By Judy Shields
Hollywood, California (The Hollywood Times) 02/16/2024 – “I am so excited to be releasing my new song Eighteen Wheels, shares Phipps.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country music singer-songwriter Makenzie Phipps’ latest single Eighteen Wheels is available today. Premiered by Voice of America’s Border Crossings with Larry London, Eighteen Wheels pays tribute to the men and women across the country who drive the semis, full of food and other cargo in bad weather, late at night, and during other hazardous condition so our country can function seamlessly. Written by Shane Begley and produced by Sal Oliveri (Chris Stapleton, Garth Brooks, Keith Urban), the song persists in showcasing Makenzie Phipps’ remarkable skill, while captivating every audience member she touches with each note. In support of Eighteen Wheels, Cowboys & Indians also premiered an acoustic version as well.
To view the premiere of Eighteen Wheels on Voice of America’s Border Crossings with Larry London, visit HERE. Audio only, click HERE.
To view the premiere with Cowboys & Indians, visit HERE.
Watch Makenzie perform Eighteen Wheels on RFD-TV HERE.
To purchase/stream Eighteen Wheels visit HERE.
“Shane Begley did a fantastic job writing this song and I think so many people out there will appreciate the meaning behind it. Not only does it convey a beautiful, tear-jerking story, but it also expresses our gratitude for all truck drivers out there. Some family members of mine were truck drivers and I appreciate their hard work as well as all of the truckers working all over today. I mean after all, without truck drivers, the world would not go ‘round. I can’t wait to see what everyone thinks of this song!” Share Makenzi.
Phipps was recently surprised at The Southern Women in Film & Television Summit’s Women of True Grit Faith and Film Breakfast with the first ever “Rising Star” award, presented by author, Edie Hand just after her performance of her single You Bring The Beer (I’ll Bring The Noise).
“This was a wonderful surprise to receive the first-ever “Rising Star” Award from the ladies at SWIFT,” shares Phipps. “This has been such an incredible journey and to be acknowledged for my hard work is always humbling. I look forward to what God has planned for me next!”
Makenzie has been featured by Forbes, RFD-TV, Country Rebel, I Love Country Music, Classic Country Music, Addicted 2 Country Music, The Country Network, Center Stage Magazine, People.com, Newsmax, LifeMinuteTV, American Songwriter, Jesus Calling, The Hollywood Times and her single for Life Gives You Love was premiered by Taste Of Country. With a constant connection to her fans that is stronger than ever, Phipps continues to thrive on social media, releasing acoustic covers throughout the week. Her beautiful renditions of I Want To Stroll Over Heaven With You, Amazing Grace and Travelin’ Soldier have nearly 4 million combined views on Facebook and continue to grow daily.
To view the music video for Life Gives You Love, visit HERE.
Enjoy our conversation about her new single Eighteen Wheels and all things Makenzie:
Makenzie has done it again. What a great single she has recorded. A true eighteen wheeler’s anthem to last a lifetime. Download this song and give it a listen and make sure you buy a copy of it for all those friends and family members that drive a big rig, they will appreciate it and you for sending it their way.
Makenzie Phipps’ Upcoming Tour Dates:
FEB 16 – Mike’s Bar & Grill / Clarksville, Tenn.
FEB 17 – Fincastle / Bluefield, Va.
FEB 23 – White House Pizza & Pub / White House, Tenn.
FEB 25 – Ole Red Nashville / Nashville, Tenn.
MAR 01 – The Mason Jar / Dublin, Va.
MAR 02 – Coaltown Taps / Richlands, Va.
MAR 03 – Ole No. 3 / Pocahontas, Va.
MAR 08 – Sidelines Grill / Ashland City, Tenn.
MAR 09 – Beachaven Vineyards & Winery / Clarksville, Tenn.
MAR 10 – Cowboy Church at The Troubadour / Nashville, Tenn.
