Cass Hopetoun Chinese Whispers

Cass Hopetoun is the name on everyone's lips, thanks to the release of her latest single 'Chinese Whispers'. The sassy new tune arrives just ahead of the 'New Talent of the Year' Golden Guitar nominee's highly anticipated debut album, Not Your Typical Bride which is set for release on 8^th April and available for pre order now.

Released through Compass Bros Records, 'Chinese Whispers' is the sixth single to be taken from the Sydney-based singer's 13-track album. It's a fiercely self-assured anthem of empowerment; "a song you put on when someone has been talking smack about you and you want to feel empowered and have that 'shake it off' moment," exclaims Hopetoun. "It's a reminder that people are always going to 'talk' but, you can choose to ignore them because you know what's true and what's not."

No doubt this latest offering will have people talking……for all the right reasons. Its feisty lyrics were crafted by Hopetoun along with her fiancé and collaborator, Blake Dantier, after she became the victim of a nasty rumour. "Haters gonna throw shade, shade, shade, no matter what I do," she sings triumphantly in the song's chorus.

Her vocal is both delicate and commanding as it dances effortlessly around Matt Fell's (Love Hz Studios) production. Incorporating elements of Motown and surf rock - the country-tinged track feels both timeless and fresh.

Despite the seemingly endless pandemic, Hopetoun has still managed to turn heads - now a two-time nominee for New Talent of the Year at the Golden Guitar awards. The hit that earned her most recent nomination, 'Who Needs Hawaii', peaked at #6 on the CountryTown Hot 50 airplay chart and was the #1 most played song on CMT Australia in 2021. She also found time to duet with Andrew Swift on 'Say the Word', which topped the Kix Hottest 20 and was the radio station's #1 most played track for 2021.

2021 saw Hopetoun hitting the road, performing her vibrant show alongside Hurricane Fall and Shane Nicholson. But 2022 is set to be bigger and better; with appearances at Meatstock, Goulburn Valley and Tamworth Country Music Festivals, as well as tour dates across the country with Jayne Denham and her Not Your Typical Bride album launch in Sydney on 14^th April.

While whispers continue to grow of Hopetoun's prowess as a songwriter and performer, so too does her devoted following. Her honest and playful voice is a breath of fresh air in the Australian music landscape and an inspiration to Country fans young and old. 'Chinese Whispers' is just further evidence that the rumours are true - Cass Hopetoun is undoubtedly a star destined for great heights.
Tour Dates:
Friday 8^th April – Meatstock – Toowoomba, QLD
Sunday 10^th April – Goulburn Valley Country Music Festival – Shepparton, VIC
Thursday 14^th April – Not Your Typical Bride Album Launch – Wildfire Lounge – Glebe, NSW
Thursday 28^th April - The Malt Shovel Taphouse – Birtinya, QLD (w/Jayne Denham)
Friday 29^th April - Bay Tavern - Hervey Bay, QLD (w/ Jayne Denham)
Saturday 30^th April - Racehorse Hotel – Ipswich, QLD (w/ Jayne Denham)