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Drivin' Miss Daisy
​With her signature blend of heartfelt storytelling and authentic country sound, Verhaalen takes listeners on a nostalgic journey through the backroads of her youth, celebrating the memories and freedom found in the driver's seat of her beloved truck, Daisy.​​The song reflects on the countless hours spent driving around her hometown, a place where she learned to navigate both the roads and life itself.
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Hailey shares, “I wanted to write a song that feels like it did to drive Miss Daisy, and I am extremely proud of how it captures a feeling I felt was missing in the music world. It’s a precursor to a bigger project releasing later this year that has been in the works since the day I left home for Nashville in October 2016!”
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Written By: Hailey Verhaalen
Revival
"Revival" isn't just a song; it's a testament to resilience and the power of renewal. With each verse, Hailey paints a vivid picture of overcoming adversity and finding strength in the face of challenges. From breaking free of chains to blooming like a flower in the spring, "Revival" is a celebration of courage and empowerment. With its infectious melodies and uplifting message, it is sure to inspire listeners to embrace their own journey of revival.
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Written By: Hailey Verhaalen, Kelly Seidel, Chelsey Satterlee, Anna McElroy
The Man Who Loved Me First
Originally written for a surprise Father-Daughter dance at her wedding, 'The Man Who Loved Me First' is a heartfelt tribute to Hailey's dad. This touching song celebrates the unique bond they share, capturing a father's unwavering love and support. 'This song is very special to me,' says Hailey, 'and while the story is my dad and I's, my hope is that it reflects the universal love and gratitude we feel for those who have always been there for us."
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Written By: Hailey Verhaalen
Growing on the Grapevine
"Growing on the Grapevine" is a captivating and evocative song that delves into the experience of discovering an ex's regret after betraying you, and relishing every moment of his realization. Infused with a blend of Country and Southern-Gothic influences, the song captures a dark and haunting vibe, reflecting the bittersweet satisfaction of justice served. With poignant lyrics and a powerful emotional resonance, "Growing on the Grapevine" embodies the feeling of empowerment and vindication, as you chuckle at the knowledge that your ex yearns to have you back. This single is a compelling anthem for anyone who has experienced the sting of betrayal and the sweet sweet taste of revenge.
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Written By: Hailey Verhaalen, Kelly Seidel, Anna McElroy
Eat The Damn Cake
Hailey's 10th single “Eat the Damn Cake” showcases her quick wit and comedic charm as she narrates the mischievous escapade of crashing an ex's wedding. The song reaffirms her versatility as an artist and highlights her humorous side, providing an entertaining listening experience for her fans. Verhaalen says "I'm excited to be getting back to my humorous side with this song! We had such a good time writing it, and I love the reaction it gets when I play it live."
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Written By: Hailey Verhaalen, Kelly Seidel, Maddie Lenhart
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House Always Wins
Recorded at the world famous Blackbird Studios in Nashville, TN, Hailey's single "House Always Wins" celebrates the joys of a night in with a loved one over the chaos of a night on the town. "House Always Wins" is the song that landed Hailey in the prestigious Tractor Supply Emerging Artist Program. "This will forever be the song that connects me with this life changing program! I am incredibly grateful for what Tractor Supply has done for me. I knew this song was special the day my friends and I wrote it, I just didn't know it would be the song that would change it all for me!" said Verhaalen.
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Written By: Hailey Verhaalen, Kelly Seidel, Emily Daniels, Caroline Marquard
My Roots Are Showin'
Hailey Verhaalen's single, "My Roots Are Showin'," is a heartfelt tribute to her beloved Oregon roots. The song celebrates the enduring influence the state of Oregon and the people in it have had on her life and artistry, and resonates with those who share a deep connection to their own roots. Verhaalen says, "This song is dedicated to the friends I grew up with. We might be all grown up now, be 2,500 miles away from each other and rarely get to talk, but I'm still cheering every single one of them on, and I wanted them to know that. This song is a promise that I won't forget the fact that I'm at my best when my Oregon roots are showing".
