Hosts 1st Annual Hannah Ellis Officer Down Golf Classic For C.O.P.S.
Curb Records artist Hannah Ellis remembers the life and legacy of her late cousin on “Officer Down (10th Anniversary),” out today (10/17) — listen HERE. Additionally, fans can watch Ellis deliver a new stunning performance of the recording on YouTube. The Kentucky native previously gave fans an exclusive first listen during a Taste of Country interview earlier this month.
Slightly retouched, the updated version of Ellis’ signature song — which she originally released as an independent artist in 2017 — honors the 10th anniversary of the tragic death of her cousin, Daniel, a 33-year-old police officer killed in the line of duty on Nov. 6, 2015. With lyrical details only a true storyteller could craft and heartfelt emotion only a close loved one could articulate, the poignant tribute salutes those, like Daniel, who risk their lives every day to protect others. Ellis penned the deeply personal cut with Justin Ebach and Steven Dale Jones. Meanwhile, Eric Arjes produced the track.
To further mark the significant milestone, on Monday (Oct. 13), Ellis hosted the 1st annual Hannah Ellis Officer Down Golf Classic. Held at Hermitage Golf Course in Old Hickory, Tenn., the full-day event boasted 18 holes of championship golf, catered meals, a silent auction and an exclusive performance from the songwriter herself, all in support of C.O.P.S. (Concerns Of Police Survivors), an organization that helps families of fallen officers rebuild their lives in the wake of tragedy. See a recap HERE.
In May, during National Police Week, Ellis performed “Officer Down,” at the C.O.P.S. Gala in Washington, D.C., as well as at the Tennessee FOP Memorial Service in Nashville.
Her special anniversary edition of the original song follows additional releases, including the flirty, no-strings-attached “Love of My Night,” the empowering “The Women I Am (feat. Martina McBride)” and the sentimental “Waiting to Die (feat. Nick Wayne).”
With more new music on the way, Ellis and Wayne — her husband — are preparing for the birth of their first child, due in November.
Stream or purchase “Officer Down (10th Anniversary)” 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 121 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);” and “Love Of My Night.”
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.
