| October 31, 2025 (Nashville, TN): Nashville country artist Hannah Anders releases new single “Sage & Shine.” The single is now available on all digital streaming platforms.
With “Sage and Shine,” Nashville-based artist Hannah Anders returns to her Appalachian roots, channeling the mystique and folklore of the mountains she grew up in. Dark, cinematic, and deeply Southern Gothic, the song unfolds like a whispered legend – where love curdles into betrayal and the land itself refuses to forget.
Anders shares, “I grew up in the shadows of the Appalachian Mountains. I spent summers running their trails, and all my life I heard the legends that haunt them – ‘If you hear a voice calling you, no, you didn’t. If it sounds close, it’s far away. If it sounds far, it’s close by.’ When I went back recently as an adult, I felt pulled to write my own ghost story finally. That’s how ‘Sage and Shine’ was born.”
Written with Ryan Nelson and Kerrian Barry, the track tells the full story of a woman whose heartbreak turns into a haunting reckoning. At 22, she discovers her husband’s betrayal – “Those golden rings turned into rust / tore their vows apart” – and takes justice into her own hands: “With a broken heart and his 45 / she laid them in the dirt / told everyone he must have run off to be with her.” The chorus captures her lingering presence: “Sage for forgiveness / shine to forget / she died there as a widow / shackled to the ghost of what she did.”
From her youth to her final days at 82, her spirit never truly rests – “Her bones are six feet in the ground / but she was never laid to rest.” The valley keeps its stories – “Cause in this dark little holler / we keep our secrets well.”
Musically, the track pairs shadowy guitar lines with a steady, boot-stomping rhythm. At the same time, Anders’ voice balances beauty and darkness, guiding listeners through a story of love, betrayal, vengeance, and secrets that linger across generations.
MORE ABOUT HANNAH ANDERS: A commanding voice in country music, Hannah Anders has been spotlighted by CMT, the Academy of Country Music, Music Row Magazine, and Guitar Girl Magazine for her powerhouse vocals and dynamic stage presence. Known for blending authentic country roots with a rock edge, she’s performed at major festivals including CMA Fest, Summer Fest, and Country Thunder, and has sold out multiple European tours. She’s also shared the stage with LoCash, Billy Currington, and Keith Anderson, continuing to carve her path as one of the most compelling voices in today’s country landscape.
Her hit single “Turn It Up” won the Los Angeles Akademia Award for Best Country/Rock Song and held the No. 1 spot on Australia’s Power FM for a month, also earning a Song of the Year nomination from LOZ Radio. Anders’ songwriting has caught the attention of brands like Dodge Ram, who commissioned her to write the theme for their Nashville giveaway campaign. Beyond her solo career, Anders also leads Kerosene, a Miranda Lambert tribute act that lets her celebrate one of her biggest influences while connecting with fans through her own originals.
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