Possessing a voice and personality that leap through the speakers and command attention, Rachele has made her national debut with “Party ‘Til the Cows Come Home,” a rollicking party anthem that showcases her strong, supple vocals and inimitable style. The song is supported with a video shot by award-winning director Trey Fanjoy that spotlights Rachele’s self-assured performance skills and natural charisma in front of the camera.
Rachele describes her style as a fusion of her favorite sounds. “Obviously, I’m a country rocker,” she says with a broad smile. “And I have a little bit of a bluesy voice so there’s a soulful thing that peeks its head occasionally. Stylistically, most of my songs are fun, sassy and empowering.”
Her voice reverberates with an emotional intensity reminiscent of Martina McBride’s best work, yet she’s also drawn comparisons to Jason Aldean because of her gutsy, go-for-broke style and high octane live performances. Off stage, she has a sweet girl next door quality that endears her to fans, yet on stage she unleashes her passion for music and gives audiences a performance they can’t forget.
Rachele knew at an early age that she wanted to pursue a career in music and she wasn’t shy about stating her ambitions. “I always wanted to sing country music,” says the petite brunette, whose father is a commercial fisherman. “When I was 10, I remember sitting in my dad’s truck and saying, ‘Dad, we don’t have a lot of time. LeAnn Rimes was 13 when she released “Blue.” We don’t have time! We have to get on this!’”
By the time she was 10-years-old, Rachele had already been singing in church for five years and admits her identity as an artist has been shaped by her Alaskan upbringing. “There are a lot of really creative people, especially in Kodiak because it’s a different scene,” she says. “Alaska is full of different types of people. There are a lot of artists that paint or draw. There are a lot of writers just because you are inspired by the beauty. There wasn’t much of a professional music scene, but it was a good place to foster creativity. I grew up with that uninhabited space to become creative and grow my artistry.” She began writing songs when she was 12-years-old, and by the time she was 17, she had hit the road and began gaining a reputation as a riveting live performer. “I was traveling and doing concerts up and down the west coast,” she says. “It was wonderful, a huge experience.”
Rachele moved to Nashville to attend Belmont University, the prestigious school that groomed such country notables as Josh Turner, Trisha Yearwood and Brad Paisley. Like many of the artists currently reigning on the country charts, Rachele honed her skills performing at some of Nashville’s famed honky tonks, including Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge. At the end of her senior year, she recorded a five-song EP that she shared with musician/manager, Jimmy Murphy. He was so impressed with her voice and the caliber of her songwriting that he shared Rachele’s music with his daughter Jamie O’Neal. Known for such hits as “There Is No Arizona” and “When I Think About Angels,” O’Neal is a gifted singer/songwriter who has added producer to her resume in recent years. Jamie and Rachele immediately connected and began working on the young artist’s new project.
“It’s been awesome,” Rachele says of working with O’Neal. “When I first came to her studio, I was so excited to be working with Jamie. I was a little intimidated at first, but she put me at ease the moment we met. We both have really big voices, so musically, we connected immediately. She’s been a big influence on me as a vocalist and I couldn’t be more thrilled about the music we’re making together.”
Working with O’Neal, Rachele has crafted an impressive collection that showcases her depth and diversity as an artist. “Party ‘Til the Cows Come Home” is an all out party anthem that makes it impossible to sit still. Rachele penned the energetic romp with O’Neal, Murphy and hit Nashville tunesmith Stephanie Bentley whose credits include the Faith Hill smash “Breathe.”
Whether she’s singing about healing, moving on or just having fun on a Saturday night, Rachele Lynae is a dynamic songwriter who knows how to bring emotional punch to any topic. Though she loves performing up tempo songs, she doesn’t shy away from exploring life’s more difficult moments. “I write what I know,” she says, “so my songs are going to reflect something that I’m going through or I have gone through or that one of my closest friends has gone through. It’s close enough so that I can feel it.”
Rachele also has a gift for taking people on the journey with her during her live performances. “On stage you get to go up there and live these songs,” she says. “It just transcends you to a whole other place and you get to take people with you. It’s really cool because it’s almost like each song is its own little world. You are inviting everyone to the party with you. It’s so cool to be able to go completely into that moment in a song. I love it!”
