Kelowna singer-songwriter Teigen Gayse wants to offer solidarity to those who have experienced loss and heartbreak.
The country singersa国际传媒檚 newest single and EP has launched, following last springsa国际传媒檚 release of her self-titled debut album.
The lead single is titled I Donsa国际传媒檛 Want to Fall in Love Anymore and tackles heartbreak and loss, with Gayse saying she hopes the song offers solidarity.
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Gayse said the COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to a lot of her plans, which included touring and promoting last yearsa国际传媒檚 album that came out right as gathering and travel restrictions came down, but shesa国际传媒檚 not letting any of it stop her.
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As restrictions start to ease, the first step is to start playing locally, Gayse said. The plan is to book small shows in outdoor venues and at wineries, as well as playing virtual shows.
She said shesa国际传媒檚 trying to make do with the current situation and finding ways to flourish.
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Of this pandemic and writing about a sad time in her life, Gayse said she learned that every hard season passes.
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