Get ready to be captivated and moved as Emily Myers, the rising Americana star on the music scene, unveils her emotional new single, “Marilyn.” Released on April 12, this compelling song takes listeners on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, challenging societal norms and celebrating inner beauty.
Drawing from her own battles as a woman navigating the cutthroat music industry, Myers fearlessly confronts the toxic culture of body shaming and self-doubt with her new music.
Through thought-provoking lyrics like ‘might not be as stylish as Audrey, the image of envy and grace, if that’s what it means to be a woman, I’m always gonna feel out of place,’ Emily challenges listeners to embrace their flaws and reclaim their power.
“My song, ‘Marilyn,’ was born out of a raw, intimate conversation with a friend struggling with an eating disorder,” shares Myers. “If Marilyn Monroe questioned if she was beautiful, what is the average woman supposed to think when she looks in the mirror? At some point in their life, every woman will feel that they cannot live up to the world’s unachievable high beauty standards. That lonely feeling leads women to struggle with eating disorders and body dysmorphia, mostly because they believe they are the only ones. Marilyn is a song that challenges our society by saying if all women struggle with body image, then maybe it’s a world problem and not a women problem.”
With its gripping blend of vulnerability and resilience, “Marilyn” promises to strike a chord with audiences worldwide, offering solace and inspiration to those struggling to find their voice in a world obsessed with perfection.
About Emily Myers
Heartfelt vocals coalesce with a keen sense of imaginative storytelling, forming the backdrop to Emily Myers’ captivating Country/Americana sound. Hailing from Jefferson City, MO, her musical curiosity led her to study opera and theatre at Oklahoma City University, where she discovered her true calling in the craft of songwriting. Today Emily is based out of Nashville, TN.
Country singer-songwriter Emily released her debut EP “Unwrite” on March 24, 2023. This five-track project not only included songs that are fan favorites like “Ain’t Gonna Be Mine” and “Unwrite Every Song,” but also a new ballad song, “I Would” about the power of regret. Emily also released the “I Would” music video to accompany the anticipated release. These songs perfectly represent who Emily is in this season of writing and highlight both the detailed, hope-filled storytelling and the soaring vocals that defines her music.
Emily debuted her title track at the famous Listening Room, an iconic venue that has housed some of the biggest songwriters in country music, and she is a regular performer in the Nashville music scene. This music follows three previously released singles, including “Wallflower,” “Skyline,” and her debut track, “Bare Feet.”
Additionally, Emily competed in the WAJ Competition & Immerse Competition and was a featured songwriter in the Project21 concert series.
Most recently, Emily finished recording her upcoming debut album. The first single off the album, “Olives,” was released on March 1, 2024, followed by “Marilyn” on April 12. Emily is also planning to tour this fall.
For more information, visit www.emilymyersmusic.com and follow Emily on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Spotify and Apple Music.