Artist Riley Roth’s journey from small-town Pennsylvania to the heart of Nashville’s music scene is a story of pure talent, determination and a passion for songwriting. Starting out at just ten years old, she was writing songs and by sixteen, she was making regular trips to Nashville, where she eventually moved after graduating high school.
Her unique voice and natural gift for songwriting quickly attracted attention, most notably from the acclaimed producer and songwriter busbee. He signed her as the first artist on his new label, Altadena, however, Riley faced an unexpected tragedy when busbee passed away from brain cancer. The pandemic followed shortly afterward, along with various personal and professional setbacks, which could have discouraged many artists. But Riley pushed forward, channeling her experiences into her music, allowing her writing to reflect the struggles and emotions she encountered along the way. Roth’s music evolved as a result, and her reputation grew as her storytelling resonated with listeners around the world.
Over the following years she went from strength to strength, making a significant impact with several well-received singles as well as her debut EP, Hey Nice to Meet You, which landed in September last year. Winning over fans across the world, she’s clocked tens of millions of streams and racked up hundreds of thousands of followers on social media. “When people listen to my songs, I hope my conversational, honest lyrics make them feel understood – as though they’re hearing the words straight from a friend,” she shares.
Now, after previewing her new single on TikTok which quickly earned it viral status, she shares her brand new release titled “Give Me Away.” This profoundly personal track was written as a tribute to her father, intending it as a surprise for their father-daughter dance at her wedding. Reflecting on the title, she shared that it came to her as she considered how much her father had given her throughout her life.
In the song, Roth expresses a poignant mix of gratitude, love, and the bittersweet emotion of a daughter’s special moment with her father. Setting an elegant ballad style sound with gentle piano notes, Riley’s silky voice hovers above the intimate arrangement to deliver a heartwarming performance, threading tender lyrics through the delightful song.
Showcasing her stunning vocal panache and the wide appeal of her graceful songwriting, “Give Me Away” offers a moving and alluring listening experience from start to finish. Commenting on the single, Riley shares, “I wrote Give Me Away to surprise my dad for our father/daughter dance at my wedding. He means so much to me, and I wanted him to hear how much I love him, while we danced. I thought of the title Give Me Away, after being inspired by how much my dad has given me throughout my life. It has been beyond cool getting to watch a song I wrote for my dad, resonate with so many people.”
Listen to Give Me Away below
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