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| Artist Statistics |
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Artistopia Rank : 35
Member Since : 4/2005
Last Login : 10/11/2011
Views : 9,947
Songs : 3
Events : 1
Alliances : 3
Releases : 3
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| Latest Music By Freddie Brown |
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Crashed And Still Kicking
Published Date : 02/01/2006
Total Downloads : 26
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Freddie Brown's Interview with Artisopia |
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| Published on 4/5/2009 |
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| By ARTISTOPIA |
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AUTHOR: Artistopia
HEADLINE: Interview with Nashville Country Music Artist Freddie Brown
ARTICLE TEXT:
Q. At what age did you realize you wanted to become a music artist and why?
ANSWER HERE: I was 10 years old when I was so impressed by Elvis Presley on the tube. I knew then what my goal in life was-to entertain the world.
Q. Most music artists have that special someone or thing that influenced their decision to do music. Did anyone or something in your life play a major role in influencing you to go into the music business?
ANSWER HERE: My late mother was my main support in my music career.
Q. In terms of the music, which major artist(s) influenced your style and why?
ANSWER HERE: Many country and rock artists influenced my music style through the years which includes Neil Young, Hank Williams Sr. & Jr., Tom Petty, Waylon Jennings, George Strait, The Beatles and so many more.
Q. With so many independent artists trying to make it, what makes you stand out from the competition?
ANSWER HERE: I write, produce and perform all my original tunes. I also have perfected my own unique style of sound.
Q. Music industry professionals are quick to say that being an artist means to gracefully fit a marketable niche in the industry. If you were offered an opportunity that asked you to be something you are not, would you do it to get your foot in the door?
ANSWER HERE: Nope, I do respect the music industry, but I would want to be myself.
Q. Making music is one thing, selling it is another. What types of strategies do you use in promoting your artistic work and getting it heard by the proper professionals?
ANSWER HERE: Total promotion of my music and myself when ever possible.
Q. In regards to wheeling and dealing, how important do you feel business knowledge is to making it in an industry filled with much heartache?
ANSWER HERE: I feel this is the most important.
Q. Let's fast forward to 5 years from now. What advice would you offer to struggling independent artists?
ANSWER HERE: I would say be true to yourself and your music no matter what.
Q. Most successful artists are involved in charitable organizations that stand for a cause that hits close to home. In that regard, once you reach success, what charitable cause(s) would you like to be involved in and why?
ANSWER HERE: I would get involved in any charity that has to do with cancer treatment. My late mother died of lung cancer. I would also be involved in Christian organizations because I do no for a fact that God is real.
Well, we thank you for taking the time to interview with us and certainly wish you the best in your music career endeavors. There you have it ladies and gentlemen, an inside look into the mind of an independent artist struggling to bring their hard work to fruition in an industry where perseverance and thick skin means survival. No one said it would be easy.
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| Article Credits and References |
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| Artistopia and Freddie Brown |
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