Amber Hayes - singer, songwriter, actress and entertainer - delved deep into her vocals and songwriter skills for "Running Out of Memories," her just-released 5-track EP.
The new EP features three new songs that are produced by Bobby Terry, a remix of her previously released tune, "Me & Loretta," and a new rendition of "Cotton Eyed Joe," which was in the family-film, "Cowgirls 'N Angels 2: Dakota's Summer," according to Aristo PR.
"I am so ready to share new music with country music fans," said Hayes. "I've wanted to work with Bobby Terry for a long time and I'm so excited to do so on this project. He has always blown me away with his talent. I've thoroughly enjoyed the time I've spent looking for and co-writing these three new songs and I feel like they are just right for me."
"Running Out Of Memories" track listing:
1. "Running Out Of Memories" - Amber Hayes, Bill Diluigi, JP Williams
2. "How Can I Feel" - Rebecca Lynn Howard, Elisha Hoffman, Jody Aaron Friedman
3. "If I Were In Your Boots" - Adam Fears, John Northrup, Tiffany Jena Babson
4. "Cotton Eyed Joe" - Dance Remix - Amber Hayes, Charlie Kelly
5. "Me & Loretta" Remix (re-release) - Amber Hayes, Brady Seals, Brian Eckert
View Hayes' video for "Cotton Eyed Joe" here:
If you can watch the video and listen to the Oklahoma native's version of this classic country song without tapping your foot, you need to check your pulse.
Hayes made her country radio debut in 2010 with her EP "C'mon," which garnered her two Top 40 singles, "C'mon" and "Wait," on the national MusicRow Country Breakout chart. In 2012, she released "Any Day Is A Good Day," which scored her first Top 30 with the album's title track.
The multi-talented performer appeared in the major motion picture, "Cowgirls N' Angels." Three of her songs made it into the film, including her duet with Lonestar's Richie McDonald, "Always There For Me." That same year, her music was also featured in four episodes of the hit CW television series, "Hart of Dixie."
Hayes was also featured in the 2013 documentary "Music City U.S.A.," which earned the Golden Drover for Best Feature Documentary at the 2014 Trail Dance Film Festival, according to Aristo PR.
Most recently, Hayes and her music were featured in the "Cowgirls 'N Angels" sequel, "Cowgirls 'N Angels 2: Dakota's Summer." Her first foray into acting was a starring role as Kathy Twitty in the 2008 Conway Twitty musical, "It's Only Make Believe."
Hayes has been touring and singing at fairs, festivals and performance venues across the country, and served as the opening act for superstar Reba McEntire. She has entertained fans overseas at military bases and international events as well. She has also made multiple appearances at NFL and NBA games to sing the national anthem.
For more information about Amber Hayes, view her website at www.AmberHayesMusic.com and follow her on Facebook and Twitter.
