The Promised started out as a roots/country duo consisting of Jesse and Noelle Burch who met in 2018 while performing with their respective bands at the Cloverdale Rodeo. A mutual respect for music sparked a writing session, where it became clear their musical chemistry was undeniable. Blending genres and experimenting with their different influences created a synergy for writing catchy and original songs. The two teamed up with an incredible group of musicians from across western Canada and The Promised was born. They were accepted into the 2019 Breakthrough Country music project Top 12 with only one live show under their belt and after two rounds of competitions they were named 1st Place Grand Prize winners.

Their debut single “We Could Be in Love” was released in the summer of 2019 to critical acclaim and within weeks added to radio and streaming playlists around the world such as CBC Radio, Leo Swiss Radio, ‘Hot Indie Country’, Movimento Country, Acoustic Spring’, ‘A Star Is Born’, Bandrec’s ‘Indie Folk & Roots’, Aficia’s ‘The Radar’, Chillfiltr’s ‘Songlistr Country’, Caltify’s ‘Discover Weekly’, Adobe & Teardrops, Rattler Magazine’s Favourites, and so many more!

Read just a sampling of what the media have said about ‘We Could Be In Love’:

“...a real toe tapper with a dancing and loving energy. It feels like country for a new, younger generation."
EAR TO THE GROUND

“We Could Be in Love” is already destined to be a hit.”
STACCATOFY

“...a breathe of fresh air...a song that simply speaks of optimism…"
B # AWARE

“...pure country magic...simply brilliant…"
INDIEPULSE

“...a powerhouse country melody...their endearing lyricism is the undisputed crown jewel…"
MUSICEXISTENCE

“...enormous grooves...colorful country poetry...The words that The Promised serenade us with are brilliant...a little bit of positivity to counter all of the social divisiveness in our contemporary culture."
TOO MUCH LOVE

“A totally original sound...The Promised could join the ranks of the Nashville elite"
GASHOUSE RADIO

“...roots music that is as evocative as it is endearing...a hint of bluegrass...a little bit of Americana...about as unpredictable a country single as I’ve heard in the year 2019."
THE INDIE SOURCE

“...one heck of a debut music video and single...”
INDIESHARK

“...some of the most angelic harmonies I’ve heard in a country composition this year...a great addition to any summer country playlist."
NEUFUTUR

“...a uniquely agile string arrangement and vocal melodies that transcend the limitations of studio recording...pure artistic substance...a sort of love letter to the country music of yesterday…"
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