Check out our recent interview with Panama City Beach’s Pearl Clarkin!
What project(s) are you currently working on?
I am recording songs for an EP release to go with my new single “Fishin”
What inspired you to pursue a career in music and when did you know?
I always have wanted to sing. I came out of the womb anxious to begin my musical journey. Mom let me have voice lessons when I turned 12. I sang amazing grace at my first recital about a month after I started lessons and knew it was my calling.
If you weren’t pursuing a career in music, what would you be doing for a living?
I’m not sure. It’s hard to imagine myself existing without music. I don’t think it would be me… music is such a fundamental part of who I am. My love for God is also a fundamental part of me, so I would probably become a minister if I didn’t pursue music. I have always also been fascinated with music therapy and would love to help children and veterans, but that involves music too.
What is your favorite downtime activity?
Water sports back home in the redneck riviera where I am from!
Who is your biggest celebrity crush?
Don’t laugh but I LOVE Magnum PI, 1980’s Tom Selleck has always had my heart
Who is your favorite sports team(s)?
The San Jose Sharks! Which is mutiny in Nashville but I can’t help myself!
What is the last movie that you watched?
Avengers Infinity War! I watched it because the Guardians of the Galaxy played a huge role in it. I have gotten into the Guardians ever since James Gunn (the author) left my family a note at our spaceship house on Pensacola Beach saying our house was his inspiration.
What is the last album you listened to?
Shania Twain… on repeat… ALWAYS
If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Come On Over by Shania it’s Iconic
What is the greatest country song of all time?
There are so many but “I Will Always Love You” by Dolly Parton has to be in the top 3.
What has been your favorite city/town that you’ve visited out on the road?
I sang at Cavernfest last summer in Carlsbad NM… Everyone in that town was so nice and I ended up staying up all night celebrating the 75th birthday of a town elder after our show! It was just a cool place. I will be singing there again in 2018
What is your favorite meal?
Cheese but I have gone vegan… cheese is usually the catalyst for me falling off the healthy wagon because I just can’t stay away, my dad is from Wisconsin so I definitely have the cheese head genes.
Who is your dream duet partner?
Kris Kristofferson… there is so much I respect about him and his music. He is a legend and it would be a dream come true If I could ever sing with him… that would be so crazy.
Who would you like to go on tour with?
Dustin Lynch! He is such a hard worker, he is an incredible performer, and his fans love him fiercely. I think I could learn a lot from being on the road with him.
What is your ultimate career goal(s)?
To touch the hearts of people who need to hear what I am writing. If just one person connects to my music in a transformational way it is worth it. If I can make one person smile instead of cry, or not feel alone in the world then I feel that I am fulfilling my purpose. I believe in Love and I want to spread it.