Shanleigh Rose Champions Self-Love With “Pretty”

Kabi Kabi and Jinibara Country/Sunshine Coast country starlet Shanleigh Rose has thoroughly charmed me with her personal new single, “Pretty.” The lyrics read like a letter to a partner, revealing Shanleigh Rose’s self-confidence and willingness to move on from a connection that doesn’t see her worth.

“We’ve all had times where we’ve let the judgments of someone else dictate how we feel about ourselves. I wrote ‘Pretty’ as a reminder that it is up to each of us to define who we are as individuals and which traits we consider most important,” Shanleigh Rose said. “Personally, I know I’m creative, kind, and can laugh at myself, and those are the qualities that make me pretty.”

After taking Kamilaroi Country/Tamworth by storm, Shanleigh Rose will be back on local stages with a gig at Rosalie House in Jarowair and Giabal Country/Toowoomba on March 1.

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Shanleigh Rose Shows Her Strength With “We’re Not Friends”

There’s more than a little touch of old school Taylor Swift in “We’re Not Friends,” the latest single from Shanleigh Rose. But we all miss old school Taylor music, right? That sweet country delivery mixed with all the sass of a woman scorned never gets old.

“Often, people think they can treat you carelessly and have the audacity to try and call you a friend afterwards. In my case, this someone was an ex,’ Shanleigh said. “I’ve learnt that self-respect and knowing what’s best for you are so much more important than letting your emotions allow the wrong kind of people to stay in your life.”

Amen! Shanleigh said she hopes the song will empower others to recognise their self-worth and move on from the wrong people.

It sounds like she’s definitely moving on to bigger and better things as she’ll play a couple of cool country festivals in the coming months. If you’re heading to these events, make sure you show Shanleigh some support.

11-14 April 2025 – Big Country Campout @ Riverwood Downs, Guringai Country/Monkerai
3-5 May 2025 – May’kn Music Festival, Goomeri Bush Camp, Wakka Wakka Country/Goomeri (call 0492 340 783 for tickets)

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