MacKenzie Porter & Jake Etheridge Debut as ‘Thelma & James’

Country fans have a new duo to watch: MacKenzie Porter and Jake Etheridge, who recently introduced their collaborative project, Thelma & James. Their debut single, Happy Ever After You, gained traction late last year, catching the attention of artists like Luke Combs and Jordan Davis. The song’s heartfelt lyrics and intricate harmonies set the tone for their upcoming album, which is still awaiting an official release date. Porter and Etheridge, a married couple, initially hesitated to collaborate musically but have since found a way to merge their pop-country and folk influences into a unique and compelling sound .