Senate Resolution 2

(As Adopted by Senate)

A RESOLUTION TO COMMEND CHAPEL HART ON BEING NAMED ON THE NEXT WOMEN OF COUNTRY LIST IN 2021.

WHEREAS, we join the citizens of Poplarville and the congregation of Hart's Chapel and the entire state in congratulating Country Music Singing Group, Chapel Hart,

for their outstanding achievement of being named on the Next Women of Country List in 2021; and

WHEREAS, the members of Chapel Hart are sisters Danica Hart and Devynn Hart, and their cousin Trea Swindle, all three of whom are vocalists in their band. The trio grew up in Poplarville, Mississippi, where they began singing in church and with family; and

WHEREAS, the group started out as a duo, consisting of Danica and Trea, and the pair began their career by busking cover songs on the streets of New Orleans. Eventually, the duo performed some original singles, which gained them more popularity. A couple of years later, sister Devynn joined Danica and Trea, and the trio began to focus on creating and performing their beloved country music. In 2015, the family music group relocated to Nashville and further advanced their careers; and

WHEREAS, in 2021 Chapel Hart was inducted into CMT's Next Women of Country, the institution that has been known to encourage up-and-coming female country artists such as Kelsea Ballerini, Ashley McBride and Gabby Barrett. Chapel Hart's music has reached fans around the globe earning them the title of "International Group of the Year." Chapel Hart was awarded the "International Song of the Year" in Scotland for their single "You Can Have Him Jolene." Chapel Hart was also nominated in multiple categories by the British CMAs, including "Group of the Year" and "Album of the Year" for their sophomore release of "The Girls Are Back In Town"; and

WHEREAS, Chapel Hart's career gained even more traction after their stunning performance of "You Can Have Him Jolene" impressed the "America's Got Talent" judges, who awarded them the first-ever collective Golden Buzzer in 2022. When providing the trio with feedback on their AGT audition, judge and renowned music producer, Simon Cowell, exclaimed, "Let me make a prediction, things are going to go very well for Chapel Hart. We loved you from your very first action. We loved you because you just lit up the room. Your songs are brilliant. You are amazing performers, and I have a really, really, really good feeling about what's going to happen for you." The "America's Got Talent" audience fell in love with this female powerhouse trio due to their natural ability to make people join together in song and dance during their awe-inspiring performances. With each performance, Chapel Hart continued to showcase more of their talent, and finished 5th overall in season 17 of "America's Got Talent"; and

WHEREAS, since their time on "America's Got Talent", Chapel Hart has continued to entertain audiences from all over the world. Chapel Hart's exceptional talent, partnered with their message of diversity and inclusion in the country music industry, makes this trio of women trailblazers of their craft. Audiences agree that there is no experience quite like a Chapel Hart performance, and our state is proud to declare these women are Mississippi natives:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby recognize Chapel Hart, and commend them for being named on the CMT's Next Women of Country List in 2021. We extend the best wishes of the Mississippi Senate to Chapel Hart, and wish them many future successes.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to the members of Chapel Hart and their families, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.