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daena’s “Karaoke Bar” is an inspiring tribute

Nashville artist daenaโ€™s new video for her single โ€œKaraoke Barโ€ is an ode to one of the nationโ€™s most iconic lesbian bars: the Lipstick Lounge in East Nashville.

โ€œThe Lipstick Lounge is a staple in this town and a safe space for so many of us,โ€ says daena. โ€œIn the video, I wanted to show how places like this take care of their own. This community can take what might start as a night shadowed by heartbreak and just lift you up and make you feel so loved. I hope that love and joy for each other comes through in this video.โ€

โ€œKaraoke Barโ€ is as shimmering as a disco ball and deserves to be a multi-format radio hit. The singer, who originally hails from Bruce Springsteenโ€™s beloved Jersey shore, has a fabulous voice that can shift effortlessly from pop to rock and even R&B-flavored songs.

Listen to โ€œKaraoke Barโ€ below, or find it on your favorite streamer.


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