Clean
Rachele Lynae Lyrics
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Every summer night
I'd wander out a little too far chasing one last firefly
Mama'd come calling from the porch swing
Child come on in and get clean
Summer left and sixteen came
Couldn't wait til that bell rang
To Tommy's 69 Mustang
We'd lose ourselves for awhile til the phone rang
Child come on home and get clean
Just a little soap and water in the kitchen sink
Mama's arms when I scrape my knee
Dancing by the fire while daddy sings
The first rain in the spring
Oh come on home and get clean
First time in that back pew
In at least a year or two
I'd wondered out a little too far to chase a man I thought I knew
Fallin to my knees, the preacher spoke to me
Child come on down and get clean
Just a little soap and water in the kitchen sink
Mama's arms when I scrape my knee
Dancing by the fire while daddy sings
The first rain in the spring
Front porch light when the road's been long
A little bit of mercy when my grace is gone
First tear falling during alter call
Hear the choir sing
Oh, come on home and get clean
Years had flown since I'd been home
Daddy's voice swung low
Child you've been gone too long
Your mama's tired, time is come
Oh get back home
Just a little soap and water in the kitchen sink
Mama's arms are all I need
Dancing by the fire while daddy sings
The first rain in the spring
Front porch light when the road's been long
A little bit of mercy when my grace is gone
First tear falling during alter call
Hear the choir sing
Oh, come on home and get clean
The song "Clean" by Rachele Lynae talks about the passage of time and the importance of returning home to find comfort, solace, and peace. It describes the different phases in the life of a person who has outgrown chasing fireflies to chasing cars and going out with friends. As the singer ages, she comes to realize that there is much more to life than these fleeting pleasures, and she reflects on the things she misses and the love she left behind. She talks about her journey back home, learning about herself and finding her way back to her roots. The lyrics encourage the listener to reconnect with their own past and with the people who know them best, to find the strength and the support to move forward.
The song includes vivid and nostalgic images, including the innocence and beauty of chasing fireflies, the thrill of driving a friend's Mustang, the familiarity of the soap and water in the kitchen sink, the solace of a parent's embrace, and the power of a choir's song. These images suggest that there is beauty and grace in the ordinary, and that we should hold on to the things that have comforted and grounded us throughout our lives. The lyrics speak to anyone who has felt lost or disconnected, reminding them that there is always a way back home.
Line by Line Meaning
Round about dinner time
During the time of the day when dinner was usually served
Every summer night
On every night during the summer season
I'd wander out a little too far chasing one last firefly
Getting carried away chasing a firefly and wandering off a bit further than intended
Mama'd come calling from the porch swing
Mother would call out from the porch swing
Child come on in and get clean
Come inside and wash up
Summer left and sixteen came
The season of summer came to an end and the age of sixteen arrived
Couldn't wait til that bell rang
Anticipating the sound of the bell to signal the end of school
I'd go running like my hairs on fire
Running as fast as possible
To Tommy's 69 Mustang
To go for a drive in Tommy's 1969 model Mustang car
We'd lose ourselves for awhile til the phone rang
Getting completely absorbed and lost in the moment until the phone interrupted
Child come on home and get clean
Come back home and wash up
Just a little soap and water in the kitchen sink
Washing up with just soap and water in the kitchen sink
Mama's arms when I scrape my knee
Mother's comforting arms when hurting myself
Dancing by the fire while daddy sings
Dancing near a fire while father sings
The first rain in the spring
The first rainfall of the spring season
Oh come on home and get clean
Return home and wash up
First time in that back pew
The first time sitting in the back pews of a church
In at least a year or two
After a year or two of not attending church
I'd wondered out a little too far to chase a man I thought I knew
Getting carried away and chasing after someone who was thought to be known
Fallin to my knees, the preacher spoke to me
Kneeling and listening to the sermon preached by the preacher
Child come on down and get clean
Come forward and request to be baptized or confess one's sins
Years had flown since I'd been home
Many years had passed since returning home
Daddy's voice swung low
Father speaks in a low tone
Child you've been gone too long
Child, you have been away for too long
Your mama's tired, time is come
Mother is tired and it is time to come back home
Mama's arms are all I need
Mother's love and comfort is all that is needed
Front porch light when the road's been long
The front porch light is a welcoming sign when the journey has been long
A little bit of mercy when my grace is gone
In moments of weakness, mercy is needed when grace is lacking
First tear falling during alter call
Crying for the first time during the altar call
Hear the choir sing
Listening and enjoying the choir's singing
Oh, come on home and get clean
Return home and wash up
Contributed by Grayson W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bridget Murphy
Today I needed something fresh and new well I found it. This song is something special. I feel like I was meant to find this new artist and this particular song. I believe everything happens for a reason and this song was sent to me as a message and it defiantly resonated with me. Thank you for posting it.
Kenneth C
I love this song
sudjad7
beautiful love it xx