Grab your fork and a couple of tissues: Hailey Whitters has served up freshly baked “Casseroles.”
“Casseroles” is a song about loss, grief and one’s attempt to live life without their loved one. And so you might need the tissues for more than the meal if you get emotional like Hailey.
“I was sent this record from three of my favorite collaborators who’ve written many songs that have defined the foundation of my appreciation for modern country music – Hillary Lindsey, Tom Douglas and James Slater. During my first listen, I was absolutely floored,” Hailey recalls.
“I lost my brother suddenly thirteen years ago, and from that moment on, my life was changed forever,” she says. “I particularly remember everyone bringing loads of food and casseroles over and how I couldn’t eat for days because I was so distraught. Remembering that moment was what made this song hit so heavy for me.”
“What happens when the casseroles stop coming and everyone has moved on, but it feels like you never will? As heavy and somber as the lyric and melody is, I also think there’s hope in the message and pray that it lands between ears that need to hear it,” shares Hailey.
“Casseroles” is Hailey’s first solo release in almost two years, with the latest being her 2023 I’m In Love EP. She’s recently collaborated with several artists, including Brooks & Dunn, Conner Smith, Lee Brice, Nate Smith, Max McNown, Ben Rector and Evan Honner.
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