For Immediate Release
JJ SHIPLETT RETURNS WITH BRAND NEW SINGLE “WAITING ON THE RAIN”, AVAILABLE DIGITALLY TODAY (2/21)
“WAITING ON THE RAIN” THE LEAD SINGLE FROM SHIPLETT’S FORTHCOMING EP FINGERS CROSSED, AVAILABLE MARCH 20TH
MEDIA ONLY – Download Hi-Res Album Graphic HERE
Toronto, ON (February 21, 2020) – CCMA nominated roots artist JJ Shiplett is pleased to announce the release of his brand new single “Waiting On The Rain”, available digitally today. The lead track from his forthcoming EP Fingers Crossed, available March 20th, “Waiting On The Rain” highlights Shiplett’s affinity for insightful and evocative lyricism while showcasing what has captivated audiences across the country, his affecting and vast vocal range.
LISTEN to “Waiting On The Rain” HERE
“When I wrote ‘Waiting On The Rain’, I never expected it to be released as a single; it’s incredibly personal,” says Shiplett of the lead single. “But in a world where we’re constantly bombarded with the polished social media version of life, I felt like it was a good time for me to be honest about who I am and who I’m working on becoming. It’s a song that comes straight from my heart, and I’m hopeful it can find its way to someone else’s.”
With the rare ability to connect from the opening note, Shiplett first made his mark on the national music scene with his 2017 CCMA Award-nominated debut album Something To Believe In, for which he was also crowned “Male Artist of the Year” in addition to wins for “Roots/Folk Recording of the Year”, “Single of the Year” and “Country Recording of the Year” at the 2017 YYC Music Awards. With Fingers Crossed, Shiplett has consciously and passionately forged his own path, spending a year pouring over every detail of recording, writing and arranging, playing many of the instruments and cutting his teeth on both engineering and producing, resulting in an album that is both quintessentially him and sonically diverse.
“Fingers Crossed is a collection of music that comes from deep within,” says Shiplett. “I spent so much time working through these songs to make damn sure they properly represent who I am as a singer, songwriter and producer, but most importantly as a human who desires to connect and impact others with honesty and sincerity. I made this record as an offering to everyone, and fingers crossed they are able to find their own truth in it.”
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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Charlotte Thompson, Red Umbrella P.R.
Shelby Burnell, Red Umbrella P.R.
