Hello Kelsey! Congratulations on the announcement of your upcoming album “Life With You”. To anybody who’s by no means listened to you earlier than, how would you describe your sound?
Thanks! My sound can change relying on what I need the tune to say. I just like the soulful piano sound but additionally really feel like in a number of the heavier manufacturing stuff I’ve a rustic rock sound.
The title observe “Life With You” has grow to be an enormous success, gaining 40m streams worldwide, gathering over 240m TikTok movies, and topping charts. Did you count on to obtain such an ideal response and the way has it impressed you transferring ahead?
It’s been wonderful to see what “life with you” has carried out for my profession. It actually opened lots of doorways for me and I can’t wait to see what’s subsequent!
Why do you assume “Life With You” has resonated with so many listeners, and what total that means did you goal to convey?
I believe “life with you” has related with folks due to the simplicity of the straight ahead strategy on the lyric. I really feel prefer it’s simple for somebody to think about their particular person and their life collectively when listening to the tune.
Are you able to discuss us via the artistic strategy of the album, and any challenges or breakthroughs you encountered? How did you overcome these?
Making this album has been lots of enjoyable but additionally difficult. In 2016 once I began this journey in Nashville I didn’t understand it could be 2024 earlier than I might put out my first full size album haha. I’ve had lots of life modifications occur over time writing for this album. That’s what I like about writing, its a technique to course of modifications.
The album is described to be a mix of hard-hitting anthems and tender love songs – what else can listeners count on?
I actually needed to take the listeners on a journey so there are a mixture of love, on a regular basis life, social gathering, and breakup songs- hopefully one thing for everybody.
Do you will have a private favorite from the album?
I actually can’t decide a favorite on the album. I’m actually enthusiastic about every of them!
You’ve collaborated on the album with artists reminiscent of Kelly Lovelace and Blake Bollinger. What did you be taught from working alongside these famend writers?
I’ve discovered a lot from writing with all the good co writers and producers in Nashville. They’ve proven me how vital it’s to know what it’s you’re eager to say together with your music. This city is filled with one of the best writers on the earth in I’m so fortunate to have the ability to work with them.
Do you will have any private recommendation for brand spanking new up-and-coming artists within the nation scene?
Simply keep true to your self and keep the course. Nothing price having occurs in a single day.
Lastly, what are you at the moment engaged on and what are your hopes for the long run?
We’re at the moment engaged on a deluxe album to comply with this album that may have a pair added songs! I’m so excited to be out on the street extra this yr taking part in reveals and assembly followers. It has been actually cool to see folks on the reveals who know the songs!
