LOVELLA releases sophomore single Ghost Of You

Husband-and-wife country duo LOVELLA has released “Ghost Of You,” a new single now streaming on major digital music services. The track arrives weeks after the birth of the couple’s first child and carries added attention from its connection to Dolly Parton.

Why it matters: - LOVELLA’s new single arrives at a pivotal personal moment, with Josh and Merisa releasing new music just weeks after becoming parents. - “Ghost Of You” also deepens the duo’s profile in Nashville by connecting their work to Dolly Parton, one of country music’s biggest names.

What happened: - Sonny Boy Records/TLG/Virgin artists LOVELLA released “Ghost Of You,” their sophomore single. - The song is available now on all major digital music services. - The release comes after the couple welcomed their first child in late September. - LOVELLA is the husband-and-wife country duo of Josh and Merisa.

The details: - “Ghost Of You” focuses on the lasting effect of deep human connections and the memories that remain after a relationship changes or ends. - In a joint statement, the couple said the song is about accepting that certain memories become part of who you are and learning to live with “the pieces of someone you’ll always carry.” - The duo said the track grew out of a conversation about how deeply they have affected each other’s lives. - Merisa spent five years as executive assistant to Dolly Parton before becoming a mother. - During that time, Parton heard songs from LOVELLA’s catalog and identified “Ghost Of You” as one of her personal favorites from the duo. - LOVELLA produced the track with Grady Saxman. - Aidan Thompson served as assistant producer and mixing engineer. - Chris Latham handled vocal production. - Dave Donnelly mastered the record. - Saxman has worked with Luke Combs, Jelly Roll and Dustin Lynch. - Thompson has worked with LOCASH, Jelly Roll and Lainey Wilson. - Latham has worked with Dolly Parton and Joe Nichols. - Donnelly has worked with Aerosmith and Red Hot Chili Peppers. - The musicians on the track include Eric Halbig on electric guitar, Tim Marks on bass, Chris Hurst on keyboards, Andy Ellison on pedal steel, Dave Flint on acoustic guitar and Saxman on drums and percussion. - Halbig has worked with Jason Aldean and Jeffrey Steele. - Marks has worked with Luke Combs, Melissa Etheridge and Lionel Richie. - Hurst has worked with Dustin Lynch, Ashley Monroe and Jamey Johnson. - Ellison has worked with Jon Pardi and Jordan DePaul. - Flint has worked with LOCASH and Highway 101.

Between the lines: - The Dolly Parton connection gives the release extra industry weight and reinforces LOVELLA’s Nashville credibility. - The timing suggests the duo is framing parenthood and creative momentum as part of the same chapter, not competing priorities.

What's next: - LOVELLA is likely to keep building on the attention around the single as the duo continues its sophomore-release push. - The track’s reception on streaming platforms will help gauge whether the couple’s personal story and industry backing translate into broader reach.