The Nashville performer pulls back the curtain on the pursuit to success with new track
Rising singer/songwriter Mae Estes has released her third new track in three months, “High And Lonesome,” via Big Machine Records. Giving her talent for storytelling a break, she instead delivers a vulnerable exploration of the intoxicating draw of success and the unexpected emotions that come along with making it to the top. Learning that flying that high is actually lonesome, the song highlights the importance of not losing sight of what matters most.
“This song was inspired by a conversation I had with a massively successful, award-winning artist —who has had pretty much every dream I can think of come true— at their No. 1 party in Nashville and how getting to celebrate those accomplishments with their loved ones is what makes it feel like an actual win,” Estes shares. “It’s easy to get caught up in the hunt so I hope this song serves as a three-and-a-half-minute reminder to invest in the people around you because the highest high means nothing if you have nobody to share it with.”
The sad country waltz, written by Estes, Paul Sikes (who produced the track) and Marti Dodson, sings with emotion and introspection. Her country twang, complimented by Paul Sikes’ graceful background vocals, lends a serene touch to this poignant message and invites contemplation on the complexities of ambition and fulfillment.
“High And Lonesome” follows the recent releases of the AIMP 2024 Rising Songwriter-Artist of the Year winner’s preacher’s daughter-turned-murderer heater “Gettin’ Back Up To Heaven” and the fast-paced, barnburner “What I Shoulda Done,” both of which highlight the hot newcomer’s love of traditional Country music and knack for storytelling.
In addition to working on new music being on the road with Lee Brice, Jamey Johnson, Billy Currington and Dierks Bentley, Mae will open for Lainey Wilson at the National Rodeo Finals.
