Overview

• Joey, formerly Johanna Mross, released her first solo single, 'Spotlight,' on April 28, 2025, marking her transition to a Country-Rock artist.
• The daughter of Schlager stars Stefanie Hertel and Stefan Mross has dropped her family surname to establish an independent artistic identity.
• Fans have responded positively to the single, praising its fresh sound and Joey’s bold move into English-language music.
• Joey has also undergone a visual transformation, including a striking copper-toned hairstyle, to complement her rebranding.
• Her first televised performance as a solo artist is scheduled for May 9, 2025, on MDR’s Riverboat, where she will perform 'Spotlight.'