Shamir covers Miranda Lambert’s “The House That Built Me”

Shamir Bailey, or better known by his stage name Shamir, is one of the most intriguing new artists

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Shamir Bailey, or better known by his stage name Shamir, is one of the most intriguing new artists of 2014. With a decorated history of influences, Shamir defies the boundaries of the average artist. Heavily drawn to country music, Shamir has released a cover of Miranda Lambert’s “The House That Built Me” that details just how unique Shamir’s musical style is. This one-of-a-kind artist is able to hit take most listeners by surprise. Have a listen to the cover above and, if you haven’t already, check out Shamir’s EP Northtown. Stay tuned for more information on Shamir’s upcoming album from XL Recordings, due out next year.

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