{"id":7912,"date":"2024-07-12T23:52:09","date_gmt":"2024-07-12T13:52:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastover55\/?p=7912"},"modified":"2024-07-12T23:52:11","modified_gmt":"2024-07-12T13:52:11","slug":"lucy-parle-best-of-me-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastover55\/lucy-parle-best-of-me-release\/","title":{"rendered":"Lucy Parle Unveils Personal Anthem \u2018Best of Me\u2019 as She Returns to Country Roots"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At just 20 years old, emerging country music talent Lucy Parle<\/strong> has clocked up some serious miles. She\u2019s notched numerous accolades to her name – including nods from Triple J\u2019s Unearthed High<\/strong> and the International Songwriting Competition<\/strong> \u2013 and a slew of performances and collaborations alongside many of the country\u2019s best. The singer-songwriter reflects on the road so far in her latest offering, \u2018Best of Me\u2019<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a deeply personal track that marks a pivotal moment in Lucy’s <\/strong>musical journey. “The song is about me not being happy with my life and where my music was heading and the realisation that I had to make some major changes.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lucy<\/strong> was personally invited to receive mentorship from country music legend Gina Jeffreys<\/strong> when she was just 14. This partnership led to collaboration with Jeffreys\u2019<\/strong> husband, Rod McCormack<\/strong> (The Wolfe Brothers, Adam Harvey<\/strong>), who not only produced the new single, but co-wrote the hit alongside Lucy<\/strong> and Nashville-based songwriter Sam Gay<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recording process for \u2018Best of Me\u2019<\/strong> was both invigorating and collaborative. “We had a live band in the studio, which included myself, Rod McCormack, Jeff McCormack, and Glenn Wilson. The experience was a lot of fun and brought an authentic feel to the track,”<\/em> Lucy <\/strong>reflects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authenticity is taking centre stage in the next chapter of Lucy\u2019s<\/strong> career. \u201cI decided to leave my record label and publisher as they were pushing me in a direction I didn\u2019t want to go.\u201d <\/em>Returning to her country music roots, \u2018Best of Me\u2019<\/strong>, radiates confidence; Lucy\u2019s<\/strong> cosy vocal, anchored upon a wash of mandolin and fiddle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI have seen Lucy develop into an artist who, I believe, has the potential to be one of Australia\u2019s and the world\u2019s finest writers and performers,\u201d<\/em> shares Rod McCormack<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The accompanying music video, produced by Duncan Toombs<\/strong> from The Filmery<\/strong>, pictures Lucy <\/strong>amidst Sydney CBD\u2019s grungy metro. “It was the most embarrassing day of my life,\u201d<\/em> she laughs. \u201cHe was shooting me walking through the city and on buses singing the song. There were lots of random people staring at me, probably thinking I was a crazy person,”<\/em> The video also features a special cameo appearance from her beloved pup, Charlie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lucy\u2019s<\/strong> previous releases have garnered significant attention and praise from industry professionals and fans alike. Triple j Unearthed\u2019s Nick Findlay<\/strong> describes her music as “classic songwriting at its finest\u201d<\/em>, while Lucy<\/strong> was a standout songwriter in Triple J Unearthed High<\/strong> in 2020 and 2021. She was crowned the winner of the Teen Category in the 2020 International Songwriting Competition<\/strong> and twice named Australian Songwriters Association Youth Songwriter of the Year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As an ardent animal rights supporter, Lucy’s<\/strong> compassion extends beyond her music. She supports Animals Australia<\/strong> and the Animal Justice Party<\/strong>, has adopted a koala, and previously volunteered at Moo To Ewe<\/strong>, a farmed animal sanctuary on the coast. Lucy’s<\/strong> love for animals is evident in her personal life, where she dotes on her dog, Charlie – aka Pup, Charles in Charge, Fatty or Sir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lucy Parle’s<\/strong> dedication to her craft and unwavering commitment to authenticity shine through in \u2018Best of Me\u2019<\/strong>. With her soulful melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and a genuine passion for country music, Lucy Parle<\/strong> is undoubtedly an artist to watch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"At just 20 years old, emerging country music talent Lucy Parle has clocked up some serious miles. She\u2019s notched numerous accolades to her name – including nods from Triple J\u2019s…","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7914,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","episode_type":"audio","audio_file":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","filesize_raw":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[41],"tags":[],"series":[115],"class_list":["post-7912","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-events","series-coffee-with-a-coastie"],"episode_featured_image":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastover55\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/LucyParle-Best-of-Me-3000x3000-02-1.jpg","episode_player_image":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastover55\/wp-content\/plugins\/seriously-simple-podcasting\/assets\/images\/no-album-art.png","download_link":"","player_link":"","audio_player":false,"episode_data":{"playerMode":"dark","subscribeUrls":{"apple_podcasts":{"key":"apple_podcasts","url":"","label":"Apple Podcasts","class":"apple_podcasts","icon":"apple-podcasts.png"},"stitcher":{"key":"stitcher","url":"","label":"Stitcher","class":"stitcher","icon":"stitcher.png"},"google_podcasts":{"key":"google_podcasts","url":"","label":"Google Podcasts","class":"google_podcasts","icon":"google-podcasts.png"},"spotify":{"key":"spotify","url":"","label":"Spotify","class":"spotify","icon":"spotify.png"}},"rssFeedUrl":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastover55\/feed\/podcast\/coffee-with-a-coastie","embedCode":"

Lucy Parle Unveils Personal Anthem \u2018Best of Me\u2019 as She Returns to Country Roots<\/a><\/blockquote>