“Trace Every Promise” is a heartfelt Texas country ballad that captures the quiet magic of falling in love. With warm acoustic textures, ambient electric guitar, and intimate vocals, the song paints a picture of vulnerability, trust, and emotional connection. It’s the kind of track that turns a late-night drive into a main-character moment—windows down, hearts open. Perfect for fans of romantic storytelling and soulful melodies.

Trace Every Promise

“Your Smile Was a Sunrise” is a dreamy, heartfelt ballad born from the early days of falling in love with my husband. It captures the warmth of new love and the beauty of everyday moments shared with someone special. With soft acoustic textures, tender vocals, and lyrics that glow like morning light, this song is our love story—a gentle reminder of how one smile can change everything. Perfect for slow mornings, quiet reflections, or anyone who’s ever been transformed by love.

Your Smile was a Sunrise

He Swam” is a surreal, jazz-funk narrative written by Lori DeAnn in memory of her son, Ryan. While most of her songs during this time emerged as aching ballads of grief, this one surprised her—quirky, ironic, and strangely upbeat. Beneath its wah-wah guitars, cheeky horns, and deadpan delivery lies a deeper current: a tribute to Ryan’s strength, his struggle, and the way he kept swimming through life’s invisible currents.

The song follows a character navigating existential dread, expired coupons, and lukewarm lattes—all while refusing to walk, because swimming is his metaphor for survival. It’s poetic, offbeat, and full of heart. For fans of Cake, satire, and the kind of music that makes you laugh, ache, and think—all at once.

He Swam

“Last Stand” is a raw, emotionally charged ballad about addiction, regret, and the fight to reclaim your life. With haunting guitar textures, confessional lyrics, and a slow-burning rise from despair to defiance, the song captures the moment when survival becomes a choice—and a promise. It’s a personal anthem for anyone who’s ever stood at the edge and decided to fight their way back. From isolation to elation, “Last Stand” is a journey through darkness toward light.

Last Stand

“Forever Near” is a tender, nostalgic tribute written by songwriter Lori DeAnn in memory of her son, Ryan. Inspired by a letter she read at his funeral, the song is a deeply personal reflection on love, memory, and the unbreakable bond between parent and child. Blending warmth, vulnerability, and emotional strength, it traces a journey through shared moments, quiet strength, and the kind of love that transcends time and loss. With gentle acoustic textures and heartfelt lyrics, “Forever Near” offers comfort and connection to anyone who has loved and lost—and continues to carry that love forward.

Forever Near

“Always on My Mind” is a soul-stirring Blues Country ballad written by Lori DeAnn during a time of profound grief after the loss of her son, Ryan. The song captures the raw emotions of mourning—despair, anger, longing—and the slow, painful journey toward healing. With bluesy guitar lines, country storytelling, and a chorus that echoes the ache of absence, it speaks to anyone who has ever felt left behind while the world moves on. From darkness to a quiet sense of hope, this song is both a cathartic release and a tribute to enduring love.

Always on My Mind

“For Love Never Ends” is a tender acoustic ballad written by Lori DeAnn while grieving the loss of her son, Ryan. Through soft guitar, piano, and a reflective male vocal, the song captures the quiet ache of absence, the weight of memory, and the fragile hope that love leaves behind. It follows a woman navigating the silence of an empty home, the echoes of laughter, and the bittersweet comfort of dreams that feel too real.

With each verse, Lori gives voice to the emotional complexity of loss—heartache, longing, and the slow, painful search for peace. The chorus asks the universal question: why does love bring both joy and despair? And yet, in the end, it offers a gentle truth—love never ends.

Fragile Dance

“Whispers in the Wind” is a blues-country ballad written straight from a mother’s heart. Inspired by the loss of her son to addiction, this song is a tribute to his memory and the enduring love that remains. With soulful melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and the raw honesty of country storytelling, it captures the pain of grief, the strength of a mother’s love, and the quiet hope that lives on in every breeze. This is more than a song—it’s her story, his spirit, and a reminder that love never truly leaves us.

Whispers in the Wind

“Forevermore (Carry You)” is a deeply personal piano ballad written by Lori Deann in memory of her son. With tender melodies and soul-baring lyrics, the song captures the ache of loss and the quiet strength of love that endures beyond goodbye. Rooted in the emotional honesty of country and the intimacy of blues, it’s a tribute to a life lost too soon—and a mother’s promise to carry his spirit with her, forevermore.

Dedicated to my son—your light still guides me, always.

Forevermore (Carry You)

“Finally Mine” is a slow-burning, soul-stirring track that blends the grit of desert blues with the emotional depth of alt-country. Built on a 6/8 shuffle groove and a raw, gravel-edged vocal, the song moves from sparse acoustic textures to a powerful, gospel-tinged crescendo. With ambient slide guitar, upright bass, and a cinematic sense of space, it captures both vulnerability and strength.

Written during a season of personal transformation, the song reflects Lori DeAnn’s journey of letting go, standing firm, and rediscovering identity. It’s not just a reflection—it’s a declaration of survival and self-worth. Inspired by the emotional honesty of artists like Chris Stapleton, “Finally Mine” is both intimate and anthemic, offering a voice to anyone who’s had to walk through fire to find themselves again.

Finally Mine

Somewhere between a lost luggage claim and a lime wedge… we found our shine.

“Sun-Shined” is more than a beachy escape—it’s a celebration of healing, friendship, and finding light after loss. Inspired by a trip to Cabo San Lucas with dear friends just two months after losing my son, this song captures the laughter, the tears, and the unexpected joy that helped bring me back to life.

