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from theeditor | When do you become “Credible”? When starting Hushh I heard the words “credible” and “established” a lot! I was given certain parameters by political clients of the “when you have six months worth of issues, when you have over a ‘magic number’ of distribution, or when you do in home delivery... when you are Established/Credible!” But, what makes one credible? It wasn’t enough that I grew up in this market and have been in marketing for 29 years. It wasn’t enough working in the main stream of advertising for 12 years. It wasn’t enough that I am a student of marketing and advertising, knowing the competition and national statistics better than I know myself. I am humbled and feel blessed at the rate of acheiving the goals we set forth. When writing the business plan for Hushh, I knew the average time to “break even” was six months. Hushh exceeded it in just 3 months. I knew it would possibly take a year to have the growth for over a 1,000 distribution points and in home delivery. It has taken only 9 months. I knew I would have to be completely committed to not stray from the business plan of not becoming another “personal opinionated or political platform agenda publication”, but a way for advertisers to tell their story. I knew ideas would be copied. (Imitation is the best form of flattery) I knew it would be hard, and it is! This team strives to bring this area a true advertising/marketing outlet without agendas or platform opinions. I am overwhelmed at the level of excellence of the team and product. Just as flowers in the spring struggle to break from the earth to bloom and grow. Hushh will continue to listen, adapt, press against the odds and grow to bring you this best of who we are. -

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Happy Spring! I couldn’t resist celebrating spring with a pretty spring article! We’ve been thinking spring for a long time at My Kind of Lovely so I couldn’t be more excited that it’s officially here! Not to mention these gorgeous Bradford Pears are in bloom though they won’t last for long so we took full advantage and got out our cute little spring wheels for a photo shoot! FASHION TIP Usually when spring rolls

around I can’t wait to get my hands on all things colorful but this spring I’m also loving some crisp neutrals. Whites, greys and even silvers are totally calling my name this spring and I’m loving it. I’m also quite obsessed with these white distressed denim skinnies from Old Navy. I raved about their high rise denim last season and these white ones are the bomb! I’ve already sent a few girls after a pair because they really are the perfect pair of distressed white skinnies and the high rise make them super flattering for white denim. #newobsession I also can’t stop wearing this new white vest from My Kind of Lovely! It will be perfect all spring and summer with jeans and even over dresses. I love that it’s dressy with a more relaxed shape so it’s still easy to wear. Y ou can never have too many layering pieces this time of year!

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Tara Thompson

Country Music Just Got ‘country’ Again

Tara Thompson (Courtesy The Valory Music Co.)

Dating advice, song writing, and why she got into country music. We got to go behind the scenes and see why this East Tennessee native self proclaimed ‘Hillbilly’ is country music’s newest star.

Tara Thompson

Country Music Just Got ‘country’ Again

IT ’ L L DEFI NITELY PUT A HITCH IN YOUR GI DDY UP!

an exclusive interview by hushh magazine

Rolling Stone named TARA THOMPSON one of their 10 New Country Artists You Need to Know, adding to the petite songstress’ growing list of accolades. The fiery East Tennessee native is featured as one of Spotify’s Spotlight on 2016 Artists, holds a spot on The Huffington Post's Top 20 Artists to Watch in 2016 and was honored as one of CMT’s Next Women in Country. Tara recently released her debut single “Someone To Take Your Place” ahead of her Opry debut April 30. The energetic singer/songwriter delivers a tongue-in-cheek spin on her life experiences through each song she writes. Tara kicked off 2016 as part of the CMT Next Women of Country Tour alongside headliner Jennifer Nettles. She is currently in the studio putting the finishing touches on her debut album for The Valory Music Co., an imprint of the Big Machine Label Group.

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The last few months have been life changing for me.” Thompson goes on to say “It has definitely been a life changing experience. Plus I get to live on a bus! I mean how cool is that.” Those were the humble words, from country music’s newest rising star, that started our conversation. Just six months prior to that, Thompson was used to playing four hour sets in local honky-tonks around Nashville. It wasn’t until she played at Tootsies Orchid Lounge one night where she met her manager, and soon to be pal, Spoon. Who would have thought that night would eventually lead to singing her own songs on her debut album for The Valory Music Co. We recently had the opportunity to sit down one-on-one with Miss Thompson and hear what it took to get from her home town in the foothills of the Smokies to being one of country music’s newest stars.

