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Natalie Hemby

Natalie Hemby

American songwriter and singer

Natalie Nicole Hemby Wrucke (born March 24, 1977) is an American country music songwriter and singer. She has written songs for Lee Ann Womack, Eli Young Band, Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert, Sunny Sweeney, Little Big Town, Jon Pardi, Kacey Musgraves, Lauren Daigle, and Lady Gaga. In 2019, she joined the quartet The Highwomen alongside Brandi Carlile, Amanda Shires and Maren Morris.

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Early life

Hemby was born in Bloomington, Illinois.[1] She is the daughter of Nashville studio guitarist Tom Hemby and Deanna Hemby.[3]

Career

Songwriting

Hemby has accumulated eight No. 1 Billboard singles during her career. Hemby's cuts include "White Liar" and "Only Prettier" by Miranda Lambert,[4] "Pontoon" and "Tornado" by Little Big Town,[5] "Drinks After Work" by Toby Keith and "Automatic" by Miranda Lambert. She is currently a writer at Universal Music Group Nashville (UMPG), and has formerly been affiliated with EMI Publishing and Carnival Music.[6]

Solo albums

On January 13, 2017, Hemby released her first studio album, Puxico, named after the Missouri town where her grandfather lived, via the label GetWrucke Productions which she runs with her husband, music producer Mike Wrucke.[7]

In February 2021, Hemby signed with Fantasy Records. Produced by Mike Wrucke, her first album on Fantasy, Pins and Needles, was released on October 8, 2021.[8]

The Highwomen

Hemby was revealed as the final member of The Highwomen, a country music group that already featured Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris and Amanda Shires, on April 1, 2019, when the group performed live for the first time at the Bridgestone Arena as part of an 87th birthday tribute concert for Loretta Lynn.[9] "Redesigning Women" was released on July 19, 2019, as the first single from their self-titled debut album set for release on September 6, 2019.[10]

Personal life

Hemby is married to record producer Mike Wrucke.[5]

Discography

Studio albums

Solo albums

  • Puxico (2017)
  • Pins and Needles (2021)

With The Highwomen

Songwriting

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Awards and nominations

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References

  1. [1]
    "New Names". The Pantagraph. March 30, 1977. p. 38. Retrieved March 31, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. [2]
    Cantrell, LB (February 11, 2021). "Natalie Hemby Signs to Fantasy Records, Will Release Solo Album in 2021". Music Row. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
  3. [3]
    Hight, Jewly (August 20, 2014). "Songwriter Spotlight: Natalie Hemby". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
  4. [4]
    Hemby, Natalie (June 8, 2011). "Songwriting Tips with Natalie Hemby". CCM Magazine. Retrieved May 9, 2013.
  5. [5]
    "Natalie Hemby". EMI Music Publishing. 2015. Archived from the original on February 19, 2015. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  6. [6]
    Skates, Sarah (October 31, 2011). "Natalie Hemby Finds New Publishing Home". Music Row. Retrieved May 9, 2013.
  7. [7]
    Moss, Marissa R. (November 28, 2016). "Miranda Lambert Songwriter Natalie Hemby Readies New Album". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
  8. [8]
    Quinn, Rick (October 18, 2021). "Natalie Hemby Celebrates 'Pins and Needles' Drop At Nashville's Basement East". PopMatters.com. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  9. [9]
    Moss, Marissa R. (April 2, 2019). "See the Highwomen's Live Debut at Loretta Lynn Birthday Show". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
  10. [10]
    Houghton, Cillea (July 19, 2019). "The Highwomen Light the Ultimate Bonfire in 'Redesigning Women' Video". Taste of Country. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
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