SOUTHERN HALO's Story Arc Expands As New
CD,
JUST LIKE IN THE MOVIES, Hits Stores April 27
Dream-Inspired Concept Disc Available
For Pre-Order Now
Nashville, TN (March 9, 2018) -- SOUTHERN
HALO 's story arc expands with the April 27 release of their
latest CD, the concept-driven, dream-inspired JUST LIKE IN THE
MOVIES. This 14-track package, produced by Catt Gravitt and Gerald
O'Brien, mirrors the emotional and musical growth of Natalia, Hannah and
Christina Morris, the three sisters from the Mississippi Delta who form
SOUTHERN HALO.
Inspired by a dream of Natalia's, JUST LIKE IN THE
MOVIES features 10 songs
written or co-written by the lead vocalist/guitarist, and four titles from
Music City's hottest tunesmiths. The catchy ode to the glories of Southern
womanhood, "Southern Halo," kicks off the project
and marks the first "scene" of this movie-made-music. A
co-write with Roxie Dean, the strong, multi-layered vocals and sing-along
chorus make this a natural choice for the first "instant gratification
track" offered with each iTunes and Amazon pre-order of the
CD. The disc is the second outing for the trio with SESAC's 2012
Writer of the Year Catt Gravitt (Kelly Clarkson, Jake Owen) and Gerald
O'Brien (Martina McBride, Trace Adkins) at the helm.
Continuing the album's theme is the first single "Anything
Is Possible." Written by Gravitt and award-winning
songwriter/producer Carl Falk, the hooky, upbeat track is a veritable anthem to
the power of positive thinking and is already resonating at Country
radio. A lyric video, featuring performance footage, can be seen:
JUST LIKE IN THE MOVIES explores the excitement
found and challenges faced when chasing one's dream. The eagerness to
experience new places is offset by the longing for the constant comforts of
home, while the idea that anyone can indeed reach for the stars is
reinforced. Natalia, Hannah and Christina continue to prove that dreams
do come true - if you work hard and believe. Highlights abound, and the
tracks range from Rock-ish ("My Girls & Me") to
beautifully poignant ("Not Today") to confrontational ("Hey
Boy").
The album's title track is a Pop/Rock-infused, modern-day
fairytale that features underscored Rap-style background vocals and a sultry
yet whimsical feel. Written by Gravitt, Jana Kramer and Brian
Kierulf, "Just Like In The Movies" showcases
SOUTHERN HALO's diversity and their fearless approach to music. The track
was singled in the U.K. late last year and enjoyed enormous success.
"Missing Mississippi," written
by Natalia and Jennifer Adan, slows things down with the true tale of Natalia's
first night in her new Nashville home. Sweet, reflective and emotional,
the song shows that sacrifices are always made in pursuit of the dreams that
inspire us. Another track that shines the light on leaving, "Famous" tells
the tale of the loneliness that can surround stardom. Penned with Alex
Dooley, the message is deep - and partially hidden by a seductive
melody. "Tom Girl," written with Melissa
Boella Rowe, describes a character familiar to the Morris sisters: someone who
loves to get their hands dirty, but also loves to dress up for special
occasions. As Natalia says, "everyone talks about 'tom boys' or 'girly
girls' - no one ever talks about 'tom girls.' Christina loves fishing
while Hannah rides horses and I enjoy building projects in our backyard, but we
love to get prettied up for a night out. We're all 'tom girls.'"
Tom girls they may be, but Natalia, Hannah and Christina are all
driven by the same dream. Music inspired SOUTHERN HALO; now their songs are
inspiring young Country fans everywhere. Drummer Christina
and bassist Hannah are still in their late teens, and Natalia just recently
crossed over into her early 20s. They're exploring, challenging
themselves to take risks and raise their bar - and JUST LIKE IN THE
MOVIES proves they have reached new heights - and they are proud of
it. This new album is poised to follow the phenomenal success of
their previous, eponymous CD, and is sure to bring new listeners to the fold as
it breaks new ground for the trio.
