Anella Herim

About

Singer, songwriter, recording artist, and social media content creator known for fusing elements of country storytelling, pop, R&B and hip-hop into his music and for his hit songs "Tequila," "Tennessee Love Song," "Don't HMU," "Lock N Key," and "Let's Be Honest." He is also known for the albums WAKE UP! and 831: The Series.

Before Fame

He was immersed in music at a very early age and was playing drums in church at 4 years old. He learned woodwinds and percussion instruments in middle school before learning guitar and piano. He began producing his own music using GarageBand on his phone and posting tracks online when he was in high school. He began performing acoustic gigs at local bars and restaurants in North Carolina while he was still a teenager. He released his first notable independent single "Old Emery" in 2019. He performed at the Boxcar Bar + Arcade in Greensboro in early 2020 where he caught the attention of industry figure Malik Clark of D.O.G. Records who helped him move toward a major-label deal. He released his first album WAKE UP! in 2022.

Trivia

His breakout track "Tennessee Love Song" was the first song he ever recorded in Nashville. He cited some of his early musical influences include Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, The Eagles, and The Carpenters

Family Life

He grew up in a church focused family in Trinity, North Carolina. His father was a worship leader who introduced him to music.

Associated With

He featured Chase Matthew on the remix of his song "Tennessee Love Song" in 2024.