Rising Country Music Star Priscilla Block Lands On Variety’s Coveted 2021 Power of Young Hollywood Impact List
Block Only Featured Artist Representing Country Music Ahead of Her Upcoming Debut Album
Mercury Nashville recording artist and rising Country music star, Priscilla Block, has landed the #4 spot on Variety‘s coveted 2021 Power of Young Hollywood Impact List, on stands now, making her the only Country artist featured in the lineup. Since releasing her debut single, “Just About Over You,” in 2020, the 25 year old has quickly amassed a devoted fanbase, landed in CMT’s Next Women of Country class of 2021, and made her Grand Ole Opry debut.
“Just About Over You” quickly shot to the top of iTunes all-genre chart within 12 hours of its release and recently was the featured artist of the week on Billboard Magazine’s all-genre Chartbreaker. The song was also named one of The New York Times Best Songs of 2020. Her honest approach to life, songwriting, and her music, has resonated with fans and critics alike. Block hopes to use her platform and music to promote self-love, empowerment, and acceptance through her blend of Country Pop and Southern Rock influences.
Stay tuned for even more music from Priscilla Block as her debut album, set for release in early 2022.
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About Priscilla Block:
Country artist Priscilla Block draws listeners in with her unfiltered, relatable songwriting and catchy melodies. Pegged as a 2021 Artist to Watch by Amazon Music, PANDORA, Spotify, CMT, The Boot, MusicRow, HITS, Sounds Like Nashville, Country Now, Music Mayhem and more, Priscilla’s honest and upfront approach promotes self-love, empowerment, and acceptance through her own blend of country pop and southern rock, dubbed the Block Party sound.
In early 2020, Priscilla was struggling to make ends meet after losing her job and her apartment. Unable to get out and play in person due to Covid-19, Priscilla began experimenting on TikTok and quickly developed a rabid fanbase with songs like “Thick Thighs,” “PMS” and “Just About Over You.” Fans rallied together to independently fund Priscilla’s recording and since its release, “Just About Over You” peaked both the iTunes Country and All-Genre song charts, the song was named one of The New York Times Best Songs of 2020, and it is now playing on country radio. Priscilla’s streaming has topped 75 million, and her self-titled major label debut EP is released April 30.
Originally from Raleigh, NC, Priscilla moved to Nashville to pursue music shortly after high school. In Nashville, the affable, hardworking, student of life worked multiple jobs to make ends meet, then a chance encounter with her idol – Taylor Swift – was the sign she needed to dive all the way in on her music. Priscilla is a seasoned performer playing sold-out shows across the southeast including Deep South the Bar in Raleigh, the storied Listening Room Cafe, and Nashville’s rowdiest block party, Whiskey Jam. Priscilla has also shared the stage with artists including Gabby Barrett, Adam Craig and Adam Doleac.