Courtesy The Valory Music Co.

Tara, what got you started in music in the first place? TT: Well, the thing is, and I hate to be cliché and say “I’ve been singin since before I could talk” but, for some reason I really was. You know, obviously I have a cousin [Loretta Lynn] in country music but I never realized how famous she was until I was in third grade when I saw her in my history book and I’m like “why is my cousin in my history book... Oh, because she’s the queen of country music, that’s why.” And being able to grow up and see her always made me think ‘I want to do that.’ I would literally sing everything I could. Everything was a microphone for me as a kid growing up. Tara went on to say that she doesn’t feel any pressure being related to the Queen of Country. She said that Loretta has only offered her complete support and encouragement.

Even though your ‘overnight sensation’ really took you about ten years to accomplish, what would you say was the driving force that took you from playing in bars to playing in the big leagues? TT: I think that just sticking with it in general. It’s funny because everyone always says ‘overnight sensation’ but it actually took me ten years to get a record deal. I moved to Nashville when I was 18 and I thought that’s what you were supposed to do - go sing in bars. And I always thought that, even if I don’t get a record deal, this is what I am going to do for the rest of my life. What inspired your new hit single ‘Someone to Take Your Place’? TT: That song, it’s really funny because when I wrote that song I wasn’t single, and it’s turned into this song now that I’m completely living, and it’s like every word now is a true story. I wrote that song with my producer, Alex Kline, and Leslie Satcher which was pretty intimidating to begin with because at the time I didn’t have very much music and Leslie was so accomplished as a songwriter. I had one song that I had recorded that I didn’t write and it was called ‘Boy with a Mobile Home’. It’s this funny song about - well that’s what I get for fallin in love with a boy in a mobile home - and that was typical me, a man that’s always leaving. Leslie asked me to tell her about my music and at the time I didn’t have that much so I told her about that song and she said “well

what about someone to take his place” and I was like oh okay, I like that, and we sort of just spit out this song ‘Someone to Take Your Place’. How does your hometown [Pigeon Forge] influence your music? TT: Oh... it’s a huge influence. My songs are all true stories so they’re based on experiences from my life and my family’s. I mean I’m a hillbilly, I’m not just sayin that. When people say “you’re not a hillbilly” I’m like let me just take you back home. I think we all need to know, what’s the story behind Tara ‘Damn’ Thompson? TT: That’s really funny you asked that because I’m like “what is the story?” I think it’s because apparently I may have a little attitude [she laughs]. You know, maybe just a little bit. Then one day my manager called me Tara ‘Damn’ Thompson and it just kinda stuck. It’s one of those things that started off as a joke but just stayed with me.

Tara Thompson (Courtesy The Valory Music Co.)

Tell us about your moonlighting career as a dating tip expert? TT: Well, I started Dating Tip Tuesdays - every Tuesday I put up a dating tip - and my very first post was “Stay single b*****s” [am I allowed to say that she jokes]. That’s my best advice I can give you. You can check out my dating tips every Tuesday I post a new one on

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Watching Tara grow from this whole experience has been so amazing. From the first show we played [on CMT’s Next Women of Country Tour] in January up until now has been so awesome.” Lindsay Ell Hillbilly Fact:

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How has it been with Lindsay Ell and touring

TT: I love the bus. It’s kinda cool because we’ve all become really good friends and I don’t want it to end. It makes me really really sad to think about that. I am so appreciative and thankful for everything that’s happened to me.

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How does it feel to know that you will be playing the Grand Ole Opry on April 30th?

a picture with Jeff Gordon. If that ain’t hillbilly I don’t know what is.” -TT

TT: Well I will say - I’m not a crier but I think maybe all my emotions may come out when I step foot on that stage, and I really hope it doesn’t, but I might very well cry. That has always been literally at the top of my list. I always said, all I wanna do is play the Opry and I’m done. Tara is far from done. In fact, she’s just getting started. Her humble roots and good naturedness show through during our conversation. You can truly tell this “self proclaimed” hillbilly is as country as cornbread. She is living her dream and told us that she hopes she never wakes up. We think it’s safe to say, this country music star’s fairy tale is just beginning.