With a wink to Jimmy Buffett and a warm Kenny Chesney-style vocal, Sun-Shined blends humor, heart, and a little rum-high reflection. It’s for anyone who’s ever needed a break from the grind—and found more than just a tan.

☀️ Flip-flops optional. Soulmates encouraged.
🍹 Toast to sunscreen, sunsets, and second winds.
🎤 Written and performed by Lori DeAnn

Sun-Shined

🎶 Back to Light in Cabo – Lori DeAnn
Genre: Acoustic Tropical Country with a Tejano breeze
Vibe: Peaceful, healing, and coastal

“Back to Light in Cabo” is a gentle, soul-soothing escape set to the rhythm of ocean waves and soft guitar. With a cradle-like sway and warm Southern vocals, Lori DeAnn paints a picture of healing, friendship, and rediscovery on the shores of Baja. This acoustic tropical country ballad blends soft Tejano textures with heartfelt storytelling—perfect for slow mornings, sunset reflections, or anyone finding their way back to light.

☀️ For the ones who’ve carried too much, and finally let go.
🌊 For the quiet moments that change everything.

Back to Light in Cabo

“Where the Waves Belong” is a soft, swaying escape into peace and reflection. With nylon guitar, ukulele, and a warm Southern vocal, Lori DeAnn invites you into a dreamlike journey of letting go and coming home to yourself.

Written in the wake of deep personal loss, this song reflects a moment of healing on the shores of Cabo San Lucas—where the ocean, friendship, and stillness helped her begin to breathe again. It’s a lullaby for the soul, blending tropical textures with Texas country warmth and Tejano grace.

🌊 Let the tide carry what you no longer need.
☀️ Find your light where the waves belong.

Where the Waves Belong

Back to Life in Cabo” is a song born from a moment of healing. Two months after losing her son, Lori DeAnn traveled to Cabo San Lucas with close friends—seeking peace, laughter, and a way to breathe again. This acoustic track captures that journey: the sunsets, the ocean, the deep conversations, and the quiet strength found in friendship and stillness.

With nylon guitar, ukulele, and a soft Southern vocal, Lori invites listeners into a space of warmth, renewal, and emotional release. It’s a tribute to the people who lift us, the places that restore us, and the moments that bring us back to life.

🌅 For the ones who helped you feel whole again.
🌊 For the moments that brought you back to life.

Back to Life in Cabo

“Round and Round (Eternal Adversary)” is a haunting r&b/alt-pop/cinematic rock ballad that fuses blues grit and country undertones with ambient textures and a heavy beat. Written by Lori DeAnn using excerpts from her late son Ryan’s journals, the song captures the cyclical pain of addiction, grief, and love through chant-like hooks, raspy vocals, and emotionally charged storytelling. With reversed piano, toy piano, bell motifs, and slide guitar, the track builds from whispered sorrow to full-band catharsis. It’s a mother’s war cry—raw, intimate, and unforgettable.

Round and Round (Eternal Adversary)-Cinematic Rock Version

“Round and Round (Eternal Adversary) – Trap-Pop Fusion Version” is a haunting reinterpretation of Lori DeAnn’s emotionally charged original. Blending ambient synths, lo-fi textures, trap hi-hats, and 808 slides, this version delivers a hypnotic soundscape wrapped around raw, soulful vocals. With chant-like phrasing and circular rhythms, the song explores the pain of addiction and loss through a mother’s eyes. Optional male harmonies and rap-style echoes deepen the emotional resonance, creating a genre-bending experience that’s both intimate and cinematic.

Round and Round (Eternal Adversary)- Trap-Pop Fusion

Written by Lori DeAnn, “Last Lullaby” is a cinematic ballad born from a mother’s grief and enduring love. Blending felted piano, ambient textures, and reversed lullaby motifs, the song transforms the familiar comfort of “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” into a haunting farewell. With soulful mid-range vocals and poetic lyrics, Lori shares her final lullaby for her son, Ryan—a tribute to the bond they shared, the pain of loss, and the light he left behind. Emotionally rich and musically intimate, “Last Lullaby” is a timeless echo of remembrance, wrapped in warmth and cinematic beauty.

Last Lullaby

Weekend Highs is a soulful Southern rock anthem that captures the thrill of Friday nights, smoky bars, and neon-lit memories. With raspy female vocals, fiddle flourishes, and a confident acoustic groove, Lori DeAnn paints a vivid portrait of youthful freedom, flirtation, and the stories that still burn in her mind. Blending alt-country swagger with emotional depth, this track is a celebration of bold energy, unforgettable weekends, and the rhythm of a woman who’s lived, loved, and let go.

Weekend Highs

Weekend Highs- Acoustic Version

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Hey, I’m Lori DeAnn—a songwriter and vocalist from Fort Worth, Texas. I started writing songs during a time of big personal change, when I realized that the poetry I’d been writing for years was really just music waiting to happen. That’s when everything clicked, and I found my voice again—literally and creatively.

I don’t play an instrument, but I do sing, and I’ve always had a strong feel for how music works—how rhythm, layers, and emotion come together to tell a story. I’m inspired by all kinds of sounds: country, blues, 80s rock, pop—basically anything with a great beat and something real to say.

My songs are all about emotion—falling in love, falling apart, finding yourself again, and working through grief. Music has always helped me say the things I couldn’t quite put into words, and I hope my songs do that for someone else too. Whether it’s a stripped-down vocal or a track full of gospel harmonies and grit, I’m all about truth, healing, and connection.

Lori DeAnn

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