Lauren Black is a dedicated country singer-songwriter who has pursued her musical career full-time since 2014. At just 16 years old, she showcased her talent by opening for Alice Cooper after winning his Proof is in the Pudding Songwriting contest. Additionally, she was recognized as the runner-up in CMT’s NSAI Songwriting Competition and emerged victorious in MTV’s Cover of The Month Competition in 2017. Currently, Lauren Black is represented by DNT Entertainment and has recently released the country single “Close As I Can Get.”
With an uplifting blend of infectious beats and twangy guitar, “Close As I Can Get” provides the perfect feel-good backdrop to beautifully complement the tune’s heartfelt exploration. Lyrics like “In a crowded room, you know that my eyes will always find you, But the problem is my hands will too” and “You and I, we burned like a livewire, Turnin’ sparks into wildfires” offer up an emotionally charged tale about guarding your heart from a former flame. Fueled by its bright, captivating vocals and some sweet pop-infused elements, Lauren Black gifts us with an ear-pleasing country single you’ll want to hear on repeat. So press play and let the words of “Close As I Can Get” help ease your heartache.
Chicago based writer and creative. Fan of 80’s horror, fancy coffee drinks, and late night drives.
