With a release that tells a wonderful and personal story, Damaris Kunkler has shared her newest single, “My Yellow Rose of Texas”. Read along with us as we share our thoughts on the track, in addition to some background on the roots of the music.

According to Damaris, “My Yellow Rose of Texas” is about her Grandma Alberta Chavez who was a honky tonker, a bar-maid, and a real looker. As a child, the artist would sit on her bedside and watch her get ready to go out dancing on the weekends. She had all the make-up out of every Avon catalog, but she also cherished the times when she was standing by her gas stove toasting and flipping tortillas and making the house smell so good. It was always the smell that brought back her memory so vividly. She was from Waco, Texas and always called herself a Texican and that is where she met her grandpa, Jesse Chavez. It happened to be at a dance before he went to war. She had a big yellow rose in her hair that night. So, etched on her tombstone is Yellow Rose of Texas.

What a lovely story! As you listen to the words that Damaris shares in this newest single, it paints a clear picture as to the stories she experienced growing up. As someone who also has a close relationship with their Grandma, this song hits close to home. To not only have the memories of an incredible woman, but to now have a song that represents her life is beauty in its finest form.

As far as the music goes, it’s hard not to move along to this “cha cha” inspired track. The lovely guitar picking and Damaris’ exquisite vocal delivery make for an upbeat song that is sure to be stuck in your head for days to come. In our experience, ever since we listened we’ve been humming it to one another. It’s catchy, slightly poppy, but really at its core is a memorable track with personal anecdotes that anyone with a similar upbringing should be able to relate to.

With this all being said, we do hope that you take the time and listen, you won’t regret it! While you’re at it, might as well check out Damaris’ 2019 album as well, Come Sit by My Fire. For all things Damaris Kunkler, to listen, and to keep up with all future releases, please check out the following links below.

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Damaris Kunkler gets personal on latest single, "My Yellow Rose of Texas"