The Ella Hooper Interview: The Aussie's Heartfelt & Witty Nashville Record "Overnight Success"

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The Ella Hooper Interview: The Aussie's Heartfelt & Witty Nashville Record "Overnight Success"
Sep 30, 2026 Season 3 Episode 12

Today on AmericanaMusic.com Podcast we’re excited to have Ella Hooper. The lead singer for the Australian alt-rock band Killing Heidi who’s 2000 debut album sold four million records.  After decades of performing and songwriting her album Overnight Success blends country and Americana and releases October 2nd of this year. Some of the collaborations on this album include Americana songwriting greats such as Jim Lauderdale, Steve Poltz, and Melody Walker. Ella’s album Overnight Success is heartfelt, witty, and will make you laugh out loud and cry all in the span of 11 songs. We’re so excited to have Ella Hooper on the show today. 

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