Jimmie Allen & Abby Anderson release sultry cover of Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper duet 'Shallow'

JIMMIE ALLEN AND ABBY ANDERSON RELEASE 
SULTRY COVER OF LADY GAGA AND BRADLEY COOPER DUET “SHALLOW” 

Allen’s New Single “Make Me Want To” was Most Added at Country Radio in First Week with 61 Stations Reporting; Nominee for New Male Artist of the Year at 2019 ACM Awards 

Jimmie Allen and Abby Anderson | Photo Credit: Austin Peckham

Both artists perform at the 2019 C2C Festival in London in March:

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Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – On the heels of the release of his second single “Make Me Want To,” now in its fourth week at Country radio, and a first-time nomination this week for New Male Artist of the Year at the upcoming ACM Awards, country music breakout Jimmie Allen and fellow country newcomer Abby Anderson have released their own cover of the hit song “Shallow.” The GRAMMY and Golden Globe winning smash performed by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper in the critically acclaimed and Oscar nominated film “A Star is Born” is up for “Best Original Song” at the 91^stAcademy Awards ceremony airing this Sunday, February 24.

The accompanying video shows a split screen of Allen and Anderson going about their daily lives before uniting in the studio to deliver the passionately soulful chorus together in perfect harmony. Watch the video here:

 

I fell in love with a movie, then I fell in love with a song from that movie. Now, I get to share my vision of how that song and movie creativity inspired me!

 “‘A Star is Born’ was one of my favorites from last year, and the performance of this song in the film really moved me as an artist,” shares Allen. “I had chills! Getting to cover ‘Shallow’ with my good friend Abby was such a cool experience. She’s an incredible vocalist, and I’m excited for fans to hear our take on the song.”

Release Date: 22 Feb. 2019

Label: Stoney Creek Records

Total Length: 4:21

Genres: Country

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 “I think I speak for everyone when I say that I bawled like a baby during ‘A Star Is Born.’ The song ‘Shallow’ immediately stood out to me,” says Anderson. “When Jimmie called and asked if I would sing on this song with him, I was honored. I mean I’m no Lady Gaga, but working on this with Jimmie, who pours his whole heart into a song vocally, was an absolute joy.”

Allen burst onto the country music scene with his breakout three-week No. 1 debut single, “Best Shot,” described by Rolling Stone as a “rare honest love song, with a catchy, melodic chorus that flirts with pop-rock power balladry,” and enabled the Delaware native to etch his name in history as the first black artist to launch their career with a No.1 at Country radio.

Jimmie Allen and Abby Anderson perform "Shallow" | Photo Credit: Austin Peckham

The pop-infused follow up single, “Make Me Want To,” is the second from Allen’s Stoney Creek Records / BBR Music Group debut album Mercury Lane, which The New York Times asserts is one of 2018’s strongest and describes it as “a conventional country album, filled with songs about the small details.” Allen is currently supporting Kane Brown on his Live Forever Tour where he continues to break new ground for African-American country artists. He will also be hitting the road this summer as support on Chris Young’s Raised on Country Tour and Rascal Flatts’ Summer Playlist Tour.

(May 2018) : Black River’s Abby Anderson releases debut single ‘Make Him Wait’ (Song Review)

As announced earlier this week, Anderson is set to open for Rob Thomas as direct support on Thomas’s Chip Tooth Smile Tour. The 44-date tour kicks off in Red Bank, NJ on May 28 and runs through August 4 with stops in New York, Los Angeles and Nashville.

GUYSSS😭 Thank you for the love you’re showing this project already. The video, concept, even covering #Shallow was all @JimmieAllen’s idea. Honored he asked me to be a part of it. Thanks Jimmie for being brilliant + one of the hardest workers I know.https://t.co/Vf9G3l7qCN pic.twitter.com/DVMoF3UThh

— Abby Anderson (@abbya_music) 22 February 2019

Named one of The Bobby Bones Show’s “Class of 2019,” Anderson is also one of MusicRow’s “Next Big Thing for 2019,” and is included in Sounds Like Nashville’s “19 New Country Artists to Watch in 2019,” NYCountry Swag’s “2019 Artists to Watch” and Country Music Tattle Tale’s “Artists to Watch in 2019.” Armed with that support, Anderson is set to take the stage at several music festivals this year including Stagecoach, Tortuga Music Festival, Country Thunder, and Off the Rails Country Music Fest. Making her first international appearance, Anderson is due to perform at C2C in London, UK on March 8. Finishing up in the recording studio now, Anderson is set to release new music on Black River Entertainment this spring.
 
For more information and tour dates, visit jimmieallenmusic.com and Abby Andersonmusic.com.
 
About Jimmie Allen:
The epitome of the phrase “persistence pays off,” Jimmie Allen laid it all on the line to make his dreams a reality. Now signed to BBR Music Group’s Stoney Creek Records, Allen’s debut single “Best Shot” is a certified hit, claiming the top spot as the No. 1 Most Shazamed song in the format for eight consecutive weeks, and the No. 1 spot on Country radio for three weeks, marking the first time a black artist has launched a career with a No. 1 hit with their debut single on country radio. On the heels of that historic success, Allen is back with his latest single, “Make Me Want To” which was most added at country radio in its first week with 61 stations.  

