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“Kat Lee Rivers’s new single “American Heartbreak” (Acoustic Version) arrives like a quiet prayer at a time when so much of the cultural conversation is loud and combative.

With nothing more than her renewed, soul bearing voice and Bob Lanzetti’s understatedguitar work, Rivers turns a lament into an act of hope.”

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About the song

In a time of deep national division, Kat Lee Rivers delivers "American Heartbreak," a powerful and hopeful anthem that seeks to find common ground. The new single channels a collective sense of frustration and sadness, transforming it into a unifying call for a better future. It’s a song that steps away from the noise of "left vs. right" to focus on "wrong vs. right," championing the shared American values of freedom, family, and the ability to dream. With a sound rooted in modern Americana, "American Heartbreak" positions Rivers alongside thoughtful, soul-stirring contemporaries like Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, and Allison Russell.

The single serves as a compelling introduction to Rivers' latest artistic evolution and her forthcoming album, developed in collaboration with Grammy-winning guitarist and producer Bob Lanzetti (Snarky Puppy). An artist whose journey began in the world of jazz—earning accolades as a finalist in the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Competition and receiving multiple DownBeat awards—Rivers now weaves her sophisticated musical sensibilities into the raw, honest traditions of folk. Together, she and Lanzetti are crafting a timeless, 'old soul' sound that emphasizes Kat’s nuanced vocal storytelling against the backdrop of intricate melodies and Lanzetti’s distinctive guitar work.

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