Music Minute - Kameron Marlowe and Ella Langley: Strangers

 

Standout Country star Kameron Marlowe teams up with rising Country maverick Ella Langley for a soul-stirring duet in “Strangers,” available now. Written by Langley, Marlowe, Will Bundy and Chase McGill, the track navigates the complexities of toxic relationships, showcasing the duo's harmonies as they grapple with the fine line between being friends or lovers.   LISTEN: “STRANGERS”   “'Strangers' is about a toxic relationship with the battle of breaking up or staying together,” shares Marlowe. “This couple is so twisted in their everyday lives that they know they will fall back into the trap if they see each other out on the town. I love how this song builds. I feel like you can really feel the energy."    “We wrote 'Strangers' about a relationship that feels impossible to escape,” adds Langley. “Damned if you stay, damned if you leave. A good ole fashioned 'catch 22.' What do you do when you can't stay lovers because it hurts too much, or friends, because it hurts too much? The only thing left to do is to leave the relationship in the memories and walk away. But even that seems like it'd end with the same result – heartbreak.”   Written during Marlowe and Langley's first writing session together, Langley brought in the title “Strangers.” Garnering significant anticipation from both artists' social media following teasers last week, the emotional track pulls listeners back and forth between the fear of losing one another and the danger of crossing lines after a complicated relationship unfolds. Marlowe's “jaw-dropping vocal range” (Country Now) seamlessly intertwines with Langley's soulful undertones as they dance around the unavoidable catch-22 of love and heartbreak.   Complementing the new duet, Marlowe also announced his headlining Strangers Tour, encompassing 13 dates across the country, joined by Country newcomer Tucker Wetmore as support. Wetmore hits the road on his first major tour as he announces the release of his debut single “Wine Into Whiskey” on Feb. 23, which has sparked considerable enthusiasm among fans across social platforms in recent weeks. Opening weekend will kick off in Nacogdoches, Texas (4/4), including a stop at the legendary Billy Bob's Texas in Fort Worth (4/5), and Stillwater, Okla. (4/6) as it spans across the U.S. before concluding on May 23 in Fort Myers, Fla.. Public on sale begins today, Jan. 26 at 10 a.m. local time. To purchase tickets, visit kameronmarlowe.com. A true streaming and vocal powerhouse with over 860 million total global streams to date, Marlowe heads into 2024 as MusicRow's Next Big Thing, reinforcing previous acclaim from Opry's NextStage, CMT's Listen Up, Amazon Music's One to Watch, Pandora, Spotify and more than a dozen media outlets. Keep up with Marlowe on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok and visit KameronMarlowe.com for tour dates and more information.   Kameron Marlowe's Strangers Tour Dates With Tucker Wetmore: April 4, 2024 in Nacogdoches, Texas at Banita Creek Hall April 5, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas at Billy Bob's Texas - Main Stage * April 6, 2024 in Stillwater, Okla. at Tumbleweed Dance Hall April 19, 2024 in Airway Heights, Wash. at Spokane Live April 20, 2024 in Portland, Ore. at Crystal Ballroom April 21, 2024 in Seattle, Wash. at Showbox SoDo April 25, 2024 in Billings, Mont. at Pub Station Ballroom April 26, 2024 in Deadwood, S.D. at Deadwood Mountain Grand Hotel Casino April 27, 2024 in Sioux Falls, S.D. at The District May 9, 2024 in Springfield, Ill. at Boondocks May 10, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio at KEMBA Live! Indoor Pavilion May 11, 2024 in Franklin, Ohio at JD Legends May 23, 2024 in Fort Myers, Fla. at The Ranch *Without Tucker Wetmore

ABOUT KAMERON MARLOWE: Fusing steel-toed toughness with a visceral approach to songwriting, Kameron Marlowe's sound is built around edgy electric twang, smoldering shades of gritty rock and a touch of bluesy tenderness, living comfortably in the darker corners of the honky tonk.    Launching onto the music scene with unstoppable momentum fueled by his Platinum-certified debut release “Giving You Up,” Marlowe delivered his debut album We Were Cowboys, in 2022 produced by Dann Huff. The critically acclaimed collection includes Platinum-certified debut release “Giving You Up” and Gold-certified hit “Burn 'Em All,” was one of 2022's top streaming country albums on Spotify, and named one of the year's best by Raised Rowdy and Entertainment Focus. Named to CMT's 2023 Listen Up class of exciting new talent and the Opry NextStage program, Marlowe was also previously highlighted as One to Watch by Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, and more than a dozen media outlets. Now, Marlowe begins his sophomore chapter of music with “Tennessee Don't Mind,” an ode to the complex intersection of a life on the road full of fans screaming your name, and the quiet solitude of returning home. The single that showcases the North Carolina native's “gravelly voice” (Billboard) drops as Marlowe's headlining I Can Lie Tour continues nationwide, following recent tours with Luke Bryan and Jordan Davis earlier this year. Marlowe heads into 2024 with more live shows and new music announcing soon, visit kameronmarlowe.com for updates and to stay connected.   ABOUT ELLA LANGLEY: Ella Langley is just the kind of maverick country music needs. She's got a rafter-reaching voice, but she's also a straight-shootin' songwriter who pulls no punches when it comes to life, love, and everything else under the sun. Spiking her unfiltered true stories with unapologetic rock 'n' roll grit and unassuming pop appeal, she's quietly emerged as a phenomenon with millions of streams and a growing fan base. Hailing from Hope Hull, Alabama, she tirelessly gigged in bars and at local festivals before relocating to Nashville in 2019.   She built an audience on social media with a series of singles. Her songs “If You Have To” (2021), “Damn You” (2022), and “Country Boy's Dream Girl” (2022) have continuously fueled her momentum with tens of millions of streams on each track. Simultaneously, she landed high-profile cuts behind-the-scenes. She co-wrote Elle King's 2022 single “Out Yonder” in addition to four more tracks on Come Get Your Wife. As a formidable performer, she toured with the likes of Jon Pardi, Koe Wetzel, Randy Houser, Cody Johnson, and Jamey Johnson in addition to sharing the stage with Lainey Wilson and Parker McCollum. Meanwhile, she made her debut at the Grand Ole Opry, and Spotify pegged her as a “Hot Country Artist to Watch for 2023.” Flexing showstopping vocals, a razor-sharp pen, and no filter whatsoever.   She formally introduced her signature style on her 2023 debut EP, Excuse The Mess [Columbia Records/Sony Music Nashville]. The EP clocked over 120 million total streams in less than a year's time, earning praise from The Tennessean, WhiskeyRiff, and more. Turning the page to her next chapter, Ella has already been named to CMT's 2024 LISTEN UP roster and was also included on 'artists to watch' lists from All Country News, The Country Wire, Holler Country and more. This year, Ella is set to hit the road for Riley Green's 'Ain't My Last Rodeo Tour,' HARDY 's 'Quit!! Tour' and Morgan Wallen's 'One Night At a Time Tour.' With the release of her upcoming debut album, Ella will continue to stir up a ruckus and let everybody know what's on her mind loud and clear.