Jennifer Corday, Lesbian Country Rocker: The Autostraddle Interview(Carrie Mentioned)

[cary78663]

Here are the sections of the interview that Carrie is mentioned. It is amazing that after just a 5 years in the business, Carrie is inspiring and influencing other artists.

Jess: Do you see yourself as a country artist or a pop/rocker?

Corday: Hmmm, rock & roll is my answer I suppose, but I’m enjoying country and starting to do more of it… it kind of snuck up on me. I’m an original artist first and foremost, but I also play in a cover band to pay the bills. We do cover songs from every era, and there’s a lot of country in the set. I watched the Country Music Awards the other night, and I just think there are some great role models there, like Bonnie Raitt and Shania Twain. Carrie Underwood is awesome. These women are just fantastic singers and performers, so I’m really inspired. I’m a big Sheryl Crow fan too, and everyone says I remind them of Sheryl Crow. She also kinda straddles that country line; they call it “Americana” or “roots rock”. I love Kid Rock, too. I also play this bar called Cowboy Bills down in Key West, Florida, every time I’m there and put on my cowgirl hat, and we really sway the set to be all country there. So, yes, I love it, and I’m starting to do more of it! But, rock & roll is where my heart is. The genres are getting more and more blurred. You just have to remember to be an artist and be true to yourself and not really label your music as such.

Jess: Who were your biggest influences growing up?

Corday: This is very cliché, but the Indigo Girls. [laughing] I mention them in my song “Redneck Lesbo!” But I really learned to play guitar by listening to their music. I was originally a cellist and a bass player so guitar was actually my third instrument. My girlfriend at the time taught me to play guitar with their songs. I loved the harmonies, and they have such interesting and intense lyrics. I’d also have to mention Melissa Etheridge. She’s also from Long Beach and played at the very same clubs as I did growing up, born and raised in Long Beach. It was kinda fun to see her success and know that she came from my digs. Another HUGE influence – Madonna. As far as current artists, Poe. Carrie Underwood – that girl can sing!

Source: Autostraddle — Jennifer Corday, Lesbian Country Rocker: The Autostraddle Interview

[kewlie78189]

I am glad so many people love our girl~!

[jaylee50]

What a great compliment to have singers from other genres admire and be inspired by Carrie. Even though Carrie's music career began 5 years ago, she has really Just Begun.