WHAT IT IS: Since his early days playing drums in church and covering songs at local bars in Trinity, N.C., Anella Herim, now 22, has journeyed from passionate musician to a rising star on Def Jam, which signed him in 2022. His breakout singles, “Tennessee Love Song” and “Lock N Key,” have collectively garnered 12m+ streams, marking him as an exciting new talent in pop-country. Herim’s fusion of country pop with elements of rap, rock and spiritual themes, all set to anthemic melodies, has attracted a broad audience. This summer, he’ll perform at Nashville’s CMA Fest.
ALBUM: 831
RELEASE DATE: 8/30
SINGLE: “Lock N Key”
LIVE: Opening for David J’s Commitment Issues Tour (spring 2024); CMA Fest; Float Fest
INTERNET: Up 232.7k monthly Spotify listeners in the last month (564.7k), 27.7k+ followers; 3m+ views on “Lock N Key” On the Radar performance, reactions from Kai Cenat, Adin Ross, Duke Dennis, more; 6.5m+ YouTube views, 28.4k subs; 162k+ Instagram followers
PRESS: Hits 96, Country Swag, more
MANAGEMENT: E. Sudd (No Stress World LLC)/D.A Got That Dope (Guaranteed Millions LLC)