FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AMANDA COOKSEY RELEASES BUBBLY BREAK-UP BALLAD “WISH YOU WERE HERE”
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 10, 2021) — Country-pop singer/songwriter Amanda Cooksey is releasing an exciting new song to wrap up the summer, “Wish You Were Here.” A clever play on the familiar postcard sentiment, “Wish You Were Here” is Amanda’s message to an uncaring ex after a particularly hard, but inspiring, breakup. Written by Cooksey, Michael August, Steve Lester, and Austin Nivareal, the melody is bubbly while the lyrics tell an all too familiar story for anyone who has ever been on the receiving end of heartbreak.
“It’s black out shades here in my bedroom
Ice cream pints stuffed full of tissues
Heard your happy wherever you are
But if i could send you a postcard it’d say
Wish you were here
Feeling all of my pain
Feeling like it’s your fault
I wish like hell you felt something at all
I wish you were, wish you were, wish you were here”
“Wish You Were Here” was one of my favorite songs to write and record. I came up with a tongue in cheek twist on the phrase “wish you were here” that I hope people can relate with if they are going through a breakup. My co-writers really helped me encapsulate the feeling of this particular stage of the heartbreak I went through two years ago. It has a similar beachy feel as my previous single “In Denial” and I am excited to share the complete journey of healing these songs have brought me through,” said Amanda Cooksey.
Her willingness to take risks and carve out new areas of artistry places Amanda into a special category, among many of her genre bending inspirations like Taylor Swift, Julia Michaels and Lennon Stella. She has seen success with recent releases, including “What’s His Name” and “In Denial,” both of which have garnished support from Spotify and will be on her debut concept album Him. Amanda is excited to unveil the connection each song has with the release of her album later this year.
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, where her rendition of Louis Tomilson’s “Just Like You” received notice. 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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