Debuts New Mournful, Nostalgic Track at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry
Curb Records recording artist Hannah Ellis is haunted by heartbreak on “‘90s Country,” out today (10/25) — listen HERE. An official music video to accompany the newly minted original also releases today — watch .
A subtle ode to one of the most celebrated decades in country music, the mournful mid-tempo track offers sly nods to hits from Deana Carter, Tim McGraw, Trace Adkins, Kenny Chesney and Brooks & Dunn. Regretting the memories a turn of the radio dial evokes, the Kentucky native begrudges the way a recent breakup taints her favorite songs. Ellis wrote her latest offering with Jason Duke and Jason Massey, who also produced the selection. “‘90s Country” follows “Once” in a string of new originals from Ellis. Fans can watch the searing video for “Once” HERE.
“As I was growing up, no matter who I dated or who I fell in love with, I would never allow myself to fall in love to ’90s country songs, just in case we broke up,” Ellis shares of the story behind the nostalgic track. “So one day, after telling my husband that he could finally listen to some Kenny Chesney with me, I wrote a song about what would happen if I had.”
The rising country star shared “Once,” alongside more new music, during a performance at PredsFest, a celebration that opened the Nashville Predators’ 2024-2025 NHL season. Continuing her appearances this fall, the University of Kentucky graduate proudly represented her alma mater with a performance of the National Anthem at this year’s Big Blue Day, held at Keeneland, during the school’s homecoming weekend. Last week, she took the stage ahead of Thomas Rhett and Riley Green at GoldenSky Festival 2024 in Sacramento, Calif. Moreover, after making her Grand Ole Opry debut in 2021, Ellis recently returned to the hallowed circle, where she treated audience members to her first live performance of “‘90s Country.”
This December, she’ll continue her holiday tradition of gifting fans a festive concert experience at The Listening Room Cafe in downtown Nashville when her annual “Hannah Ellis and Friends Christmas Show” returns for one night only on Dec. 13, 2024.
Stream or purchase “‘90s Country” HERE. For more information, visit www.hannahellismusic.com.
About Hannah Ellis:
Curb Records recording artist, Country music singer/songwriter, and 2024 ACM Nominee Hannah Ellis’ journey — and world — is one all can feel at home in. The Campbellsville, Kentucky native’s voice — a mix of favorite flannel, sparkling pink wine and welcome — is the friend we always wanted. Whether pouring from a car radio or your phone, the act named to Rolling Stone Country’s “Artist To Watch” list reminds you big leaps often come as a series of small steps when no one is looking. Having paid for her University of Kentucky degree with her full-ride scholarship, she — with the full support of her family — started chasing her dreams. Like so many, that meant a self-financed EP, and moving to Nashville to begin the endless rounds of writers nights, meetings, making friends, and trying to find your way. Hannah paid her dues, kept her focus and kept moving toward something she was sure she felt and knew was right. The fresh-faced songwriter, who has 55 million career streams, has since written songs recorded by artists, and been featured as a vocalist on songs, spanning multiple genres, including: Russell Dickerson, Carly Pearce, FOR KING + COUNTRY, Emily Weisband, Cassadee Pope, Filmore, and Sidewalk Prophets. The magnetic artist, who has appeared on the Grand Ole Opry multiple times since making her debut, has toured with Carly Pearce, Billy Currington, Gavin DeGraw, Dwight Yoakam, Devin Dawson, and many others, and has toured as part of the CMT “Next Women of Country” Tour. Ellis was invited back by her college alma mater to be featured in a national television advertising campaign about pursuing and achieving your dreams. Hannah is a “CMT LISTEN UP” artist to watch. She earned her first ACM nomination in 2024 in the category, New Female Artist of the Year. Hannah’s 13-song (all co-written by Ellis) debut album, That Girl, is available now, with more new music coming in 2024.
About Curb Records:
Celebrating 60 years in business, Curb Records is the largest independently distributed record company in America. Owned and operated by Mike Curb and founded in 1964, Curb Records has achieved 435 number one records, over 1,500 Top Ten records and charted over 4,500 total records. With over a half century in operation, Curb Records has been influential in the careers of some of the biggest names in music, including: Tim McGraw, Hank Williams Jr., Rodney Atkins, Lee Brice, LeAnn Rimes, The Judds, Dylan Scott, Sawyer Brown, for KING & COUNTRY, Wyn Starks, Wynonna, Lyle Lovett, Big Daddy Weave, We Are Messengers, Natalie Grant, Jo Dee Messina, Hannah Ellis, Mo Pitney, Hal Ketchum, and Kelsey Hart, among many others.
Hannah Ellis – ’90s Country (Official Music Video) – YouTube
