

Artist name: Carmen Mills
Hometown: Koontz Lake IN
What projects are you currently working on?
Getting ready for a “I’M COMING HOME ” tour
What inspired you to pursue a career in music and when did you know?
When I was in elementary school, I was invited to sing with some adults from my church, they needed a child’s voice for verses of a song’ As soon as they started singing in harmony behind me, I knew that was a skill I wanted to learn and develop in. Also in junior high, I entered a song writing contest and placed 1st. So I realized that a enjoyed writing lyrics and melody.
If you weren’t pursuing a career in music, what would you be doing for a living?
I honestly don’t know what else I would do. I’ve been working on singing and song writing for as long as I can remember.
What is your favorite downtime activity?
Watching movies
Who is your biggest celebrity crush?
I don’t really have one
Who is your favorite sports team?
Notre Dame
What is the last movie that you watched?
The Joker
What is the last album that you listened to?
Lincoln Brewster
If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be?
ABBA
What is the greatest country song of all time?
God Gave Me You” by Blake Shelton
What has been your favorite city/town that you’ve visited out on the road?
Atlanta GA
What is your favorite meal?
Pizza
Who is your dream duet partner?
Tobby Mac
Who would you like to go on tour with?
Mac Powell
What is your ultimate career goal{s)?
To sing live (tour more) and share my songs so others will have hope and know they are not alone.

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Artist Name: Melissa Payne
Hometown: Peterborough, ON, Canada
What project(s) are you currently working on?
I am currently working on writing a new album and also working and collaborating on music with other artists such as Matt Mays, Greg Keelor and Express and Company.
What inspired you to pursue a career in music and when did you know?
I was hooked from an early age. After carrying around a plastic guitar and a tree branch as a bow for a few years, at age five my mother bought my first fiddle. I don’t think there has been a day since I wasn’t playing music.
If you weren’t pursuing a career in music, what would you be doing for a living?
It’s hard to picture a life without music. I suppose I would be back in childcare. Childcare and music always went hand and hand for me! I still love playing music for and teaching children. They are truly the best audience.
What is your favorite downtime activity?
Spending time by the water with my partner Katie and our two rescue dogs Maggie & Nala.
Who is your biggest celebrity crush?
Dolly Parton.
Who is your favorite sports team(s)?
My niece and nephews hockey team – The Ennismore Eagles.
What is the last movie that you watched?
Frozen 2.
What is the last album you listened to?
Willie P Bennett – Hobo’s Taunt.
If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Neil Young – Harvest Moon.
What is the greatest country song of all time?
“He Stopped Loving Her Today” – George Jones
What has been your favorite city/town that you’ve visited out on the road?
Every time we are on tour this country wows me. It’s amazing how many beautiful towns are right on our doorsteps. Top city at the moment – Paris ON
What is your favorite meal?
Stacked-high BLT sandwich
Who is your dream duet partner?
Dolly Parton
Who would you like to go on tour with?
Willie Nelson
What is your ultimate career goal(s)?
To never stop learning and growing as a musician and performer.

Happy Birthday to today’s Country Music Birthdays!
- Brett Warren (Warren Brothers)
- John Carter Cash
- Kylie Frey
