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DRIVE & CRY (2024)

Album Credits & Lyrics HERE
Album Announcement Press Release HERE

The Best Country & Roots Albums of 2024 So Far - Saving Country Music

"In a genre overstuffed with craggy male singing voices, Emily Nenni is a breath of fresh air. The California-born, Nashville-based artist specializes in pitch perfect throwback country that'll transport you straight to the twangy '60s and the outlaw '70s. What sets her apart, though, are Nenni's vocals, which have an airy and effervescent quality that's positively magnetic, and it makes her melodies feel alive and extra powerful. On Drive & Cry, the result is a bit Dolly-ish — a phrase we don't use lightly here at Best Country." - The Best Country Music on Bandcamp, May 2024 

"Emily Nenni has released a fun, infectious, twangy, diverse, and career-defining album that will renew your spirits in the state of country music." - Saving Country Music 

"Like all the best music, [Drive & Cry] makes you feel good, and makes you want to replay this frighteningly, stunningly, endearingly, honky-tonkingly excellent collection as soon as it's over." 5 stars - Country Music People

"...she's taking the wheel, steering listeners through her most exciting effort yet." - No Depression 

"...this may be her finest outing yet." - American Songwriter 

“If you haven’t heard of her, you’ll want to correct that.” - Austin Monthly

"...the album sounds classic yet refreshing, thrumming with a neon buzz and a dive bar heartbeat." - Holler 

"From the first time Nenni opens her mouth on her new release, Drive & Cry, one knows this will be a Classic Country record with a capital C... but make no mistake, this is not retro." - PopMatters 

Press Highlights:
Bandcamp: The Best Country Music on Bandcamp, May 2024 HERE
Saving Country Music: Album Review HERE
Saving Country Music: The Best Country & Roots Albums of 2024 So Far HERE
Brooklyn Vegan: Album Announcement News HERE
Holler: Album Announcement News HERE
American Songwriter: Album Announcement News HERE
Brooklyn Vegan: “Changes” Premiere HERE
American Songwriter: “Amarillo Highway” Premiere HERE
American Songwriter: Feature HERE
No Depression: Album Review HERE
Holler: Feature & Full Album Premiere HERE
Holler: Album Review HERE
Holler: “Amarillo Highway” Video HERE
Holler: CMA Fest Live Session HERE
Jam In The Van: Live Session HERE
PopMatters: Album Review HERE
Nashville Scene: Album Review HERE
SPIN: 2024 Football Preview HERE
RFDTV: Appearance HERE

ON THE RANCH (2022)

Album Credits & Lyrics HERE
Album Announcement Press Release HERE

#6 Best Album of 2022 - Holler
#3 Newcomer of the Year - Holler Readers Poll

"Stop what you're doing and listen to Emily Nenni's new album On the Ranch. Right now." - The Tennessean 

"... On the Ranch looks to country music's past to help reshape its future." - Brooklyn Vegan

"On the Ranch captures the album's spirit (and Waylon Jennings' guitar tone), upping anticipation for a collection of nine originals and a must-hear ABBA cover." - Wide Open Country

"...Emily Nenni is the kind of country singer you always dream about. A no-fucks-given, no-shit-taken honky tong hang about with pipes like Connie Smith." - Holler 

"Through captivating vocals, expertly crafted lyrics and rousing traditionalist accompaniment, Nenni truly hit gold with On the Ranch." - The Boot

"On the Ranch is a barnburner." - No Depression

"... an irresistible vintage-country masterwork." - Nashville Scene

"These are some of Nenni's best recorded vocal performances yet, on par with her well-seasoned live singing. The country twanger is both tender and tough — her songs are as lyrically detailed as Terry Allen songs, delivered with the outlaw edge of Jessi Colter, honky-tonk style and a voice all her own." - The Boot

"Her new album puts her firmly in the ring with any other heavyweight country contender looking to lift that title belt - and make no mistake, On The Ranch is a title fight of a record, dancing out of its corner with its gloves up, ready to punch seven shades of shit out of every other record around." - Holler

"With each track standing on its own merits, On the Ranch is as classic as they come. Nenni excels in every moment, her voice fluttering amongst the ornate arrangements as she forges an album of tremendous heart and great attention to detailed songwriting. This is only the beginning for Emily Nenni; a long career stretches out before her." 9 out of 10 Stars - Holler

"Judging from the quality of these nine expertly crafted originals (along with one Abba cover) and a voice that's fresh and frisky, she has devoted plenty of work to get here." - American Songwriter

"... she exudes the personality and purpose that qualifies her as a new Nashville contender. Her voice brims with confidence and clarity, giving the impression that she's not only well versed in today's contemporary country, but well suited to take her place in its upper hierarchy." - The Alternate Root

"Emily Nenni's debut album is a delightful throwback to the kind of classic country that's a rarity these days." - Americana UK

"...On the Ranch finds Nenni 'talking the talk and walking the walk' as impressively as any country record I've heard this year." - Lonesome Highway

Press Highlights:
The Boot: “On The Ranch” Video Premiere HERE
The Boot: Full Album Premiere HERE
Grammy.com: 8 Artists Bringing Traditional Country Music Back HERE
WMOT: “The String” Episode HERE
Wide Open Country: “6 New Songs You Need To Hear” HERE
Saving Country Music: “The Most Anticipated Albums of the Final Half of 2022” HERE
Magnet Magazine: “Can Chaser” Premiere HERE
Holler: New Artist of the Week Feature & “In The Mornin’” Video Premiere HERE
Holler: Album Review HERE
Holler: #3 Newcomer of the Year - Readers Poll HERE
Outsider: “Useless” Song Premiere HERE
Outsider: Feature HERE
Nashville Scene: Feature HERE
Garden & Gun: Fall’s Best New Southern Music HERE
Wide Open Country: Feature HERE
The Bluegrass Situation: 5+5 Feature HERE
No Depression: Album Review HERE
American Songwriter: Album Review HERE
Brooklyn Vegan: Notable Release of the Week HERE
The Tennessean: 6 Nashville Artists to Watch in 2023 HERE
The Alternate Root: Album Review HERE
Americana UK: Album Review HERE
Music Row: “In The Mornin’” Single Review HERE
Lonesome Highway: Feature HERE
Lonesome Highway: Album Review HERE

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