I’m an Artist on the Rise

Read our Customer Gabby’s Southwest story, which she shared with us as part of her participation in our Artist’s On The Rise program.*

Gabby Samone Baltimore,

I remember my first flight. I was super anxious throughout the entire experience. I’d never traveled to perform outside of my home state of Maryland and was nervous. However, the professional, high-quality service from the People at Southwest Airlines made my debut in the sky relaxing and stress-free. I felt like I’d been flying forever.

Fast forward to November 2022 and another memorable flight—this time traveling to perform on a major daytime talk show. I was selected from many up-and-coming artists to be featured through a partnership segment with Southwest to highlight their Artist On The Rise initiative. Through this platform, Southwest shines a light on artists in hopes of giving them a lift in their careers. And this experience, without a doubt, will help me as I pursue my dream. In addition to the exposure I received from being featured on the show, I also received 10 round trip flights from Southwest for travel to my upcoming gigs.

Like a pilot communicates with passengers during a flight, I use my voice as an artist to take people on a musical journey, where the destination is self-love and acceptance. I’ve discovered that traveling outside of my comfort zone to experience new things gives me peace of mind. I want to use my platform as an artist to encourage my generation to be better, caring for ourselves, and improving our mental health. “Better” is also the title of my single, available on all digital platforms.

Southwest supported my journey as an Artist On The Rise, and they’ll always be my first choice.

*To learn more about music and Southwest Airlines® and the Artists On The Rise initiative, visit Southwest.fm.