From Rejection to Resilience: Cela Harper’s “Hey Mary” - 2025 Week 43

Bar Talk Happy Hour

Thursday, October 23, 2025 - 32 minutes

This week on Bar Talk Happy Hour, we sit down with rising country artist Cela Harper, who’s proving that a setback doesn’t have to define your story. From getting turned away by American Idol at just sixteen to carving out her own authentic path in Texas Country, Cela shares how every “no” became part of her growth. She talks about perseverance and what inspired her latest single, “Hey Mary.”

Join Odie Coyote and Producer Raven for a heartfelt conversation about chasing dreams, embracing failure as part of the process, and how Cela’s journey is connecting with listeners.