• Artist Name: Ellie Marie
• Hometown: Bristol, UK

What project(s) are you currently working on? 

I’m currently working towards releasing my second EP, and writing a third! I have so many songs written that at the moment, I’m trying to go back to old ones to rewrite and improve them anyway I can.

What inspired you to pursue a career in music and when did you know?

My mum always loved music and on the way to school, she’d always play her favourite songs in the car and we’d sing along together, so I think that was a big part of my early love for music. I was really inspired to start writing songs when I listened to The Beatles for the first time, and then when I started listening to Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, and eventually Taylor Swift, I knew that I wanted to perform like them and do what they do! I remember watching videos of Taylor Swift concerts on YouTube and thinking about how cool it was and how I could do the same thing one day.

If you weren’t pursuing a career in music, what would you be doing for a living?

I’m a bit of a nerd when it comes to ancient history, so I like to think I’d be doing something to do with that. Maybe teaching, or even archeology.

What is your favorite downtime activity?

Aside from writing songs, I love to read and write short stories too. I also love watching movies! Especially classic ones from the 80s/90s like Top Gun and The Mummy.

Who is your biggest celebrity crush?

It honestly changes all the time, but I think if you asked any one of my friends they would say it’s Miles Teller. I love Miles’ movies so much and think he’s a brilliant actor!

Who is your favorite sports team(s)?

I’m a big Bristol City supporter, even though we haven’t been playing the best recently. I also support the Eagles – so I was really happy when they won the superbowl last year!

What is the last movie that you watched?

It was The Mummy! That movie never gets old for me!

What is the last album you listened to?

It was Morgan Wallen’s new album ‘I’m the Problem’ I’m pretty sure. I listen to it a lot when I’m driving because it has so many songs – 37! How crazy is that!

If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be?

That’s a really tough question but I think right now I’d go with Drake Milligan’s album ‘Dallas/Fortworth’, just because the songs are so catchy and easy to listen to. Either that or ‘Abbey Road’ by The Beatles, which is a pretty valid answer I think.

What is the greatest country song of all time?

It’s so hard to pick one and I’m sure my answer will probably change, but right now I would say ‘Nobody in His Right Mind Would’ve Left Her’ by Keith Whitley. I love the lyrics in that one.

What has been your favorite city/town that you’ve visited out on the road?

100% Nashville! I went there for the first time in June and it was amazing! I can’t wait to go again!

What is your favorite meal?

Anything that has pasta in it!

Who is your dream duet partner?

Definitely Shania Twain, because I grew up listening to her and it was her stuff that made me start listening to country music.

Who would you like to go on tour with?

I’m gonna say Morgan Wallen, just because I keep seeing videos of him walking out on stage and I’d love to do something like that. Looks like a lot of fun!

What is your ultimate career goal(s)?

Definitely to release my own album, that would be so cool! And to go on tour and meet loads of country music fans along the way!