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Singer Steph Payne Released New Lovely Day Cover

The local performer and veteran has collaborated with musician Joey Melotti on a new ten-track collection.

Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Casino

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Las Vegas performer Steph Payne has released a new cover of 'Lovely Day' as part of a ten-track collection featuring musician Joey Melotti. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Local performer and Emmy winner Steph Payne has released a new cover of the song Lovely Day alongside musician Joey Melotti. The track is now available on major streaming platforms as part of a ten-song collection.

Why it matters

Steph Payne maintains an active schedule at major resort venues across the Las Vegas valley, bridging her career as a performer with her background as an intelligence analyst during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.

The new collaboration includes a 10-track collection featuring the song Lovely Day, which serves as the fourth track in the project. The full collection is currently accessible for listeners on streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music.

The players

Steph Payne

An Emmy Award-winning singer, actress, and veteran who served as an intelligence analyst during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.

Joey Melotti

A musician who has collaborated with artists including Barry Manilow, Michael Bolton, Liza Minnelli, and Julio Iglesias.

Wynn Las Vegas

A resort property in Las Vegas that serves as a performance venue for Steph Payne.

Fontainebleau Las Vegas

A resort property where Steph Payne is scheduled for upcoming live performances.

The details

The collaboration brings together Steph Payne and veteran musician Joey Melotti, who has previously worked with industry icons including Liza Minnelli and Barry Manilow. Steph Payne continues to perform at venues including Wynn Las Vegas and Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Residents can find the music available for streaming now, with upcoming live appearances scheduled for mid-October at Fontainebleau Las Vegas.

Timeline

  1. October 16, 2026: Steph Payne performs at Fontainebleau Las Vegas.

  2. October 17, 2026: Steph Payne performs at Fontainebleau Las Vegas.

Beyond the Strip

This release reflects the established trend of Las Vegas entertainers transitioning between high-profile resort residencies and broad digital streaming distribution. By leveraging modern platforms for their new project, the artists follow a path now common for local headliners.

Fans of local entertainment can listen to the new track on their preferred streaming services starting today. Those looking to catch a live performance can visit Fontainebleau Las Vegas on October 16 or 17.

The takeaway

The collaborative collection highlights the ongoing creative activity of established local performers within the valley. Residents interested in seeing the project performed live should keep an eye on the schedule at Fontainebleau Las Vegas.

Further reading

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Source note: This article includes information reported by EURweb.

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