Woman Crush Wednesday – Hannah Ellis

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She’ll be with Carly Pearce in St. Louis Friday night! (Oct. 13th)

From her website:

“Curb Records recording artist and country music singer / songwriter Hannah Ellis’ journey – and world – is one all can feel at home in. The Kentucky-native’s voice – a mix of favorite flannel, sparkling pink wine and welcome – is the friend we always wanted.

Having paid for her University of Kentucky degree with her full-ride scholarship, she started chasing her dreams. Like so many, that meant a trip to The Voice on NBC, a self financed EP, and moving to Nashville to begin the endless rounds of writers nights, meetings, making friends, and trying to find your way.”

She’s written songs that have been recorded by Carly Pearce, Chris Tomlin, and Danielle Bradbury among others.

Some of her early attention from the music industry as well as the public came from a song she wrote about her cousin, who was a police officer and was killed in the line of duty.  The song is called “Officer Down”.

On her Facebook page from 2016, Hannah said this:

“This song was written from a real place that I wish didn’t exist. A tiny bit of the story about my cousin, Officer #457 Daniel Ellis, who was killed in the line of duty November 2015. We have used personal pictures and shared moments during the Fallen Police Officers Ceremony in Washington DC. I hope this video and song resonates with all those who are all too familiar with these type of circumstances. If it touches you, please share with your friends.”