Interview with
Chelsea Gadoury
Ch.L.: Country Music has many new fans
in Europe, who may be hearing about you for the first time. How would
you describe yourself and the music you play to someone who'se never
seen or heard you before.
C.G.:My music is
a mix of different styles, because I have many influences. Most of my
fans at live shows call it Chelsea Style, I can be a Country
Entertainer or a Rock & Roll Entertainer, I love music of all
kinds.
Ch.L.: Your current single is being
played by radio. What do you thing is specail about this song that
makes people what to hear it?
C.G.:It’s about
getting what you want or who you want. Everyone has a goal or desire
of something they want, and this song is about making it happen.
Ch.L.: What will your next single be?
C.G.:It’s about
seeing someone you loved before and realizing you are not completely
over it yet.
Ch.L.: What kind of songs do you like
to record the most?
C.G.:Driving
up-beat, did me wrong songs. My favorite one is You Can Feel Bad (
by: Patty Loveless)
Ch.L.: As an artist you have to do so
many different things such as recording, touring, doing interviews
etc. What do you like best, what's your favorite activity?
C.G.:I love
playing live shows, seeing the faces of my fans, talking to them,
taking their requests in person, it makes it feel real.
Ch.L.: What inspired you to become a
songwriter?
C.G.:I wanted the
World to know my opinions on everyday problems or situations,Country
Music is all about story telling of life. There is always a song for
what you are feeling or thinking.
Ch.L.: What drives you?
C.G.:My passion
for music, I can never get enough, if I’m not playing or singing
I’m usually listening. I love music and how it can effect everyday
life.
Ch.L.: What moments in your career
stand out in your memory as highlights and achievements which you're
proud of?
C.G.:When I
wanted to play the guitar, I asked my Dad for one and he said that I
should learn to play the one I had, which was a small toy guitar. I
told him I would . I learned all the chords and how to play it. He
still wasn’t convinced because all kids want to play the guitar. I
decided I would show him how serious I was and I started doing yard
work for neighbors and saved my money and bought my first cheap
acoustic guitar, and the rest is history. Dad finally said hey, she
is serious about this music thing, and I started performing and
playing in public and I love it.
I was very exited
to win my first award last year when I won the Junior Newcomer of the
Year Award at the Gladewater, Texas Opry and this year when I won the
Colgate Country Showdown competition in Henderson, Texas.
Ch.L.: Who's your biggest critic,
yourself or others?
C.G.:
My Dad, he
is not afraid to tell me if something sounds bad.He has a great ear
for music even though he doesn’t play anything. He always tells me
what I’m doing wrong and he’s always honest with me. He told me
when I started singing that he would tell me the truth because thats
what will make the difference. He said, if you are good I’ll tell
you, if not I’ll tell you.
Ch.L.: When you get time off, how do
you like to relax?
C.G.:It depends
on what mood I’m in. I like to study languages, I speak French and
Spanish and know sign langauge. I also like to study the Bible, play
the guitar and play around with new chords. I like watching CSI on
TV, I think I’ve seen every episode.
Ch.L.: Is there anything in your life
that you would change if you could?
C.G.: No, I
believe everything happens for a reason. It‘s part of a greater
plan and I have no control over it. You can’t change the past so
why dwell on it, you don’t want to look backward but always
forward.
Ch.L.: What can your fans expect to see
when they see you in concert?
C.G.:They can
usually see me playing my acoustic or electric guitar with the band.
They can also see me perform without the guitars. I love performing
what the fans request and like.
Ch.L.: Many music fans today get their
information about artists via the internet. Do you have your own
website and what will fans find there?
C.G.:
Yes, I do,
it’s www.chelseagmusic.com
Fans can find music, photos, links to all of my social networks, my
show dates and buy T-shirts. I encourage all of my fans to check it
out.
Ch.L.: What's your favorite song that
you wish you could have recorded?
C.G.:You Can Feel
Bad (by: Patty Loveless) I like the flow of the song and the way it
is written.