Nashville artist and Pennsylvania native singer-songwriter Olivia Farabaugh is releasing her next NEW single, “First,” from her upcoming album, “Transparent,” available Monday, November 28 on all music streaming platforms. You can also find the streaming link now at OliviaFarabaugh.com.
Farabaugh’s new single “First,” a beautiful and honest song about a love story and heartbreak, is the second single from her new album and it follows her previous single “Righteous Dollar Bill” released in October. Farabaugh hopes that when a relationship doesn’t work out her new single “First” can help the soul heal and the heart find a silver lining. This song was co-written by Farabaugh and Cassidy Dickens and co-produced by Farabaugh and Mitch Dane in Nashville, TN at Sputnik Sound.
Farabaugh often says that she is rewarded when her music inspires someone.
“I am proud to share my newest single ‘First’ and my soon-to-be released debut album which speaks to a variety of life experiences that connect with whatever phase of life or challenges my listeners are facing,” says Farabaugh. “This song was one of those stories shared with me on social media about how badly we sometimes want things to work out, but in the end, we are blessed by another path or a new love. It speaks to how we should never give up hope,” she added.
Farabaugh’s faithful followers relate to her music and uplifting messages, often sharing personal heartbreaks, challenges and family struggles with her on social media hoping to get a song written in return.
“The music on the “Transparent” album is a compilation of songs influenced by my own life experiences and with stories shared by others and became part of the narrative throughout my new music. I’m excited to encourage my listeners through my songwriting and performances while helping to support an important cause that’s near and dear to me, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome or CIRS,” she added.
Farabaugh offers a unique powerhouse rasp mixed with her high-energy shows and positive vibes. Her undeniable passion for using her music to its fullest, connects her beyond fans to various charitable causes. A percentage of this album’s music sales will be donated to the CIRS Support Fund to bring hope and financial assistance to U.S. residents who think that they are experiencing CIRS.
“My journey with CIRS has been one of my biggest personal challenges in many aspects between finding the correct diagnosis after years of searching, to tackling the financial and emotional challenges. Because the challenges are so great and vast in dealing with CIRS, I want to help others going through this by spreading education and resources.”
Farabaugh’s music creates an atmosphere you can get lost in with influences from Miranda Lambert and Brothers Osborne to Jack Johnson and Norah Jones.
From the beginning of Farabaugh’s music career, she was fortunate being a Contestant on Season 10 of NBC’s “The Voice,” and has opened for amazing artists, including Rodney Atkins, Chris Janson, Mitchell Tenpenny, Trent Harmon, Levi Hummon, Dylan Scott and more. She has been nominated for Best Female Country Artist, Songwriter of the Year, as well as her single, ”Body Will Break,” being nominated for Song of the Year at the 2021 Central Pennsylvania Music Awards. She was also named 2019 and 2020’s Best Solo Artist by the Central Pennsylvania Music Hall of Fame, and she won the 2018 WIOV Radio Showdown Competition, and 2016’s Central Pennsylvania Nash Next radio contest.
She is now living in her tiny house in Nashville with her husband Caden and adorable dog Tank, using her music to not only lift the hearts of those around her, but also to raise awareness of CIRS and the importance of mental health. She has teamed up with a nonprofit, Malachi’s Message, to start the CIRS Support Fund to help individuals with CIRS get education and treatment. This fund will be driven by outside donations, an annual music fest and a percentage of the sales from Olivia’s new album, “Transparent.”
The Story About “First” and the upcoming album “Transparent”
The inspiration for the songs on Farabaugh’s upcoming debut album “Transparent” come from both her life experiences as well as experiences she gathered through social media, from fans and people sharing honesty, happiness and pain. Their public social media profiles looked like they were the epitome of perfection and lives we could be envious of. Yet, their real-life experiences shared with Farabaugh were sometimes raw, flawed and so relatable. It was a reminder that we are all human and God has a much bigger treasure waiting.
Olivia Farabaugh can be followed on social media at Olivia Farabaugh/Olivia Farabaugh Official. You can contact her at: www.OliviaFarabaugh.com and download and stream her music on all music platforms.
Background on Farabaugh’s Love of Singing and Playing Guitar:
As a young girl, Farabaugh began singing in the church choir. Her passion for music led to her taking up guitar the summer going into fourth grade. When she began playing the guitar, her songwriting just came along with it. The first time she performed in front of a crowd was at her fifth-grade talent show, singing “There She Goes” by Sixpence None the Richer and the microphone started to fall down. It eventually fell off the stand, hitting her in the knee and rolled across the stage. But, Farabaugh just kept on singing and playing her guitar until her kind friend came and put the mic back on the stand. That day, Farabaugh stresses she learned the lesson to never stop singing!
Previous EPs:
Prisoner of War, Soakin’ up Sunshine, Memories to Melodies, Your Heart of Gold
Confirmed December & Early January Performances:
- Thursday, December 1st, 6:00 PM / Listening Room Pigeon Forge, 2703 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN,with Jon King and Trevor Meade
- Saturday, December 3rd, 7:20-8:20 PM / NashHouse Southern Spoon and Saloon, 114 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN
- Friday, December 9th, 7:20-8:20 PM / NashHouse Southern Spoon and Saloon, 114 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN
- Friday, December 16th, 7:20-8:20 PM / NashHouse Southern Spoon and Saloon, 114 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN
- Monday, December 19th (Performance time TBD), An evening with Malachi’s Message, Austin, Texas
- Thursday, January 12th, Doors Open 5:30 PM / Show 7:30 PM / City Winery, 609 Lafayette St, Nashville, TN, Writers Round with Layna and Chris Perrine
- Friday, January 20th, 6:00-7:00 PM / NashHouse Southern Spoon and Saloon, 114 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN