohio continues to stun Nashville and has no plans of slowing down. To stay up to date with new music and tour dates, visit karissaella.com.
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