Related BLOG POST( Nov 2018): Jimmie Allen makes history as first black artist to launch career with No. 1 Debut Single on Country Radio

“Make Me Want To” is the second single off his Stoney Creek Records / BBR Music Group debut album Mercury Lane released Oct. 12, 2018. Named in tribute to the street he grew up on and the origin of his incredible journey, Mercury Lane features a cutting-edge mix of country, rock, R&B and pop that draws upon the influence of his family and small-town upbringing of the critically-acclaimed rising star. Rolling Stone raved Allen’s debut “challenges the narrowly defined model of what constitutes a next big thing in country music in 2018” and The New York Times dubbed it one of 2018’s strongest, calling it “a conventional country album, filled with songs about the small details.”

The Southern Delaware native’s talent for songwriting is undeniable, having written a song that was featured in a Super Bowl commercial and appearing in a Diet Coke ad with megastar Taylor Swift. “Blue Jean Baby,” off his debut self-titled EP, immediately caught the attention of country music fans and critics alike with its soulful groove— rocketing it to the top of digital playlists, across all genres. Allen recently wrapped his run on Scotty McCreery’s Seasons Change Tour and is currently on the road with Kane Brown on his Live Forever Tour.  He will also be hitting the road this summer as support on Chris Young’s Raised on Country Tour and Rascal Flatts’ Summer Playlist Tour.  The hot newcomer was heralded as one of the top “artists to watch in 2018” by Rolling Stone, Billboard, Pandora, Sounds Like Nashville, NY Country Swag, Country Music Rocks and New England Country Music and has earned spots in CMT’s “18 for 2018” Listen Up program and Bobby Bones’ Class of 2018. For more information, visit www.jimmieallenmusic.com.

ABOUT ABBY ANDERSON:
Songwriter/artist Abby Anderson is slated to open as direct support for Rob Thomas on Thomas’s 44 date Chip Tooth Smile Tour, kicking off on May 28 in Red Bank, NJ and running through August 4th with stops in New York, Los Angeles, and Nashville. Schedule here.  

Additionally, Anderson is confirmed to perform at multiple music festivals this summer including Stagecoach, Off the Rails, Country Thunder, and Tortuga. Marking her first international tour stop, the Black River Entertainment artist will make her debut performance at C2C in London this March. 

Named one of The Bobby Bones Show’s “Class of 2019,” Anderson is also one of MusicRow’s “Next Big Thing for 2019,” and is included in Sounds Like Nashville’s “19 New Country Artists to Watch in 2019.” 

Since the release of her debut EP I’M GOOD, Anderson has earned over 25 million streams, caught the attention of fans nationwide and has had the privilege to open for some of the Country's brightest stars including Kelsea Ballerini, Bobby Bones, Billy Currington, Devin Dawson, Russell Dickerson, Brett Eldredge, Walker Hayes, Chase Rice and more. 

Making her Grand Ole Opry debut in 2018, Anderson received a rare standing ovation following the performance of her first song, "Make Him Wait."

Watch the official music video for Anderson’s “Make Him Wait” here:

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Black River’s Abby Anderson releases debut single ‘Make Him Wait’ (Song Review)

Upcoming Tour Dates include select support for Russell Dickerson
and a full week of CMA Music Festival Activities

Single Cover Art: Courtesy of Black River Entertainment

Nashville, TN – Black River Entertainment songwriter/artist Abby Anderson’s debut single “Make Him Wait” is digitally available now.

The single was sent to radio on May 10, 2018 with an impact date set for June 4, 2018. 

Currently on her national Country radio promo tour, Anderson is set to open for Russell Dickerson on select dates before a jampacked CMA Music Festival week of performances and appearances.

Written by Anderson along with GRAMMY-nominated hit songwriter Tom Douglas and hit songwriter/producer Josh Kerr who also produced the single, the empowering message in “Make Him Wait” serves as a reminder to trust your worth.

In a recent Instagram post, Anderson expressed her hope for “Make Him Wait” saying, “I’m sharing a little bit of my heart and the truth that I was brought up knowing. And honestly, I hope that this song serves as a reminder of how precious you are, how cherished you should be, and above all, to trust your worth with someone worth your trust.” View the full Instagram post here.

Last month, Anderson gave fans a sneak peek into the single with the release of an acoustic performance video of “Make Him Wait,” which can be viewed here:

Abby Anderson – Make Him Wait (Single Review)

Release Date: April 27, 2018

Label: Black River Entertainment

Total Length: 3:23

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The plaintive piano intro and soft guitar hooks you in from the get-go on this classy tender and beautiful mid-tempo ballad.

The lovely soft production allows the focus to remain very much on the song as it should do with country music.

On this debut country single the message advocates a lady to not rush headlong into a relationship but advices her to be patient and value her self-respect. The empowering and aptly titled “Make Him Wait” witnesses Abby drawing on a phrase from her father for direction when dealing with starry-eyed relationships.

