Priscilla Block

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Priscilla Block
Born (1995-08-11) August 11, 1995 (age 26)
Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
GenresCountry
Occupation(s)Singer–songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2020–present
LabelsMercury Nashville
Websitepriscillablock.com

Priscilla Block (born August 11, 1995)[1] is an American country music singer–songwriter. Upon graduating high school, she moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue a career in the country industry. In 2020, Block wrote and recorded a song that appeared on her Tik Tok account. It subsequently went viral. That song, "Just About Over You", was heard by Nashville music executives and helped her secure a contract with Mercury Nashville. Released as a single, "Just About Over You" became a charting song on the American country chart in 2021.

Early life[]

Block is a native of Raleigh, North Carolina and is one of five children.[2][3] According to Block, she grew up "super close" to her family. In an interview with Sounds Like Nashville, she recounted spending a lot of time outdoors with her family during childhood.[4] From an early age, she had aspirations of becoming a country artist. "I was gonna move to Nashville and chase this dream, and everybody looked at me like I was crazy," she told Songwriter Universe.[5] She also learned to play the guitar at an early age.[6] Block began performing in North Carolina, including the Deep South Bar, which is located in Raleigh.[7] In 2014, she moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue her goals in the country music industry.[5] Upon settling into her new environment, Block worked a variety of odd jobs to make a living.[8] During her early years in Nashville, Block was unhappy and considered moving home. One day, she had a chance encounter with Taylor Swift while walking down a Nashville road. Swift pulled the car over and invited her inside. "That was truly the day that I decided that I really needed to give music a fair shot and do this thing," she commented.[4]

Career[]

Block began her country music career by co-writing songs with other people. She also would "sit for hours" watching Nashville artists perform.[4] She also played several popular Nashville bars including the Listening Room Cafe and Whiskey Jam.[9] In 2016, Block released her debut extended play (EP) titled Different Route. The project was recorded in a closet studio by a producer whom Block asked to help her cut her own material.[5] Between 2016 and 2020, Block released several songs focused around self-love and acceptance. Penned by Block herself, these tracks included "Thick Thighs" and "PMS".[8] Many of these recordings appeared on the social media platform TikTok. Block began releasing music on the app during the COVID-19 pandemic. "I started posting original music and those videos started doing really, really well. It was interesting because I would post cover videos and then I would post my own videos and my own original music was kind of what was working," she explained.[4]

After running into an ex-lover in 2020, Block composed the song "Just About Over You". She posted herself singing the song live on TikTok[10] and the video went viral.[5][4] A fan of her music in California created a GoFundMe campaign to get it recorded. Three weeks after its composition, Block cut the song in a studio.[11] "Just About Over You" then went to number one on the iTunes music chart and topped other streaming platforms.[9][8] Still an unsigned artist, Block received multiple offers from Nashville record labels. Ultimately, Block chose to sign with Mercury Nashville. The label issued "Just About Over You" shortly after her 2020 signing.[11] Mercury then released a radio edit of "Just About Over You", which was produced by Ross Copperman.[9] months later, Block filmed a music video for the song, directed by Logen Christopher.[12] In early 2021, "Just About Over You" reached the top 40 of the Country Airplay charts.[13] It subsequently debuted at number 95 on the Billboard Hot 100 in October 2021,[14] later peaking at number 81.[15]

Discography[]

Extended plays[]

List of EPs, showing relevant details
Title Album details
Different Route[16]
Priscilla Block
  • Released: April 30, 2021
  • Label: InDent/Mercury Nashville
  • Formats: CD, music download, streaming

Singles[]

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing other relevant details
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
[15] 		US
Cou.
Songs
[17] 		US
Cou.
Air.
[18] 		CAN
Cou.
[19]
"Tip of My Tongue"[20] 2017 — — — — Different Route
"Just About Over You" 2020 81 17 14 41 Priscilla Block
"Peaked in High School"[21][11] 2021 — — — — N/A
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Promotional singles[]

List of promotional singles, showing all relevant details
Title Year Album Ref.
"PMS" 2020 N/A [22]
"Thick Thighs" [23]
"I Bet You Wanna Know" 2021 Priscilla Block [24]

Music videos[]

List of music videos, showing year released and director
Title Year Director(s) Ref.
"Just About Over You" 2021 Logen Christopher [12]
"Thick Thighs" [25]
"Peaked in High School" [26]

References[]

  1. ^ "Priscilla Block Wiki, Age, Height, Parents, Boyfriend, Net Worth".
  2. ^ "Priscilla Block". Universal Music Group Nashville. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
  3. ^ "About". Priscilla Block.com. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  4. ^ a b c d e Vaughn, Grace Lenehan (May 6, 2021). "Get to Know: Priscilla Block [Exclusive Interview]". Sounds Like Nashville. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  5. ^ a b c d Kawashima, Dale (November 22, 2021). "Rising Country Artist Priscilla Block Talks About Her Debut Hit "Just About Over You," Her EP And Her Songwriting". Songwriter Universe. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  6. ^ "Priscilla Block". Grand Ole Opry. Retrieved 25 December 2021.
  7. ^ Carr, Courtney. "Who Is Priscilla Block? 5 Things You Need to Know". The Boot. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  8. ^ a b c Monger, James Christopher. "Priscilla Block Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  9. ^ a b c Cantrell, LB (October 2, 2020). "Priscilla Block Talks TikTok, Signing With UMG, And Writing What She Knows". Music Row. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  10. ^ Hissong, Samantha (August 6, 2020). "A Country Song Rode the TikTok Train to Number One in 12 Hours". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  11. ^ a b c Watts, Cindy (November 2, 2021). "Priscilla Block Wishes Someone Told Her Life Gets Better After High School: 'I Would've Saved So Many Tears'". People. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  12. ^ a b "Priscilla Block Tells the True Tale of a Ruined Night in 'Just About Over You'". Sounds Like Nashville. November 13, 2020. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
  13. ^ "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. February 8, 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
  14. ^ "The Hot 100 Chart: November 6, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  15. ^ a b "The Hot 100 Chart: December 11, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  16. ^ "Different Route by Priscilla Block". Apple Music. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  17. ^ "Hot Country Songs: December 11, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  18. ^ "Country Airplay Songs: December 11, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  19. ^ "Canada Country charts". Billboard. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  20. ^ ""Tip of My Tongue" -- Single by Priscilla Block". Apple Music. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  21. ^ ""Peaked in High School" -- Single by Priscilla Block". Apple Music. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  22. ^ ""PMS" -- Single by Priscilla Block". Apple Music. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  23. ^ ""Thick Thighs" -- Single by Priscilla Block". Apple Music. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  24. ^ ""I Bet You Wanna Know" -- Single by Priscilla Block". Apple Music. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  25. ^ Lenehan Vaughan, Grace (November 10, 2020). "Priscilla Block Celebrates Body Positivity In Colorful 'Thick Thighs' Video". Sounds Like Nashville. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
  26. ^ "Priscilla Block -- "Peaked in High School"". Dailymotion. Retrieved 24 December 2021.

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