Multi-PLATINUM, #1 hit songwriter Madeline Merlo today releases her latest project – ONE HOUSE DOWN (from the girl next door). Divulging her most authentic self, exposing her own vulnerabilities and imperfections, the project is a profound exploration of the brutal healing cycle after a breakup – moving on from a once-promising relationship, the poignant melancholy of adjusting to new realities to triumphantly keeping the past in the past and looking forward. Listen now HERE. 

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“ONE HOUSE DOWN (from the girl next door) is finally out today, and I am so excited that this little project I’ve held close to my chest for quite some time is finally yours too,” shares Merlo. “My hope is that you heal, relate and feel encouraged to find your voice in the pursuit of love. I am so proud of these songs and grateful to all the songwriters, musicians and my producer, Zach Crowell, for helping me create it. And to all my friends who also feel like they’re one house down from the girl next door – I hope it helps you embrace who you are.”

Known for her discography packed with “powerful female stories” (E! News),  the “rising star” (People) co-wrote all six tracks on the project, which were produced by Zach Crowell. Teaming up with 10x #1 hitmaker Dustin Lynch, the powerhouse duet “Broken Heart Thing” brings to life both sides of a recent break-up. Revealing how each feels in the aftermath, the beautifully tender track is brought to life by Lynch’s deep, recognizable vocal and Merlo’s standout, soulful voice and brilliantly relatable lyrics. The captivating song has already made an impact, earning top placements on both Spotify and Apple Music Country playlists, quickly gaining even more traction and on-demand streams amongst fans each day. Watch the official music video HERE. 

Praised by E! News as “emotionally charged,” “Same Car” delivers the all-too-familiar story of a steamy, budding romance ending in angst. While “Middle Of The Bed” grapples with lingering memories of someone no longer in your life, especially when accidently reaching for them in the bed you used to share and instead touching an empty space.

“Bar Fight” is a clever twist on the typical fists flying, alcohol-induced bar fight, but Merlo flips this notion, as the emotively creative song tells of the excruciating battle of logic versus loneliness. The driving and uplifting “Good Grief” is an anthem for anyone looking for the light at the end of the tunnel, and finally, the enticing title track depicts a girl who is firmly confident in who she is, and despite her past, knows she’s still as worthy of love as “the girl next door.”

This year alone, she was named to CMT’s 2024 Next Women of Country, been out on the road with Jelly Roll, Dustin Lynch, Jordan Davis, Riley Green, Scotty McCreery and Dylan Scott as well as expanded her creative horizons, having just released her exclusive jewelry collection with Sunday Club that perfectly showcases her unique style (view HERE).

Continuing to capture those pivotal moments in life, from budding romances, to growing up and the lessons learned in-between, the 2x CCMA winner and 2024 CCMA Female Artist of the Year nominee has “long made a career by telling big emotional stories in the span of 3 minute or so songs” (American Songwriter). Having “already proven her songwriting chops” (Billboard), ONE HOUSE DOWN (from the girl next door)follows her label-debut EP, Slide, that scored her critical acclaim from Billboard, E! News, PopCulture, Music Row and more.