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New release: ‘Largo’ by Kirstie Kraus and Mike Nash
Get ready for a music-filled adventure in this special edition of the Beach Maniac Island Music Podcast and Blog! We’re cranking up the beach vibe as we help debut Largo, the brand new release from two Trop Rock rising stars – Kirstie Kraus and Mike Nash.
You’ll hear the full track, with a personal intro from Kirstie herself. Trust us, you won’t want to miss this tropical love tune that'll transport you straight to the islands!
This song is a perfect blend of Trop Rock vibes and Country charm! It tells the sweet, heartwarming story of a young couple who meet on spring break in Key Largo and instantly hit it off. Flash forward 20 years, and they're still going strong. While vacationing back in the place where it all began, they decide to make it official—staying in Key Largo to live out their dream life on the island where they first fell in love. It's the ultimate island romance, with a dash of adventure and a whole lot of heart! 🌴❤️🎶
The Music of Kirstie Kraus
Kirstie Kraus is an amazing young talent who has found a way to navigate two parallel tracks to success and stardom: in both the country music and Trop Rock / Island Music genres.
She already has racked up country music success and grabbed the attention of Nashville with hit songs that include Bird, Thirsty, Silver and Dab A Dolly (a tribute to country music icon Dolly Parton). In fact, Kirstie was honored at the Grand Ole Opry as the 2024 Female Country Artist of the Year by the Josie Music Awards for Independent Musicians.
But at the same time, Kirstie is also one of the most popular singers in Trop Rock today, with songs that include Beaches Be Crazy, Floridays, Tide Down (with Mark Mulch), the holiday remake Tropic Wonderland also with Mark Mulch, and the soon-to-be-released duet with Mike Nash called Largo. Click below for the podcast and blog. Click here for the podcast, the transcript, and embedded videos of Kirstie Kraus music.