Check out Tara on the web and follow Tara on Twitter for the latest updates: @TaraThompsonTN

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Cars and Coffee Poker Run April 2nd - 8AM to 11 European Auto garage is pleased to announce the Third Annual Cars & Coffee Poker Run to benefit the Crohn's Colitis Foundation of America and Variety, The Children’s Charity of Eastern Tennessee. The Poker Run will immediately follow Cars and Coffee, Cruisin’ with Heart, April 2, 2016. Everyone is welcome - exotic cars, beaters, classics, lowriders, stanced out cars, project cars, muscle cars, daily drivers, barn find classics, big trucks and motorcycles, There’s sure to be something for everyone!

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The special edition of Knoxville’s Original Cars & Coffee, Cruisin’ with Heart to benefit Variety, the Children’s Charity of Eastern Tennessee, will be held at Regal Cinemas Pinnacle 18 Saturday morning, April 2, 8AM. Registered participants of the Poker Run will park in the designated Poker Run Paddock, grab a cup of Green Mountain Coffee, and meet some amazing people. Bid for your chance to win some awesome silent auction items donated by our generous sponsors and help support Variety’s Kids on the Go! program.

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Cast Iron Skillet Chicken, Orange Glazed Sweet Potatoes, with Kale Chips. Ingredients: 2 Large Chicken Breasts 2 large Sweet Potatoes 1 Bunch of Kale, or Bag of Chopped Kale Juice from one whole Orange 1- 2 tbsp Olive oil 1/2 tbsp Coconut Oil 1/4 cup Fresh Thyme Himalayan Pink Salt or Sea Salt Black Pepper Fresh and powdered Garlic tsp Cinnamon Directions: Marinate Chicken Breast in half of the freshly squeezed Orange Juice, 1-2 tsp Himalayan Pink Salt, Black Pepper, Fresh Thyme, and Fresh Garlic for 20-30 minutes. Cube Sweet Potatoes, toss Sweet Potatoes in half of the freshly squeezed Orange Juice, tsp Cinnamon, tsp of Himalayan Salt, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Then place Sweet Potatoes on a baking sheet and bake at 400 for 30-35 minutes. Chop Kale to bite size pieces and place on a sheet pan with enough Olive Oil to cover the kale (1 tbps usually does the trick). Spread Kale out evenly and lightly dust with Garlic powder, Salt and Pepper. Bake at 400 for 5-7 minutes, or until Kale is crispy. On Medium High Heat melt 1/2 tbsp of Coconut Oil in Cast Iron Skillet, place Marinated Chicken Breast into hot skillet and Sear for 2-3 minutes on each side then place into oven till cooked through. Serves 2

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Dogwood Arts is proud to present the 2016 Limited Edition Print, Clearing by Karen Seapker! [BELOW]

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Each year Dogwood Arts works with a regional artist on our popular Limited Edition print. This year we are proud to announce Karen Seapker’s dynamic painting “Clearing” will be available for purchase. Karen Seapker lives and works in Nashville, TN. She has an MFA in Painting from Hunter College in New York City and a BA in Studio Art and Art History from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She has exhibited her work nationally and internationally— in New York, Miami, Pittsburgh, London, and Shanghai. She is also a member of the curatorial collective, COOP in Nashville, TN and has curated and co-curated several exhibitions— in Nashville, Pittsburgh, and Brooklyn. She is represented by Zeitgeist Gallery in Nashville.“Clearing” is currently on display at the Knoxville Convention Center and will move to the Knoxville Museum of Art in April.

