Written by Curtis Gardner
What
was your first introduction to music? What about it made you wanna pursue this
art?
As
far as doing music myself, the public school I went to from K-3 had a choir.
From 4th grade on I went to a private Christian school, where I
played trumpet for one year and then percussion from 5th grade
on. There also was a yearly school
musical. I didn’t think I was a good
singer until I was 16. I started singing
at church teen meetings. Once I reached
college, I received a scholarship for music and did music groups there. I think it was there that I really developed
a love for singing. Previously I had
been focused on making a career in dance.
How
long have you been doing music?
I’ve
been doing music professionally since 2004.
Who
were your inspirations growing up and who inspires you now?
Growing
up, I would watch Crystal Gayle on the TV screen and wish I had her long,
beautiful hair. Then when I was in grade
school, Amy Grant, came out with her Unguarded album. We had a tape of it. I wore the insert out reading the
lyrics. I also would create dances to
the songs!
As I
grew older, I listened to a lot of Celtic & Classical music, as well as
Mariah Carey. I’m a big fan of Yolanda
Adams, and Sarah Kelly. Now, I’m
inspired by U2, Queen, & JJ Grey. I
really like Taylor Swift’s new album.
I’m kind of everywhere in my tastes.
How
would you describe your music to a potential new fan?
My
lyrics are always heartfelt and honest.
My sound varies sometimes, but there is always a bit of blues
influence. My voice has a lot of soul in
it.
Where
do you draw the most motivation from when writing your music? Is it your
personal life or others around you?
I’m
not the type of writer who can usually just sit down and decide that I’m going
to write a song. I have to be inspired by
something. I wish it were the other way,
as I’d be a more prolific writer. As far
as inspirations go, I don’t normally take one specific instance and write about
it. I will usually correlate a few
different instances that have a connecting theme and write about it. This way my writing is more general and not
about one specific person in general.
There is one person I write about specifically, and that is my husband….
Love songs!
You
hosted the Indie Ville awards on Sunday. What was that like for you?
That
was a lot of fun! I enjoyed dressing up,
as I don’t get to do that very often being a mother of 5 kids. It was also nice
to be able to present with the CEO of the label I’m signed to, Creative &
Dreams.
What
can Nashville expect from you for the year of 2015?
I’m
in the creating mode, so I won’t be playing very often this year. With such a large family, and doing so much
of my own booking, promotion, etc., I have to separate it in order to create.
Any
new project(s) in the works?
There
is
always something in the works! I would love to release something soon,
but
nothing I’ve created feels quite right or at least not complete. I have
portions of projects. Things are becoming clearer though, so
hopefully something in 2016.
What
other endeavors would you like to pursue outside of music?
I
want to live in the country again on some acreage, have an orchard, berry
bushes, a barn and some chickens and goats.
I’m very much a country girl at heart.
How
can fans find you online?
I’m
on most social networks.
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/
Soundcloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/
Instagram: http://instagram.com/
Any
last words or shout outs?
I would like to thank my family for
putting up with my crazy schedule, and the label, Creative & Dreams Music Network, for teaching me so much.
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