Press Releases For Lone Star Ember & Nixie Ember

Nixie Ember Releases Powerful Conscious Reggae Tribute “Heat Of The Moment (Ode For Henry Nowak)”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Houston, Texas – May 30, 2026 – Lone Star Ember Music and artist Nixie Ember have released “Heat Of The Moment (Ode For Henry Nowak),” a heartfelt conscious roots reggae track now streaming on all major platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube.

The song honors the memory of 18-year-old Southampton University student Henry Nowak, who was tragically killed in a stabbing in Southampton, UK, on December 3, 2025. Through groove-heavy reggae rhythms and raw, storytelling lyrics, the track reflects on sudden loss, the search for justice and accountability, and the importance of supporting those left behind.

Proceeds and donations linked to the release will support 2Wish, the UK charity that provides vital bereavement support to families who have suffered the sudden loss of a child or young adult.

💙 Donate in Henry’s memory here: https://2wish.enthuse.com/pf/henry-nowak

Even small donations make a meaningful difference. Sharing the song and donation link helps honor Henry’s life and aids families facing similar heartbreak.

About the Track

“Heat Of The Moment” blends conscious reggae with urgent social commentary and respectful remembrance. The production features live musicians and tasteful hybrid-AI enhancements that preserve Nixie Ember’s authentic vocal performance and the track’s raw energy.

About Nixie Ember

Nixie Ember is an indie artist and digital advocate creating bold, genre-blending music at the intersection of queer joy, mental health, bodily autonomy, and unapologetic truth-telling. Backed by Lone Star Ember Music and collaborators including singer/songwriter/producer John Ray Crawford (Houston, TX), she crafts anthems that move between celebration and protest. Special thanks to the live musicians, Christopher Lee Garcia, and audio engineers at KillazBeatzz.

For media inquiries, interviews, high-resolution artwork, promotional assets, or the official music video, contact:

LoneStarEmberTX@gmail.com

Stream “Heat Of The Moment (Ode For Henry Nowak)” on YouTube at:

https://youtu.be/__gcdcGkl44

Key Hashtags:

#JusticeForHenry #HenryNowak #HeatOfTheMoment #NixieEmber #ConsciousReggae #2Wish #RememberHenry #RootsReggae #LoneStarEmberMusic

The Older I Get (I Finally Let ‘Em Go)

Lone Star Ember Releases Reflective Country Folk Single “The Older I Get (I Finally Let ‘Em Go)”

[Houston, Texas] – May 30, 2026 – Lone Star Ember has released “The Older I Get (I Finally Let ‘Em Go),” an intimate, acoustic-driven country folk ballad that captures the quiet wisdom that comes with age and the hard-earned peace of letting go.

Rock Bottom Grace

Lone Star Ember Releases Powerful Redemption Ballad “Rock Bottom Grace”

[Houston, Texas] – May 29, 2026 – Lone Star Ember has released “Rock Bottom Grace,” a gripping outlaw country ballad blended with raw storytelling folk.

You Can Be Right Or You Can Be Married (Feat. Nixie Ember)

Lone Star Ember Releases Heartfelt Acoustic Wisdom Ballad “You Can Be Right Or You Can Be Married (Feat. Nixie Ember)” – A Porch-Side Lesson in Choosing Peace, Love, and Lasting Partnership

[Texas] – April 24, 2026

Lone Star Ember is proud to announce the release of “You Can Be Right Or You Can Be Married (Feat. Nixie Ember),” an intimate acoustic folk-country ballad now available on all major streaming platforms.

Squeeze My Hand Twice (Feat: Nixie Ember)

Lone Star Ember Releases Heartfelt Country Ballad “Squeeze My Hand Twice” featuring Nixie Ember

[Houston, Texas] – May 4, 2026 – Lone Star Ember has released “Squeeze My Hand Twice,” a beautifully crafted, deeply emotional lifelong love story, told from the perspective of one partner (the narrator) to the other through key life moments: the wedding, childbirth, and eventually the partner's passing. Featuring vocals by Nixie Ember.

Epic Fury Scorched Earth

Lone Star Ember Releases “Epic Fury Scorched Earth” – Powerful Tribute to American Warriors and the DUDE 44 Rescue

Houston, TX – April 11, 2026 – Texas-based independent artist, Army veteran, and trucker Lone Star Ember has dropped a raw, high-energy new track that captures the unbreakable spirit and fierce resolve of America’s fighting forces.

“Epic Fury Scorched Earth” delivers intense patriotic energy with the battle cry of strength and determination:

They hit us hard…
We hit back stronger.
No surrender.
We rise and overcome.

The song is a heartfelt dedication to #DUDE44 and every American warrior who answered the call during Operation Epic Fury

Before She Cheats

Lone Star Ember Unleashes Fiery Country Rock Revenge Anthem “Before She Cheats” – A Gritty, Swagger-Filled Twist on Betrayal with Raw Outlaw Attitude and Zero Regrets

[Texas] – March 11, 2026

Lone Star Ember is proud to announce the release of “Before She Cheats,” a mid-tempo country rock powerhouse and unapologetic revenge anthem now available on all major streaming platforms.

Lone Star Ember Releases “The Ink Witness” – A Tribute to Tattoo Artists and Addiction Recovery

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Lone Star Ember Releases “The Ink Witness” – A Soulful Tribute to Tattoo Artists and the Silent Battles of Addiction Recovery

Houston, Texas – July 20, 2026 – Lone Star Ember Music has released “The Ink Witness,” a raw, intimate acoustic track now streaming on all major platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube.

Born from true stories inside a small tattoo shop in rural Louisiana, the song shines a compassionate light on the invisible struggles of addiction, sobriety milestones, and the power of permanent remembrance. Through heartfelt lyrics and soul-stirring melodies, “The Ink Witness” honors every person counting days clean, those who lost loved ones to the fight, and the tattoo artists who quietly bear witness to their stories.

“The Ink Witness” by Lone Star Ember is for every person who’s counting days and overcoming something — whether it’s fourteen hours, three hundred ninety-two, or still trying from zero. It’s for the ones who’ve lost someone to the fight, and for the ones still in it. The needle doesn’t just mark skin. It marks survival. It marks love. It marks memories and the days somebody refused to quit even when it hurt like hell.”

— John Ray Crawford, songwriter & producer

About the Track

“The Ink Witness” is a stripped-back, emotional acoustic piece featuring fingerpicked guitar, a warm looping beat, and a deeply soulful vocal delivery. The song captures real moments: 392 days clean, 1,279 days sober, 14 hours, tallies for every thirty days earned, and even a simple zero on a chain — symbols of survival, loss, and endless attempts. No flash, no shine — just truth in the lines.

About Lone Star Ember

Lone Star Ember is a Texas-based independent music project delivering raw, storytelling-driven music that blends original human lyrics, real emotion, and genre-blending sounds. Rooted in Texas grit and real-life experiences, the team creates honest anthems that speak directly to the heart.

Production Process

Every Lone Star Ember track begins with original human-written lyrics and melodies inspired by true stories. “The Ink Witness” features original melody and lyrics written and produced by John Ray Crawford (Houston, TX), with human-played guitar by Christopher Lee Garcia. Crawford incorporated tasteful AI assistance on vocals and drum kit, with audio engineering handled by the talented team at Killaz Beatz.

Production Credits

• Original Lyrics: John Ray Crawford (Houston, TX)

• Guitar: Christopher Lee Garcia

• Vocals & Production: John Ray Crawford (AI enhanced)

• Audio Engineering: Killaz Beatz

• Label: Lone Star Ember Music