“Last Name” by Cali Tucker takes the old Cinderella story and turns it into a country song about making your own way in the world. Cali sings like she’s lived every word of this song, her voice shifting between soft vulnerability when she talks about having no safety net and real grit when she gets to the parts about standing up for herself, and you can hear her family’s musical background without feeling like she’s just copying what came before her.
Working with Derek Robertson, Tricia Battani, and Grammy nominated G’harah “PK” Degeddingseze, Cali has written something that goes way beyond just retelling a Disney story, because she’s managed to capture that specific feeling of being on your own and having to prove yourself without anyone’s help. The songwriting feels natural and unforced, like conversations you’d have with friends about real life struggles, and Cali brings her own personality to every line without trying too hard to sound like anyone else.
Anyone who wants to keep up with what the talented Cali is doing next and see how she puts together these songs should definitely follow her on Instagram and Spotify, because she shares tons of behind the scenes stuff that shows you how much work goes into making music that sounds this effortless and genuine.
