Having traversed 48 of the 50 United States and the length and breadth of Australia many times, O’SHEA would be forgiven for mixing up the odd city and state name.
But “Nashville, Indiana” is no accident.
The masterfully written and incredibly infectious new single from the husband and wife duo, is an ode to the overlooked.
“It’s a song for anyone who’s ever felt less-than or not enough,” says Jay O’Shea.
Co-written with celebrated Americana singer-songwriter, Will Hoge (Lady A, Eli Young Band) this underdog anthem speaks straight to the heart of the heartbroken and celebrates finding comfort in your own skin.
“I think it was Theodore Roosevelt who first said, ‘Comparison is the thief of joy,'” adds Mark O’Shea. “And it’s as true now as it ever was.”
Sonically, “Nashville, Indiana” starts somewhere as a ballad in Music City’s Bluebird Cafe and ends up in downtown Memphis, dripping with Soul.
The song was mixed by hit maker Jeff Juliano (John Mayer, Florida-Georgia Line, Dan + Shay) and Produced by Mr Lindsey (Tori Kelly, Jessica Mauboy, Sheppard).
The music video was shot on location in Nashville, Indiana and Nashville, Tennessee further highlighting the sentiment of the song.
“What a quirky, interesting and beautiful place Nashville, Indiana is,” says Mark.
“Like most of us,” adds Jay, “there’s a lot more beneath the surface, if you only take the time to look.”
