Rising country singer/songwriter and Holler “Artist You Need to Know,” Angie K is bringing her penchant for authentic storytelling, powerful vocals, and unwavering pride in her Latin heritage to latest release, “Stay.” Available today, the sultry and bilingual new track, released in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, effortlessly weaves together heartfelt lyrics with melodies that evoke both traditional country sounds and the rhythms of Latin music, showcasing her versatility as an artist.
"Stay" is the latest new music from Angie K and will be featured on her forthcoming self-titled EP, Angie K. Produced by acclaimed writer/producer and BMI Songwriter of the Year, Stephony Smith, the EP is set for release independently on October 25, 2024. Listen to “Stay” Below.
“I wrote ‘Stay’ about my relationship of nine years. That may not seem long in the scope of things, but it’s long enough to have truly had to give each other the space to change and grow,” shares Angie K. “There’s such a depth that comes with that. We’ve seen so many sides of each other, both given each other reasons to give in when it gets tough, but every day we show up for each other. We learn to be better for each other. Over and over again. It’s beautiful.”
Written by Angie K along with David Borys, Tom Pino and Jason Haag, the independently released track finds her pleading with a partner in both English and Spanish to stay and fight for their love.
The queer country artist first made her mark on Music City with bilingual track, “Real Talk,” catapulting her onto the country scene as a “Highway Find” on SiriusXM’s The Highway. The new music follows the powerhouse vocalist’s recent releases "Death of Me" and “Red Dirt on Mars," which left Billboard praising her "disarming vulnerability." She also recently explained the influence Smith had on her when it came to releasing "Death of Me" in a "Holler Nashville Session" sharing, "It's a very vulnerable song, and I almost didn't put in on the record, but I'm glad I did - just because of the stories I've heard of people relating to it." Listen to “Red Dirt on Mars” HERE and listen to "Death of Me" HERE.
The 2023 CMT Next Women of Country artist has been in the studio working on the forthcoming EP with Smith, who penned the smash hit “It’s Your Love” for Tim McGraw/Faith Hill and has received cuts from some of music’s biggest stars including The Chicks, Shania Twain, Barbara Streisand, Kenny Chesney, Terri Clark, Reba McEntire and more.
Named a 2024 CMT LISTEN UP artist with CMT also calling her an “up-and-coming female artist to watch," this year is certainly shaping up to be a breakout year for Angie K. Born and raised in El Salvador till age 11 and raised in Georgia, her love for country music was nurtured from a young age. Her mother’s dedication, saving up to bring her to Nashville to the Grand Ole Opry, came full circle with her making her Opry debut last month, fulfilling a lifelong dream.
American Songwriter was on hand for the emotional evening sharing, “Her voice rang strong and clear through the Grand Ole Opry House, compelling fans to raise their phones on the last song and fill the darkened theater with light—a moving display of acceptance and adoration for a woman who has dreamed of standing in the hallowed circle since before her feet touched North American soil.”
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About Angie K
A member of CMT’s 2023 Next Women of Country class, Angie K was named earlier this year to CMT’s 2024 LISTEN UP Class and named an “Artist You Need to Know” by Holler. With a nod to Angie K’s Latin roots, her first bilingual single “Real Talk” catapulted her onto the country scene as a “Highway Find” on SiriusXM’s The Highway. And as an out and independent artist she has accumulated over 20 million+ streams, 500k+ followers and even played on the Nissan Stadium stage during the 2022 CMA Fest. Angie has also shared the stage with Tanya Tucker, Trace Adkins, Melissa Etheridge and more.
With CMT calling her an “up-and-coming female artist to watch" this year, 2024 is certainly shaping up to be a break out year for Angie K. She made her Grand Ole Opry debut in August, and took the main stage at Nashville Pride and the Reverb Stage at CMA Fest this year. She will release her self-titled EP, Angie K, on Oct. 25. For upcoming tour dates and more information, visit officialangiek.com/ and follow along @officialangiek on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.