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An artist you'll wanna know is Viral sensation Erin Kinsey whose newest single "Just Drive" racked up over 1 Million streams in a week.
This new up-and-comer from Rockwall, TX knew her dream by the age of 11 and took the road to Nashville immediately after graduation to chase her dream. Erin’s talent captured the attention of Creative Artist Agency, signing her to their roster in 2016. "I instantly fell in love with Erin’s amazing voice and her vivacious spirit comes through in all that she touches. Both assets ensure that Erin has a successful career ahead of her.” – Rod Essig, CAA executive.
This young Texas native has been heard from London, performing at the C2C Festival to Nashville, sharing the stage of the Grand Ole Opry performing her hit song PINK recorded by Dolly Parton, Monica, Jordin Sparks, Rita Wilson and Sara Evans. We discuss this massive moment in her career, the journey to get to this place. Her first radio single, EP "40 East" that is about to drop, and finding her path to stardom.
Erin took a chance on a dream by heading out of her comfort zone and to place that has a sea of songwriters and artists, where she knew no one. She gives advice to any young artists nervous to chase their dream saying, "You just gotta go for it. If you have that passion... you have to go see what it is. You only live once!"
She talks with Otis about her new single "Just Drive" which was written after a Valentine's Day with her current boyfriend as they headed to Melting Pot. She said, "it seemed very personal to my lyric wise. Talking about the highway I drive down, the car I drive. And I didn't know if it would connect with people or not."
With her new song and an EP coming out March 25th, Erin is on the path to super stardom and we wish her all the best. It was exciting to have her come play for us and share her story on The OShow.
Check out the video (which she helped create the vision for "Just Drive":