In a world that often demands we choose between rugged authenticity and refined elegance, Anna Dahl boldly refuses to pick one over the other. With her newly released single “Take Me to the Ritz,” she delivers a defiant, cheeky anthem for anyone who feels just as at home tearing up a dirt trail as they do soaking in a luxury bubble bath.
From its opening bars, “Take Me to the Ritz” is as fun as it is empowering—a country-rock firecracker built on attitude, humor, and a deep sense of self. It’s a song about owning your complexity and unapologetically being the kind of woman who’s just as comfortable shooting guns in the woods as she is sipping espresso on a high-thread-count pillowtop mattress. And Anna makes it all sound like a damn good time. The single showcases Anna Dahl’s biggest strength: her ability to tell a story with a voice full of color and conviction. There’s charm in every line and confidence in every lyric. She sings:
“I’ll blow up some watermelon with the boys, fry up catfish by the fire, but don’t forget I want the bubble bath and Ritz-Carlton sleep, too.”
It’s a vivid, tongue-in-cheek celebration of a modern woman who refuses to be stereotyped. The message? You don’t have to fit into any box—you can love both grit and glam, and you don’t have to apologize for it.
The production—helmed by veteran producer Don Miggs—leans confidently into a country-rock groove with polished edges. There’s twang, but there’s also punch. It feels built for the radio but crafted with enough personality to stand out from the crowd. Think Miranda Lambert sass meets the shine of Kelsea Ballerini—yet Anna carves out her own space with ease.
Anna’s musical journey is the kind you feel in her performance. A former teen prodigy who turned down a major label deal in favor of education and a grounded life, she brings real-world grit and emotional nuance to her songwriting. Her vocals don’t just perform—they connect.
Recorded at Sound Emporium Studios in Nashville, where legends like Johnny Cash, Taylor Swift, and Kacey Musgraves have made music history, Anna stepped into the vocal booth with not only a message but a legacy to add to. That energy is palpable in “Take Me to the Ritz.” You can hear both her joy and her fire in every chorus.
Working alongside Nashville hitmakers—thanks to a connection through Kevin Martin of Candlebox—Anna surrounded herself with some of the best session musicians and writers in the business. The result is a polished, powerful single that feels like both a coming-out and a continuation.
What makes “Take Me to the Ritz” more than just a catchy single is its message. It’s not just about being “high maintenance” or loving luxury—it’s about self-worth, authenticity, and rejecting expectations. In Anna’s words, “It’s okay to love all sorts of things.”
That line, simple as it is, captures the spirit of the track—and perhaps even the movement it’s part of. There’s a growing demand for country music that reflects the real, multidimensional lives of women. Anna taps into that need with humor, swagger, and sincerity.
“Take Me to the Ritz” follows the earlier release of “Top Shelf,” another track that lays the groundwork for Anna Dahl’s upcoming debut EP. Both songs introduce us to a woman who knows who she is and isn’t afraid to sing about it—loudly, proudly, and with just enough sparkle to leave a lasting impression.
As Anna says herself:
“I’m so excited for the next year to take shape and to get back on the stage.”
With songs like “Take Me to the Ritz” in her setlist, it’s not hard to imagine her lighting up stages around the country—and carving out a distinct new lane in the country-rock world.
“Take Me to the Ritz” is more than a catchy hook or a clever lyric—it’s a statement of identity in a genre that still too often relies on narrow definitions. With attitude, style, and authenticity, Anna Dahl proves that you can chase adventure and crave elegance, ride dirt bikes and still love a five-star hotel—all without losing a bit of who you are.
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