SM: What do you get out of a show, what does the crowd give back to you? CP: The crowd gives me motivation because I see how much they enjoy the performance, and I see how my hard work pays off. They make it 100% worth it. The crowd gives me hope and faith to carry my dreams through. SM: It’s hard not to think “diva” — not in the bad way — when you perform. There is a sense that you are larger than life, your stage and vocal presence brings to mind names like Aretha Franklin, Donna Summer, and Christina Aguilera. Who do you most relate to when you are performing? Are there any artists you bring to mind/ channel while performing? CP: Actually, I relate to all of those artists! I think it is important to channel all of the artists you listen to when you perform. It creates who you are as an artist/singer. We are composed of our past. When I first started singing, I sang Liza Minelli, Aretha Franklin, Billie Holiday, Jennifer Hudson, Celine Dion, Christina Aguilera, Sammy Davis Jr., and Janis Joplin. If it weren’t for those artists, I would not have the voice I have today. They truly inspired me, and I will forever incorporate bits and pieces of each artist I listen to into my own works.
Songwriter's Monthly, February 2014
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.