Discovering the right pathway for love the lyric suggests to the lady, despite the ‘small talk’, the guy must patiently bide his time before he takes her out on that first date. Those midnight blue eyes and the shiny Pontiac in the driveway may dazzle her but the encouragement is to hold back.

With its sweet and honest words that ‘real man’ must prove his trust in making his sweetheart feel deeply cherished. There will be many days and months, even years just holding hands during the courtship before that special, precious, and unforgettable first kiss takes them both to a heavenly place. Yes, that priceless kind of love is “worth the weight in gold”.

As time passes the scene is set with husband-to-be waiting for his bride as she takes her time walking down the aisle with a teary-eyed Dad beside her as a happy and proud mother looks on. That life-long advice now completely makes sense.  

When you find the one, the staying kind, then he won't mind

And you look into his eyes and realize

It was worth the while to make him wait

With her tender soulful vocal Abby perfectly brings out the necessary intimate emotion with a winning vocal performance. The production is restrained and beautiful and this compelling song is delicious. What a debut, we love it, we patiently await to hear more from the Dallas songstress!
Adrian Clark (Country Routes News)

 

"Make Him Wait" Lyrics: 

When he calls you, you don't have to answer right away

Make him wait

And when he small talks before he asks you on a date

Make him wait

When his Pontiac's in the driveway and his eyes are midnight blue

Take a deep breath, do the opposite of what you wanna do

Chorus:

Make him wait by the phone

At the door to meet your dad

Before that first kiss he's gotta hold your hand

You can't get it back when you give yourself away

Yeah, a boy's gonna run but a real man's gonna stay

Girl make him wait

Make him wait

And when he says that it'd be easier if you just stayed the night

Make him wait

You're gonna wanna and you're thinkin' you just might

But make him wait

Chorus

They told me love is worth the weight in gold

Like that ring on your hand so

When you find the one, the staying kind, then he won't mind

If you make him wait in his tux

Cello sings you down the aisle

Walk slow, take your time, while your daddy cries and your mama smiles

When they're throwin' rice into the air and those tin cans roll away

And you look into his eyes and realize

It was worth the while to make him wait

ABOUT Abby Anderson

The Dallas, Texas, native was recently named one of CMT’s Next Women of Country for 2018, a CMT Listen Up Artist – #18for2018, one of Pandora’s “2018 Country Artists to Watch” as well as The Boot’s “2018 Artists to Watch.”

Prior to making her solo move to Nashville at 17 years old, Anderson worked hard to finish school early and get a head start on her dream of a career in music. Upon arriving in Music City, she began paying her dues by playing gigs in local favorites, including The Bluebird Café, The Listening Room Café, and the Tin Roof, among others, while working as a nanny.

Her hard work and perseverance paid off a few years later as Anderson was surprised by Black River Entertainment with a publishing and record deal during a charity event at the Ryman Auditorium in 2017.

CMT’s Next Women Class of 2018: Abby Anderson (L) with Raelynn (R) 
Nashville’s City Winery | CREDIT: Rick Diamond Getty Images 7 Nov 2017

Anderson, born and raised in Dallas, Texas was the second oldest of seven kids, six girls, and one boy.  Growing up around music, she sang, played piano, and nurtured her creative side from an early point in life. After receiving some attention from playing piano one day, Anderson knew in her bones that she wanted to perform in front of an audience.

Confidently, when she was just fifteen years old, she walked into her dad’s office and told him that she wanted to be home-schooled the rest of high school and move to Nashville.  Being the supportive parent, she needed, he told her to graduate a year early and move there when she was seventeen and that is exactly what she did. 

Right upon her arrival into town she got to hustling, making connections, and networking. “That is what’s so beautiful about Nashville, it’s so easy to meet not just people, but kind people who genuinely want to help you out,” she says of Music City.  

Focusing on songwriting and getting into rooms with the right people, Anderson was signed to Black River Entertainment, after her friends pitched her songs to their A&R team.  Label head, Gordon Kerr sat her down and said he wanted to sign her, following the conversation, Anderson signed her record deal on the stage at the famed Ryman Auditorium.  “I am the luckiest girl to be over there, they are my family and my team and they are brilliant,” she exclaimed.

Her debut single, “Make Him Wait” was written with Josh Kerr and Tom Douglas. Kerr is a songwriter on Kelsea Ballerini’s smash hits “Love Me Like You Mean It” and “Dibs” and Tom Douglas is a songwriter on Miranda Lambert’s “The House That Built Me” as well as songs for Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Lee Ann Womack and many more country artists

Upcoming Tour Dates:
05/23/18 – Club Rodeo – San Jose, CA
05/31/18 – House Of Independents – Asbury Park, NJ
06/01/18 – Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun – Uncasville, CT
06/02/18 – Paradise Rock Club – Boston, MA
06/05/18 – Cannery Ballroom – Nashville, TN

08/06/18 - 12:30 p.m. Concert and Conversation: CMT’s Next Women of Country with Abby Anderson, Bailey Bryan, Ashley Campbell, Cassadee Pope, and the Sisterhood Band – Event

*06/09/18 – Breakout Stage, CMA Music Festival – Nashville, TN
07/04/18 – Flannagan’s – Dublin, OH
*Stay tuned for updates

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