Whether you ask Taste of Country, Today In Nashville, or any of the other journalists, bloggers, and disc jockeys that she has spoken with, there’s one thing they can all agree on – Kristi Hoopes has the “tried and true music that country radio needs.”
With a knack for classic country songwriting and a voice aching with the vintage rasp of songstresses like Emmylou Harris and Bonnie Raitt, Kristi's unique hippie sound and style is turning heads. Performing Trisha Yearwood's "Heaven, Heartache and the Power of Love" before 11.9 million viewers, Kristi turned the chairs of Blake Shelton, Adam Levin, and Jennifer Hudson on Season 13 of NBC's The Voice. Though the battle for this "brilliant" young artist was fierce, she was proud to take her place as the last member of Team Blake.
This is not the first time she had caught the attention of industry giants. In August 2016, her YouTube cover of "Different For Girls" was shared by country superstar Dierks Bentley and radio mogul Bob Kingsley, garnering over half a million views.
Born and raised beneath the Rock Mountains of Colorado, Kristi knew she was destined to make a name for herself in Music City after performing Loretta Lynn's version of "These Boots Are Made for Walking" in her 3rd grade talent show. With a notebook full of original songs, a bit of hippie chick sass, and years of experience behind her, she finally made her Nashville debut within the iconic walls of RCA Studio A after winning the Lyricord songwriting contest.
This fall, Kristi launched a successful Indiegogo campaign to make her 70s inspired EP. "I feel so incredibly grateful that the fans who've supported me for years have helped to make my first record a reality. To know you have the support of folks that believe in making old-school country as much as you do is amazing."
Kristi Hoopes, an emerging 70s inspired country songstress, shares her first release of original music since 2014 with "Don't Worry Mama," a heartfelt ease to her mother's worries as her not-so little girl strikes out on her own for the first time. her child goes out on her own. The track was produced by Grammy winner Paul Worley (The Chicks, Lady A) and seasoned session guitarist Biff Watson (Don Williams, Crystal Gayle).
With Kristi's gentle vocal gliding (Keep this. I like this word) over the melody like a nursery rhyme, the song speaks to the Colarado native's journey from her Rocky Mountain home in pursuit of big city dreams, all while trying to hold onto the small town memories and morals her mother gave her. start her career with the support of the woman who made her, her mother. Her delicate southern tone paired with lush, twang-soaked strings music, played by studio legends like Dan Dugmore and Mike Rojas, harkens back to the classic 70s country sounds of greats like Olivia Newton-John and Emmylou Emmy Lou Harris. Kristi dedicates "Don't Worry Mama" to her parents, who have supported her musical aspirations since she was a young girl.
Kristi says, "Inspiring women to go out on their own and be the kind of women that their mothers would be proud of, that was something really important to me. I started singing when I was 10, and if it wasn't for my mom showing me Loretta Lynn's 'Coal Miner's Daughter' and her encouraging me to pursue this crazy dream...I wouldn't be here. I think it's only right that my first debut is something that honors the woman who made me what I am.”
Kristi is hopeful that "Don't Worry Mama” will serve serves as a means of comfort for and connection to listeners who are social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"In this time of people being separated and not being able to be with their family and loved ones, I think we all need to be reminded that no amount of distance can keep love away. No matter how many feet stand between us, the love we have for each other makes us as close as we’ve ever been.” (Just said this quote to myself in my brain and this is what I meant to say but couldn’t find words for at the time. Better late than never!) it’s a great song that reminds us that we're still together . We can still be connected and we don't have to worry about each other because we're all going to be alright," she says.
Kristi turned the chairs of Blake Shelton, Adam Levin, and Jennifer Hudson before 11.9 million viewers on Season 13 of NBC's The Voice and took her place as a member of Team Blake. Kristi's new music was fully funded by her fans via Indiegogo.
With a knack for classic country songwriting and a voice aching with the vintage rasp of songstresses like Emmylou Harris and Bonnie Raitt, Kristi's unique hippie sound and style is turning heads. Performing Trisha Yearwood's "Heaven, Heartache and the Power of Love" before 11.9 million viewers, Kristi turned the chairs of Blake Shelton, Adam Levin, and Jennifer Hudson on Season 13 of NBC's The Voice. Though the battle for this "brilliant" young artist was fierce, she was proud to take her place as the last member of Team Blake.
This is not the first time she had caught the attention of industry giants. In August 2016, her YouTube cover of "Different For Girls" was shared by country superstar Dierks Bentley and radio mogul Bob Kingsley, garnering over half a million views.
Born and raised beneath the Rock Mountains of Colorado, Kristi knew she was destined to make a name for herself in Music City after performing Loretta Lynn's version of "These Boots Are Made for Walking" in her 3rd grade talent show. With a notebook full of original songs, a bit of hippie chick sass, and years of experience behind her, she finally made her Nashville debut within the iconic walls of RCA Studio A after winning the Lyricord songwriting contest.
This fall, Kristi launched a successful Indiegogo campaign to make her 70s inspired EP. "I feel so incredibly grateful that the fans who've supported me for years have helped to make my first record a reality. To know you have the support of folks that believe in making old-school country as much as you do is amazing."
Kristi Hoopes, an emerging 70s inspired country songstress, shares her first release of original music since 2014 with "Don't Worry Mama," a heartfelt ease to her mother's worries as her not-so little girl strikes out on her own for the first time. her child goes out on her own. The track was produced by Grammy winner Paul Worley (The Chicks, Lady A) and seasoned session guitarist Biff Watson (Don Williams, Crystal Gayle).
With Kristi's gentle vocal gliding (Keep this. I like this word) over the melody like a nursery rhyme, the song speaks to the Colarado native's journey from her Rocky Mountain home in pursuit of big city dreams, all while trying to hold onto the small town memories and morals her mother gave her. start her career with the support of the woman who made her, her mother. Her delicate southern tone paired with lush, twang-soaked strings music, played by studio legends like Dan Dugmore and Mike Rojas, harkens back to the classic 70s country sounds of greats like Olivia Newton-John and Emmylou Emmy Lou Harris. Kristi dedicates "Don't Worry Mama" to her parents, who have supported her musical aspirations since she was a young girl.
Kristi says, "Inspiring women to go out on their own and be the kind of women that their mothers would be proud of, that was something really important to me. I started singing when I was 10, and if it wasn't for my mom showing me Loretta Lynn's 'Coal Miner's Daughter' and her encouraging me to pursue this crazy dream...I wouldn't be here. I think it's only right that my first debut is something that honors the woman who made me what I am.”
Kristi is hopeful that "Don't Worry Mama” will serve serves as a means of comfort for and connection to listeners who are social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"In this time of people being separated and not being able to be with their family and loved ones, I think we all need to be reminded that no amount of distance can keep love away. No matter how many feet stand between us, the love we have for each other makes us as close as we’ve ever been.” (Just said this quote to myself in my brain and this is what I meant to say but couldn’t find words for at the time. Better late than never!) it’s a great song that reminds us that we're still together . We can still be connected and we don't have to worry about each other because we're all going to be alright," she says.
Kristi turned the chairs of Blake Shelton, Adam Levin, and Jennifer Hudson before 11.9 million viewers on Season 13 of NBC's The Voice and took her place as a member of Team Blake. Kristi's new music was fully funded by her fans via Indiegogo.