REVIEW Hannah Ellis “That Girl”

Hannah Ellis proves with new LP she is “That Girl”

I get a ton of requests to review albums. By the same token I just don’t review a bunch. Many times it is due to time constraints,my feeling of not being particularly qualified and others may not be something I am not necessarily a fan of. Trust me I’ve caught my share of negative comments for speaking my mind. So, when I say I’m not really a country fan and reviewing an album on which the first song is “Country Can” I thought it was going to be a challenge. I have to say, at this point as a reader, you may be thinking this isn’t going to end well. You’d be wrong.


Hannah Ellis is single handedly making me remember why Country music, TRUE Country music can really make you feel a wide range of emotions. It’s not always about the truck, the cheating, or the drinking. It’s about getting to the heart of a melody and leaving you wanting more. I’m not saying there aren’t some familiar themes. There are, it’s just this album takes Country back to its feel good roots. The title track : “That Girl” is about being honest about who you are, and owning all those emotions post break up, but still manages to be uplifting at the same time.


It’s very rare I follow along on songs with the complete lyrics. Usually, I put on the album listen doing other things and listen for nuances and mental cues to tune in and out to give it a good review but also experience it as an average listener would, Sometimes it could be in the car, while I’m packing my suitcase for the thirtieth time or folding laundry, but these are gold. “Someone Else’s Heartbreak” is an open letter to herself. A very powerful, introspective song.

“Karma On The Rocks” is something I’d love to send to a few people. This album from one end to the other is one great auditory adventure in being comfortable with yourself, all your faults and still having the self esteem and willpower to keep going. It is well worth a listen or ten.

ABOUT HANNAH ELLIS

The Kentucky native’s highly anticipated debut boasts 13 original tracks all co-penned by the in-demand lyricist. From the clever wordplay of “Wine Country” and “Karma on the Rocks” to the raw vulnerability of “Someone Else’s Heartbreak” and the title-cut, Ellis’ first full-length LP reveals a seasoned songwriter fully embracing her small-town roots, her real-life romance, and her newfound artistic voice on every level.

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Caught between a contradiction, Ellis wrestles with public perception on the emotive track she wrote with Emily Weisband and Tofer Brown. Afraid of being one extreme or the other, the rising star reveals her insecurities and expresses her frustrations over the fine line women walk, never fully able to strike a balance between being themselves and living up to culture’s unrealistic expectations. The highly transparent statement closes her upcoming LP. A full track listing is included below.



In addition to revealing the release date for her album, Ellis has launched an exclusive Wine Country Weekend Giveaway in partnership with Visit Napa Valley in support of her single, “Wine Country,” currently charting at country radio. From now through Dec. 18, 2023, fans can enter to win a flyaway to Napa Valley that includes airfare, accommodations, gift cards, exclusive Hannah Ellis merch and more.



The songstress recently partnered with Lucchese to create a custom pair of “Wine Country” boots, and Ellis made an appearance at the iconic brand’s Houston storefront for a special performance to celebrate the bootmaker’s 140th anniversary. The appearance follows select dates on tour with Billy Currington and Carly Pearce. Additional new live dates below.



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That Girl Tracklisting:

1. “Country Can”

2. “Us”

3. “That Girl”

4. “Wine Country”

5. “Someone Else’s Heartbreak”

6. “Karma on the Rocks”

7. “Still”

8. “Replaceable”

9. “Somebody Else”

10. “Plans”

11. “Home and a Hometown”

12. “One of These Days”

13. “Too Much & Not Enough”



Hannah Ellis – Tour Dates

Saturday, 1/20/24 – The Grand Ole Opry – Nashville, TN (Headlining)

Friday, 4/5/24 – Tortuga Music Festival – Fort Lauderdale Beach, FL

Friday, 6/14 – Sunday, 6/16/24 – Summer Country Festival – Santa Rosa, CA