BELLA LAM'S “BOOTFIRST” CLIMBS TO TOP 80 ON THE MUSICROW COUNTRYBREAKOUT RADIO CHART
Lam Continues To Build Momentum With New Holiday Release “Slow As Christmas”
Independent, Asian-American Country Artist Debuts in MusicRow’s DISClaimer and Earns DISCovery Award
“A deliriously joyous audio blast. She’s “jumpin’ in bootfirst” to the party. Turn her up and join the rockin’ merriment.” - Robert K. Oermann
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 13, 2026) - Bringing together Chinese heritage and deep Southern roots, independent country artist Bella Lam is carving out a distinctive place in country music as her single "Bootfirst" climbs into the Top 80, reaching No. 77 on the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart. The milestone marks another step forward for the rising artist, whose first national country radio campaign has garnered 41 station adds to date and growing support from programmers across the country. This past week, Lam also earned MusicRow Magazine’s DISCovery Award. Listen to “Bootfirst” here: https://found.ee/bootfirst
As “Bootfirst” continues its climb at country radio, Lam’s latest holiday single, “Slow As Christmas,” released Nov. 6, has also gained early traction, ranking No. 3 among the most-streamed and No. 8 among the most-downloaded country tracks on the international Play MPE chart this week.
Listen to “Slow As Christmas” here: https://unitedmasters.com/m/slow-as-christmas
With “Slow As Christmas,” Lam taps into the relatable anticipation of waiting for a marriage proposal, delivering a holiday love song that pairs heartfelt storytelling with a playful sense of humor. Co-written by Lam, Kayliann Lowe and Bill DiLuigi, the track was produced by Lowell Reynolds and recorded at Blackbird Studio D in Nashville, and features five-time CMA Musician of the Year Jenee Fleenor on fiddle.
Lam's chart debut adds to a year of significant growth for the independent artist, who has cultivated an audience of nearly 100,000 followers across social media while performing more than 100 shows annually. Her growing recognition also includes a 2026 Josie Music Award for Song of the Year for “Take It Out On My Guitar,” underscoring her momentum as both a recording artist and songwriter.
Radio programmers have also praised Lam's live performances and "Bootfirst," sharing their impressions of the artist and her music:
“Bella was an absolute DELIGHT! So very smart and talented! She sounds as good live as she does on the produced single! She’s a star!” – Fletcher Brown, Operations Manager and Program Director, WXFL (Florence, AL)
"We LOVED Her!!! We did a Special Dolly tribute this morning throughout our show and Bella Sang Jolene Live and it was Just AMAZING!!! Harley said it's the best live performance we've had!! Gave us Chill bumps and just was SO Special on this Sad day!! What a sweet lady and Bright Spirit!! Enjoyed Bella!!!! :) Playing the single too! " - Harley and Karli on WKEA-FM Huntsville, AL 98.3 Wild Country
“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 99.9 FM (Warrenton, MO)
A Nashville-born, West Tennessee-raised multi-instrumentalist, Lam continues to build her audience independently, performing more than 100 shows annually throughout the Southeast. She has performed at CMA Fest, the Bluebird Cafe, and The Listening Room Cafe.
Lam's upcoming appearances include the 2026 Hamilton County Christmas Tree Lighting on Nov. 30 in Chattanooga, Tenn., where she will perform alongside Brandon Davis. She is also scheduled to perform Dec. 5 at Crescent City Tavern in Dalton, Ga., followed by "A Hometown Christmas" on Dec. 19 at Songbirds in Chattanooga, benefiting the Forgotten Child Fund. Lam will close out the year with a Dec. 31 performance at Whiskey Cowgirl in Chattanooga.
Named one of Holler’s “10 Artists You Need To Know,” Lam is currently touring and working on new music. For more information, visit BellaLamMusic.com and follow Bella Lam on Instagram and TikTok at @itsbellalam.