NASHVILLE, TN (November 15, 2024) – Country darling Mackenzie Carpenter is adding some cheeky festive flair to her previously released toe-tapper “Boots On” with the release of “Boots On (Santa’s Version),” out today via The Valory Music Co.. The acclaimed singer/songwriter is turning her affections to the main man in the red suit this go-around, swapping out those sky blue Luccheses for a festive bright red variety. Accompanied by the jingliest of bells laid against the track, Mackenzie is pulling out all the stops to win the affection of old St. Nick himself – spiked eggnog, mistletoe and the promise of her wrapped like a present underneath the Christmas tree. Charming and clever, this holiday themed version of “Boots On” is destined to be an irresistible and flirty addition to holiday playlists and parties.
Listen to “Boots On (Santa’s Version)” HERE
Watch the lyric video HERE
“I’m so excited to kick off the holiday season with ‘Boots On (Santa’s Version)’ – because even Santa has a Country side!” shares Mackenzie. “I loved putting out the original song this summer and thought that spicing it up with some Christmas magic was needed for this time of year. I had so much fun putting a holiday twist on the lyrics and I hope y’all have just as much fun listening to it!”
The original version of “Boots On” was released in August to rave reviews. Holler declared it an “irresistibly catchy” track that “proves yet again why she’s one of the most exciting and cleverest Country songwriters around right now.” Today’s Country Magazine called the track penned by Mackenzie alongside award-winning singer/songwriter Rhett Akins and frequent collaborators Brandon Hood and Ben Williams “a blast of throwback fun” with “an overall vibe that’s 100% unique in comparison to anything else happening in Country music right now,” with All Country News adding that it’s “a sparkling new addition to the Country music landscape that effortlessly captures the spirit of a summer rom-com.”
Tonight (November 15), Mackenzie will open for Megan Moroney as part of the Spotify Champions pop up concert at Georgia Theater in Athens, GA, ahead of the highly anticipated college football showdown between the University of Georgia and the University of Tennessee on Saturday. On Wednesday (November 20), Mackenzie will act as a red carpet correspondent with Holler at the CMA Awards for one of Country music’s biggest nights of the year. New music from Mackenzie is expected early next year. For more information and tour dates, please visit mackenziecarpentermusic.com/tour/.
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ABOUT MACKENZIE CARPENTER:
Hailing from the small town of Hull, GA, Mackenzie Carpenter is the spunky blonde girl-next-door that fell in love with music as a kid, writing alongside her brothers and singing in church. Years later, the outspoken singer-songwriter is breaking the mold for small-town women by writing and singing her truth, armed with the knowledge that everyone has a little bit of “hot mess” in them, no matter how shiny the book cover may seem. With an upbringing consisting of a rowdy support system, back porch hootenannies and juicy drama, the affable and kind Carpenter also embraces the crazy and “tacky” aspects that make life more interesting. She kickstarted her career as a songwriter for Lily Rose’s 2021 No. 1 hit “Villain,” and has since co-written songs including Top 15 single “I’m Not Pretty” and new fan-favorite tracks “Indifferent” and “28th of June” with breakout star Megan Moroney all while starting her own career as an artist. Since signing her first record deal with The Valory Music Co. in 2022, Mackenzie has been named to Spotify’s Hot Country 2024 Artists To Watch, CMT’s Next Women of Country class of 2023, Nashville Briefing’s Artists To Watch 2023 and many more spotlight programs. She has opened for talents like Miranda Lambert, Megan Moroney, Jake Owen, Parker McCollum, Craig Campbell, and Ryan Hurd. Last summer, the rising star took the stage at major events like CMA Fest, Country Thunder, Tortuga Music Festival, Stagecoach and made her Grand Ole Opry debut. This year alone, the young star has released the “cathartic and empowering” (All Country News) track “Sound Of A Heartbreak,” “Only Girl,” which “feels destined to be a wedding dance staple” (Billboard), and “irresistibly catchy” (Holler) “Boots On.” New music from Mackenzie is expected early next year. For more information and tour dates, please visit mackenziecarpentermusic.com/tour/.
