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Currently based in Brooklyn, Lauren Jaimes released her debut EP, Here to Stay, this past August. Blending Nashville sound with big city living, the album combines elements of Country, Americana, and Indie pop. Her dreamy vocals and thoughtful lyrics find purpose in the framework of a narrative, and her passion for storytelling finds life in catchy hooks and memorable melodies. Here Lauren answers her Essential 8 where she talks about her Dad, inspiration, Kacey Musgraves, and more!
Did you have a musical mentor? If so, who was it and how did they influence you? My Dad was a missionary and musician in South America for about fifteen years. I grew up listening to him play guitar and sing almost every single day. He gave me my first guitar when I was about 9 years old and I started writing songs around then too, not really knowing at the time how much I would fall in love with making music. Without him, I don’t know if I would have ever picked up a guitar. He is my mentor, my cheerleader, and my biggest fan. Where do you draw inspiration from when writing? When writing, I tend to draw inspiration from real life events, whether they be from my own experiences or from the experiences of friends, family, or even strangers. I love the country genre because it’s truthful and authentic, and I constantly strive to create music that tells a story. What has been your biggest struggle so far? My biggest struggle so far has been my battle with stage fright. For a very long time it was the only thing standing in the way of me being able to share my music. My boyfriend Forrest was the one who gave me the courage to get on stage and has been the biggest influence in my success so far. He helps me tweak my lyrics, runs through my set with me, and comes to every show. He also designed the “Here To Stay” EP and all of the merch on my website! Without him this album would have never been possible, and while it took a lot of courage at first, I’m now performing all over NYC and loving every second of it. I still get nervous before a show but finding my voice has made all of the butterflies worth it!
What’s your dream venue and why?
My dream venue is The Grand Ole Opry. It is the holy grail of live country music and I can’t wait to one day make my debut! Who would you love to collaborate with? I would love to collaborate with Shane McAnally. He is such an incredible writer and musician and I hope to work with him one day. Which song of yours gets the best crowd response? My song “Cherry Pie” tends to be the most memorable for fans when I play it at live shows. I wrote this song shortly after my grandmother passed away and it makes the show feel that much more intimate. I always have people come up to me after the set and tell me how much they loved the song and how much it affected them. Do you have a favorite thing to do on a day off? My favorite thing to do on a day off is snuggle my doggo Delilah. I love that little fur ball so much! I even gave her a shout-out in the special thanks section of my album :) Is there a recent release you cannot stop listening to? I still can’t stop listening to Kacey Musgrave’s newest release “Golden Hour”. She has the most beautiful voice and I love her writing style. I really look up to her! Website/IG
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