She’s a commonplace face to regular viewers of any CMT video platform (with plenty more TV accolades where that came from) plus has several December U.K. dates on the books of things to come. But just before she travels across the pond, this month’s gathering of the laid-back songwriting showcase Buddy’s Place is poised to welcome a true media darling into its well-versed mix.
Sarah Darling has over 20 million streams on Spotify and Apple Music and has made nearly 100 appearances on the Grand Ole Opry stage. She has appeared on BBC Breakfast, BBC One Sunday Morning Live, iTV Weekend, Conan, Fox & Friends, HLN Morning Express with Robin Meade, The Bachelor and, in 2003, was a finalist on the Wayne Newton-hosted The Entertainer.
It seems fitting that Buddy’s is an outdoor event: in August, Darling closed out her Campfire Sessions—steady digital releases of covers throughout the past two years—with the release of her mini–EP Dreams.
“This last Campfire release is particularly special to me because each song has had a significant impact on my life,” the artist said.
Fresh off of her recent single “Waves,” the grand supreme little Darling joins Bobby Hamrick and Stevenson Elliot for night one of a two-night 8th annual Christmas at Buddy’s Place celebration. A new EP containing both “Waves” and “Song Still Gets Me” is promised to be coming very soon. This will be her first new collection of songs since Wonderland, which was released in June 2019 and earned the number one country album slot on the U.K. Official Country Charts that year.
By collaborating with writers and producers in Nashville, Los Angeles and the U.K., and performing in Europe and the U.S., Darling has been attracting ever-larger audiences to her pure vocals and unique brand.
“I kind of feel like the international girl next door,” she says. “I’ve spent a lot of time abroad now. Every little nugget of wisdom, all the ups and downs, I’ve kept with me. And this [upcoming] collection of songs is my perspective on it all. There’s a newfound strength added to my palette of colors. I’m grateful my story has been a unique one.”
Find Sarah Darling on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; pre-save “Song Still Gets Me” at tonetree.ffm.to/songstillgetsme.
Tickets to the 8th Annual Christmas at Buddy’s Place (their 10th year of shows overall) are $30 and include warm beverages, snacks and a special take-home gift. But be warned that tickets for Buddy’s super shows often sell out super quickly. However, there is a wait list for anyone wanting to try that option. Bring chairs and blankets. Sarah Darling, Bobby Hamrick and Stevenson Elliot play Buddy’s Place from 7–10 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 10.
Paige Rose, Dakota Striplin and American Idol winner Kris Allen are featured for the second round on Saturday, Dec. 11. Buddy’s Place shows take place at Cedar Springs Ranch, 9638 Rocky Hill Rd., Lascassas, Tennessee. Visit buddysplacenashville.com/reservations for more information.
