Cherish Lee

All-American songwriter and storyteller, Cherish Lee has been making waves in Nashville for her recent album 'Tequila Cowgirl'. According to Lee she started singing seriously after realizing being a waitress was not her thing. Cherish Lee is the daughter of Country music legend, Johnny Lee (Urban Cowboy's Lookin' For Love) and Hollywood vixen, Charlene Tilton (Lucy Ewing on the hit television series, Dallas) "I didn't know any different, so for me it was normal. Although, I really was aware of all the perks that came along with it. Travelling, getting to meet new people, yeah..."

By having such hardworking parents in the spotlight, she was able to travel along on the road with them and learn how the industry really works. "I learned true work ethic. Both of my parents are such hard workers and they're so wonderful and genuine when it comes to their fans. My dad will stay at his shows signing autographs until the last hand is shook and the last autograph is signed. I really think that's an important thing because they're what keeps your career alive. We couldn't do it without them."

Cherish spent the last few years on the road with her dad before moving full time to Nashville, TN "It is so fun traveling with my dad. We have the best time. We're just silly together. We just have a blast. We come home and we're exhausted, but we have an amazing time." What was it about Nashville that made you move forward? "The amount of God-given talent that's here is pretty impeccable. They don't call it Music City for nothing. I feel like you can only be as good as you can possibly be on your own, but when you're able to sit down and collaborate with some of these incredible writers, you're just spiritually and creatively fed, and that's not anything money could buy."

Why did you name your album 'Tequila Cowgirl'? "Tequila Cowgirl is a very special song on the album. It's actually the sliding door to my life. If I had not moved to Nashville, it I had stayed in Texas, what that would have been like. I felt that it was a great introduction to who I was." What was your favorite song to record and why? "I would have to say Wyatt's Song was my favorite song to record because my son Wyatt was with me in the studio for 90% of this album. He loved watching the musicians work and record, and when it came to Wyatt's Song, and singing it, he would not sit still or be quiet, so I thought it was only appropriate to hold him while I recorded that song." How was it being a mom and recording an album at the same time? "Being a mom and doing anything is amazing. A blast. I feel like a superhuman being a mom, so it's pretty bad-ass." What advice do you have for beginnings? "I'm going to say that maybe if this is towards people that are beginning in this industry, my answer would be: get a lawyer."

Do you feel famous yet, and if so, do you like it? "That's a weird one. I think there are certain things I told myself as a young artist, like "as soon as you head your song on the radio" or "as soon as you perform on a certain stage, and you're speaking up for what you believe in, and have an audience for it," then you've really made it. I think as an independent artist I rarely have the time to actually sit down and reflect on what has gone on this last year, but I feel like I'm successful. So I'm not really worried about the fame. I feel like I'm successful at this."

Her recent album 'Tequila Cowgirl' is available on all digital music platforms as well as all streaming platforms. Stay updated with Cherish by visiting cherishlee.com

Written by Ella Audrey Rae