American Country Music Star Kelsey Hart
Tell us little bit about yourself.
I Grew up in a small town in western Kentucky- “Muhlenberg county.” As a little kid I would sing a lot at church and local talent shows but focused more on sports during my high school years. After high school I went to barber school and started barbering in my hometown. In 2016 I started splitting time between Nashville and going back home to cut hair for part of the week. In 2020 I signed my first publishing deal with Curb Records and moved to Nashville full time, in 2021 where I also signed a record deal with Curb. Since signing I’ve released my first record and have been touring the country the last year playing radio shows, festivals and clubs.
You started your career in songwriting, what has inspired you on your journey transitioning into singing?
I actually started singing first. It wasn’t until I moved to Nashville that I started writing songs. From 2016 until last year I spent most of my time learning the craft of songwriting and trying to write and record the best songs I could in hopes of hitting the road to play them one day.
Who are your music inspirations?
My dad was a big gospel music guy. It’s all he ever had playing in his truck, so naturally that inspired me a lot as a kid. I started listening to more country music when I got to high school. Blake Shelton’s record “Red River Blue” really getting me hooked on country music- I had an hour drive to and from work and had that thing on repeat.
Could you describe your creative process? (Do you have an idea of the kind of song or does the lyrics come to you first, etc)
Each time I go into a writers room, it happens differently. Sometimes it starts with a title, a melody, a guitar riff, it just totally depends on the day.
My favorite way to start a write is having a solid title to start with and as we write the lyric molds the music to what the song is. This is how “Life With You” came about.
How would you describe your style of music?
I would describe my style of music as country rock. The lyric and my vocal leans pretty country but the music def has a rock edge to it.
When singing, what are your go-to pieces to wear for a show/tour?
I always want to be able to move well on stage. I keep the Hammer Huey wash and the Night wash in rotation night in and night out. I get complements often and people ask me where to get them!
What drew you to our Huey wash?
I love the fit of them and the look!
Who are your style inspirations? Does your stylist Claire help bring your ideal style to life, or does she help shape/create/develop your style?
I have to give all the credit to my stylist Claire. She does a great job creating looks that feel like me and finding exactly what I like and feel comfortable in.
We saw you reached top 10 Billboard country digital songs chart. What other milestones are you looking to achieve in the next 5 years?
My goal is to continue to write and record songs that impact people in a positive way. I would love to see the crowds continue to grow and hopefully be playing arenas in the next 5 years!
