ES5I first became familiar with EmiSunshine when she appeared as a guest on our hour-long noon news broadcast on WCYB-TV.  News anchor, Preston Ayers, introduced her as a “12 year old who already has an impressive resume”.  She was on the news that day announcing a show at Bristol’s Pickin’ Porch for later that night.

That was in October., 2016.  The now 13-year-old singer from East Tennessee has just released her new album, “Ragged Dreams” If you aren’t familiar with this young, talented artist, the bio on her website is full of information about her influences, her .performances, and so much more.  I’m going to share just a few paragraphs of that “About” section with you, but hope you will all head over to read on her website.

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“Steeped in Appalachian music, Emi is a true vocal stylist. Influenced by legends (Loretta Lynn/Tanya Tucker/ TheLouvin Brothers), she is a throwback to earlier eras of country music when trendsetters like Bessie Smith, June Carter, Loretta Lynn and Hank Williams made history. The sassy, strikingly powerful, ultra entertainer is bound and determined to follow in their footsteps, and while she has some pretty big shoes to fill, this little lady fits the bill.

“Emi launched her professional career performing at churches, community outings and local festivals. It’s the spectacular 2014 performance at a Tennessee flea market that skyrocketed her career to become a worldwide phenomenon when a video of her stage show went viral on YouTube. Since her breakout at just nine years old, Emi has garnered more than 14 Million YouTube views and a half million Facebook followers.”

The new album is not what you are used to hearing these days.  EmiSunshine is uniquely different.  Her songs are as unique as her vocals.  “I’m pretty sure that most folks expect me to write and sing about rainbows, butterflies and unicorns, but that’s just not me,” says EmiSunshine. “I like to write about things that are real and life just isn’t pretty sometimes…that’s just the way it is. I also get my song ideas from scary movies (I love scary movies!); I love the ‘shock factor;’ it’s just plain fun to see the ‘surprise’ on people’s faces!”

ESRD-CVR-1200Ragged Dreams Track Listing
1. Ragged Dreams
2. Sinner’s Serenade
3. Strong Armed Robbery
4. Porter Wagoner Blues
5. Resting Place
6. Johnny, June & Jesus
7. Carry Me Home
8. Ninety Miles
9. Tennessee Killin’ Song
10. Little Blackbird
11. As the Waters Rise
12. Katie Belle
13. This is theShame, Shame, Shame
14. Stepping Stone
15. Danny Ray

This is the fourth album from EmiSunshine.  It was released on Aug. 25, 2017, and is available on iTunes, GooglePlay, Amazon, and EmiSunshine’s online store.

In addition to their website, visit her Facebook page (and, remember to “Like” it while you are there. You can follow her on Twitter @theemisunshine.   If you aren’t already following Country’s Chatter on Twitter, we are @countryschatter, and we’d love to have you.

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I first became familiar with EmiSunshine when she appeared as a guest on our hour-long noon news broadcast on WCYB-TV.  News anchor, Preston Ayers, introduced her as a “12 year old who already has an impressive resume”.  She was on the news that day announcing a show at Bristol’s...