Track Listing
1. Southern Halo (N. Morris, R. Dean)
2. My Girls And Me (N. Morris, R. Dean, S. O’Brien)
3. Notice Me (N. Morris, R. Dean)
4. I Think Too Much (N. Morris, R. Dean)
5. Tom Girl (N. Morris, M. Rowe)
6. Anything Is Possible (C. Falk, C. Gravitt)
7. Not Today (N. Morris)
8. Missing Mississippi (N. Morris, J. Adan)
9. Famous (A. Dooley, N. Morris)
10. Gettin’ Back Up (J. Moriva, P. Horowitz, T. Jacobs, M. Tobias)
11. Hey Boy (R. Biederer, C. Gravitt, G. O’Brien)
12. Coming Home (N. Morris)
13. It’s Always Been You (N. Morris, C. Gravitt, S. Black)
14. Just Like In The Movies (C.Gravitt, J. Kramer, B. Kierulf)
2. My Girls And Me (N. Morris, R. Dean, S. O’Brien)
3. Notice Me (N. Morris, R. Dean)
4. I Think Too Much (N. Morris, R. Dean)
5. Tom Girl (N. Morris, M. Rowe)
6. Anything Is Possible (C. Falk, C. Gravitt)
7. Not Today (N. Morris)
8. Missing Mississippi (N. Morris, J. Adan)
9. Famous (A. Dooley, N. Morris)
10. Gettin’ Back Up (J. Moriva, P. Horowitz, T. Jacobs, M. Tobias)
11. Hey Boy (R. Biederer, C. Gravitt, G. O’Brien)
12. Coming Home (N. Morris)
13. It’s Always Been You (N. Morris, C. Gravitt, S. Black)
14. Just Like In The Movies (C.Gravitt, J. Kramer, B. Kierulf)
ABOUT SOUTHERN HALO
Since their hypnotically-upbeat Country radio debut, "Little
White Dress," caught the attention of U.S. radio and press
(spending eight weeks at #1 on the International Hotdisc Chart)
this sibling trio has broken down doors and shattered glass ceilings.
Their sophomore single, "Rewind," was a U.S. Top
40 MusicRow CountryBreakout™ Chart hit that also held the #1 spot on
the Hotdisc Chart for two weeks. The group's third single, "Living
Like That," quickly found success of its own, and further
bolstered the trio's profile. It's been a fast ride to the big stage for
these Delta darlings. Since landing in the
National Finals of the 2014 Texaco Country Showdown as the
youngest competitors ever, the band has opened for Maren Morris, Deana
Carter, Love and Theft, Brantley
Gilbert, Eric Paslay, Tyler Farr, Parmalee, Old Dominion, American
Young, B lues immortal B.B. King and legendary chanteuse Dionne
Warwick, among many others. The Cleveland, Mississippi natives have
performed at the CMA Music Festival, at a pre-show on the rooftop terrace of
the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles and launched Townsquare Media's "Say
It With Pepsi" Concert Series.
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MEET THE BAND
Name: Natalia Morris
Birthday: 5/28/97
Birthplace: Memphis,
TN
Raised in: Cleveland,
MS
Current Residence: Nashville, TN
Musical Influences: Vince Gill, Eric Johnson, Keith Urban, Justin Timberlake,
Prince, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Celine Dion
Instruments you play (recording/writing): Guitar / piano
Instruments you play (on stage): Acoustic & Electric guitar
Endorsements/Sponsorships: Gibson
Favorite Album (by another artist): “Purple Rain” (Prince)
Favorite Song You Did Not Write: “Can’t Help Falling In Love”
The One Song You Wish You Had Written: “It’s A Small World”
Hobbies/Spare Time Activities: Exercising & socializing
Specific Benefits/Charities involved in: Blair E Batson Children’s Hospital
Pets: My sweet
little kitty named Prissy
Favorite Food To Eat: Sushi
Favorite Food To Cook: cereal.
Favorite Candy: Russell Stover dark assorted chocolates
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Piece of Clothing: Skinny jeans
Favorite Footwear: Heels
Favorite Sport(s): SEC football
Favorite TV Show: F.R.I.E.N.D.S.
Favorite Book: Vogue Magazine
Favorite Movie: Legally Blonde
Favorite Actor: Will Ferrell
Favorite Actress: Reese Witherspoon
Favorite Amusement Ride: Carousel
Favorite Vehicle: Porsche 911 ~ dream car!!!
If you weren’t a musician what profession would
you choose? Songwriter and Lawyer
Word or phrase you say all the time: “Totally”
What scares you the most? Needles, spiders, lightning!!!!
If you could live anywhere in the world, where
would that be and why: Georgia—sweet
southern hospitality with a honey-dripping accent!
