Interview with Carmen Mills

 Posted by at 8:44 pm on March 3, 2020
Mar 032020
 

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.

HCM Daily News – March 2nd, 2020

 Posted by at 10:21 pm on March 2, 2020
Mar 022020
 

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Interview with Melissa Payne

 Posted by at 9:16 pm on March 2, 2020
Mar 022020
 

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.

This Week’s New Music – Week Ending February 28th, 2020

 Posted by at 9:52 pm on February 28, 2020
Feb 282020
 
Keith Urban

Keith Urban

Here is a look at this week’s new music releases!

New Albums

February 28

  • The Secret Sisters – Saturn Return
  • Hailey Whitters – The Dream
  • Midland – Live From the Palomino
  • Sugarland – Bigger, Louder, Live (EP)

New Singles

February 28

  • Roll – Bailey Callahan
  • Believe Again – Brittany Bexton
  • Jesus Callin’ – Kristy B. Klotz
  • Lips of a Liar – Chelsea Rae
  • We Are Us – Savannah
  • God Whispered Your Name – Keith Urban
  • Come Back to Bed – Sean Stemaly
  • Running From The Enemy – Andrew Hibbard

February 26

  • A Cowboy Like Me – Matt Mercado

February 24

  • No Matter What – King Calaway
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