 Courtesy of the Artist Daughter of entertainment icons, Johnny Lee (Urban Cowboy’s “Lookin’ for Love”) and Charlene Tilton (Lucy Ewing on hit TV show “DALLAS”), Cherish has been around the limelight her entire life. Her father helped to open many doors in country music — taking her on the road, performing at the infamous Ryman Auditorium and The Grand Ole Opry. However upon moving to Nashville, this Los Angeles native has solidified her own name in Music City. It was here that she wrote and recorded her album Tequila Cowgirl, perform at renowned festivals such as CMA Music Festival and Tin Pan South Songwriter’s Festival as well as legendary songwriter spots like the Bluebird Café. Now, Lee returns with the heartfelt and personal ballad, "Ones You Leave Behind," an emotional tune that delves into the long-lasting ramifications of drug use and the pain of losing a loved one while life continues around you. “Ones You Leave Behind is a glance into one of those breathtaking moments where everything continues while you're standing there holding the heaviness of loss. Every time I perform this song people come up to me and hug me saying they're going through the same thing or crying because they've lost someone…,” Cherish says, “This song is for everyone that have been affected by the devastating drug epidemic, and most of all it’s for my love, my light, my Brother Bear, Johnny Lee II. Hopefully ‘Ones You Leave Behind’ helps people to take a step forward in their new lives without that person they love so much.” Here, Lee answers her Essential 8 where she talks inspiration, authenticity, the road, and much more. What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten from another musician? The best advice I’ve ever received from another musician was actually from my father. He told me to always be authentically me and never try to sound like anybody else, because there’s only one ‘me,’ and the others have already been done. What’s the best advice you could give to a musician just starting out? Where there’s a will, there’s a way, and get a lawyer. What’s been your biggest success? I think my biggest success as far as music goes has actually been this album, Tequila Cowgirl. I had so many people trying to take me out and tell me “no,” and shut me and my music down. They told me that it was impossible what I had set out to do, and seeing how far this album has come, it’s pretty incredible. What’s your dream venue and why? I guess my dream venue would be, though I’ve performed there with my dad, the Grand Ole Opry. To have my own night there would be incredible. Is there a recent release you can’t stop listening to?
I can’t stop listening to Kacey Musgraves’ Slow Burn! What is a song of yours you wish you released as a single and why? I love the song, ‘One Pillow Over.’ I think it would be a great video to make. And hey, we’ve still got time left in the year, so maybe. Where do you draw inspiration from when writing? I’m a visual thinker, so whenever I sit down and write a song I literally picture the story unfolding right in front of me. I’ll draw inspiration from anywhere whether it be my real life or a made-up story. What do you love most about being on the road? The thing I love most about being on the road is that you will have those moments where you’re like, “wow, I’m really doing it. This is what I set out to do and it’s actually happening.” You get to meet so many wonderful people, see so many great places and make new fans. These are experiences that are a once in a lifetime opportunity. Visit Cherish Lee at the following: Website: CherishLeeMusic.com Facebook: @CherishLeeMusic Instagram:@CherishLeeMusic Twitter: @TheCherishLee View the official music video for “Ones You Leave Behind” here. Cherish’s brother, Johnny, passed away in 2014 due to a heroin overdose. Ever since, Cherish has used her platform to advocate for the removal of this devastating drug, along with countless others, from the streets. Through one voice, she hopes to unite everyone in the fight against the drug epidemic quickly claiming our communities and homes. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the 24-hour DrugFree hotline to speak with a specialist: (800) 420-9064. #AlwaysRemember #NoMoreHeroin #NoMoreOverdoses
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