Karissa Ella grew up in North Canton, Ohio and pays tribute to the people and place that shaped her in her brand-new single, “Hall of Fame” which is out now! Karissa returns to her roots in this emotionally rich track that honors the everyday heroes in small-town America — from teachers and coaches to factory workers and neighbors who left a lasting mark on her heart.
Along with the single release, Karissa also has an upcoming EP, Growing Wings, set to drop on July 11th. Building on the momentum of her previous projects, Growing Wings is sure to keep her headed in the right direction. The EP can be pre-saved here: Growing Wings
“’Hall of Fame’ was born out of pride for the place that raised me. I wrote it to honor the kind of people who never ask for recognition but deserve all of it. These are the blue-collar heroes who built their towns with calloused hands and hearts full of pride. In this song, I reflect on what my hometown used to be and how it’s changed over time—but also how the best parts have stayed the same because of the people who made it what it is. This song shines a light on the places and people that might not make headlines—but to me, they’re hall of famers” said Karissa.
The track arrives just as Karissa prepares to perform at The Country Fest in North Lawrence, Ohio on Friday, June 13th at 4pm and sharing the stage that day with Dierks Bentley, Zach Top and Tyler Braden and making it a true full-circle hometown moment. She’ll also play Country Concert in Ft. Loramie, Ohio on Thursday July 10th.
