G'day! :)
Hope you've all had a wonderful week so far. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you that have voted for me in the Australia's Favourtie Novelist feature on Booktopia. I have made it to the finals and am amongst such fabulous talent....the voting for the finals is open until midday Sunday so please pop on over if you haven't placed your vote already.... www.blog.booktopia.com.au
This week I'm thrilled to welcome Zoe Louisa as my guest. She is a gorgeous and highly gifted woman, and with the voice of an country angel how could you not love her songs? You will find yourself addicted to her voice from the second you listen to her...And, I reckon she looks a lot like Taylor Swift, too, don't you?
Welcome, Zoe, let's get to it...
What inspired you to become a country music artist?
Country Music found me. I’ll give it a go to explain. I have always loved music and have wanted to sing and perform since I overcame my shyness as a small child. I’ve searched to find “MY” Music. I’ve learned classically, experimented with many genres...opera, musical theatre, jazz, pop, contemporary and more. I’ve loved them all but there was always something missing until I started songwriting. My songs told my stories and shared part of me. The sound behind my stories was always “Country”.
Can you tell us a bit about your most recently released album, or song?
So picture this....I have ordered my coffee and turn around to wait and there he was..... my “Coffee Boy”. He was next in line, he ordered, stood next to me and started talking and asking me about myself. His voice was beautifully Australian and his face was fresh, open and honest. He was the inspiration for the song!
What are you working on now?
Have you got a favourite song that you sing? If yes, what it is?
I love all my songs and many that others have written but my all time favourite song to sing and share from all my originals is “I Promise” . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wln8rM0NR84&feature=plcp.
It is a song I wrote for my family so the message is very special and I believe it fits my voice perfectly. If I had to choose a song I didn't write, then it would probably be Kerry Picklers song “Red High Heels”. It’s such a upbeat, fun song and I love performing it.
Swag or room service for a romantic date?
Holden, Ford...or something else?
Favourite Food?
Favourite Movie?
That’s a very hard one... I love so many movies. I absolutely loved
“The Help” the acting was incredible and it was just an overall amazing movie. I also loved “Country Strong’. Both of these movies had strong messages within them.
Favourite Aussie saying?
Probably “Don’t get your knickers in a knot”. I’m very calm by nature and think people in general should learn how to stay calm and relaxed. (If your not Australian “Don’t get your knickers in a knot” means chill out and don’t get agitated/annoyed)
If you could have a kangaroo, koala, wombat, crocodile, galah or python as a pet which one would you choose, and why?
Definitely a Koala. They are such beautiful animals, cute and cuddly and such an Australian icon.
Who would you like to trade places with for a day, alive or dead, and why?
If I looked in your fridge right now what would I find?
Craziest thing you’ve ever done?
If you were going on holiday tomorrow, where would it be?
Four words that describe you...
If you would like to find out more about Zoe these are the links...
Twitter www.twitter.com/zoelouisamusic
Facebook www.facebook.com/zoelouisamusic
Website www.zoelouisamusic.com
Thanks for popping in for a chat today, Zoe. It's been wonderful learning all about your exciting life. You're a truly beautiful soul!
Next week my Country Music guest is the very Australian and very talented Larry Cann. I'm looking forward to chatting with him.
Until next week, keep smiling and dreaming
Mandy xx