NEW COVER SONG! 

Introducing my tenth release as Casey Monroe, my side project where I explore well-loved songs through a lullaby-inspired lens. This time I chose Love Me Tender by Elvis Presley.

When Elvis first recorded Love Me Tender in 1956, it immediately stood out for its simplicity and warmth. Unlike the high-energy rock ’n’ roll he became famous for, this song felt like a quiet confession of the heart. Stripping it back even further on the nylon acoustic guitar, I found myself leaning into that hush, letting every note linger like a gentle goodnight.

What surprised me the most while working on it was how the song seemed to slow down time. Playing it at night with my baby daughter Skylar nearby, it felt less like a performance and more like a moment suspended between us. Music has a way of carrying love in the smallest details and this cover became my way of holding onto that truth.

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Alongside this cover, I also released a new original piece last week in collaboration with Ryan Judd, titled Two as One. The song grew out of Ryan’s evocative chords, which inspired me to weave a melody on top. Creating it together was a joyful process, and we hope you feel that same sense of connection when you listen ☺️.

Thanks so much for your support!

Maneli