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SYNERGY: STUDENT ART EXHIBITION > SYNERGY features the work of gifted students from local schools K-12. The exhibit is alongside an exhibit by East Tennessee’s finest K-12 art teachers and current art interns/student-teachers from public and private schools and academies. Awards and scholarships are presented to encourage further development of these art students’ artistic aptitude. The Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony will be held at the Clayton Center for the Arts on April 7th from 5:00-9:00pm. All artists, their families, and friends are encouraged to attend this wonderful celebration! Where: Clayton Center for the Arts When: April 7-22 Times: Monday- Saturday, (10am – 6pm); Sunday (12-6pm) How Much: Free

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April Events in Knox ville COMEDY

AN EVENING WITH KEVIN SMITH Thurs April 21, 7:30pm Bijou Theatre

COMMUNITY Ready for the World Series: Scandinavia Sunday Apr 3. 2 pm - 3 pm Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie L. Haslam Music Center Oak Ridge Community Band/Wind Ensemble ‘Music of America’ Concert Sunday Apr 3. 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Oak Ridge High School Performing Arts Center MindfulnessTN Workshop April 8 @ 8:30 am - 3:45 pm Bijou Central Baptist Church Bearden’s 2016 Children’s Consignment Sale April 15 @ 9:00 am - 7:00 pm 2016 Smoky Mountain Air Show EntertainmentBusiness Owners Benefit Association BOBA Saturday April 16, 2016 - Sunday April 17, 2016 Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport Knoxville Seven January 29-April 17, 2016. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Knoxville Museum of Art

FOOD & DRINK High Tea at Crescent Bend Crescent Bend House & Gardens Guests will have the elegant pleasure of partaking in a formal High Tea and take the tour of the house museum and gardens where 25,000 tulips will be in bloom. Special entertainment will also be provided during teatime. Price includes the cost of admission to tour the house museum and gardens. Guest may choose to tour the house and gardens before or after the tea. www.crescentbend.com

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Rhythm & Blooms Jackson Avenue in The Old City Cost: Free, $ for food Set amidst the urban artistic cityscape of the ever-growing Jackson Avenue in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 4 & 5 and Knoxville Botanical Garden & Arboretum on April 6, Rhythm N’ Blooms celebrates the crossroads of Knoxville’s varied musical history. This American Roots music festival spotlights storied songwriters and rich performances from jazz to world-class bluegrass to indie – and everything in between. www.rhythmnbloomsfest.com The Rossini Festival Downtown Gay Street & Market Square April 23, 10am-9pm. Free; $ for food Celebrate the arts with a spectacular feast of dance, music, art exhibits, and opera from the Region’s best talent. This festival is attended by more than 100,000 people of all ages. www.knoxvilleopera.com/rossini Market Square Art Fair Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Market Square, Downtown Knoxville April 29 - May 1. Free; $ for food Several city blocks are transformed into a lively street fair during the Market Square Art Fair in downtown Knoxville. Fine art and craft, live entertainment on three stages, a culinary arts demonstration and tasting area, A Children’s Creation Station, and festive food characterize this fanfavorite featured event of the Dogwood Arts Festival. The Market Square Art Fair is a juried show with over 70 local and regional artists exhibiting and selling their original work. In addition to the artists’ areas in Market Square and Krutch Park, a culinary arts experience tops off the event. Cooking demonstrations, festive food creations, and delicious wine tasting will be featured in the Culinary Arts areas. Enjoy live entertainment all weekend long on the Market Square stage, the Union Avenue pop-up stage, and the Krutch Park stage geared towards children. Knoxville Food Tours February 22, 2016 — December 31, 2016 History, Food, & Fun! Knoxville Food Tours has set their Spring Tour Schedule,

offering tours every week. A must for locals and visitors! $99 per person - Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets atwww.knoxvillefoodtours.com or 865-201-7270.

FUNDRAISERS & GALAS 45th Annual Goodwill Awards Banquet Fund RaiserGoodwill Industries - Knoxville, Inc Wednesday April 6, 2016. 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Hilton Downtown Knoxville Rock Around the Dock - Shrimp Boil for Autism Friday Apr 29, 2016 – 6:30 PM The Shrimp Dock 5210 Kingston Pike Bowl For Kids Sake 2016 in Knoxville April 22, 2016 - April 23, 2016 Friday 4:00 PM - Saturday 12:00 AM Strike & Spare 5700 Western Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee 379

THEATRE The Book of Mormon Apr 5 - 7:30 PM Tennessee Theatre The Open Hand – World Premiere Theatre / DanceThe University of Tennessee Wednesday March 30, 2016 through Sunday April 17 Clarence Brown Lab Theatre Tomáš Kubínek EntertainmentClayton Center for the Arts Tomáš Kubínek Date: Friday April 8, 2016 7:30 pm Pilobolus April 19, 2016 Tuesday 8:00 PM Tennessee Theatre Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific Theatre / DanceThe University of Tennessee Wednesday April 20, 2016 through Sunday May 8, 2016. Clarence Brown Theatre

