Lori Rayne Awards Gold Medal to “The One That Ran Away”

Lori Rayne brings sharp precision and southern swagger to “The One That Ran Away” — an alt-country banger steeped in roaring guitars, lyrical edge, and zero apologies.

From the opening line — “Well, what do you know, the devil knows how to put on a show” — Rayne delivers fire with finesse. She doesn’t mourn what’s lost; she exposes it, cuts through it, and claims it with power. The standout lyric “Thank God you ran away” becomes a release — a mic drop that closes the door and doesn’t look back.

The production leans into gritty guitars and drums that rumble like thunder, blending the weight of alt-rock with country roots. It’s raw, it’s rhythmic, and unmistakably Rayne.Rayne truly hit her stride, breaking out with “Woo Girls” and “Wedding Day” — all spotlighted by CMTHollerWide Open Country, and the Academy of Country Music. Rayne has also shared the stage alongside legends like Willie NelsonNeil Young, and Margo Price at FarmAid 2023. She’s also part of the acclaimed Song Suffragettes collective and continues to push boundaries for Black women in country music.