Is ERNEST Running For Mayor, Or Is This A Clever Album Announcement?
"ERNEST for Mayor" is what his Instagram page says. So is he running for politics? Or is this a new album release? We will go through it and do our best to guess!
Is ERNEST running for Mayor of Nashville or does he have an album announcement up his sleeve? Let’s put our thinking caps on and break it down.
First of all, I am a big fan of ERNEST and so are all the people in my household. My 19-month-old son, Barrett, is actually obsessed with ERNEST’s album called “ERNEST & The Fellas Unplugged.” Anytime Barrett is fussy or crying, my husband and I always put on that specific album and he calms right down. We laugh about it, because of all of the musicians in the world, ERNEST is the guy that gets the job done. Barrett specifically loves a song of his called, “What Have I Got To Lose (Circle Sessions)”
But ERNEST seems like he has another job that he’s running for, and that’s “Mayor.” On March 8, 2024 ERNEST shared a video on his Instagram. The text below the video read, “Zipping a couple of things up before a big announcement next week #NashvilleTennessee.” He is on the phone with a suit jacket on, a red, tie and blue boxers. The room is set up like a political press conference room.
Then on March 11, 2024, ERNEST shared a promotional photo that boldly reads, “ERNEST for MAYOR.” Then on the poster it says, “Legalize Country Music.” There’s a link at the bottom of the photo that simply says ERNESTforMayor.com. When you click on the link it brings you to a fan page, a count down, and a button that you can click to “join the campaign.”
What Does It Mean, “ERNEST for Mayor?”
There are two theories to this fun announcement. ERNEST is actually running for Mayor of the town he grew up in, which is actually Nashville, TN. Or the second option, which is more believable, is that this is a roll-out to another album. Either way, I am excited to see what ERNEST has up his sleeve. No matter what, I know my toddler will be the first to clap his hands together in the back seat of our car.
Meet ERNEST, The Writer Behind The Morgan Wallen Songs You Love
Who Is ERNEST?
He was born Ernest Keith Smith, but the world now knows him by his artist name, ERNEST, the songwriter behind your favorite Morgan Wallen Songs. ERNEST is a talented songwriter with a unique sound. He has captured the attention of music lovers all over the world. Born and raised in a Nashville, Tennessee, he was always fascinated by the power of music and the way it could bring people together. And over the years, it has!
As a child, ERNEST would spend hours listening to records and singing along to his favorite songs. He soon realized that he had a talent for writing his own music and began crafting his own melodies and lyrics.
In his late teens, ERNEST moved to the city of Nashville to pursue his dreams of becoming a professional songwriter. ERNEST has released his own music. But, he has also collaborated with other musicians and artists as a performer and a songwriter.
ERNEST The Songwriter
Over the years, ERNEST has become known for his soulful and introspective lyrics. He received a standing ovation at The Grand Ole Opry after performing his song, “Flower Shops.” His music is a unique blend of different genres, including folk, blues, and country.
Despite his success, ERNEST remains humble and committed to his craft. He continues to write and perform music that touches the hearts of his fans and inspires others to pursue their own passions.
ERNEST has released several albums over the years, each one showcasing his evolving style and artistic vision. His songs have been covered by other artists and featured in films and TV shows. He has written songs for Jason Aldean, Chris Lane, Morgan Wallen, Lauren Alaina and more. ERNEST is currently signed as a songwriter to BIG LOUD Publishing.
“Adopted at a mere three weeks old and the victim of a freak heart attack his senior year of high school, it goes without saying that surmounting ridiculous odds has always been a gift—not a curse—for Ernest.” – BIG LOUD PUBLISHING.
ERNEST Is More Than A Musician
In addition to his music career, ERNEST is also known for his philanthropic work. He has donated time and resources to a variety of causes, including music education programs and organizations that support disadvantaged communities. He is married to Delaney and they have a son together. (You can see all of their adventures on his instagram page). Rumor is, he also played baseball in college too.
ERNEST and Morgan Wallen
While his voice can soar to the heavens like the best of country music, ERNEST can write songs like his soul depends on it.
ERNEST has written an impressive amount of songs, and many of them have already reached #1. He’s really coming up in the Nashville songwriting scene after writing songs for Morgan Wallen like, “Wasted on You,” “Dangerous,” “This Bar” and “More Than My Hometown.” ERNEST also wrote “Breaking Up In The 90’s” by Sam Hunt.
33+ HIT Songs ERNEST Wrote For Other Artists
Ayla Brown has been an on-air morning show host with Country 102.5 since 2018. Before taking this once-in-a-lifetime job, Ayla was (and still is) a country music singer. In 2006, she placed 13th on American Idol. In 2012 and 2013 she celebrated her Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium debut, and over the years she has visited 13 countries overseas to sing for the American Troops.
Country music is in Ayla Brown’s soul. Not only does she sing it, but she gets to talk about it every day on “Country Mornings with Jonathan and Ayla.”
Ayla is happily married to singer-songwriter, Rob Bellamy, and they welcomed a son named Barrett in August of 2022. In her free time, she loves to sew baby bibs and experiment with new recipes in the kitchen. She also loves to travel and try new foods. Ayla writes about Boston area happenings, parenting, holistic lifestyle and living, and travel.
