Artist Name: Leslie Ann Mosier
Hometown: Murfreesboro, TN
What project(s) are you currently working on?
I am currently writing and performing as much as possible and hope to be back in the studio before too long.
What inspired you to pursue a career in music and when did you know?
I was born into a very talented family, so in some ways it’s just in my DNA. My father was a fairly well known entertainer and radio personality in Nashville in the 60’s and 70’s. My First Grade music teacher picked up on my ability in music class and gave me a solo in our end of the year program. From there, my dad started working with me and would get me up to sing wherever he would play. We also had a recording studio in our house, so I was called upon frequently to sing harmony and record jingles. Unfortunately, my dad died when I was a teenager, but I met a successful songwriter at a Monday open mic night shortly thereafter and began recording his demos. He had cuts with Reba McEntire Con Hunley and several other well known country artists. He was very encouraging and I think that’s when I knew I might just have what it takes.
If you weren’t pursuing a career in music, what would you be doing for a living?
Currently I am an underwriter for an insurance company in the Nashville area. I don’t know that there’s anything else I would want to do more than music, so I’m just thankful to have a great job that pays the bills.
What is your favorite downtime activity?
When I am not working or performing, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I love to support local bands and other artists as well as local karaoke venues. If I’m not doing that, I’m probably at home chilling and watching Netflix
Who is your biggest celebrity crush?
Oh gosh, it would be hard to name just one. My country music crush since the ’90s has been Vince Gill. My pop music crush is Bruno Mars. Both are incredibly talented songwriters and performers with a great sense of humor and they are both easy on the eyes.
Who is your favorite sports team(s)?
I support the Tennessee Titans and Nashville Predators
What is the last movie that you watched?
I streamed a movie at home called “What if it Works?” It’s about a guy with severe OCD and a girl with multiple personalities who find a way to make a relationship work. I liked it because it dealt with real life issues.
What is the last album you listened to?
I don’t know that I have listened to an actual album all the way through in a long time. I am streaming music constantly. I believe it was Alison Krauss and Union Station.
If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be?
That’s a tough one to answer and I’m probably dating myself here, but it would be a tie between “Sailing” by Christopher Cross and the soundtrack to Urban Cowboy. Those two albums have great tracks, but they include my two favorite songs of all time. “Sailing” is a song I could listen to over and over and I think “Look What You’ve Done to Me” by Boz Scaggs from the Urban cowboy soundtrack, is the most beautiful songs ever recorded.
What is the greatest country song of all time?
I think I would have to say The Dance by Garth Brooks.
What has been your favorite city/town that you’ve visited out on the road?
I have been sticking pretty close to home lately. There’s no place like Nashville!
What is your favorite meal?
I can always go for spaghetti and meat sauce. That’s one of my favorite things to cook and eat
Who is your dream duet partner?
Oh wow! If only Kenny Rogers were still alive. I think he was one of the greatest duet partners of all time!
Who would you like to go on tour with?
You know, I think Keith Urban would be a great artist to tour with.
What is your ultimate career goal(s)?
I would love nothing more than to be able to do what I love on a regular basis, which is write record and perform. I am hoping in the coming months and years, that will become more of a reality.