On a scale of 1 to 10, how funny do you think
you are? 3—I’m a pretty serious person
First paid performance: Airport Grocery, Cleveland, MS (age 11)
Major Acts opened for: Dionne Warwick, Brantley Gilbert, Eric Paslay, Love and Theft,
Maren Morris, Tyler Farr, Randy Houser, Deana Carter, John Michael Montgomery,
Parmalee, Old Dominion, Jamie Lynn Spears, Craig Campbell, Uncle Kracker, Julie
Roberts, American Young & B.B. King
Fantasy Bar-B-Que Guests (dead or alive):
Justin Timberlake, Elvis, Dolly Parton,
Prince
Have you sung the National Anthem at an
event? Dixie Youth National (Baseball)
Championship - 2011 & 2013 (Cleveland, MS); ground breaking / 2014 new
state troopers building(Greenwood, MS)
Favorite Quote: “You’ll miss 100% of the shots you don’t take!”
Biggest Vice: Protein shakes & Prissy (my kitty)
Pet Peeve: Rude
People
Artist would you like to record a duet
with: Keith Urban, Michael Buble, Diana
Krall
Little Known Fact About You: I can wiggle my ears
What 3 things could you NOT live without if you were
stranded on a desert island? Protein
shakes, my family, tanning lotion
Military connections: Pops (Grandfather)served in the Vietnam War
Current single: “Anything Is Possible”
Previous singles: “Rewind,”
“Little White Dress,” “Living Like That”
Previous CD: SOUTHERN
HALO
Upcoming CD: JUST LIKE IN THE
MOVIES
Name: Christina (Tinka) Morris
Birthday:
12/18/98
Birthplace:
Greenwood, MS
Raised
in: Cleveland, MS
Current
Residence: Nashville, TN
Musical
Influences: Dave Grohl, Alicia Moore, Rich Redmond
Instruments
you play (recording/writing): Drums
Instruments
you play (on stage): Drums
Endorsements/Sponsorships:
Gibson
Favorite
Album (by another artist): Echoes, Silence,
Patience & Grace ~ Foo Fighters
Favorite
Song You Did Not Write: Rock N’ Roll - Avril Lavigne
The One
Song You Wish You Had Written: The Pretender - Foo
Fighters
Hobbies/Spare
Time Activities: Hiking, fishing, mud-riding, hunting
Specific
Benefits/Charities involved in: Wounded
Warrior Project
Pets: One cat, two birds, and a hamster
Favorite
Food To Eat: Meat, Meat & Meat
Favorite
Food To Cook: Brussel Sprouts (aka~ Tinka’s
Beastified Brussels)
Favorite
Candy: Reese’s
Favorite
Color: Blue topaz/Turquoise and black
Favorite
Piece of Clothing: Black Leather Jacket
Favorite
Footwear: Nike tennis shoes & Gianni Bini
Stilettos
Favorite
Sport(s): Soccer / Football
Favorite
TV Show: Vikings
Favorite
Book: The Universe In A Nutshell ~ Stephen
Hawking
Favorite
Movie: Rambo
Favorite
Actor: Johnny Depp and Sylvester Stallone
Favorite
Actress: Margot Robbie and Samara Weaving
Favorite
Amusement Ride: The Screamin’ Swing
Favorite
Vehicle: 1978 Black Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
or any model Corvette
If you
weren’t a musician what profession would you choose? Professional alligator wrestler / Cosmologist
Word or
phrase you say all the time: “Diddy,”
“Y’all,” “Nom’ Say’n”
What
scares you the most? Small crowds /
awkward silence
If you
could live anywhere in the world, where would that be and why: Any small town where everyone treats you like family
sure is a good place to call home
On a
scale of 1 to 10, how funny do you think you are? 7
First
paid performance: Airport Grocery, Cleveland, MS (age
10)
Major
Acts opened for: Dionne Warwick, Brantley Gilbert, Eric
Paslay, Maren Morris, Love and Theft, Tyler Farr, Randy Houser, Deana Carter,
John Michael Montgomery, Parmalee, Old Dominion, Jamie Lynn Spears, Craig
Campbell, Uncle Kracker, Julie Roberts, American Young, Sixpence None the
Richer, and B.B. King
Fantasy
Bar-B-Que Guests (dead or alive): Lzzy
Hale & her brother (the awesome drummer) Arejay Hale, Dave Grohl, Alicia
Moore, and Ashton Irwin (5SOS)
Have
you sung the National Anthem at an event? Dixie
Youth National (Baseball) Championship in 2011 & 2013 (Cleveland, MS), 2014
groundbreaking for new state troopers building (Greenwood, MS)
Favorite
Quote: “I never took lessons to learn how to
play the drums. I just sort of figured it out. I think that if you’re
passionate about something and you’re driven and focused, you can pretty much
do anything you want in life.” – Dave Grohl
Biggest
Vice: Eating WAY too many protein bars
Pet
Peeve: People sneezing without covering their
mouth
Artist
would you like to record a duet with: Bryan
Adams
Little
Known Fact About You: I’m a total science
geek!
