This Friday, GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter Kimberly Perry returns to her songwriting roots with a sequel to a familiar story – “If I Die Young Pt. 2” – available via RECORDS Nashville/Columbia Records. A matured interpolation of one of country music’s biggest hits, “If I Die Young Pt. 2” is her first single release as a solo artist, and will be featured on her forthcoming BLOOM EP – due for release June 9.
Pre-save “If I Die Young Pt. 2” HERE.
Pre-save BLOOM EP HERE.
Building on the beloved original storytelling, “If I Die Young Pt. 2” finds Perry in an introspective sweet disposition, as it juxtaposes the wide-eyed, somber gaze of her younger self. The song features new verses and a sound filled with soft-focus nostalgia.
On the inspiration behind “If I Die Young Pt. 2,” Perry explains, “I felt like the story wasn’t finished. There needed to be a sequel that talked about where my head is these days now that I’ve experienced so much life – I’m having a baby, I’m married, I’ve moved to Nashville; I’ve seen all of these dreams come true since writing the original version.
Produced by Jimmy Robbins, BLOOM paints the picture of an honest woman who has experienced all life’s highs and lows and finally found her own voice. With a natural knack for story-telling, Perry penned the entire record herself, alongside other hit songwriters including Jimmy Robbins, Nicolle Galyon, Jesse Frasure, Sasha Sloan, Casey Brown, and Parker Welling. See below for the full tracklist.
“BLOOM is a record I’ve been dreaming of making since I was a kid,” Perry states. “It’s been a really rewarding experience to think in a highly feminine way. It’s really pulled together all of the threads of what I’ve always been drawn to musically and lyrically.”
Most recently, Perry signed to RECORDS Nashville/Columbia Records as a solo country artist. She also signed a global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music and Songs & Daughters Publishing. Perry is set to make her solo artist debut at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry this weekend on Saturday, May 6 – tickets are available HERE. She will also light up The Chevy Vibes Stage at CMA Fest on Sunday, June 11.
Since 2005, Kimberly Perry has captivated audiences with her showstopping vocals, lyrical eloquence, and superstar presence. She co-founded The Band Perry with her brothers and shined on the platinum-certified The Band Perry [2010] and gold-selling Pioneer [2013]—which catapulted to #2 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on the Top Country Albums Chart. The group served up massive anthems such as the 9x-platinum Hot 100 hit “If I Die Young,” double-platinum “Better Dig Two,” and platinum “You Lie,” “All Your Life,” and “Done,” and gold “Postcard From Paris” and “Don’t Let Me Be Lonely.” Among many accolades, the trio earned a GRAMMY® Award in the category of “Best Country Duo/Group Performance.” Not to mention, they sold out shows everywhere.
With over a decade of experience under her belt, Kimberly Perry is back to doing what she does best: sharing her stories with the world through music. Spring is in full BLOOM – and so is Kimberly Perry’s next chapter.
BLOOM TRACKLISTING:
- If I Die Young Pt. 2 (Kimberly Perry, Nicolle Galyon, Jimmy Robbins)
- Burn The House Down (Kimberly Perry, Jimmy Robbins, Sasha Sloan)
- Cry At Your Funeral (Kimberly Perry, Jesse Frasure)
- Ghosts (Kimberly Perry, Nicolle Galyon, Jimmy Robbins)
- Smoke ‘Em Too (Kimberly Perry, Casey Brown, Parker Welling)