Runaway June adds Stovall one day after Mulholland leaves
The group announced via social media: "Everyone meet the newest member of Runaway June, @nataliestovall!! We couldn't be more excited for the future and we can't wait to perform again soon. We love you all more than words could ever express, and we thank you for the outpouring of kindness, love and support in these wild, crazy times. It has kept us going, kept us positive and motivated to give more, go further, push harder. We are ecstatic to share this new chapter with Natalie and cannot wait for you all to adore her as much as we do. See you all as soon as possible and in the meantime please stay home & healthy! We miss and love you!!"
"Let the adventure begin!!!," Stovall tweeted." I am SO excited to finally let y'all in on what's been going on!!! I am joining @runawayjune!!! As soon as we can, we will be out there on the road coming your way. And in the meantime, we will be creating music for you to hear! Much love."
Runaway June announced on Thursday that Hannah Mulholland was leaving the group, leaving Jennifer Wayne and Naomi Cook remaining.
Exactly what the circumstances were remain unclear as Mulholland did not say why she was leaving or her future direction.
Stovall head her own career prior to this. She released a solo album in 2006 and an EP four years later. Her band, Natalie Stovall and the Drive, released two EPs in 2015 and 2016. The Tennessee native made her Opry debut at the age of 12.
More news for Runaway June
- 06/12/23: Former Runaway June lead singer signs to Broken Bow
- 05/10/23: Runaway June signs wit Quartz Hill
- 02/24/22: Cooke exits Runaway June
- 08/20/21: Wanda Jackson, Simpson, McMurtry, Booth, Williams lead new releases
- 08/13/21: Runaway June tells the "backstory"
- 10/16/20: McCollum, SCR, Adkins release new music
- 09/21/20: Runaway June announces Xmas EP
- 05/14/20: Runaway June member leaves group
CD reviews for Runaway June
Runaway June put a lot of thought in how their five-song holiday project would sound. Yes, three of these five selections are already overly familiar tunes to most of us. Yet, you haven't heard them sung exactly like this before. The trio Runaway June put their vocal harmony skills to excellent use throughout this lovely little treat - its first with Natalie Stovall.
Additionally, the music is real country, too. Opener, "Christmas on the Radio" celebrates popular holiday ...
Runaway June - Naomi Cooke, Hannah Mulholland and Jennifer Wayne - weave gorgeous harmonies around the lyrics of these songs on their new album, all but four of which they wrote with other writers. The trio have a way with their phrasing, getting inside the songs and making them their own. The beauty of the album lies in the singing, but we've all heard these songs about breakups, makeups, loss, and love before, and by the closing track, we're left with faded memories of beautiful voices. ...
Finally, after two long years of hard work and positive buzz, Runaway June has dropped its debut self-titled EP. With hitmaker Dann Huff on board as producer and early tracks having received praise both in print and in concert. So, is it worth all the hype? In a word, yes.
While Runaway June, comprised of Naomi Cooke (lead vocals, guitar), Hannah Mulholland (vocals; mandolin) and Jennifer Wayne (vocals; guitar), are fresh to the scene, they play together like a well-oiled machine. ...
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