NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Singer-songwriter Paige King Johnson is excited to release her latest single, “Grandpa’s Little Girl” today! Paying tribute to her grandfather, Paige reminisces on old memories of her late “Papa,” taking every listener on a musical journey of her childhood, while highlighting the many ways he influenced her life. Written by Johnson and Mike Astrachan, “Grandpa’s Little Girl” was premiered by CCM Magazine along with an in-studio acoustic performance. Continuing to make her “Papa” proud, Johnson recently performed “Somebody’s Gotta Do It” on the Grand Ole Opry stage as a special guest of Grand Ole Opry member, Pam Tillis.
It kinda smells like too much Bath and Body Works sprayed on
Trying to impress a boy who ain’t ever gonna like me
It still sounds like our favorite country songs blaring through the speakers
Hours before a Friday night rivalry
It looks like sixteen driving away for the first time
Blowing Momma kisses out the window of the driver’s side
Waving goodbye
CHORUS
But most of all it still feels like you
Placing my hands on 10 and 2
While you’re helping my legs try to reach for the pedals so far away
10 years old is too young to drive
But it sure as hell ain’t the right time
To say goodbye to the man who made your world
I may be grown and you may be gone
But in this truck I’m still Grandpa’s little girl
“This song holds a lot of special childhood & teenage memories of mine in it,” shares Johnson. “My first truck was a 1997 F-150 – a hand-me-down truck from my Papa who passed away when I was ten years old. That truck meant a lot to me – it held a lot of memories of him & I in it when I was little. I was so grateful for it & am still grateful to have it in our family. Every time I look out on the farm & see it sitting there, I can’t help but smile & think of my Papa. I hope whoever listens to this song can find a little comfort in those sweet memories and maybe recall some of their own.”
To purchase/stream “Grandpa’s Little Girl,” visit HERE.
Paige King Johnson’s previous single is a tribute to the 90s country music era she grew up with, proudly acknowledging Clay Walker as one of her biggest influences. This year marks the 30th anniversary of Walker’s hit “If I Could Make A Living,” written by Alan Jackson, Keith Stegall, and Roger Murrah, which was officially certified platinum on May 4, 1995. Johnson’s version of the song is now available on all streaming platforms and was premiered by Guitar Girl Magazine.
Johnson’s “Somebody’s Gotta Do It” was recently premiered by M Music & Musicians magazine and highlighted by RFD. She was also recently featured in Cowgirl Magazine as part of a special behind-the-scenes video with Grand Ole Opry member Pam Tillis, who has directed three music videos for Paige. Highlighting their relationship and showcasing Pam’s nurturing encouragement as a mentor, every viewer has a backstage view of their creative process.
To view Paige King Johnson and Pam Tillis’ behind the scenes video, premiered by Cowgirl Magazine, visit HERE.
Paige King Johnson is now the host of her own segment on NBC’s WRAL in Raleigh, North Carolina called ‘Minutes of Music.’ Johnson sits down with artists coming to the region for live concerts and local entertainment. ‘Minutes of Music’ has recently featured interviews with Kirk Whalum, Asad Mecci & Colin Mochrie, Dean Sams of Lonestar, and Grand Ole Opry member Martina McBride. For more information, visit PaigeKingJohnson.com and WRAL.com.
PAIGE KING JOHNSON TOUR DATES
AUG 09 – Old Barn Winery & Vineyards / West Jefferson, N.C.
AUG 10 – A Night of Nashville at Leatherwood / Ferguson, N.C. (with Presley Barker)
AUG 11 – The Narrow Trail Cowboy Church / Angier, N.C.
AUG 15 – Napper Tandy’s Public House & Restaurant / Angier, N.C.
AUG 16 – The Seahorse Eats & Drinks / Oak Island, N.C.
AUG 17 – The Listening Room at Upstairs Hampstead / Hampstead, N.C.
AUG 23 – Sofar Sounds / Milwaukee, Wis.
AUG 25 – NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Playoffs / West Allis, Wis.
AUG 29 – Shuckin Shack Oyster Bar / Surf City, N.C.
Born in a quiet North Carolina town just 22 miles south of Raleigh, as a young 9-year-old girl, Paige King Johnson spent her summers under the crepe myrtles imitating the styles of Loretta, Patsy, Waylon, and Merle. Having a grandpa as her biggest fan also meant receiving the gift of her first guitar – a baby Taylor – and enrolling in lessons. As she grew older, Johnson added “opening act” to her resume, supporting chart-topping artists like Kane Brown, Gabby Barrett, Clint Black, Scotty McCreery, Oliver Anthony, Kylie Morgan, Neal McCoy, Diamond Rio, and more. Upon starting school at Belmont University for Music Business, Johnson honed in on the magic that had heavily influenced her as a child: the art of storytelling through songwriting. The famous Bluebird Café was just one of many writers’ circuits around Nashville that provided a safe space for Johnson to meet other writers. In the last eight years, Johnson has traveled back and forth between Nashville and the Carolinas, playing shows like CMA Fest and the North Carolina State Fair while running her dinner theater, Country on the Outskirts of Town, that she founded in high school. A five-time Carolina Country Music Award-Winner for Female Vocalist of the Year, Country Emerging New Artist, Songwriter of the Year, Single of the Year, and Tour of the Year, Johnson’s devoted homegrown fan base continues to expand farther than just her backyard. For more information, visit paigekingjohnson.com.
