Rising Australian contemporary Country artist Sammi Palinkas is releasing her latest single “Sunset State of Mind”.
All about slowing down and admiring the beauty of a sunset, and used as a metaphor for life, “Sunset State of Mind” is an uplifting and empowering song that will bring a smile to your face, as you reflect on all the beautiful things life has to offer, when you slow down and take a moment to look around.
“Rod McCormack and I were bouncing around ideas for our next write, and I wanted to create something musically inspired by the late 90’s country era I love, and the likes of Faith Hill” Palinkas said. “We joined forces with Nashville-based writers Sam Gay and Templeton Thompson. After reminiscing on how busy life had been and the inability to find a moment to slow down, “Sunset State of Mind” was born. I’ve always had a fascination with sunsets and how they can make the busiest people stop for a moment to admire the beauty. “Sunset State of Mind” is a reminder for us to slow down and truly experience all of life’s joys whilst we’re able to, just like we’d experience a sunset. We don’t try and change, fix or judge a sunset, we take it all in, appreciate it with an open mind and heart, and accept what’s right in front of us. I love what that moment stands for. It’s a beautiful message and a great metaphor for life that I want to share with others. Musically we wanted to capture the real essence of that experience and for that reason it has become my happy song. The one I put on and grin from ear-to-ear for a second, just like I would in front of a sunset. I hope it brings happiness to everyone who hears it”. – Sammi Palinkas
Having already made waves in the country music scene, Sammi is putting the finishing touches on her 15-track debut album, with award-winning Producer Rod McCormack (Paul Kelly, The Wolfe Brothers & Lee Kernaghan). Her first Country single “Meet in the Middle” debuted at #3 on the Australian iTunes Country chart, #8 All Genre and charted on the official CountryTown National Airplay Chart. Follow up singles “You’ve Lived”, “Don’t Blink” and “Let Your Hair Down” all debuted in the Top 10 on the Australian iTunes Country chart, as did her Christmas single “From Me to You”. Most recently she released country power ballad “She’s Mine to Love” demonstrating her capability as both a singer and heartfelt writer, and “In a Country Song”.
Sammi Palinkas’ journey in music began at the age of three, fuelled by a diverse range of musical influences that include country greats like Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers and Loretta Lynn. From winning a national televised singing competition at the age of eight, to captivating audiences on stage and television, Sammi’s passion for music and performance has been evident throughout her life.
Her dedication to her craft has taken her across the globe, where she has collaborated with renowned songwriters and producers in cities like Los Angeles, New York, and Nashville. With performances at major events like the VFLW Grand Final and ‘Big Hug Day’ as well as recognition from organisations such as NSAI and the International Songwriting Competition (ISC), Sammi Palinkas continues to solidify her place as one of Australia’s most promising country music talents.
“Sunset State of Mind ” is the second last single ahead of Sammi’s debut album and forms the next piece in her ever-growing catalogue.