EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 El Paso takes center stage in “Nice Life,” a new short film by rising country artist MORIAH. <\/p>\n
The singer-songwriter, with deep roots in the borderland, describes the project as a love letter to the Sun City and its vibrant culture. <\/p>\n
“I was able to film the ‘Nice Life’ short film in the beautiful city of El Paso, where all of my family is from,” MORIAH said. <\/p>\n
“My goal in leaving Nashville, Tennessee, bringing my crew all the way to El Paso, Texas, hiring local crew and telling this story, was to showcase the beauty of a place that is right on the border, and that so many people often miss.”<\/p>\n
The film, which began as a music video, features iconic El Paso locations like the Plaza Theater and downtown streets, with the city itself becoming a character in the story. <\/p>\n
MORIAH emphasizes the importance of highlighting overlooked areas and drawing out their beauty. <\/p>\n
“To me, as an artist, I feel like part of, I don’t know if it’s just the way I was made, or something that I feel called to, but I feel it’s important to put a spotlight on the areas that get overlooked, and to pull the beauty out of something super simple,” she said.<\/p>\n
This blending of cultures is also evident in her music. <\/p>\n
MORIAH made history at the 2025 Country Music Association Fest by performing the national anthem with a mariachi band, a first for the festival. <\/p>\n
“I just always imagined our national anthem being played by a mariachi band,” she said. “But what ended up happening was a beautiful collision of culture,” MORIAH said.<\/p>\n
NATIONAL ANTHEM PERFORMANCE:<\/p>\n
MORIAH’s influences range from country icons to Latin legends like Selena, and she hopes to inspire the next generation of musicians. <\/p>\n
“I hope to create an opportunity for someone who maybe was like me, a little girl who had a love for music and a love for singing, but didn’t have very many examples in her life or in her family of what that looked like,” MORIAH said.<\/p>\n
The “Nice Life” short film is now streaming and will head to film festivals in 2026. <\/p>\n
MORIAH plans to return to El Paso in 2026 for more collaborations, continuing her mission to inspire through music and cultural expression.<\/p>\n
You can follow MORIAH on her official website<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, TikTok<\/a>, X<\/a> and Bandsintown<\/a>.<\/p>\n SHORT FILM:<\/p>\n RECOMMENDED: What Influences You: ARC El Paso Paints with Regions only Bob Ross Certified Instructor<\/a><\/p>\n