Fresh Find - Abi Ann
- Freshly Brewed Country
- Jul 31, 2017
- 3 min read
We are happy to announce the talented Abi Ann as our latest Fresh Find here at Freshly Brewed Country!
The Midland, TX native successfully balances a rigorous school schedule at Belmont University in Nashville studying Business Entrepreneurship, as well as her touring, songwriting and appearances.
Abi has an extreme passion for charity, is an anti-bully activist and has headlined several anti bully rallies across the United States. In 2015, Abi spent her summer after high school opening for Kelly Clarkson alongside Pentatonix and Eric Hutchison, and has since toured with Frankie Ballard and Eli Young Band.
This summer, Abi performed at Nascar events across the country, and opened for Sam Hunt, Phil Vassar, Mo Pitney and more at the 30th Annual Country Fest in Cadott, WI.
She is an avid scuba diver, surfer, swimmer race car driver, spinner and markswoman. She is also fluent in French and has traveled to well over 40 countries in her 19 years.
Be sure to check out Abi's music today.
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We know you want to know more about Abi so be sure to check out our interview with her.
FBC: What made you want to get involved in the country music world?
AA: Growing up in Texas, I fiercely admired the country lyric and sound. I’ve always been one who listens to a wide variety of music, but the roots of country resonate most strongly with me. Even as a child I had a burning passion for music and was to determined to pursue it. Once I decided to do so and find my sound, although I do draw from other genres of music, I decided country would be the base of my artistry.
FBC: What do you use for inspiration to write your songs?
AA: In my opinion, it’s so important to be genuine and honest in songs. I do my best to write either exactly what I’m feeling in that moment and time, something I’m going/gone through, or about an event perhaps even one of my friends is going through that I relate to and feel inclined to write about.
FBC: What was the backstory/inspiration behind your song “Matches”?
AA: Matches was a song I wrote with two incredible people, Victoria Banks and Linsday Rimes. We came into the room and I had a desire to write a relationship song with a metaphorical twist that represented the excitement you feel when you share a strong connection with someone.
FBC: What was your favorite memory from creating the music video for “Matches”?
AA: Not only is it visually one of my favorite videos, I had an incredible time with my amazing team. I also got to do it alongside my boyfriend which was such a treat, we had a blast! The entire shoot was amazing and it was so much fun to see me and the director Ford’s ideas come to life.
FBC: Who is your country music idol and why?
AA: Shania Twain, hands down. I grew up listening to her, and she pioneered the country-pop genre for women.
FBC: If you could perform a duet with anyone who would it be and why?
AA: Shania, for sure!
FBC: What can fans expect from your upcoming EP?
AA: I’m so excited! I’ve spent the past year writing for this project and it talks about and embraces a part of life everyone experiences; I’ve always been someone who loves the idea of having a very themed and cohesive project, so I’m eager to hear the listener’s reception!
FBC: We’ve heard you are an anti-bully activist, how did you get involved with this?
AA: As a child, I definitely was a bit of a black sheep in the sense that growing up I lived in a very sports dominated town in Texas and was the absolute biggest theatre geek. I faced some hostility and alienation because of it at school, and their were times I felt so unbelievably alone and excluded. Because of my own experiences and emotions, and a big desire to help others, I found through singing and being in the public eye I would have the ability to spread my own experience and advice to a number of people.
FBC: What are three fun facts about you that you want your fans to know?
AA: 1. I have a serious obsession with dogs— ask any of those close to me, and they’ll tell you I turn into a squealing five year old when I see one. 2. Fashion is one of my other loves aside from music! 3. I started out in musical theatre and would love to go back to the theatre one day.
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