EVENTS

A CELEBRATION OF ART, CULTURE, AND NATURAL BEAUTY

2016 Calendar of Events ART IN PUBLIC PLACES

April 1, 2016 – March 10, 2017 : A world-class exhibition of large-scale outdoor sculptures enlivens downtown Knoxville, the McGhee Tyson Airport, and Oak Ridge.

REGIONAL FINE ART EXHIBITION

April 1-29 Progressive emerging and professional regional artists exhibit their work in a variety of genres.

A VERY SPECIAL ARTS FESTIVAL

April 6: Celebrating the artistic endeavors of Knox County school-aged students having diverse abilities.

SYNERGY: STUDENT ART EXHIBITION

April 7-22: Knoxville’s next generation of artists is on display, featuring the work of gifted art students from area schools.

SYNERGY: EAST TENNESSEE ART EDUCATOR EXHIBITION

April 7-22: In its second year, this is an exhibit promoting the work of East Tennessee’s finest K-12 art teachers and current art interns/student teachers from public schools, private schools and academies.

th m & Blooms R hyApril 8-10: Set against the historic backdrop of Knoxville’s Old City, this three-day festival spotlights

performances from the most exciting emerging acts in American roots music – encompassing blues, country, jazz, rock, indie, and everything in between. Pass required.

CHALK WALK

April 9: A day-long street painting festival that turns downtown Knoxville sidewalks into a vast canvas for the region’s most talented professional and student artists.

BIKES & BLOOMS

April 9 & 10: Produced along with Legacy Parks Foundation, experience the Dogwood trails the lean, green way – on a bicycle by way of an organized ride led by Tennessee Valley Bicycles.

DOGWOOD LUNCHEON

April 15: An invitation-only event kicking off the opening of the Dogwood Trails and Open Gardens.

ARTITUDE: A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY

April 15: Join us for our annual silent auction event showcasing one-of-a-kind, up-cycled and unique works for the home and garden at the Cancer Support Community

DOGWOOD TRAILS, OPEN GARDENS, AND CAMERA SITES

April 15-30: Explore more than 60 miles of trails, open gardens, camera sites, and historic homes as you enjoy a walk, bike, or drive.

DOGWOOD ART DETOUR

April 16-17: Artists studio trails take you behind the scenes of local artists’ creative processes and into their working studios

DOGWOOD ARTS FESTIVAL ON MARKET SQUARE

April 29-May 1: Formerly known as Market Square Art Fair, several blocks of downtown Knoxville becomes a dynamic street festival encompassing high-quality visual, performing, culinary, and children’s arts.

ART SLAM

April 30: A fast-paced art competition where adult and youth artists design wild and fun adirondack chairs in Krutch Park to be auctioned

WALKING TRAILS

Open Dawn to Dusk: Focusing on the idea of stepping out into our community, the trails are at least one-mile in length and folks are encouraged to walk, run, or bike these trails.

MUSIC

Andy Mineo With Gawvi , Propaganda Apr 6 - 8:00 PM U.S. Cellular Stage at The Bijou Theatre Jazz Lunch Series Concert / Live MusicCafe 4, The Square Room Wednesday April 6, 2016. 12:00 pm Scruffy City Orchestra April 7, 2016 Thursday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM First Baptist Church Of Knoxville Riff Raff Thursday, April 7, 2016 8:00pm 9:00pm The International

Robin Trower Saturday, April 9, 2016 8:00pm 9:00pm Bijou Theatre

Twista Wednesday, April 13, 2016 9:00pm 10:00pm NV Nightclub KSO: American Masters in Knoxville Apr 14 - 7:30 PM Tennessee Theatre Scott Miller & The Commonwealth’s Lady Auxiliary Friday, April 15, 2016 8:00pm 9:00pm Laurel Theater Old Crow Medicine Show April 16, AND April 17, 2016 8:00pm 9:00pm Tennessee Theatre

