LAUREN RISMILLER
RELEASES NEW ORIGINAL TUNE
“DAMN BLUE“
Tender, Sorrowful Portrait Of A Love Gone By
Due December 11, 2026
| LISTEN here NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Rising indie country recording artist Lauren Rismiller (Tennessee Rolling Hill Records) celebrates the release of her new single, “Damn Blue,”* the second installment in her 2026 waterfall series of recordings, arriving Friday, December 11, 2026. Penned by the Ohio-based songstress alongside Tamara Stewart and Courtney Bach and recorded in Nashville under the direction of Grammy-nominated producer Kent Wells (Dolly Parton), the melancholic meditation on a former lover captures the sadness and isolation that follow the conclusion of a romantic relationship. A lament to a past lover, the hauntingly despondent ballad emanates with undercurrents of sorrow, mirroring a real and quiet pain. Delicate acoustic guitar strums accompanied by brooding pedal steel riffs create a forlorn atmosphere that delicately cradles Rismiller’s heart-wrenching delivery. The 21-year-old songstress creates a rare balance of unwavering strength and raw vulnerability with signature dynamics and emotional lyrics that feel earned. I’m just so damn blue and lost at sea After letting you swim – In the deepest parts of me I feel like I’m drowning- in all this emptiness blaming myself for this loneliness Coz after what you put me through I’m just so damn blue Maintaining a vocal depth and discipline that feel mature, Rismiller turns inward, examining her own feelings as she navigates heartbreak, desolation and the difficult process of moving forward amidst an overwhelming emptiness. “There is so much about this song that I’m proud of, both lyrically and sonically,” Rismiller says. “Kent really pushed me vocally and helped to pull out the emotion of the break-up… While she’s free to ‘love any way the wind blows,’ she’s drowning in a pain that feels hopeless and paralyzing. Kent helped me to capture the essence of the pain in that line.” “Lauren is a hardworking dedicated artist,” says Wells. “She has a unique dialect and vocal delivery that makes her identifiable. Those very talents are her signature in ‘Damn Blue,’ and make her a stand-out amidst the sea of newcomers in the format. She put her all into this recording.” “…’Blaming myself for this loneliness’ is an honest lyric that just pulls you in — it all ties into the metaphor. ‘Damn Blue’ is like the ocean and feeling lost at sea, drowning in loneliness,” Rismiller adds. The December release is Rismiller’s fourth studio recording. Lauren introduced “Heart Broke In A Bar” in May 2026 which followed her singles “I Miss Johnny” and her original holiday tune “Mistletoe Won’t” in December 2025. Track Info. Label: Tennessee Rolling Hill Records Written by Lauren Rismiller/Tamara Stewart/Courtney Bach Produced by Kent Wells Presale/Presave Event: Friday, November 27, 2026Single Release: Friday, December 11, 2026Distribution by Ed Gertler/Digital Distribution Services |
| # # #ABOUTLauren Rismiller is a country singer-songwriter and recording artist whose music is a journal of her life experiences. Hailing from the small town of Darke County, Ohio, she threads lyrical and vocal styles akin to Jennifer Nettles and Lainey Wilson with musical compositions likened to Emily Ann Roberts. Capturing the heart of small-town living emphasized by the power of honesty, Lauren’s sound is a unique blend of nostalgic warmth and contemporary grit, where soulful melodies meet lyrics rich in emotion and vivid imagery of love, heartbreak and big dreams.The natural-born storyteller captivates listeners with her sincerity and passion for the craft. Her familiar, soulful voice and youthful spirit draw audiences into her artistry, creating an authentic and personal connection in any setting, intimate or before a crowd of many.Music is her forever passion. Guided by heart, dedication and hard work, Lauren embraces the challenges of independence with resilience and grace, forging onward to carve her own path. Fueled with a fire and an unshakable dream, she brings it all to the table with confidence and verve. Lauren is not just waiting for her career to happen; she’s making it happen.CONNECTlaurenrismiller.comFacebookInstagram |
