Not many artists can say they moved halfway around the world twice in pursuit of a music career. Zoee can. Born in Australia, raised in a family of musicians, and now based in Nashville since 2022, Zoee has spent the past several years building something remarkable: a country-pop identity that is cinematic, emotionally intelligent, and entirely her own. Her debut album, The Butterfly Effect, released July 4, 2025, marks her as one of the most distinctive voices to arrive from Music City in recent memory. Nashville Music Scene named her Artist to Watch for 2026 and featured her on their April 2026 cover. The Sunset Stage Series is proud to shine a light on an artist who is exactly where she is supposed to be.
From Australia to Nashville: A Story Worth Knowing
Zoee’s journey to Nashville is the kind of story that makes country music feel alive. She grew up in Australia surrounded by music, then made the leap to Music City with a suitcase, a set of songs, and a voice that critics have compared to Adele meeting Sabrina Carpenter with the warmth of a modern-day Olivia Newton-John. Those are big comparisons, and after hearing The Butterfly Effect, they hold up. Since arriving in Nashville in 2022, Zoee has written alongside Grammy and CMA Award-winning collaborators including Clayton Johnson, James House, Steve Dorff, Jeff Cohen, Kyle Jacobs, Phil Barton, and Sam Palladio. She has performed stages from the Bluebird Cafe to Bridgestone Arena. The trajectory is steep and the momentum is real.
Before breaking through in Nashville, Zoee had already built a track record that many artists spend entire careers chasing. She earned Song of the Year at the 2021 Women of Country Awards and topped both the Amazon Country Charts and the iTunes Country Charts with earlier releases. The 2025 Showgirl Award nomination added to a growing list of industry recognition that makes her 2026 momentum feel inevitable rather than sudden.
The Butterfly Effect: A Debut That Demands Your Attention
The Butterfly Effect is a 10-track, 31-minute country-pop record built around a single unifying idea: that the smallest moments in life ripple outward in ways we cannot fully see or predict. Co-produced with Bonnie Dymond and recorded entirely in Nashville, the album is emotionally precise and sonically ambitious. It does not sound like a debut trying to prove itself. It sounds like an artist who knew exactly what she wanted to say and how to say it.
Standout tracks include the anthemic “Supernova,” the wry and sharp “I’ll Have What He’s Having,” and “True Crime,” which has earned particular attention for its rhythmic precision and lyrical confidence. The title track “The Butterfly Effect” itself sets the album’s emotional register early: reflective, honest, and built to last. Stream the full album now on Spotify and Apple Music.
- The Butterfly Effect
- Wendy
- Red Flags
- I’ll Have What He’s Having
- I Could Complain
- True Crime
- Little Voice
- Jackie
- Six 6 Six
- Supernova
What Zoee Is Building in 2026
Nashville Music Scene’s decision to name Zoee their Artist to Watch for 2026 and put her on their April cover was not an accident. It reflects the growing consensus in Music City that this artist has something rare: a point of view. In a genre that sometimes rewards formula, Zoee is writing songs that feel lived-in and specific without ever losing the hooks that make country-pop work at scale. She is an independent artist building her audience one song and one stage at a time, which in 2026, is exactly the kind of story that ends with festival headliner conversations.
Follow Zoee on Instagram and visit zoeeofficial.com for upcoming show dates and new music announcements as she continues building momentum through 2026.
Frequently Asked: Where Is Zoee Music From and What Genre Does She Play?
Zoee is an Australian-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter who plays country-pop music with a cinematic, emotionally driven sound. She moved to Nashville in 2022 and released her debut album The Butterfly Effect on July 4, 2025. She has topped both Amazon and iTunes Country Charts and was named Nashville Music Scene’s Artist to Watch for 2026.
Zoee is exactly the kind of artist that belongs on a festival stage: an authentic voice with a genuine story, a debut album that holds up at volume, and an audience that is growing louder by the month. Sunset Country Fest 2027 is the largest country music festival in Central Florida, and it is built for artists like this. Watch this name for 2027. Sunset Country Fest 2027 is coming to Apopka, Florida on March 13, 2027. Mark your calendar and keep following Sunset Country Fest for lineup announcements, ticket info, and all the country music coverage you love.
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Sources & References
- Zoee Official Website — About
- Authority Magazine — Meet Nashville’s Rising Stars: Zoee
- Apple Music — The Butterfly Effect by Zoee
- Spotify — Zoee Artist Page
What album did Zoee Music release and when?
Zoee released her debut album The Butterfly Effect on July 4, 2025. The 10-track, 31-minute country-pop record was co-produced with Bonnie Dymond and recorded in Nashville. It is available now on Spotify, Apple Music, and all major streaming platforms.
What awards has Zoee won in country music?
Zoee won Song of the Year at the 2021 Women of Country Awards and has topped both the Amazon Country Charts and iTunes Country Charts. She was named Nashville Music Scene’s Artist to Watch for 2026 and featured on their April 2026 cover. She is also a 2025 Showgirl Award nominee.
Where is Zoee Music from and where is she based now?
Zoee was born and raised in Australia in a family of musicians. She moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in 2022 to pursue her country music career, and has since written with Grammy and CMA Award-winning songwriters and performed stages from the Bluebird Cafe to Bridgestone Arena.
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Last updated: July 5, 2026 · Sunset Country Fest Editorial Team · Contact Us