Overview

• Joey, formerly known as Johanna Mross, released her debut single 'Spotlight' to establish a distinct artistic identity separate from her family's schlager tradition.
• She clarified that adopting the stage name Joey is a creative choice and not a separation from her family, reaffirming her commitment to performing with the family band More Than Words.
• During her first televised solo performance on MDR’s Riverboat, Joey broke down in tears while watching a video of her late grandfather Eberhard Hertel, reflecting on his influence on her musical journey.
• Joey emphasized her musical direction in the rock-pop-country genre, diverging from her parents’ schlager roots, while expressing respect for their legacy.
• She shared personal anecdotes about her upbringing, including performing alongside her grandfather and mother at age 15, and addressed public confusion stemming from her resemblance to her mother Stefanie Hertel.