Nathan Evans delights fans with upbeat new single 'Highland Girl'
'My songs are all for Scotland but this’n is DEFO for Scotland!'
Since finding fame back in 2020 after posting sea shanty videos on TikTok, Scottish singer/songwriter Nathan Evans has had a monumental few years, gaining a Number 1 single with his cover of 'Wellerman', and dropping hits such as 'Driving To Nowhere' and 'Heather On A Hill'.
Now, just months away from the release of his debut album '1994', Nathan has delighted fans by releasing a new bop called 'Highland Girl', and it has seriously cheery vibes!
With his signature voice, 'Highland Girl' is an upbeat track where energetic vibes meet folk-key pop elements, featuring lyrics like:
"Hair like a fire
"And eyes like the sea
"She danced with the wind
"And sings like the breeze
"I didn't know
"But now I can see
"I'm in love with my
"Highland Girl"
29-year-old Nathan, who is from Airdrie in Scotland, has been teasing the track all week, writing on social media: 'My songs are all for Scotland but this’n is DEFO for Scotland! 🏴'. (sic)
Upon hearing the new banger, fans were quick to express their love. One wrote: 'B-b-b-b-b-b-b-b-b-baaaaaaaaanngggeeerrrr LOVE IT', with another adding: 'Ahh so good!! Worth the wait'. A third wrote: 'He’s done it again what a tune'. (sic)
Another fan commented: 'This gives me midsummer night vibes with bonfires by the lake and people dancing to live music it's a great tune, love it'. (sic)
What is the name of Nathan Evans' new single?
Nathan's new single is called 'Highland Girl'.
When is it out?
'Highland Girl' landed on Friday 26th April 2024.
How can I listen to it?
You can hear Nathan's new track 'Highland Girl' on Forth 1.
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