Let us introduce you to Oklahoma musician, Josie-Lynn. This lady’s song writing talent matched with her dreamy voice make for a perfect combination that we’re sure you’ll love. So tell us about yourself! I was born and raised in Oklahoma. I am eighteen years old and live pretty far out in the country with my sweet family. We have always been super close! I have one sister, who is my very best friend. How did you first become interested in music? My parents have always been really big into music. I grew up listening to all different types. Singing has always been an obsession of mine. My mom says when I was a little girl she would ask herself, “Do all kids sing this much?!” When I was about twelve, I realized my true passion for making music. I started teaching myself how to play guitar around that time and learned all of my favorite songs! You write your own songs where do you find inspiration? Most of the songs I write start out in more of a poetry form. I write a lot about relationships and obviously your average teenage girl emotions. My producers and I take all of those thoughts and put them to melodies we write. The songs on the album are basically me singing my journal. Tell us about the process you went through to make your new album, “Better Off.” I was given the opportunity to record in Nashville in late 2012. I started sending lyrics to my producer and then in January of this year, I traveled to Nashville and was given an incredible opportunity to work
with some amazing songwriters and musicians. We immediately began work on the EP and all the songs started quickly falling into place. I made several more trips there over a four-month period and spent many hours in the studio putting the finishing touches on everything. What do you hope people gain from listening to your album? I hope that people will be able to relate to my music. I hope there will be listeners out there who are in situations where my lyrics are just what they need to hear! I enjoyed making this album so much, and I hope people will be able to hear that through the songs. I want to make music that touches people’s emotions and that is also fun to listen to. Who are some of your personal music inspirations? I listen to a lot of older country Shania Twain, Jo Dee Messina, Dixie Chicks, Deana Carter, Faith Hill, etc. Of course I love new country as well! I love a lot of different music. Kacey Musgraves, Norah Jones, Ellie Goulding’s older albums, The Lumineers, Mat Kearney, and Ed Sheeran are some of my favorites as well. Now that your album is out, what is next for you? The main thing I am focusing on is booking shows and connecting with fans. I always want to be super connected with my followers and am so grateful for every ounce of support people send my way. I’m looking so forward to seeing what opportunities this journey has for me, and where I will be even in a year!
You can listen to Josie-Lynn’s album here and follow her on Twitter here.