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A lot has happened in a very short period once we moved to Texas. Clayton and I packed up our RV and went out to Mineral Wells. My grandparents live there, I knew a lot of musicians, and I could get a gig or two, so it seemed like a reasonable first choice. And oh man it was! We weren’t there for more than 3 days before we started creating a little buzz around us. And when that wasn’t enough, we drove back and forth all the way to Dallas to do as many open mics as we could hit, I was even hosting an open mic in Minerals Wells for a little bit, that helped me get into the private party scene (YES!). Then we found ourselves driving 2+ hours to Rockwall, 3-4 times a week creating a different kind of buzz. I couldn’t shake this feeling that we needed to pack up again and move our little RV life to Rockwall. I’ve never seen such talented group of people genuinely support one another and help SO MUCH to push passed boundaries as musicians. I’m humbled to say I’m fitting in quite nicely with these cool cats. I’m learning so much as a guitar player and playing along with other talented guys and gals that are WAAAAAY better than me overall. But I don’t know, something is just clicking; like this is where I’m supposed to be.
p.s. we bought jet skis
WE MOVED TO TEXAS!
07/10/2024When Clayton and I first finished this song acoustically, I decided that it was time to invest in some recording equipment and try to produce this song myself. I literally spent 6 hours on my electric drum set trying to teach myself in a day. Who thought that was a good idea? I couldn’t tell you. In the end though, I was able to record enough to show my vision to Paul and what we all ended up with was a hit song I can hear playing on the radio, in a movie, intros, outros…there’s so much potential with this song. It’s just THAT good. I think I held onto this song for so long because its a song that changes the course of my music career. The meanings behind this song run very deep and hits hard, so it’s very precious to me. Losing someone close to you creates an ache for the rest of your life and a song like this just relieves the grief. But I also think it helps find the beauty in a world that can be so ugly.
“Throw water on the soil, watch the flowers bloom, When I Go”
To Uncle Jim, my Uncle Brian, and to all those others we have lost along the way. This one is for you and we will never forget.
“When I Go” Single Release
06/06/2024rECORDING NEW MUSIC!!
02/01/2024AHHHHH! It’s finally that time!! I’ll be heading to Nashville, TN to work with the exceptional, Paul Bowen, once again to record 5 NEW SONGS. I still have one more song up my sleeve until these new ones are finished and ready for release so keep a look out for the upcoming date on that! All of these songs are a part of a big project, my “When I Go” album. Ahem, let me reiterate: MY VERY FIRST ALBUM. Some will call it my “Sad Girl Album” while others call it my “Break Through Album” Either way, a ton of new things are in the works and I’m defining them, getting my shit together so to speak. I’m hoping to bring a ton of new content along the way so you can get a glimpse at what it takes to really make these dreams come true!! Thank you to James Mitchell, Brian Seligman, my dad, Chris Wilson, Jacob Lowery, Josh Emmons, and Paul Bowen for making this all possible. The love I have for you guys has no bounds and I couldn’t ask for better talent and creativity. Thank you for pushing the boundaries with me and bringing these songs to life.
“smoking in the backroom” single release
12/29/2023You ever feel like you’re stuck in slow motion but everything else around you is rushing by as if someone hit the fast forward button? That’s what I think of every time I listen to this song. Clayton has been waiting for this release for some time now (it’s his favorite) so I’m really ecstatic to finally put it out there. This song conveys a sense of detachment, seeking solace in isolation, not being bothered by real world problems. I think it’s something everyone has felt a few times in their lives, and it can really mean a lot to know you’re not alone, feeling this way. The lyrics haunt you of your past struggles and the loneliness that comes with it but you continue and let the problems slide by without a care in the world; only caring for what’s in front of you, in the moment.
“My mind” single release
11/17/2023There’s a wild story behind this song. Whenever I met Clayton, before we ever started dating, he heard my voice and told me he wanted to write songs for me. He started to explain (with his business savvy attitude) that he was a writer and has been looking for the right voice to write songs for. I rolled my eyes and didn’t take him seriously, but I gave him the benefit of the doubt and he wrote me “My Mind” in about 15 minutes. First off, impressive. Some of the greatest songs were written in 15 minutes. But then I realized that this random guy just wrote me a break up song?! We laughed about it not realizing the relationship we would build in the future. Not realizing that this “random guy” would become the biggest part of my life and musical career. Because here we are now, the song is fully recorded ready to be released tonight, the very first song we ever created together. The reason I am where I am today. Thank you.
“Galveston” single release
10/13/2023Get ready for some old school, underground, New Orleans style blues rock! I’m releasing my next single “Galveston” and you can best believe the grit, the soul, the POWER. I remember when I first wrote this song. I was actually in Galveston, TX on a spontaneous mini vacation with Clayton. It was a Tuesday and we were on the beach trying to smoke a joint without being conspicuous. We were exchanging jokes and ideas and he started to sing the first line of the first verse and it stuck with us the rest of the trip and we wrote this gem! I kept telling Clayton I wanted to kind of tell a story of a certain moment and I wanted a rugged sound to it. So I messed with a few times and there’s a couple scratch videos that are definitely questionable... but I reached a point of satisfaction. A point where I could take it to my producer and create a masterpiece. When Paul Bowen heard it for the first time, he knew right away where the blues were taking us and once James Mitchell got his hands on it, there was no going back. What a cool tune, I couldn’t be more proud of the it’s sound.
“Feel Anything” single release
09/08/2023My first single “Feel Anything” debuts at 12:01 A.M on all streaming platforms! This song is about never wanting to grow up, but also wanting the wisdom to know and to feel everything. I went to Nashville about a month ago to record this song, along with others (stay tuned), and it was the biggest learning curve I’ve faced. Not only did I get to experience working with professional and incredible talent, but the inspiration that came with it is unmatched. Probably the greatest feeling I’ve ever felt in my life. In that moment, I felt like I achieved a huge milestone. Way back when, I tried to record this song by myself, just me and my mediocre piano skills. It wasn’t a total mess but I knew back then the song was far from being done. Paul Bowen, my executive producer, took the reins and brought out the very essence of this masterpiece. Something about working with people that think like you, understanding where your head is at, makes you want to believe magic is real.