Lily Meola – Bolo Blues

Maui-born, emerging country star Lily Meola returns with her new single “Bolo Blues.”

The track introduces a new era for Lily, steeped in classic country heartache and rich vocals.

“This song is about loving someone who is still searching for themselves. They always come running back but it feels bittersweet every time. It’s about all the things that remind you of them and that feeling,” reflects Lily.

“Bolo Blues” is the debut single off Lily’s forthcoming album and follows her recent single “Never Want This To Change” featuring outlaw legend Jamey Johnson. The ballad, praised by Rolling Stone as “a genuine slow-burn saloon heartbreaker,” showcases Lily’s knack for crafting emotional, evergreen country storytelling. Follow Lily on socials for more information on her forthcoming release.

Lauded for her organic blend of country-laced twang, Americana atmosphere, and hook-driven pop that “lies somewhere in the intersection of dreampop and soulful folk” (Rolling Stone), Lily Meola has been crafting her signature, genre-defying sound since age 11 when she first began performing at local cafes around town. Raised in a musical environment, she soon caught the ear of fellow Hawaiian resident Willie Nelson. He swiftly took her under his wing, taking her out on the road, and working with her in the studio (including a duet for Nelson’s critically-acclaimed album To All The Girls…). Other mentors include Grammy-winning producer Bob Rock and Jackson Browne, who served as her first songwriting coach. Already an expressive singer with an elastic range, Meola grew into something bigger: a meteoric musician whose vocal chops were matched only by her writing.

Culminating in over 288 million streams and 650K monthly listeners to date, Meola released a steady stream of early singles prior to her debut EP Daydream in 2022. Shortly after, she performed the title track to a standing ovation on America’s Got Talent, earning a golden buzzer for her emotionally-charged, show-stealing appearance, which she dedicated to her mother who had recently passed away from cancer. “Daydream” would go on to become an international phenomenon, reaching the Top Viral Charts in 27 countries, and landing her shows alongside artists like Ray Lamontagne, Stephen Sanchez, and Wild Rivers. She followed that up with the release of her 2024 EP Heartbreak Rodeo, which featured collaborations with Lukas Nelson, Luke Niccoli, and Davis Naish. Then, earlier this year, she released her latest EP Postcards To Heaven, a heartfelt tribute to her late mother honoring her memory and the power of everlasting love.

Lily Meola Tour Dates:

December 27 – San Diego, CA – Wild Horses Festival

July 17 – Whitefish, MT – Big Mountain Ranch 

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