Produced by Nashville’s Alyssa Bonagura and featuring her legendary parents, Kathie Baillie and Michael Bonagura, ‘Heroes and Heroines’, the empowering new single from Jade Helliwell is one of the most uplifting anthemic tracks of 2023! Along with its inspiring message, it captivates listeners with its infectious melody and powerful vocals.
A song about hope and recognising the heroes and heroines we come across in our daily lives. They’re not your typical superheroes from movies, but rather regular people who show incredible strength and courage. It’s a shout-out to our everyday heroes, like single parents hustling for their families, people who break free from toxic relationships, risk-taking entrepreneurs chasing their dreams, and individuals fighting health battles with resilience and determination. Jade hopes the song connects and inspires each listener, and encourages a deep appreciation for the courageous people in their lives and how in reality we are all each others “Heroes & Heroines”.
“I was so honoured to work with some of my favourite people on this track. I co-wrote it with one of my best girls Jess Thristan. We had discussed the song idea while on tour together in February and it was so fun to bring that idea to life in the writing room. When we finished I instantly knew I wanted this song to be out in the world. The incredible talent that is Alyssa Bonagura produced and mixed the track as well as lending her vocals and bringing in her exceptionally talented parents and boyfriend to layer vocals and guitars. She worked on the song at her Nashville studio. I’ve been such a fan of Alyssa’s music and production for so long so it is amazing to be able to work alongside her and have her involvement in this track. I feel she completely captured the energy of the song and manages to evoke a feeling of euphoria in the track. The mastering was done by Dan Shike at Tone & Volume Mastering over in Nashville (he mastered the entire Woman EP) . He always gives it that extra touch each song is looking for so it was a pleasure to work with him again on Heroes & Heroines” – JADE HELLIWELL
Talking about the collaboration, Alyssa said “It has been such a joy working with Jade – She’s a powerhouse vocalist, a great songwriter, and a lovely person! This song was so much fun to produce for her because it has such an uplifting and empowering message – I think it will inspire a lot of people. I’m really proud that I was able to help bring her song to life in an anthemic way. It’s always fun for me to produce other artists outside of my own material and even more fun when its a powerful female like Jade! I hope we get to do more together!”
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Jade Helliwell is a multi-award-winning singer-songwriter hailing from West Yorkshire, England. With her powerful and soulful vocals, she has captivated audiences with her authentic and heartfelt country-pop sound. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Kelsea Ballerini, Priscilla Block and Maren Morris, she channels her influences to create a unique blend of country music with a modern twist
With her undeniable talent and infectious personality, Jade has become a sought-after performer, gracing festival stages across the UK, Europe, and Australia, and gaining a loyal following along the way. With over a million Spotify streams and a growing fanbase, Jade caught the attention of industry heavyweights in Nashville who invited her to support Tenille Arts and Priscilla Block during their UK Tours.
Her critically acclaimed EP “Woman” is her most recent music release which showcases her exceptional songwriting ability, remarkable vocal range, and delivers heartfelt lyrics that resonate deeply with listeners.
2023 kicked off with a flying start! A sold out “Girls Night in The Round” tour alongside Kezia Gill, Demi Marriner and Jess Thristan was swiftly followed by three successful performances at Country 2 Country festival in London and a very busy summer festival season. Recently, Jade had the pleasure to open for Tenille Townes in Glasgow during her UK Tour. Her second UK headline tour will kick off in November and this time she is playing venues double the size of her first tour and is promoted by Sony owned Senbla.
As Jade continues to evolve as an artist, there is no doubt that she is destined for great success. Her raw talent, unwavering dedication, and genuine passion for music set her apart, making her a force to be reckoned with in the country-pop genre.