Singer-songwriter Kris Angelis has been telling stories through songs since she was a young girl growing up on a farm in Florida, harmonizing with her identical twin sister in their backyard treehouse and dreaming of Broadway. That journey—spanning cross-country tours, award-winning releases, and deep emotional storytelling—culminates today in the release of her sixth and most accomplished album yet, Le Sigh.
Hardcharger/Blue Élan Records is proud to announce the signing of powerhouse vocalist and songwriter Courtney Santana, who today releases her debut single, “Living Through It All.” The track is the first glimpse of Santana’s highly anticipated debut solo album, slated for release in 2026.
Singer/songwriter Bernie Barlow has released her long-awaited new album Walking Around This Town today via Blue Élan Records. Known for her versatile vocals and decades of work with artists ranging from The Moody Blues to Melissa Etheridge, Barlow steps fully into the spotlight with a collection that is equal parts soulful, gritty, and deeply personal.
Cory Branan returns today with “Steppin’ Outside”, a striking new single featuring Tyler Childers. The song takes an unusual perspective — a ghost attending his own funeral — and turns it into something equal parts poignant, funny, and deeply human. With Branan’s lyrical bite and Childers’ soulful harmonies, “Steppin’ Outside” transforms death into a reminder of love that endures beyond the grave.
Copaco/Blue Élan Records is thrilled to welcome outlaw country siren India Ramey to the roster. In partnership with producer and Copaco label head Eric Corne, Ramey is set to release her sixth studio album in 2026. Today she drops the first taste of what’s to come with her brand-new single, “Six Feet Under.”
The San Francisco Chronicle has featured Essence & Gold Country in a powerful new article highlighting her deeply personal upcoming album Father’s Daughter. The piece explores the grief, resilience, and rebirth at the heart of her songwriting — and shines a spotlight on her homecoming release show at Sweetwater Music Hall.