“Vibez”: Hailey Newman's Nostalgic Journey Through First Love and Growing Up
Hailey Newman’s song “Vibez,” was co-written with Christian Stalnecker. This song brings up a nostalgic feeling of childhood crushes. The song describes what it is to look back and think “Hey, what if I had done this? What could have happened?”. It’s about all those times when we didn’t make a move for whatever reason, and if we did things might have turned out differently. ‘Vibez’ is a great track for anyone who’s ever experienced unspoken feelings or missed chances.
The music video for “Vibez” was actually filmed by Hailey’s sister in their hometown, Pikeville, Kentucky. The video is set against these gorgeous Appalachian mountains, which match the song’s mood and nostalgic vibe. It shows love in different forms with shots of diverse couples from all kinds of backgrounds. There’s this street in Pikeville with colorful umbrellas hanging above that gives the whole video a fun vibrant feel. It adds to the message of love, inclusion, and acceptance. It celebrates everything from those first crushes to lasting relationships.
Hailey's love for music started way back when she was in 8th grade. She performed Miranda Lambert’s “Mama’s Broken Heart” at her school talent show, and even though she was extremely nervous, the crowd’s reaction was amazing and that was a defining moment for her. Since then, she’s been inspired by big names in country music like Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Luke Combs, and Carly Pearce. Her songwriting is also very personal. She’s marked by her upbringing in Appalachia, where she’s seen both the struggles and the victories of her community.
In “Vibez,” Hailey looks back at the past that mixes the innocence of being young with the more complicated feelings we deal with as adults. Both the song and the video remind us how important it is to embrace love in all its forms and to hold on to those early crushes that shape how we see relationships. Hailey’s music feels very personal, and with her relatable themes and honest storytelling, she’s really establishing herself as a voice that counts in country-pop.
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