 Credit: Annette McNamara
Singer-songwriter Tristan Jackson returns with a new single, "When The Radio's Gone" from his upcoming album I Am. Co-written by Jackson with Love & Theft’s Stephen Barker Liles and Eric Gunderson, along with Isaac Shiman, the new single is a heartfelt mid-tempo romantic ballad that you'll find yourself humming along to. Here, Jackson answers his Essential 8 where he talks I Am, songwriting inspiration, key lime pie, and more!
Is there a story behind your album’s title? Yes. The songs within I Am tell a story about my journey and what makes me who I am today. The title represents the strength and power that we all possess inside of us to achieve the things that we are passionate about. Why did you choose to anchor the album with the songs you did? They all act as a page in a story, a chapter in a book that gives direction towards knowing who Tristan Jackson is. Where do you draw inspiration from when writing? I draw my inspiration from the people around me. When I write with other artists, we share the same common feelings. I believe in building relationships first before writing. What’s your favorite/”go-to” food on the road? My “go-to” food on the road is a good slice of key lime pie or an oatmeal raisin cookie.
Do you have any touring tips?
My advice would be to help all the fans at every show forget all of their outside stress and worries for that short amount of time you are with them. Be there in the moment with them so that you both can share in the experience and the musical journey. It is not just about singing a great song; it is about performing a great show. What do you love most about being on the road? I love meeting all of the new people and seeing all the different places. I enjoy interacting with fans in their local communities. Who would you love to collaborate with? I would love to collaborate with Rob Thomas (Matchbox 20), Steven Tyler, Taylor Swift, or Keith Urban. Do you have a favorite thing to do on a day off? My favorite thing to do is to go to Chattanooga, TN, hike, and take in all of the local scenery and cuisine. Website/Facebook/Twitter
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