Carolee Rainey, the folk-rock Americana singer-songwriter who’s been quietly shaking up the music scene, is ready to enter a new chapter with her upcoming album “Grateful”. This highly anticipated release will be rolled out single by single, beginning with the powerful anthem “Aura”, accompanied by a stunning, filmic music video set in an enchanting forest a perfect visual companion to the song’s inspiring message. “Aura” is more than just a song it’s an ode to resilience, a call to embrace life’s ups and downs with grace.
Known for her poetic, heartfelt songwriting, Rainey’s newest track captures the same raw vulnerability that’s become her signature. The accompanying video, set in the quiet majesty of nature, is both haunting and uplifting, with Rainey embarking on a cinematic journey through a lush, dreamlike forest.
The video’s natural beauty mirrors the spirit of this love song. This release marks the beginning of Rainey’s “Grateful” era, an album steeped in personal storytelling, woven with reflections on love, and hardship. For Rainey, the album is a continuation of her storytelling journey that’s been years in the making, and “Aura” sets the tone with its inspiring, anthemic spirit. While “Grateful” takes center stage, Rainey is also making waves in the film world with her upcoming documentary, “Rooted”.
The film recently secured distribution with Theory Films, in partnership with Sapphire Records, and is set to make its debut at several prestigious film festivals in 2024 and 2025. “Rooted” tells a deeply personal story that reflects Rainey’s journey not only as a musician but as an artist navigating life’s unpredictable currents. Created in collaboration with award-winning Hollywood filmmakers, “Rooted” dives into the themes of connection, identity, and self-discovery.
The documentary’s release will run parallel to the unveiling of “Grateful”, making for a multimedia experience that bridges the worlds of music and film. In many ways, the film and album are two sides of the same coin both capturing Rainey’s ongoing exploration of who we are when we feel rooted. Carolee Rainey’s path has been anything but conventional. Her previous single, “Hard Times in the Heart,” is a reimagining of the very first song she ever wrote the song that landed her a publishing deal and introduced her to the world of Nashville, where she recorded with members of Emmylou Harris’s band.
The track not only harks back to her roots but reclaims them, breathing new life into a pivotal moment in her career. Rainey’s last single, “BABY”, further solidified her place in the Americana and folk-rock scene, reaching No. 26 on the Redlist chart, nestled between country giants Dan + Shay and Luke Combs. The song’s success, combined with its heavy rotation on MTV and Spotify playlists, has generated significant buzz for “Rooted”, which will also feature “BABY” on its soundtrack.
The track’s heartfelt depiction of life’s journey its highs, lows, and everything in between resonates with the same themes that permeate Rainey’s music and forthcoming documentary. Additionally, her song “Anchor”, also featured on the “Rooted” soundtrack, reached #8 on the iTunes Charts, further cementing Rainey’s presence in the music world. From busking on Fisherman’s Wharf in her early years to securing major record deals, Carolee Rainey’s story is one of perseverance, creativity, and authenticity. A true multi-dimensional artist, she’s as adept with a paintbrush as she is with a guitar, and she often describes her songwriting process as “painting with sound”. Each song on “Grateful” is another brushstroke in a much larger picture a canvas of old stories, new ideas, and wild inspiration. With “Aura” setting the stage and “Rooted” expanding her vision into the world of film, Carolee Rainey is about to take her audience on an unforgettable journey, blending music, visual storytelling, and personal insight.
This is just the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Rainey one that promises to be as compelling as it is beautifully raw. Keep an eye on this rising artist because, with each new release, Carolee Rainey is proving that she’s not just a voice to be heard but a force to be reckoned with.
