Karissa Ella Performs “Mamas Do” | Exclusive Live Studio Performance

Country singer-songwriter Karissa Ella delivers a heartfelt live performance of Mamas Do on Heart of the Gulch's Walk the Line studio performance series.

Recorded live inside the Heart of the Gulch studio in Nashville, Tennessee, this exclusive performance highlights Karissa's authentic vocals, honest songwriting, and modern country sound rooted in tradition. Mamas Do showcases the emotional storytelling and relatable lyrics that continue to connect with country music fans across the country.

Before the performance, Karissa joins host Tony Mendoza to discuss her EP Growing Wings, a deeply personal collection of songs that reflects her growth as both a songwriter and an artist. She shares the inspiration behind tracks including Honky Tonk Heartbeat, Hall of Fame, Last Call Cowboy, Heartbreaker, and 'Til Chevy Stops Making Trucks, explaining how real-life experiences continue to shape her music.

Tony and Karissa also discuss growing up in Ohio, balancing traditional country music with a modern perspective, and drawing inspiration from artists like Shania Twain, Gretchen Wilson, Miranda Lambert, and Carrie Underwood. The conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at her songwriting process and the personal stories woven throughout Growing Wings.

Following the interview, Karissa steps into the studio for an emotional performance of Mamas Do, giving viewers an intimate look at one of country music's promising emerging artists.

If you're a fan of female country artists, Nashville singer-songwriters, heartfelt country music, live studio performances, and authentic storytelling, this performance is one you won't want to miss.

About Tony Mendoza

Tony Mendoza is a Nashville-based media personality, host, executive producer, audio engineer, and digital storyteller. He is the creator and host of Heart of the Gulch, where he has interviewed hundreds of country music artists, entertainers, and industry leaders while covering major events including Country Radio Seminar and CMA Fest. His work focuses on authentic storytelling, artist development, live music production, and the evolving landscape of country music.

All video and audio for Heart of the Gulch's Studio Performance Series is produced, filmed, recorded, mixed, and engineered by Tony Mendoza using Avid Pro Tools, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Apple Logic Pro.