What 3
things could you NOT live without if you were stranded on a desert
island? Drum sticks, Foo Fighters album
and protein bars
Military
connections: Grandfather / Vietnam War
Current
single: “Anything Is Possible”
Previous
singles: “Rewind”, “Little White Dress,”
“Living Like That”
Previous CD: SOUTHERN HALO
Upcoming CD: JUST LIKE IN THE MOVIES
Name: Hannah Kendall Morris
Birthday:
5/5/2000
Birthplace:
Greenwood, MS
Raised
in: Cleveland, MS
Current
Residence: Nashville, TN
Musical
Influences: Selena Gomez and Michael Jackson
Instruments
you play (recording/writing): Bass Guitar
Instruments
you play (on stage): Bass Guitar
Endorsements/Sponsorships:
Gibson
Favorite
Album (by another artist): LADY WOOD (Tove Lo)
Favorite
Song You Did Not Write: “Ain't Gonna Leave” (Arizona)
The
One Song You Wish You Had Written: “Kill Em With
Kindness” (Selena Gomez)
Hobbies/Spare
Time Activities: Horseback
riding / jumping
Specific
Benefits/Charities involved in: ASPCA
Pets
(breed/name): My
very cool dog Uga~Bear (Cane Corso)
Favorite
Food To Eat: Mac
& Cheese
Favorite
Food To Cook: Mac & Cheese
Favorite
Candy: I don't
eat candy, but love sweet Magnolia Ice cream (Whiskey Pecan)
Favorite
Color: Yellow
Favorite
Piece of Clothing: shoes
Favorite
Footwear: wedges
Favorite
Sport(s): Equestrian
hunter / jumper
Favorite
TV Show: Stranger Things
Favorite
Book: Lassie
Favorite
Movie: Clueless
Favorite
Actor: Matthew McConaughey
Favorite
Actress: Jennifer
Anniston
Favorite
Amusement Ride: None
Favorite
Vehicle: Mercedes
If
you weren’t a musician what profession would you choose? Veterinarian
Word
or phrase you say all the time: Like, omg
What
scares you the most? Christina driving
If
you could live anywhere in the world, where would that be and why: Florida – it’s very warm, close to the beach, but still in
the South!
On
a scale of 1 to 10, how funny do you think you are? Oh,
I’m definitely a 10 ☺
First
paid performance: Airport Grocery, Cleveland, MS (age
9)
Major
Acts opened for: Dionne Warwick, Brantley Gilbert, Eric
Paslay, Maren Morris, Love and Theft, Tyler Farr, Randy Houser, Deana Carter,
John Michael Montgomery, Parmalee, Old Dominion, Jamie Lynn Spears, Craig
Campbell, Uncle Kracker, Julie Roberts, American Young & B.B. King
Fantasy
Bar-B-Que Guests (dead or alive): Michael Jackson,
Jared Leto, Jennifer Anniston and Tom Cruise
Have
you sung the National Anthem at an event? Dixie
Youth National (Baseball) Championship in 2011 & 2013 (Cleveland, MS);
ground breaking for new state troopers building in Greenwood MS in 2014
Favorite
Quote: “Not all
who wander are lost”
Biggest
Vice: Drinking coffee
Pet
Peeve: People
who mistreat animals
Artist
would you like to record a duet with: Ed Sheeran
Little
Known Fact About You: I’m a professional coffee maker!
What
3 things could you NOT live without if you were stranded on a desert
island? My dog, my horse and my sisters!
Military
connections: Pops
(Grandfather)/ Vietnam War
Current
single: “Anything Is Possible”
Previous
singles: “Rewind,”
“Little White Dress,” “Living Like That”
Previous
CD: SOUTHERN HALO
Upcoming
CD: JUST LIKE IN THE MOVIES
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