Aaron Lewis Apr 8 - 9:00 PM Cotton Eyed Joe Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Apr 9 - 8:00 PM Knoxville Civic Coliseum

EUGENE MIRMAN AND ROBYN HITCHCOCK Monday April 18, 8pm Bijou Theatre

Open Chord Event Calendar Amour w. A March Through May, Heartsick, I Divine, & more Fri April 8 – $8 ADV | $10 Day of. 8pm. All Ages The Rhinos! w. Stationflyby and Garrett Ivey Sat April 9 – $5. 8pm All Ages

Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals Wednesday, April 20, 2016. 8:00pm 9:00pm Tennessee Theatre Dawes Friday, April 22, 2016 8:00pm 9:00pm Bijou Theatre Nic Gareiss and Maeve Gilchrist Friday April 22, 2016. 7:30 pm Clayton Center for the Arts Widespread Panic April 25 AND 26, 2016 8:00pm 9:00pm Tennessee Theatre CITIZEN COPE Wed. April 27, 8pm Bijou Breaking Benjamin (Unplugged) Thursday, April 28, 2016. 8:00pm - 9:00pm Tennessee Theatre John Prine Friday, April 29, 2016 8:00pm - 9:00pm Tennessee Theatre Volapalooza Friday April 29, 2016. 5:00 pm World’s Fair Park

Open Chord Grand Re-Opening featuring Swingbooty, Mojo:Flow, & more Sat. April 16 – Free event. 4pm – close Jennifer Knapp & Erin McKeown Sun April 17 - $18 ADV | $22 Day of. 7pm. All Ages Callaghan Sat April 23 - $12 ADV | $14 Day of. 8pm. All Ages Blue Mother Tupelo w. Travis Meadows Sat April 29 - $8 ADV | $10 Day of. 8pm. All Ages The Harakiris w. The Billy Widgets and Demon Waffle Sun April 30 – $7. 8pm. All Ages 8502 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919 (865) 281-5874

Volapalooza 2016 will feature Portugal. The Man, Raury, Moon Taxi, and a special guest with appearances on the Local Stage by The Royal Bangs, Tut, Three Star Revival, and Roots of a Rebellion! To submit an event please contact us at info@hushh.club

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Q: Set Me Free is your second mainstream release. Tell us about the elements, subject matter, and themes that come together in this album. A: The over-arching theme of this project came down to conversations between two people. It seems like at some point in most songs, there’s a dialogue that’s happening between one point of view and another. At times there’s conflict; other times, there’s a spoken hope that the person sitting opposite is willing to connect with the lead character. It was interesting to look back on the completed group of songs, because they all seemed to meet at a crossroads of subtle confrontation in trying to connect with someone across the table. Q: Is there a particular song on the release that resonates the most with you right now? A: “What Might Have Been” continues to be a song I get lost in when I’m performing it. It’s been one of those songs that feel more likes it’s been found rather than something I actually wrote. Q: Have you had to develop or re-adjust your songwriting process and outlets of inspiration any since your career as a Christian artist? A: Not really, it’s actually been liberating. In Christian music, there’s an obligation to cater to religious themes and the culture, but with a “mainstream” approach, I feel like I don’t have to continually labor to tie everything up into a nice, neat package. I’ve always been attracted to writing about the spiritual side of humanity, the dark side probably more than the shiny side. I like conflict and bittersweet resolutions. Maybe it’s just me, but it seems like there’s actually more room for empathy when sharing a story without having an ulterior motive for another person’s outcome. Q: What album is in your car’s CD player right now? A: People still put CDs in their cars? I’ve gone digital, so it’s the ole iPhone. I just repurchased Mary Chapin Carpenter “Stones In The Road.” Damn, that record is so good. Gretchen Peters’ “Blackbirds” has been happening too. Q: What does an average day in your life look like when you’re not on tour? A: Ugh. I’m so boring! These days I try and spend my mornings songwriting and listening. Then in the afternoons I’m doing admin stuff for the ole career. Emailing, dealing with tour routing, scheduling co-writing dates and that sort of thing. Then most nights I’m the chef, so I cook up something yummy and pour myself a couple of fingers of Interview single malt scotch to unwind. Presented By:

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