FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BELLA LAM RELEASES “BOOTFIRST” (STUDIO SESSIONS) FILMED AT NASHVILLE’S BLACKBIRD STUDIO
Asian American country artist Bella Lam takes fans inside the legendary Blackbird Studio as her latest single “Bootfirst” continues to rise on country radio
Independent Artist Earns Three Josie Music Awards Nominations
“‘Bootfirst’ continues to showcase why Bella Lam is quickly becoming one of country music’s rising names to watch.” - Cowgirl Magazine
“A great uptempo, get you up and movin’, summer groovin’ song. Well produced and well sung and a big hit with listeners following just a few test spins.” Mike Thomas, KFAV 99.9FM (Warrenton, MO)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 21, 2026) – Rising Asian American country artist Bella Lam gives fans a closer look at the making of her latest single, “Bootfirst,” with the release of “Bootfirst” (Studio Sessions), featuring performance footage captured during the song’s recording at Nashville’s legendary Blackbird Studio with Producer and Mix Engineer Lowell Reynolds. Released today, the sessions showcase Lam performing the high-energy country anthem alongside the Nashville musicians* who helped bring the track to life, capturing the energy of the room as the song came together.
Watch the “Bootfirst” (Studio Sessions) video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=D1Rbmy5PE7U&ra=m
Bella shared an exclusive behind-the-scenes walk through of the studio during the recording process on her Instagram, view here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DcRK4eFx330/?hl=en
The release arrives as “Bootfirst” continues to gain momentum at Country radio, with 32 station adds to date, including early support from KFAV-FM (Warrenton, MO) and WOOZ-FM (Harrisburg, IL). The performance video also follows the launch of the song’s official line dance, choreographed by line-dance creator Madi.Marie K.
Co-written by Lam with acclaimed Nashville songwriters Jessica Cayne and Kayliann Lowe, “Bootfirst” is an upbeat country anthem about embracing life’s biggest opportunities and diving into them ‘bootfirst.’ The track combines driving country instrumentation with Lam’s energetic performance style and distinctive storytelling.
“Blackbird was the perfect place to record ‘Bootfirst’—not only because of the incredible records made in those rooms, many of which I grew up listening to, and the incredible collection of vintage gear and instruments, but also because of the unmatched sound of the studio,” said Lam.
“Lowell Reynolds, who produced ‘Bootfirst,’ also mixed my first two singles, ‘Try Harder’ and ‘Move On,’ back in 2021, when I was still figuring out my voice as an artist. This time, I was coming back to Blackbird with a much clearer sense of who I am, and that felt like a really full-circle moment.”
“Bella has been an absolute treat to work with. I keep playing her songs for my friends and family, and we all agree — she’s fantastic. Songwriting - check, singing - check, and complete package - double check,” added Reynolds.
Stream “Bootfirst” HERE
Lam has continued to build momentum independently, growing her audience to nearly 95,000 followers across social media while performing more than 100 shows annually throughout the Southeast. Her growing industry profile includes being named one of Holler’s “10 Artists You Need To Know” and earning three 2026 Josie Music Awards nominations for Song of the Year (“Take It Out On My Guitar”), Rising Star of the Year – Country Female and Music Video of the Year – Performance Focused (Female). Lam was selected from more than 101,000 submissions for this year’s awards.
The Nashville-born, West Tennessee-raised multi-instrumentalist has also earned coverage from Ones To Watch, Cowgirl Magazine, Country Central, PARADE, Women Of Country and more. She has performed at Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe and The Listening Room Cafe and shared the stage with artists including Candi Jenkins, Daniel Donato and Strung Like A Horse.
“Bootfirst” follows Lam’s previous releases, including "Take It Out On My Guitar" and "Tears In My Tequila." With the new studio-session performance, Lam offers fans a closer look at the creative process behind “Bootfirst,” while continuing to build on her Nashville roots and growing momentum as an independent country artist.
Lam is currently on tour with upcoming performances in Pigeon Forge, TN (8/22), Chattanooga, TN (8/23) and Dalton, GA (9/12).
Stream “Bootfirst”: https://found.ee/bootfirst
Follow Bella Lam on TikTok and Instagram @itsbellalam.
For more information, visit BellaLamMusic.com.
* “Bootfirst” Musician Credits
Co-writers: Bella Lam, Jessica Cayne, Kayliann Lowe
Recorded at Blackbird Studio, Studio D
Produced by Lowell Reynolds
Bella Lam - Lead Vocals
Justin Ostrander - Electric and Acoustic Guitars
Eli Beaird - Bass
Chris Brush - Drums and Percussion
Eddy Dunlap - Steel Guitar
Adam Cunningham - Background Vocals
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