"Sleepless In Seattle."is a cover of indie folk artist Noah Gundersen's 2021 pensive ballad about the decline of the once vibrant "Emerald City" through a tour of its landmarks (each with a personal backstory of an unfulfilled dream) among apathetic residents who seem oblivious to the city's dimming spirit.

ABOUT WARDEL

Meet WARDEL (formerly known as Idrise), a dynamic artist who has transitioned from a globally recognized pop/R&B artist to rising star in the country music scene.

Born into a military family, the namesake son of Idrise Ward-El, Sr., Mr. USA 2002, IFBB (International Federation of Body Building) and

Desert Storm veteran, WARDEL Jr. lived a nomadic life that exposed him to a wide array of cultures and musical influences. Following his father's footsteps, WARDEL innately joined the military and served as a linguistic specialist for US intelligence.

WARDEL's music career was launched in major singing competitions across the globe. He reached the final selections of "The Voice" in both Germany and the United States. These opportunities allowed him to showcase his talent and work with industry insiders and establish the foundation to build his worldwide fan base. However, his deep appreciation for country music (especially its lyric structure) and ever-widening acceptance of diversity within the genre prompted WARDEL's transition to the country format.

While new to the country scene, WARDEL's career as Idrise in the pop/R&B format is studded with impressive accolades: a finalist in MTV's "Cover of the Year," a Top-10 artist on TAXI, recurrent entries on the German MTV and UK Music Week charts, and the accumulation of over 3 MILLION Spotify streams.

His collaborations are a roster of musical excellence, including Steve Diamond (Reba McEntire, Eric Clapton), Robbie Neville, Silas White (Justin Timberlake, Brian McKnight), Melanie Andrews (Janet Jackson), Jackie Boyz (Luke Combs), and more, which showcase his adaptability and musical diversity. His stage experience is extensive--he has opened for iconic acts, such as Boyz II Men, Keith Sweat, and Ginuwine, illustrating his ability to resonate with audiences across multiple genres.