Lori, born and raised in historic Birmingham, Alabama, offers a distinctive sound influenced by a rich array of Southern culture and music. With deep roots in country, R&B, and blues, her unique delivery is easily recognizable thanks to her soulful voice and consistent storytelling lyrics. Stream and download her music to experience it for yourself!
In her new single, Lori takes a deep dive into the meaning of “To Be Country.” Her lyrics are inspired by her real-life experiences growing up in the South. With unique vocal elements and catchy pop influences, the song is sure to keep you listening on repeat. Lines like “If that sweet tea’s a little too sweet, it’s perfect for me / everyone seemed to know what that means / I was raised up on it when they said it wasn’t cool enough” convey a powerful message about her Southern upbringing. Lori drew inspiration for these lyrics from her love for Milo’s Sweet Tea. This song truly captures the essence of the Southern experience and is a perfect addition to your playlist!
Although Lori had always been interested in music, it wasn’t until 2017 that she took to the internet to display her talents. In July 2018, Lori Rayne released her first ever single entitled “Radiostation (The Beach Song).” This song displays not only her love for country music, but also some of her influences as well. Soon after, Lori struck again with another single entitled “Beaches in California”, alongside hip-hop artist Asherr Cole, which debuted on Spotify’s “New Music Nashville”. Most recently, Lori released her debut EP entitled 1926 dedicated to her grandad, and is continuing to write and record new music in Nashville, TN. Lori has been seen on various Nashville stages, and she has performed alongside major stars like Alicia Keys. Some of her notable shows include FarmAid 2023 where Rayne shared the bill with legends Willie Nelson and family, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Margo Price, and more.
To Be Country was written by Lori Rayne (Victoria J. Gater) Production by Elysse Yulo.
Photography by Kerrigan Barry, courtesy of Publicity Nation
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