North Carolina rising country singer, Paige King Johnson, is set to release her deeply personal new single, “Grandpa’s Little Girl,” a touching tribute to the man who inspired her musical journey and left an indelible mark on her life. The song will be available on August 9, 2024 on all streaming platforms, but you can hear it here with CCM Magazine today!

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The song, penned by Johnson herself, reflects on the profound influence her grandfather had on her from a young age. At just 10 years old, Paige received her first guitar as a Christmas gift from her “papa,” a gift that would change the course of her life forever. Though their time together was cut short, his belief in her talent and passion for music laid the foundation for the artist she is today.

“He endured a whole lot of really off-key notes and bad timing as I tried to figure out how to play that guitar,” Johnson recalls with a smile. “But even after he passed, he continued to be my ‘why’ in music – why I stuck it out, why I fell in love with it, and everything in between.”

“Grandpa’s Little Girl” weaves a narrative around a special heirloom, a 1997 Ford F-150 truck passed down to Johnson when she turned 16. The truck, which once belonged to her grandfather, symbolizes the lasting gifts he left behind – not just material, but the memories and life lessons shared during their drives together.

“Every time I look at that truck, I can’t help but think about him and all the memories we made in it together,” Johnson says. “It was only natural for me to pour those feelings into a song.”

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The single is a testament to the power of music to keep loved ones close, even after they’re gone. It speaks to anyone who has experienced loss and found solace in cherished memories.

“Grandpa’s Little Girl” is available August 9, 2024 on all major streaming platforms.  Learn more about Paige King Johnson HERE.

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