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Emily Ann Robert’s new song “Chickens” has hatched from her upcoming full-length album, Can’t Hide Country. After an exciting fan build-up on digital platforms, the song represents a motling from the pop-country feathers of her past music to a new, traditional country sound, integrating styles the artist grew up on in East Tennessee including bluegrass, gospel and folk.
This alluring single is an untraditional and refreshing departure from conventional love songs, embracing Emily Ann’s southern charm and clever innuendos that resonate particularly well with newlyweds, igniting a playful spark that they just can’t resist. After being cooped up for so long during the last few years, who wouldn’t want to get out and dance to this high-paced ditty? Listen to “Chickens” here: emilyannroberts.lnk.to/canthidecountry
“This track is funny, energetic and playful and always a hit when we play it live,” Emily Ann said.
“Chickens” was written by Emily Ann alongside GRAMMY-winning producer Trent Willmon and hit songwriter Paul Overstreet. The duo is just a sneak peek of the noteworthy collaborations on the album Roberts has incubated which also includes Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs, Jeremy Spillman, Parker Welling and more.
Emily Ann recently stopped by RFD-TV to perform an acoustic rendition of “Chickens,” watch it here!
We go to bed with the chickens
Then we act like night owls
You know who ain’t doing no sleeping
When were switching that light out
Ain’t no dreaming under these covers
Ain’t no keeping hands off of each other
Wake up in the morning tired as the dickens
Even though we go to bed with the chickens
Emily Ann’s upcoming album Can’t Hide Country, out September 22, is her first full-length release and is a testament to her unwavering dedication to crafting authentic country music that’s reminiscent of her upbringing. Having co-written 12 out of the 13 songs, Emily Ann has woven together a collection of songs that beautifully reflect her journey as both an artist and a young woman navigating life’s triumphs and tribulations. With Can’t Hide Country, she delivers a refreshing blend of traditional country elements and modern sensibilities, capturing the essence of the genre while adding her own unique touch. Pre-save Can’t Hide Country here: emilyannroberts.lnk.to/canthidecountry
Critics have been crowing about her new sound over the past year:
“A delightful, throwback sound packed with warp-speed fiddle, steel and banjo. Roberts’ rapid-fire vocals ring with personality and conviction as she revels in a life that’s short on money but rich in love. Produced by Trent Willmon (known for his work with Cody Johnson), this winning track brings out the best in her traditionalist sensibilities and her bluegrass roots.” – Billboard on “Whole Lotta Little”
“From flaming tracks such as ‘He Set Her Off’ to tunes about the simple life and adoring love songs like her latest release ‘Infinity,’ she covers the story-telling spectrum with the velvety twang of her vocals.” – MusicRow
Can’t Hide Country Track List:
1. Whole Lotta Little (Emily Ann Roberts / Trent Willmon / Jeremy Spillman)
2. Chickens (Emily Ann Roberts / Trent Willmon / Paul Overstreet)
3. Infinity (Emily Ann Roberts / Stephanie Chapman)
4. Keep On (Emily Ann Roberts / Chris McKenna / Chase McDaniel)
5. He Set Her Off (Emily Ann Roberts / Parker Welling / Seth Mosely)
6. Find Me A Man (Emily Ann Roberts / Steve Fee / Jesse Reeves)
7. Walkin’ Shoes (Emily Ann Roberts / Chris Utley / Nicole Croteau / Kaylin Roberson)
8. Out Of Sight (Emily Ann Roberts / Jerry Salley / Mike Rogers)
9. Loves Me For My Heart (Emily Ann Roberts / Michael Farren / Phillip Lammonds)
10. Devil Wears Denim (Emily Ann Roberts / Trent Willmon / Autumn McEntire)
11. Still Searching (feat. Vince Gill & Ricky Skaggs) (Jerry Salley / Phillip White)
12. Can’t Hide Country (Emily Ann Roberts / Melissa Fuller)
13. The Building (Emily Ann Roberts / Michael Farren)
About Emily Ann Roberts
They say the way to the biggest stage is practice, practice, practice. And that’s exactly what Emily Ann Roberts has done, paying her dues from tiny stages in Knoxville to the biggest stage of all, the Grand Ole Opry. Since launching her career, Roberts has now played the coveted Opry stage 17 times. Before that, she made a name for herself on Blake Shelton’s team on The Voice before she’d even graduated from high school. In a way, being named as a runner-up was the biggest win of all. Because now, with all of that performing, songwriting and recording experience, Roberts has already racked up more than 25 million streams and was named one of Rolling Stone magazine’s Best Acts of CMA Fest. Growing up in East Tennessee, Roberts was raised on Smoky Mountain music, bluegrass players, and country artists from every era: from Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton to Miranda Lambert and Cody Johnson. And all of that has prepared her to bring the country back to country music. Working with producer Trent Willmon means she’s collaborating with some of Nashville’s most prolific songwriters. So now, Roberts finds herself surrounded by people who are like-minded about making country music that will make its mark in the studio and on the stage. “I am passionate about entertaining. I do love singing, and songwriting has become a means to an end for me. I write so that I can take those songs and perform them, not the other way around.” With that, it’s safe to say that country music is in good hands with Roberts. Stay up-to-date with Emily Ann Roberts at emilyannroberts.com.
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