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Praised by Billboard Country for its “quiet-yet-steely battle cry of support in trying, awry times” and spotlighted by MusicRow Magazine for its hooky songwriting and striking vocal pairing.
FOR WHO YOU ARE
“For Who You Are is inspired by people I’ve met all across the USA—each with their own story, yet united by a common thread. I wanted the song to reflect that spirit of connection, and recording it with Rissi Palmer was the perfect way to let the heart of the song shine. Her voice brings both soul and sincerity, giving the song a whole new depth.” -Eric Lee
Written & produced by: Eric Lee
Mixed by multi-Grammy Award winner:
Vance Powell
Official Music Video of For Who You Are, filmed at Airpark Nashville, TN & directed by Taylor Ballantyne
Eric Lee brings a fresh edge to country music—rooted in his life stories, strong melodies, and a voice you don’t forget. Raised in South Florida, he broke out with his 2020 debut Same Dirt Road—a self-produced track that landed on the MusicRow Country Radio Chart and grew his fanbase worldwide. As both a songwriter and producer, Lee crafts his sound from the ground up, creating music full of heart, raw emotion, and the kind of stories people see themselves in.
In 2023, his holiday single Happy Holidays became a seasonal favorite, earning heavy rotation across iHeartRadio stations.
Lee’s work as a producer and co-writer has also reached national audiences through major campaigns like Toyota’s Super Bowl and Winter Olympics ad featuring Stronger Than I’ve Ever Been, performed by Kaleena Zanders.
His latest release, Nothing Like a Woman, is a heartfelt tribute to the women who shape our lives—their strength, kindness, and enduring impact. Inspired by his grandmother, aunt, and wife, the song celebrates the power of women everywhere and the way they inspire the best in us.
The single follows the powerful duet version of his song For Who You Are, released together with ACM Award winner Rissi Palmer. The track earned praise from Billboard Country for its “quiet-yet-steely battle cry of support in trying, awry times” and was spotlighted by MusicRow Magazine for its hooky songwriting and striking vocal pairing.
With a growing catalog and a vision that blends the deeply personal with the universal, Eric Lee is carving out a place as one of country music’s most compelling new voices—delivering songs that resonate, uplift, and endure.
Rissi Palmer is an ACM Award winning singer-songwriter, radio host, and trailblazer in country and Americana music. In 2007, she made history as the first Black woman to chart a country single in over two decades with her debut hit “Country Girl,” and quickly rose to iTunes’ Top 5 Best-Selling Country Artists. Since then, she’s released three independent albums, including the critically acclaimed Revival, named one of Rolling Stone’s Top 25 Country-Soul Albums of all time.
Beyond her music, Palmer has become a prominent voice for inclusion in the industry. She hosts Color Me Country Radio on Apple Music, where she uplifts underrepresented artists, and founded the Color Me Country Artist Grant Fund to support BIPOC creatives in country music. Her story was spotlighted in PBS’s American Masters: In The Making with the 2023 documentary RISSI PALMER: STILL HERE.
A respected figure across music and media, Palmer has performed at The White House, The Grand Ole Opry, and Lincoln Center, and appeared on CBS Mornings, CNN, Good Morning America, and PBS NewsHour. She currently serves as a correspondent for CMT Hot 20 Countdown and is a Governor at the Recording Academy Nashville.
Credits:
‘For Who You Are’ written & produced by Eric Lee
Dobro and Lap Steel: Josh Matheny
Violin and Viola: DeLaney Harter
Drums: Benny Reiner
Mixed by Vance Powell
Mastered by Sam Moses
Performed by Eric Lee and Rissi Palmer