Had a great conversation with rising country star Thea Lissi, who has a fascinating “Beginnings” story that started with a big family, trauma, being a single mom, running a business, and finding country music later in life.
We talked about her new single, “Permanent Ink.”
Her last single was “Sweeter.”
Here’s that food TikTok we were talking about
@thealissi Like what he supposed to be jealous of? My fork & these “wanna be” fried Oreos 🙈 They were surprisingly good though! lol #struggleisreal #sweeter #newcountry #countrymusic #CountryPop #HealingEra #NewMusic
More about Thea
Nashville, TN – June 2025 — Rising country-soul artist Thea Lissi continues to make waves with the release of her powerful new single, “PERMANENT INK,” now available on all major streaming platforms. Known for her emotionally charged lyrics and signature blend of swampy soul and country storytelling, Thea’s latest track cuts deep—with a message that lingers.
“Because sometimes it’s not about what they did… it’s what they didn’t that leaves the deepest mark,” Thea shares. “Permanent Ink is about the pain that’s left unsaid—the silence, the absence, the moments we never got but always wanted.”
Raised in Louisiana as one of eleven children, Thea Lissi brings resilience and authenticity to every song she writes. Since launching her music career in December 2020, she has written over 300 songs, released 23 tracks including two EPs, and is signed to The Orchard for distribution.
Her rapid rise in the independent music scene is backed by an impressive list of accomplishments:
● 1.6+ million streams on Spotify
● Charting singles: “Get Up Again” hit the Top 20 iTunes R&B/Soul Daily Charts in Germany, while “Good Without Ya” reached the Top 100 Pop Daily Charts in the UK
● Featured on Eaux Kev Live and the Hooche Country Radio Podcast
● Performed live across Nashville at iconic venues including Whiskey Jam, Live Oak, Winners, 6th & Peabody, Virgin Hotels Speakeasy, and more
● Opened for Justin Champagne in 2023 at Rock N Bowl, Festival International Legends Stage, and at the Showbox in LA for a charity event
● Collaborated with Grammy-nominated producer Jayme Silverstein
● Pitched songs to publishers like Curb Word Music Publishing, OneRPM, Prescription Songs, and Spirit Music Group
● Her music video for “Me, Myself, and I” has over 400,000 views on the BSN Network via Roku TV
● “Best Mistake” has been Shazamed over 700 times
● Proud member of NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association International) and ISSA (Independent Singer-Songwriter Association)
With three more singles slated for release in the coming months and a full EP expected by the end of 2025, Thea Lissi continues to solidify her place as one of country music’s most compelling and fearless new voices.
