Chattanooga-based Bella Lam Flips Country Breakup Script With "Tears In My Tequila"

  • Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Bella Lam
Bella Lam

Jackson, Tn. native Bella Lam proves the best medicine for heartbreak isn't time it's tequila and your best friends. Her new single "Tears In My Tequila" takes everything audiences expect from a country breakup song and serves it with a twist of lime and a shot of empowerment.

"This song captures that moment when you realize you're having the time of your life without the person who walked out," Ms. Lam said. "Sometimes healing doesn't have to be quiet. Sometimes it needs a good beat and your girls by your side."

Co-written with Jason Blaine and Benji Cowart and produced by Matthew Morrisey, the track showcases Ms.

Lam's signature blend of Southern grit and pop-rock sparkle. Drawing from Tennessee's musical DNA Memphis blues attitude, rockabilly swagger, and classic country storytelling her sound echoes the fierce honesty of Miranda Lambert with Elle King's gritty charm.

With over 100 shows played and features on Hits 96 Radio, the Chattanooga-based artist has built a reputation for raw, unfiltered performances across the South. "I don't just write songs I live them," she said. "Everything comes from real experience, and that authenticity connects with people."

"Tears In My Tequila" arrives as country music embraces more complex narratives about healing and self-worth. Rather than wallowing in loss, Ms. Lam's approach celebrates what's gained independence, friendship, and the strength that comes from choosing yourself over settling for less.

The track positions Ms. Lam as an artist ready to lead country's evolution toward more empowering breakup anthems, proving that sometimes the best nights happen after the worst relationships end.

"Tears In My Tequila" is available now on all streaming platforms.

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