The San Francisco-based songwriter Delivers A Warm, Intimate Reflection On Rare Mornings Of Stillness, Shared Space, And Choosing To Linger In The Moment

NASHVILLE, TN – (JAN. 16, 2026) – San Francisco-based Americana singer-songwriter Liz Kennedy announces her first release of 2026 with a new single, “Scoot Over Darling,” arriving just in time for Valentine’s Day, with an official support video premiering on her official artist YouTube channel on Feb. 13th. The song, a gentle meditation on love, closeness, and rare mornings of stillness, was produced by J. Jaffe and Liz Kennedy at Studio on the Hill and Studio D Sausalito.

Pre-Save “Scoot Over Darling,” here.

Liz Kennedy reflects, “I hope this song hits home. It’s about a rare occasion. Deciding not to get up and face the day but, instead, plunging back into bed … in the morning (oh, the idea!). When you surprisingly don’t have the kids (glory be!) Books and newspapers are scattered everywhere (I wrote much of this song years ago, when paper was still the medium). And your Other Person is there, too, miraculously. There’s light streaming in through the window and a still-warm bed.”

Pairing reflective songwriting with understated, expressive musicianship. Kennedy leads the track on vocals and piano, joined by Billy Johnson on drums, Marc Levine on bass, J. Jaffe on guitar, Eamonn Flynn on keyboards, and Rich Armstrong on flugelhorn. The song was engineered, mixed, and mastered by Jaffe, with assistance from Matt Wilenchik, resulting in a richly textured recording that underscores the song’s quiet emotion, shared intimacy, and unhurried sense of place.

Stay connected with Liz Kennedy by visiting her official website and following her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Fans can also subscribe to her YouTube channel for the latest music videos and updates. Her music is available on all major digital platforms, including Apple Music, iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music HERE.

About Liz Kennedy:
After going through a whirlwind of life changes, the San Francisco-based singer-songwriter, Liz Kennedy, has come to see songwriting not as a choice but as something she has to do. She says music sustains her and offers a way forward. Her decade-plus as a critically acclaimed recording artist has built her confidence in her ever-unfolding identity as a quirky, often humorous, and always insightful storyteller committed to honesty and to finding something unique to say.

Kennedy describes herself as honest and observant and adds, “I sure hope I can easily laugh at myself.” Her songcraft – where the lyrics always follow the music – perfectly reflects that thoughtful self-assessment. The fascinating part of the process is not knowing just where the inspiration will come from. “It’s strange how emotional pain and joy can equally send you racing to the piano to capture something … whether it’s a butterfly or a heavy brick.