Hannah Mulholland Announces Departure from Runaway June

The trio has now become a duo...

Hannah Mulholland Announces Departure from Runaway June
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 09: Hannah Mulholland, Naomi Cooke and Jennifer Wayne of Runaway June visit Music Choice on July 09, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)

Four years after releasing their smash debut single, “Lipstick,” Hannah Mulholland from Runaway June has decided to step back from the band. The singer issued a statement on her personal Instagram, as well as the band’s Twitter, sharing that she would be leaving the trio.

“It’s with great respect and love that I must announce my departure from Runaway June,” she wrote. “We have spent 5 years chasing dreams, climbing mountains, conquering things we never imagined possible, and having lots of fun along the way. I am so thankful for the opportunities I have had, and all of the amazing people I have met along the way. Our great team, supportive label, amazing fans, and all of our champions at country radio…You guys have changed my life forever. I’ve dreamt these dreams since I was 5 years old, and I feel so fortunate to have gotten these chances and been a part of this incredible journey.

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It's with great respect and love that I must announce my departure from Runaway June. We have spent 5 years chasing dreams, climbing mountains, conquering things we never imagined possible, and having lots of fun along the way. I am so thankful for the opportunities I have had, and all of the amazing people I have met along the way. Our great team, supportive label, amazing fans, and all of our champions at country radio…You guys have changed my life forever. I've dreamt these dreams since I was 5 years old, and I feel so fortunate to have gotten these chances and been a part of this incredible journey. I wish everyone continued success and happiness. I hope you will continue to follow my creative endeavors and share in what the future has to hold. It is bittersweet, but I am excited to continue to evolve and grow, while keeping these memories near and dear to my heart. Thank you. Love to you all.

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“I wish everyone continued success and happiness. I hope you will continue to follow my creative endeavors and share in what the future has to hold. It is bittersweet, but I am excited to continue to evolve and grow, while keeping these memories near and dear to my heart. Thank you. Love to you all,” she concluded.

Mulholland’s remaining bandmates Jennifer Wayne and Naomi Cooke wished her well on Twitter, writing “We love you Hannah & are so thankful for the years and memories we’ve shared on this journey! Wishing you the absolute best!”

Runaway June caught the country world by storm with their debut single “Lipstick” in 2016. They went on to release their critically acclaimed debut album, Blue Roses, in 2019, which features their Top 10 hit, “Buy My Own Drinks.” Much of their last year was spent opening for Carrie Underwood’s Cry Pretty Tour 360.