Free Spirit

Free People floral print prairie dress, e. Allen; Cartier tank watch, King Jewelers; Black rain boots, Frye

Alaina Mullin

When brainstorming who we wanted to feature in our fall fashion editorial, there were many names thrown into the mix. None, however, were backed up with as much enthusiasm as Emily Weisband’s. The Virginia native moved to Nashville a few years back to pursue her career in music—one that we can affirm is already set up for success.

Lauren by Ralph Lauren black floral blouse, Dillard’s; Free People floral skirt, e.Allen; Pearl Drop Earrings + multiband ring, Vincent Peach; Cartier tank watch, King Jewelers; Black rain boots, Frye

Alaina Mullin

Lauren by Ralph Lauren black floral blouse, Dillard’s; Free People floral skirt, e.Allen; Pearl Drop Earrings + multiband ring, Vincent Peach; Cartier tank watch, King Jewelers; Black rain boots, Frye

Alaina Mullin

During her years as a songwriting major at Belmont University, Emily met Rusty Gaston, General Manager and co-owner of THiS Music Publishing, where she signed her very first publishing deal along with Warner Chappell in early 2014. She has since had songs recorded by many notable artists including Keith Urban, Lauren Alaina, Natalie Grant, Hillary Scott and Family, Lady Antebellum, Thomas Rhett, Selena Gomez, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, among others.

Joseph Ribkoff leopard faux-fur bomber jacket, Gus Mayer; Mother boxy knit “Howlin” sweater, H. Audrey; Sanctuary silk cargo pant, e. Allen; Yellow gold diamond chunky ring, Vincent Peach

Alaina Mullin

Her success may be inevitable given a voice that appropriately matches her unique beauty, but that doesn’t stop this rising star from remaining unapologetically real with her followers and fans. She’s often posting goofy videos on her Instagram, making funny faces and showing girls everywhere just how freeing it is to be yourself.

Running around the fields of Vincent Peach’s and Michelle Garcia’s La Pearla Ranch in Kingston Springs, Emily’s free spirit shined through on the already sunny day. We all stood and laughed as Emily made joke after joke, nailing each shot with a captivating glance followed by her bursts of laughter. Her self-deprecating humor was refreshing, especially for a town that seems to thrive on the illusion of perfection.

Free People cream and black v-neck dress, e.Allen; Sanctuary chunky knit cardigan, e.Allen; White gold earrings + snake and art deco cocktail rings, King Jewelers; Hunter green rain boots, NASHVILLEEDIT.COM Dillard’s

Alaina Mullin

Being fully human might be what’s setting Emily apart in this age of fake flawlessness and flaunting one’s highlight reel online. Emily, I quickly decided, wasn’t one to shy away from her true self. As she shared with us what was on her mind throughout our shoot day, I couldn’t help but think about her latest single at the time, “Naked”—a song that asks the question every woman secretly asks herself when her ex finds a new lover: “Does she look better than me naked?” Those thoughts, probably as vulnerable as they come, are what propel this young pop artist forward — vulnerability, authenticity, and the ability to not take herself too seriously.

BURU cotton jumpsuit, H.Audrey; Cartier tank watch, King Jewelers; Golden Goose black western ankle boots, H. Audrey; Jennifer Behr yellow gold star earrings, H. Audrey

Alaina Mullin

With her charming wit and playful attitude, Emily shared with us her very own recipe for success. Go to NashvilleEdit.com to read about how she spends her mornings and get even more insight into what makes this rising pop star tick, and be sure to listen to her latest single, “Mixed Emotions,” which will be released in September of this year.

BURU cotton jumpsuit, H.Audrey; Cartier tank watch, King Jewelers; Golden Goose black western ankle boots, H. Audrey; Jennifer Behr yellow gold star earrings, H. Audrey

Alaina Mullin

Antonio Milani cap-shoulder dress, Dillard’s; Lack of Color cream felt hat, H. Audrey; Yellow gold & diamond art deco bracelet, King Jewlers; Yellow gold thick cuff bracelet, King Jewelers; Yellow gold ring, King Jewelers

Alaina Mullin

Teri Jon by Rickie Freeman cream and gold belted coat, Gus Mayer; AGOLDE distressed denim, H. Audrey; Yellow gold studded hoop earrings, Vincent Peach; Sapphire diamante pig pendant necklace, Vincent Peach

Creative Director: Ellen Williams Photographer: Alaina Mullin Stylist: Courtney Kivela Robinson Hair & Makeup: Kaylee Wilson

Photo Assistant: Jessica Dimiento Styling Assistant: Lucia Sánchez

Photographed at Vincent Peach’s & Michelle Garcia’s La Pearla Ranch in Kingston Springs, TN