Lily Rose – ‘Runnin’ Outta Time’: Atlanta-born Lily Rose burst onto the music scene when her track ‘Villain’ went viral on TikTok in 2020. Since then, her career has skyrocketed, touring with the likes of Shania Twain and Sam Hunt, and making appearances on The Voice and Good Morning America. She’s garnered nominations for the ACM Award for Best New Female Artist and won GLAAD’s Outstanding Breakthrough Artist Award in 2022. Following her successful performances at C2C in March, she’s back with her latest EP, ‘Runnin’ Outta Time’, a follow-up to 2021’s ‘Stronger Than I Am’.
The EP kicks off with ‘The Goal’, an acoustic ballad that showcases Rose’s rich voice and Southern drawl. The song delves into the challenges of being an artist while striving for personal growth, setting the tone for the rest of the record. Tracks like ‘Back Pew’ infuse gospel influences with catchy choruses and crashing drums, while ‘Two Flowers’ exudes a nostalgic vibe, reflecting on Rose’s musical journey. ‘True North’ and ‘Parking Lot’ add fun and playfulness to the mix, with vivid imagery and personal anecdotes.
The title track, ‘Runnin’ Outta Time’, closes the EP with pulsing beats and sharp twangs, encapsulating Rose’s sense of urgency and determination. The song reflects on making the most of youth while feeling the pressure to achieve goals. Overall, ‘Runnin’ Outta Time’ showcases Rose’s growth as an artist, with a blend of energy, excitement, and joy that leaves listeners eager to see what’s next for her.
ABOUT LILY ROSE:
Atlanta, Georgia native Lily Rose burst onto the scene with her viral hit “Villain,” instantly propelling her into the national spotlight almost overnight. Signed to Big Loud Records / Back Blocks Music / Mercury Records, Lily toured with Country’s hottest stars as she hungrily chased down her dreams and married her wife Daira in 2023. Amidst the whirlwind of success, Lily felt a tug to reassess her priorities and find balance between her career aspirations and personal fulfillment. Out of that period of reflection comes the long-awaited EP and Lily’s first batch of new music since 2022, Runnin’ Outta Time, out now.
A co-writer on each track, it’s Lily at her most personal and honest, bundling her beliefs and contradictions into six new songs that explain who she is, where she came from and where she’s heading. It’s the perfect soundtrack for the intense push and pull in Lily’s life and a potent reminder of how important it is to take a breath and focus on the things that matter most. In this new chapter, Lily embodies the classic dichotomy between Saturday-night energy and Sunday-morning contemplation.
Lily has been on multiple tours with fellow stylistic maverick Sam Hunt and opened shows for Country-pop icon Shania Twain, and even experienced her own global pop moment when she sang on Diplo’s 2023 EDM-Country banger “Sad in the Summer” as she introduced herself to a whole new group of fans through performances on NBC’s The Voice and ABC’s Good Morning America. She’s already been nominated for ACM Best New Female Artist and took home GLAAD’s Outstanding Breakthrough Music Artist Award in 2022, and now, she emerges with a crisp, edgy new sound and a renewed understanding of what matters most to her.
It’s obvious that her dedication to authenticity and personal growth shines through in every note, “I really wanted to achieve and keep achieving and came to realize that it’s not the most important thing,” Lily says. “What I need to achieve most is to be a good wife and a good daughter and a good friend — that will keep fueling the fire for the rest of my career.”
