Tenille Townes Shares Cover Of ‘Hallelujah’

Fresh from sharing her outstanding debut album ‘The Lemonade Stand’ earlier in the year, rising Canadian breakout superstar Tenille Townes has returned with a stunning cover of Leonard Cohen’s classic ‘Hallelujah’ joining the likes of Jeff Buckley, Brandi Carlile, Bob Dylan, k.d. lang, Willie Nelson, Regina Spektor and Rufus Wainwright in covering the song.

Putting her own unique twist on the global smash-hit, Townes delivers a fresh take on the original whilst retaining the magic of Cohen’s recording making it a major standout release from the singer/songwriter as she continues on the path to becoming one of the leading voices within country music and beyond.

Her vocal control is absolutely superb on this rendition as she beautifully makes the song her own and delivers one of the most impressive vocal displays of the year. Already a much-loved artist across the world this cover has the potential to allow Tenille to take her sound to the mainstream masses across the globe.

Speaking about the decision to share her cover of ‘Hallelujah’, Tenille Townes says: “This song brings me comfort and hope, and during these times, we could all use a little bit of both. I wanted to share my version of this song because it holds a special place in my heart. It played an instrumental role in my signing at Sony Music and it has always been a special song to me, but right now, this song has reached a different place in me than it ever has before. I hope the word ‘Hallelujah’ carries a reminder that we’re going to be ok.”

A Truly stellar take on the classic, Tenille has showcased the strength of her mesmerizing voice as she shines a light on her incredible control with a beautiful rendition that brings a whole new meaning to the track and opens it up to a brand new audience as the country performer delivers an authentic, original version.

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