From bartenders assuming her death to her breakout hit, this is everything you need to know about the artist behind viral hit ‘Sue Me’ and why fans are calling it the start of ‘Audrey Summer’
With flailing arms and explosive footwork, Audrey Hobert knows how to make a first impression. Her debut single ‘Sue Me’ was released on May 9th along with a music video directed by Hobert herself.
Previously, Hobert was best known for her songwriting work with best-friend Gracie Abrams, the two having co-written seven tracks on Abrams’ album The Secret of Us, including popular single ‘That’s So True’.
Audrey became a fan-favourite amongst fans of Abrams’ after making several appearances during her live shows in 2024.
The two would perform their shared songs as previously unheard duets, with Audrey’s bold facial expressions and uninhibited dance moves soon capturing fans’ hearts.
Audrey is also mentioned by name on the song ‘Good Luck Charlie’. In which Gracie tells the story of when a bartender assumed Audrey was dead due to the song’s subject keeping her in his wallet:
You keep a picture of Audrey inside of your wallet
Went for a drink and the bartender thought she was dead
He made you live out that nightmare and you nearly lost it
You made a joke and you watched it go over his head
This moment has been referenced by fans when showcasing the journey of Audrey from this moment to the spotlight.
‘Sue Me’ is upbeat, fun and unapologetic. It’s a song about being bold and embracing the parts of ourself that society often makes us feel like we should suppress.
It’s no wonder that fans are eager to embrace these values as part of an ‘Audrey Summer’, with Hobert being a symbol for them since her first introduction.
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