Headlight Review: American Songwriter

Della Mae’s third single, “First Song Dancer” will be released on January 10th in anticipation of their fourth studio album, Headlight, due January 17th. 

Della Mae is an all-female string band who have been described as, “hilariously funny and deeply insightful songwriters and musicians.” The group first came together a decade ago after meeting in Boston and is comprised of lead vocalist and guitarist, Celia Woodsmith, two-time national champion fiddle player Kimber Ludiker,  and prodigy mandolinist Jenni Lyn Gardner.

“First Song Dancer” sheds light on an unlikely hero. This is one of the more lighthearted songs on their upcoming album. Ludiker wrote most of this song on a “slow night” at her favorite local honky-tonk, The Nashville Palace. “Right as the first chord struck,” she recalls, “One audience member was up on her feet.” Ludiker further explored the importance of that moment, explaining that there is an energy exchange between artist and audience that is “synergetic.” The bravery of this particular patron resonated with her. 

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