the bad guys, have been plowed under by today’s artist, asking us to buy their sponsors pick-up trucks or hosting game shows. Yep, lots
of changes in the past few years. A new breed of star has emerged.
One of those stars happens to be in the form of a 15 year old girl from Seven Hills, Ohio, named GEORGIA.
I was introduced to Georgia, a soon to be music legend, by SNAKE ROCK--an already music legend--as an artist to keep my eye on. When
someone in the music biz that is established gives you a tip like that, you tend to pay attention. I'm glad I did. The first thing I noticed
(aside from the incredible vocal talent) is how polite and gracious this young woman is. Too often we find an “entitlement” attitude in
young stars--the "I'm famous so I deserve special treatment" type. That is farthest from how Georgia acts. I'm sure her two sisters Arlene
and Maria are just as polite. Props to her parents on that one! She knows she is good. She can't be asked to perform at so many venues
over and over again if she's not. You'll never hear her ask for special treatment, but what you do hear is a lot of "Thank you", "I appreciate
that" and "Let's get to work and make this happen".
As I said before, graciousness is a part of Georgia's make up, as can be witnessed in her interview:
JB: Where do you go to school and how has your career affected how people treat you?
Georgia: I attend NORMANDY HIGH SCHOOL. Honestly, at the high school, people either love or hate me, but the truth is, I don't think
they realize how serious I am. I think only a few of the teachers even know about or ask…sometimes that hurts. It seems that although
you are told to follow your dreams, the moment they start to become a reality, then people are just dying to see you fail.
JB: What was your first job?
Georgia: Singing the “National Anthem” at All-Star games. I was ten and didn't get paid, but I got in free! I went on to sing at all the
school sporting events for our city and ended up singing at JACOBS FIELD for an Indians game. I'll be doing it again this year on September
22.
JB: What was your first instrument and how did you acquire it?
Georgia: I played the keyboard after getting it for Christmas when I was 9. My Papa later bought me a guitar when I was 14 and it was love
at first strum. If it wasn't for that guitar, I wouldn't be where I am today, because I went to Snake Rock for lessons. I recently started
playing keyboards again and just finished a song on it.
JB: Who are your musical influences?
Georgia: DOLLY PARTON is my favorite, but I love MIRANDA LAMBERT and CARRIE UNDERWOOD. They are great!
JB: Where would you like to play that you haven't yet?
Georgia: THE GRAND OLE OPRY or the LA CONVENTION CENTER.
JB: What makes your music different from other artists’?
Georgia: The mix of genres. I want to go into Country music, but my band is filled with amazing Rock artists. My manager is not only my
manager, but my producer and co-writer. He is Snake Rock! So it goes without saying that it's impossible to write these awesome songs
without a hint of Rock and Roll. We do a bit of everything, but my heart’s always been in Country music. Unlike most 15 year old artist, I
hate writing sappy love songs. I like upbeat music that makes you want to dance.
JB: What instrument sound would you like to incorporate into your music?
Georgia: I think it would be awesome to incorporate some harmonica into our music.
JB: What distracts you while you are performing?
Georgia: When I sing, I'm very in the moment. I don't get distracted very often, but I do a lot of hair flips when I perform. Sometimes I find
myself distracted by my hair.