Southern Halo's story arc expands as new CD, Just Like In The Movies, hits stores April 27

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)

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

QUICK FACTS – Southern Halo’s Natalia Morris 

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

QUICK FACTS – Southern Halo’s Christina Morris

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

QUICK FACTS – Southern Halo’s Hannah Morris

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