Press Release: Jake Worthington's Upcoming EP "Hell Of A Highway" To Be Released May 19th
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THE VOICE STAR JAKE WORTHINGTON'S UPCOMING EP, HELL OF A HIGHWAY, AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER, FRIDAY, APRIL 14
EP Release Set for Friday, May 19
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Most well-known as a member of Team Blake on The Voice, country singer-songwriter, Jake Worthington's sophomore EP, Hell of a Highway will become available at midnight, April 14 (tonight). The project, which is set for release on Friday, May 19, follows his self-titled EP, which was released in October of 2015 and debuted at #16 on Billboard Heat Seekers.
The native Texan will join Texas Country mainstay Cody Johnson in his hometown of La Porte to celebrate his new release at the San Jacinto Monument on Friday, May 12.
Worthington gained national media attention after winning the title of runner-up on Season 6 of the NBC hit series, where he reached Top 20 on Billboard Heat Seekers for his renditions of Richard Marx's "Right Here Waiting" and Keith Whitley's "Don't Close Your Eyes." His first single off of his debut EP, "Just Keep Falling in Love," reached Top 50 on the Music Row Chart and Top 30 on the Texas Regional Radio Report, with the music video premiering on GAC and CMT, among others.
Fans can preorder Hell of a Highway EP here.
About Jake Worthington:
Growing up in the small town of La Porte, TX, Country singer-songwriter and recent NBC The Voice star Jake Worthington spent his days fishing, mudding, and playing sports. Now most well-known from Season 6 of NBC's The Voice, Worthington gained the title of runner-up while under the guidance of Country music superstar Blake Shelton in 2014. While on the show, Worthington quickly became a fan favorite, with his renditions of "Right Here Waiting" and "Don't Close Your Eyes" reaching the Top 20 on Billboard Heatseekers. In October of 2015, Worthington released his first EP, debuting at #16 on Billboard Heat Seekers and #44 on Billboard Country Albums. His first single off the EP, "Just Keep Falling in Love," reached Top 50 on the Music Row Chart and Top 30 on the Texas Regional Radio Report, with a video that debuted on GAC, CMT, among others. The Texas-native released his follow-up single, "How Do You Honky Tonk," in the summer of 2016 and hit the road on the How Do You Honky Tonk Summer Tour, which was sponsored by Amspec, Cinch Jeans, and Ernie Ball. As he continues his tour on the road, Worthington is gearing up for the release of his sophomore EP, Hell of a Highway, on May 19, 2017, which is currently available for preorder.
About Missy Wolf
Co-Founder, Editor, Journalist & Vice President of the American Country Music AssociationFrom an early age I knew music and entertainment were in my blood. I have always been enamored with the idea of being in this industry, though I never wanted to be a front and center "Star". Taking the audience behind the scenes for up close conversations with the artists they love is where I want to be. Life in lyrics has always been my style, so as my favorite country artist Wade Hayes sings, I am living my life and chasing my dreams! Conducting interviews, meeting talented people and sharing stories and adventure are my passion. My new favorite hashtag is #iaskyouanswer, so stay tuned for more interviews, articles and adventures!