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Written By: Hailey Verhaalen, Kelly Seidel
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Leaving 'Em in My Twenties
Hailey released "Leaving 'Em in My Twenties" a week before her 30th birthday. This single tributes her twenties and wholeheartedly describes what she plans to leave behind when she enters her thirties.
"My twenties, which were full of such incredible highs, were also full of growing pains and record lows. As I grew closer to thirty, I started to think about all of the limiting beliefs and painful memories I'd been clinging onto, and how that long list of things was only bringing me down and not allowing me to grow in the ways I wanted to as a person. I wrote this song as a way to put into words what I want to work on letting go of. I also consider it a promise to myself that I'll be patient with me as I work on actually letting go of them" - Hailey Verhaalen
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Written By: Hailey Verhaalen
Words in My Mouth
"Before meeting my husband, I had a hard time authentically writing love lyrics. I had always resonated more with the sad or sassy songs I'd write. Once I met him, I was able to dig to the actual bottom of my heart and write some very true to my story love lyrics. I feel like that shines through in this song." - Hailey Verhaalen
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Hailey released "Words in My Mouth" the day before her wedding.
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Written by: Hailey Verhaalen, Kelly Seidel, Kasey Tyndall
Sunday Morning Love You
"Sunday Morning Love You," released September 2020, speaks to the heart about a kind of love we all want to have. "A Sunday morning love is that person you trust with your heart, can be silly around, and feel 100% comfortable with,” says Verhaalen. “After being known for writing mainly funny, rowdy, and heartbreak songs, I am excited to finally be able to show my softer side by releasing my very first love song!”
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Written by: Hailey Verhaalen, Steven Cade, Brittany Moore
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Someday When This is Over
“Someday When This is Over,” released in May 2020, shows off Hailey's sentimental side – which she said would be a trend with her next several singles. “The scary times we’re living in have been weighing on us all, and I had finally gotten to my breaking point emotionally. In moments like that, I always turn to music to heal. I wanted to remind everyone, including myself, that we WILL get through this together, and we have to stay strong for those around us, especially the younger generations.”
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Written by: Hailey Verhaalen
The Real Stuff EP
Hailey's 2018 EP ‘The Real Stuff’ peaked at #9 on the iTunes Country Music Chart and received praise for its honesty with which it approached topics across the board from love and heartbreak to “ballin’ on a budget" and loving every minute of it. "This EP shows a lot of different sides of me, and I am proud of its array of humor, honesty and raw emotion"
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Single and Ready to Jingle EP
The "Single and Ready to Jingle" 2-pack was released in December 2018 and included the classic "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas", and her first original Christmas song "Single and Ready To Jingle".
" I had always wanted to release a Christmas song, and I immediately fell in love with it the second I wrote it! Santa sure delivered that year; I met my fiancé the month after this release in January 2019!" - Hailey Verhaalen
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Written by: Hailey Verhaalen
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Songs written by Hailey Verhaalen
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Christmas in My Mind
"Christmas in My Mind" is Hailey's second original Christmas song out on streaming platforms. Verhaalen says, "The inspiration for this song came on the day I had to make the hard call not to go home for Christmas due to the pandemic. 2020 was the first year of my life I wouldn't be able to spend Christmas with family, and it made me very emotional. Like any other memorable emotion, I wanted to capture it in a song so I could put language to how I was feeling and also have something to remember it by when looking back on that tough year! It is a bitter sweet song that I hope people can feel whatever it is they need to about the holiday season through listening to it" ​
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Written by: Hailey Verhaalen
How I Make a Livin'
Hailey's September 2021 "feel good" single "How I Make a Livin' " speaks to her belief that money can't buy happiness, but making memories can. "I love a good feel good song, and this one made me so happy to write! It does the same whenever I sing or listen to it, and I can only hope my listeners can relate to the belief that as long as we are gifted another day each morning, we might as well make it worth remembering . Especially if it means appreciating and enjoying the little things a little more than yesterday!"
Written by: Hailey Verhaalen, Nicole Croteau, Dave Mohr
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