Today we are featuring Emily Ann Roberts & her newest single, “How The Car’s Running” (written by Roberts, Tiffany Goss and Simon Reid.) It is a heartfelt story song showcasing a conversation between Roberts and her dad. Roberts, who has “ some serious vocal firepower” (Rolling Stone), was thrust into the spotlight as a teenager when she competed and finished second on Season 9 of NBC’s hit reality show The Voice. That experience required Roberts to mature quickly personally and professionally and really helped solidify the special bond she shares with her parents.
“This song is so special to me because it’s full of all the things I hear on the phone with my dad,” says an emotional Roberts. “Being on the road all the time and away from my family has shown me how precious a simple phone call can be.”
Roberts has been performing the song live for the past few months and the fan reaction has been overwhelmingly positive.
“Every time I’ve played this song live, I have so many people come up to me and tell me their dad asks the same questions and gives the same encouragement,” adds Roberts. “It’s so special to share a song that means so much to you and then see it touch someone else’s life as well.”
Roberts and her parents will be featured in the music video for “How The Car’s Running” slated for release on April 9.
About Emily Ann Roberts
Influenced by artists such as the Dixie Chicks and Dolly Parton, Emily Ann Roberts, named one of Rolling Stone Magazine’s “Best Acts of CMA Fest 2020” aims to take her love for authentic, classic country and make it fresh and new. She was raised on mountain music and bluegrass, so her love for that sound shines in her new country releases and sets her apart.
Roberts released her debut EP Someday Dream, produced by award-winning Jason Saenz, mixed by Chuck Ainlay and mastered by Adam Ayan, last summer and it landed on two Billboard album charts. She returned to The Voice stage to perform the single “Someday Dream” to a standing ovation from all four judges.
After learning how to play guitar in the 6th grade, she began singing all over her hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee. In 2015, she placed as the Runner-Up on NBC’s The Voice. Roberts then began cowriting and recording her own music in Nashville while playing shows at venues across the country. After working for three years on her music, in September of 2018 she released her first original song, “Stuck On Me + You” and then followed that with another passionate original, “I’ve Got Forever” that were both positively received by fans.
For more information visit www.emilyannroberts.com.
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