First-Time Mom Prepares to Welcome Son This Month

Curb Records artist Hannah Ellis enlists her husband, Nick Wayne, for a cozy duet on “Christmas at 60 MPH,” out today (11/7) — listen HERE. Watch as the lovebirds brave icy roads in the accompanying visual.

The couple is simply along for the ride as they enjoy a holiday on the highway across “Christmas at 60 MPH.” The lighthearted nostalgia of the original finds its roots in real life as, each year, Ellis and Wayne practically meet themselves coming and going in an attempt to visit both sides of divorced families. They make the best of a tough situation, however, with a playlist of their favorite carols and warm cups of coffee, as they frantically dash from one festive gathering to the next. Together, they wrote the new seasonal track alongside Mark Trussell, with Eric Arjes helming production.

The festive song arrives as the couple readies for an early Christmas present — the birth of their first child, due this month.

“Christmas at 60 MPH (with Nick Wayne)” puts a bow on a busy year for Ellis that saw the mother-to-be release a batch of fresh music, featuring the flirty, no-strings-attached “Love of My Night,” the empowering “The Women I Am (with Martina McBride)” and the sentimental “Waiting to Die (with Nick Wayne).” Additionally, last month, the Kentucky native honored the life and legacy of her late cousin, Daniel, on “Officer Down (10th Anniversary).” The ballad’s emotional music video features family members, like Ellis, who have lost loved ones in the line of duty — watch HERE.

To further mark a decade since Daniel’s death, on Oct. 13, the singer-songwriter hosted the 1st annual Hannah Ellis Officer Down Golf Classic. Held at Hermitage Golf Course in Old Hickory, Tenn., the full-day event and tournament raised more than $27,000 for C.O.P.S. (Concerns Of Police Survivors), an organization that helps families of fallen officers rebuild their lives in the wake of tragedy.

Stream or purchase “Christmas at 60 MPH (with Nick Wayne)” HERE. For more info, visit www.hannahellismusic.com.

About Hannah Ellis:

Curb Records recording artist, Country music singer/songwriter, and 2024 ACM Nominee Hannah Ellis’ journey — and world — is one all can feel at home in. The Campbellsville, Kentucky native’s voice — a mix of favorite flannel, sparkling pink wine and welcome — is the friend we always wanted. Whether pouring from a car radio or your phone, the act named to Rolling Stone Country’s “Artist To Watch” list reminds you big leaps often come as a series of small steps when no one is looking. She moved to Nashville to begin the endless rounds of writers nights, meetings, making friends, and trying to find her way. Hannah paid her dues, kept her focus and kept moving towards something she was sure she felt and knew was right. The fresh-faced songwriter, who has 127 million global career streams, has since written songs recorded by artists, and been featured as a vocalist on songs, spanning multiple genres, including: Russell Dickerson, Carly Pearce, for KING + COUNTRY, Emily Weisband, Cassadee Pope, Filmore, and Sidewalk Prophets. The magnetic artist, who has appeared on the Grand Ole Opry multiple times since making her debut, has toured with Carly Pearce, Billy Currington, Gavin DeGraw, Dwight Yoakam, Devin Dawson, and many others, and has toured as part of the CMT “Next Women of Country” Tour. Ellis was invited back by her college alma mater to be featured in a national television advertising campaign about pursuing and achieving your dreams. Hannah is a “CMT LISTEN UP” artist to watch. Hannah’s 13-song (all co-written by Ellis) debut album, That Girl, is available now. Her latest song releases include: “Waiting To Die (with Nick Wayne);” “The Women I Am (with Martina McBride);” “Love Of My Night;” and “Officer Down (10th Anniversary).” “Christmas at 60 MPH (with Nick Wayne)” is also out today.

About Curb Records:

Celebrating 60 years in business, Curb Records is the largest independently distributed record company in America. Owned and operated by Mike Curb and founded in 1964, Curb Records has achieved 435 number one records, over 1,500 Top Ten records and charted over 4,500 total records. With over a half century in operation, Curb Records has been influential in the careers of some of the biggest names in music, including: Tim McGraw, Hank Williams Jr., Rodney Atkins, Lee Brice, LeAnn Rimes, The Judds, Dylan Scott, Sawyer Brown, for KING + COUNTRY, Wyn Starks, Wynonna, Lyle Lovett, Big Daddy Weave, We Are Messengers, Natalie Grant, Jo Dee Messina, Hannah Ellis, Mo Pitney, Hal Ketchum, and Kelsey Hart, among many others.