Fresh Find - Sarah Darling
- Freshly Brewed Country
- Jan 24, 2017
- 5 min read
We are happy to announce the talented Sarah Darling as our latest Fresh Find here at Freshly Brewed Country!
Nashville singer-songwriter, Sarah Darling, will take you on a journey through aspirational, cinematic songs about stars, dreams, and romance as she makes her long-awaited entry to the UK with the albumDream Country. The term, Dream Country, was created by Darling to describe her smooth, escapist song writing style that crosses country, Americana, and traditional pop genres. Sarah's transatlantic debut is fueled by years of experience as a songwriter and performer.
She has released several tracks commercially, including her biggest hit, Home to Me. She has performed 80+ times at the Grand Ole Opry, has over a million+ downloaded songs, and supported artists such as Carrie Underwood, Kacey Musgraves, Vince Gill and Tim McGraw. Following a long term record deal, Sarah set out to make a record that paints a picture of where she is artistically, professionally, and personally. Sarah͛s new songs reflect optimism, love and dreams in country style of songwriting that incorporates storytelling and imagery.
I͛m so grateful for the time I spent signed to the label. Over the years I wrote so many incredible songs, some of which the world has never got to hear. That͛s part of it, and it can be creatively stifling, because nobody knows what͛s inside of you but you. This has been an opportunity to make a record with everything I've ever imagined from top to bottom. From Strings, songs about Paris, to recording at Ocean Way Studios in Nashville.͟Her life experiences have inspired the lyrics, with a sense of honesty and contentment. It reflects her relationship with James, the Englishman who is now her husband.
It's so funny how your writing subjects change in different seasons, she laughs. When I first started writing in Nashville, I got burned by a relationship, and all of my songs were about heartbreak. I've been able to travel to some incredible places in the world and find inspiration in new ways. Now the music captures bigger ideas, letting people dream with me, which is what I love to write about most.
'Montmartre' is one of my favorites on the album, says Sarah, The strings make this track absolutely come alive as though you are standing in a movie scene. My childhood dream was to go to Paris and James took me there on our first date. Montmartre felt like such a magical place, I had to capture that love affair with such a beautiful city in a song. Halley's Comet' is also a stand out, as I've always considered myself a stargazer. 'Cowboy's Ride͛ reminds me of the music I grew up listening to. I call it my love letter to Wyoming and the country I love. You Take Me All The Way͛ is my first single off of the new record. It transports you to another place and feels so good to listen to.
The lyrics are quite clever with a bit of cheekiness - My favorite word I've picked up on since going to the UK - you can͛t get it out of your head, and a favorite to play live. Sarah's own upbringing was in the small town of Mitchellville, Iowa, where her dream of music was born. Her dad played the drums in a college band, and music was something she always had around her. Her favorite part of growing up in the wide open spaces was the big night sky as it drives a lot of her current inspiration. There͛s something magical about growing up in a small town that makes you dream about the incredible and feel connected to something greater. That͛s why I love writing about stars.
Darling moved to Nashville at 19, with the dream of stardom. When I was a kid, I used to write poetry. I was always quite introverted. At that time, I didn't know how to put it together to write a song, but when I moved here, I picked up my first guitar, had my first heartbreak and all of a sudden it was like 'Ok, I'm going to put all of this together.' I guess I was always a songwriter at heart and became a healer. Music became an escape.͟Away from music, Darling has underlined her remarkable creative versatility by launching her own line of boots with partner Durango, and brought some of her Parisian memories back to Nashville with her French macaron company, Sweet Darling Patisserie.
In September 2016, she returns to the UK to explore the positive momentum of her C2C visit earlier this year with a tour and the single release, ͚You Take Me All the Way.͛ Darling, alongside her song writing friends, Jenn Bostic and Kyshona Armstrong, join together for a unique musical ͚in the round͛ experience that spans two weeks across the UK. Making Dream Country has been the most fulfilling musical experience yet for Darling. These songs bring a Sophistication, beauty, and honesty that͛s refreshing. It͛s romantic and dreamy.
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We know you want to know more about Sarah so be sure to check out our interview with her.
FBC: What made you want to get involved in the country music world?
SD: I've always loved the story telling aspect of country music. It's music that reaches deep and isn't afraid to tell a sad story once in awhile. Also, my grandfather loved it, and when I was a kid, it brings back the best memories of listening to the radio in his pickup.
FBC: What do you use for inspiration to write your songs?
SD: My inspiration comes from an honest place always. I tend to write about what's happening in my season of life at that moment. My records change subjects often. Right now, I'm on this Dreamer kick. It's music for that person chasing a dream, and all the feelings that come with that.
FBC: What can fans expect with your upcoming album Dream Country this winter?
SD: I'm so proud of this album! Fans can expect to be taken on a journey. I take you to space, the streets of Paris, and all the way to the open fields of Wyoming. It's a dreamy feeling album that makes you want to travel and fall in love, two things that are close to my heart!
FBC: If you could perform a duet with anyone who would it be and why?
SD: I've always wanted to collaborate with Chris Martin from Coldplay. He writes songs about stars, and I adore his voice.
FBC: Who is your country music idol and why?
SD: Dolly Parton is a beautiful soul, and 'Jolene' is one of my favorite songs on the planet. I'm going with Dolly!
FBC: What are three fun facts about you that you want your fans to know?
SD: 1. I make French Macarons! www.darlingmacarons.com 2. Jackson Hole Wyoming is my happy place. 3. I own a lot of fuzzy sweaters
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