Newcomer Katie Armiger’s powerful vocals and skillful songwriting are clear… Read Full Bio ↴Newcomer Katie Armiger’s powerful vocals and skillful songwriting are clearly showcased on her new music. At the ripe age of 16, Katie does not hold back and has an inspiring combination of determination and passion that shines through in her music.

Katie Armiger’s journey truly began two years ago when she entered “Houston’s Best Country Singer” contest sponsored by Radio 93Q Country. The contest, which was held over an eight week period, had over 150 boys and girls ages 9-17 in the Junior Division who were vying for the title. After several performances Katie rose to the top to grab the title of Houston’s Best Country Singer in her division with her rendition of Martina McBride’s “Whatever You Say.”

Several months later, Katie arrived in Nashville, where she began her work in the studio with veteran producer Mark Oliverius for her demo. Over the years Oliverius has worked with the likes of Trick Pony, Joe Diffie, Sammy Kershaw, and Lorrie Morgan, among others. Having completed some of the demo tracks that now appear on her debut album it was obvious to all those around Katie that the project was special and should become something more. Thus the juggling act began. At the same time Katie was going to high school and maintaining an A average, she was listening to, writing, and rehearsing music.

“At 16 years old Katie Armiger has a lot to say,” said Oliverius. “She has a huge voice and a strength for songwriting that goes well beyond her years. I believe that she really does have what it takes to make it in this business – a strong musical talent and a passion for what she does.”

"17 In Abilene," which Katie co-wrote with fellow newcomer Ashlee Hewitt, showcases her skillful songwriting ability as well as her strong vocal talent. "17 In Abilene" is the quintessential carefree road trip song about the possibilities of an open road and is the first single off Katie’s debut self-titled album, due out this summer. “I think every teenager daydreams about getting in their car and taking off so we wanted to create a song that captured that carefree feeling in a catchy way,” said Katie. “Ashlee came up with a great groove on the guitar and the song just flowed from there. I hope listeners enjoy "17 In Abilene" as much as I enjoyed writing it.”

“‘Make Me Believe’ is my ‘chick empowerment’ song,” says Katie. “It is all about standing up and saying I cannot be your everything, so if this is not going to work out then you need to leave. It is a powerful song and I hope that is relayed to listeners.” Taking on a reverse perspective than the usual break-up song Katie and her co-writer Ashlee Hewitt, made it a song of strength where the woman finally tells the man that he needs to leave.

Katie's first album, BELIEVE is due for release in May 2008 and heralds the arrival of a distinctive vocal talent with an unforgettable array of powerful and brilliant songs. Drawing musical inspiration from some of country music’s greats like Martina McBride and Sarah Evans, this 16 year old is passionate about her music, focused on her future, and exudes the talent that’s needed to become a household name.

Unseen
Katie Armiger Lyrics

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I was right in front of you
Standing in clear view
I had so much to show
I was like an open book
You never even looked
So much I wanted you to know
The deepest part of me
You never tried to reach

It would have been so easy

All you had to do was pay some attention
All you had to do was look past the surface
But you never noticed much of anything
All you had to do was just try to listen
All you ever did was just catch a glimpse
And the tragedy is that you left so much unseen
You left so much unseen

You know my favorite color's blue
When I wear something new
And my favorite song
You didn't know my biggest fear
Was that you didn't care
That this ain't the life I want
To be right by your side
And have this great divide
We were close but so far

All you had to do was pay some attention
All you had to do was look past the surface
But you never noticed much of anything
All you had to do was just try to listen
All you ever did was just catch a glimpse
And the tragedy is that you left so much unseen
You left so much unseen

All that ever really mattered
Was overlooked

All you had to do was pay some attention
All you had to do was look past the surface

Overall Meaning

In Katie Armiger's song "Unseen," the singer laments the fact that the person she cares about never took the time to truly see and understand her. Despite being right in front of them, she felt like she was never really seen or known at her core. She had so much she wanted to share and reveal about herself, but the other person never tried to reach her or pay attention to what she was saying. The singer expresses that it would have been so easy for the other person to truly know her, if only they had taken the time to look past the surface and listen to her.

Throughout the song, the singer gives examples of things the other person didn't know about her, such as her favorite color and favorite song. She also expresses her fear that the other person didn't care about her, and that she didn't want to live the life she thought they were leading together. The singer finds it tragic that so much of herself was left unseen, and that the other person never bothered to look beyond the superficial.

Overall, Katie Armiger's "Unseen" is a poignant portrayal of the desire to be truly seen and known by someone, and the disappointment and heartbreak that can result when that doesn't happen. It speaks to the importance of paying attention to others and taking the time to understand them deeply.

Line by Line Meaning

I was right in front of you
I was physically present in front of you.

Standing in clear view
You could easily see me, there were no obstructions in your view.

I had so much to show
I had a lot of things to share with you.

I was like an open book
I was very transparent and honest with you about my feelings and emotions.

You never even looked
You never paid any attention to me or my needs.

So much I wanted you to know
I had a lot of things that I wanted to share with you but you never showed any interest.

The deepest part of me
My most intimate and personal feelings and emotions.

You never tried to reach
You never attempted to connect with me on a deeper level.

It would have been so easy
It would not have been difficult to show some interest and understanding towards me.

All you had to do was pay some attention
To understand me better, all you had to do was show some level of attention towards me.

All you had to do was look past the surface
You needed to look beyond my surface level appearances to truly understand who I am.

But you never noticed much of anything
You never paid any attention to me or my feelings.

All you had to do was just try to listen
To understand me better, all you had to do was listen carefully and empathetically to what I had to say.

All you ever did was just catch a glimpse
You only gave me a brief and fleeting glance or attention.

And the tragedy is that you left so much unseen
It is unfortunate that you failed to understand me and missed out on knowing me for the person that I truly am.

You left so much unseen
There were so many things about me that you missed out on understanding and experiencing.

You know my favorite color's blue
I had shared my favorite color with you before and it was blue.

When I wear something new
When I wear something new/different, I want you to take notice and appreciate it.

And my favorite song
I had shared my favorite song with you before.

You didn't know my biggest fear
You were unaware of the biggest fear I harbored in my mind.

Was that you didn't care
I was afraid that you didn't care about my emotions and feelings.

That this ain't the life I want
The life I was living at that moment wasn't the one I wanted for myself and you didn't know about it.

To be right by your side
I wanted to be close to you in every possible way.

And have this great divide
But the lack of communication created an emotional gap between us.

We were close but so far
We had a close relationship but emotionally, we were very far apart.

All that ever really mattered
The most important things about me that were of true significance.

Was overlooked
Were disregarded and not given the attention they deserved.

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN NASH, JENNIFER SCHOTT, WHITNEY DUNCAN

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