Song of the Day: Katie Cole’s “Graceland”

Cole Graceland

Singer-songwriter Katie Cole takes us to church in her new single, “Graceland.” Cole, who was born in Australia but now lives in Nashville, was inspired to write the song with co-writer Sam Brooker after a visit to Elvis Presley’s home.

“Graceland” is in the voice of someone who has wronged their lover. Cole’s wonderful voice gives an emotional depth to the song, while sometimes a choir backs her up. Check it out.

It’s a long road I’m on to get me here,
When all the lights have gone out but the stars;
So I’ll follow them, wherever they lead me dear,
Far away, far away from your heart.

“Graceland” is from Katie Cole’s EP, Things That Break, Pt. 1. We hope to hear more from her in the near future.

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