mmhmm IS RAELYN NELSON AND HANNAH FAIRLIGHT
THE DUO WILL RELEASE THEIR DEBUT ALBUM ON JUNE 8
Nashville based mmhmm is Hannah Fairlight (vocals, acoustic guitar, stomp Box) and Raelyn Nelson (vocals, ukulele,) debut self-titled album out on June 8. Blurt Magazine premieres their new video for the song “Aw Hell” today. See the video here:
http://blurtonline.com/news/video-premiere-mmhmm-aw-hell/
“I’m not sure why we’re getting all worked up about Prince Harry’s wedding, when we’ve got our own Royal Family here in the U.S. to pay attention to. Willie Nelson’s granddaughter Raelyn Nelson (just the latest in a growing line of talented Nelson’s) and Hannah Fairlight have partnered for a new project, mmhmm. The two are pioneers in the Americana Pop genre.”
– BLURT Magazine
When Midwest native Hannah Fairlight moved to Raelyn Nelson’s hometown of Nashville people kept confusing them for one-another, so the two like-minded lookalikes decided to form a band. With catchy melodies, pretty harmonies, and their sassy, sweet vocals, it’s no wonder they have been deemed “the breakout duo of the year” by The East Nashvillian. The pair have gained a lot of traction individually with their solo projects, and now the universe has pushed them together to form a genre-mixing duo that was has been called “envelope pushing” by Nashville Arts Magazine.
“Together the duo radiates a mischievous charm and are as feisty and entertaining with their fresh set of songs from their debut. Combining honeyed voices and sweet acoustic tones with thought-provoking lyrical material, the two create an interesting, unique, and wholly enjoyable musical experience.”
– Subba-Cultcha
Raelyn Nelson has been singing since she can remember, having been raised on a steady diet of traditional country and gospel music. A gift from her grandpa (Country music royalty Willie Nelson), in the form of a guitar, was the inspiration she needed. She began writing her own songs and formed The Raelyn Nelson band, a completely fresh and original sound, a true hybrid referred to by some critics as “Country/Garage Rock.” Hannah Fairlight, a Midwestern girl turned TV-personality and original music pioneer, hasn’t wasted any time paving her future in Music City since she landed there in 2013. After being cast in a leading role on A&E’s Crazy Hearts: Nashville she released a self-produced EP and can also be seen in the role of Veracity in Universal’s Pitch Perfect 3.
”The Nashville-based acoustic duo mmhmm brings back memories of those good ole days of watching “Hee Haw” with Hannah Fairlight and Raelyn Nelson’s feel-good blend of folk, country and rock while delivering plenty of laughs with their “clever as the dickens” attitude on their self-titled debut album.”
– Innocent Words