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Op-Ed: Top 5 new female country artists to watch in 2017

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July 30, 2017

April Kry: April has released a stunning new single “While We’re Young,” which is worth more than just a passing glance.

Elizabeth Lyons

Elizabeth Lyons: Elizabeth is back with her upbeat and fun party single “Champagne,” which is what she deserves a drink of to celebrate her great year in music this year. Her music video for the song topped the iTunes country music video charts. “Champagne” is in the running for NASH Next competition, and last year, she was a Top 3 finalist in the Macy’s iHeartRadio Rising Star contest.

Jessie Chris “Burn”

Jessie Chris “Burn” cover art

Jessie Chris: Jessie has been on fire this year thanks to the success of her latest radio single “Burn,” which she performed on NASH FM’s Stage 17, as well as on the Today show.

Jillian Steele

Jillian Steele publicity photo

Jillian Steele: Jillian opened for country star Hunter Hayes at The Paramount in Huntington, where she was instantly able to wow the Long Island audience thanks to the songs from her impressive Find Me EP.

Lauren Davidson

Lauren Davidson: Lauren has released a solid debut Hear Me EP, and her latest single is in the running in the NASH Next competition.

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Written By Markos Papadatos

Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News. Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 22,000 original articles over the past 18 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, lifestyle, magic, and sports. He is a 16-time "Best of Long Island" winner, where for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, and 2022), he was honored as the "Best Long Island Personality" in Arts & Entertainment, an honor that has gone to Billy Joel six times.