MAR 16 – The Bucket / Dunbar, W. Va.
MAR 17 – Villa Nove Vineyards / Butler, Tenn.
MAR 18 – The Commodore Grill / Nashville, Tenn.
MAR 22 – Mike’s Bar & Grill / Clarksville, Tenn.
MAR 27 – The Commodore Grill / Nashville, Tenn.
MAR 28 – Puckett’s Grocery / Nashville, Tenn.
MAR 29 – Puckett’s Grocery Pigeon Forge / Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
MAR 30 – Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards / Bristol, Va.
APR 05 – Half Batch Brewing / Hendersonville, Tenn.
APR 13 – The Rusted Musket / Mullens, W. Va.
APR 14 – Hardware Hills Vineyard / Scottsville, Va.
APR 19 – Mike’s Bar & Grill / Clarksville, Tenn.
APR 20 – AJ’s Bar & Grill / Lebanon, Tenn.
APR 26 – Creek Bottom Brewing / Galax, Va.
APR 27 – 7 Dogs / Wytheville, Va.
APR 28 – Ole No. 3 / Pocahontas, Va.
MAY 10 – Yee-Haw Brewing Company / Johnson City, Tenn.
MAY 11 – The Mason Jar / Dublin, Va.
MAY 17 – The Tap Bar & Grill / Jackson, Tenn.
MAY 24 – Mountain 2 Island at the Rock House Marina / Pulaski, Va.
MAY 25 – Fincastle Country Club / Bluefield, Va.
MAY 25 – The Rusted Musket / Mullens, W. Va.
MAY 31 – When Pigues Fly / Nashville, Tenn.
JUN 01 – Egyptian Hills Resort / Creal Springs, Ill.
JUN 02 – Egyptian Hills Resort / Creal Springs, Ill.
JUN 05 – Country For A Cause at 3rd & Lindsley / Nashville, Tenn.
JUN 08 – Big Daddy’s Handlebars / Murfreesboro, Tenn.
JUN 09 – Sunday Morning Country at The Grand Ole Opry House / Nashville, Tenn.
JUN 15 – Fincastle Country Club / Bluefield, Va.
JUN 15 – Riders Paradise / Herndon, W. Va.
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About Makenzie Phipps:
Makenzie Phipps has become a fixture throughout the southeast from minor league baseball games, singing the National Anthem to fairs, festivals, and honky tonks, where she has delighted fans with her true country voice. It was Phipps’ cover of “Amazing Grace” that heightened her popularity, with a video posted on Country Rebel quickly tallying nearly a million views on Facebook for the talented teenager. Now, with the traditional sounds of country songstresses such as Loretta Lynn and Tammy Wynette held safe within her heart, Phipps has officially begun her trek to country music stardom, bringing a whole new generation a sound that they might not be accustomed to, but a sound that seems especially apropos for the turbulent times we find ourselves living within.
She has been featured by Forbes, Jesus Calling, Taste of Country, RFD-TV, Country Rebel, I Love Country Music, Classic Country Music, Addicted 2 Country Music, The Country Network, Center Stage Magazine, People.com, Newsmax, LifeMinuteTV, American Songwriter, Heartland, and more. Her connection to her fans is stronger than ever, and she constantly interacts with them on social media and her streams have reached nearly fifteen thousand monthly listeners. She has received awards such as “Female Country Song of the Year” at the 2021 Josie Music Awards and a Songwriter Achievement Award in 2022. She was named “Future Star of Tomorrow” by the North American Country Music Association International as well. Her beautiful renditions of “Amazing Grace” and “Travelin’ Soldier” have over 2 million combined views on Facebook and only continue to grow daily. Phipps’ acoustic version of Alan Jackson’s “I Want To Stroll Over Heaven With You” went viral in 48 hours with over 1 million views and currently approaching 2 million. Her single “You Bring The Beer (I’ll Bring The Noise)” was recently premiered by RFD-TV.
