We recently connected with Hadley Taylor and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Hadley, so happy you were able to devote some time to sharing your thoughts and wisdom with our community. So, we’ve always admired how you have seemingly never let nay-sayers or haters keep you down. Can you talk to us about how to persist despite the negative energy that so often is thrown at folks trying to do something special with their lives?
I know I have not only my self that I cannot let down , I have an entire army of a family that has supported me non-stop . At the end of the day , I have a goal to prove to my family everything they have done and sacrificed , was/is 100% worth it .
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
When the lights go down, inhibitions go away. Live music unlocks unrestricted freedom to sing, shout, smile and let go completely. Hadley exudes and encourages the same empowering freedom through her music. The Georgia born country singer, songwriter steers her vision with unwavering confidence, taking control of every element and following her instincts without compromise. She knows what she wants, and she brings it to life on her terms. As such, she is quietly emerging as a country powerhouse.
“It’s such a nice surprise to know others connect with these songs as much as I do, at least, that’s what you hope for.” She notes.
With unapologetic attitude, razor sharp songwriting, and eye-catching style as jaw-dropping as her voice, Hadley has always carved her own path. At the age of 3, she knew she was meant to be on a stage, with her mother rushing her across the state of Georgia to perform where she graced stages as a country and national anthem performer.
At age 14, she was already making her mark spending several years honing her skills at a Blues bar in Atlanta. Her sound developed during these years that has become every part of her music and she made the trip to the world-famous Tootsie’s in Nashville and hasn’t looked back ever since.
“Silky voice that delivers the emotion in a song”, “Voice of an angel” is how fans have reacted once witnessing her emotive powerful performances.
In charge of her destiny, she shines brighter than ever before on the hauntingly heartfelt “I Missed Your Call.” The track penned by Grammy and CMA award winning Ashley McBryde, Josh Melton and Mark Burke.
“This song is relatable for anybody in the music industry who is constantly on the road chasing this crazy dream without knowing if they will ever make it and having to make endless sacrifices.” she reveals. “Oftentimes, being on the road traveling to shows and other opportunities around the country, you miss those important calls you wish you could take. More and more songs are being put out that are cookie cutter and watered down for radio. Luckily, “Missed Your Call” isn’t one of those.”
As far as who has created the unwavering passion for music within her, Hadley doesn’t mince words. “I would have to say Ashley McBryde. One reason is because she doesn’t pretend to be someone she’s not, she is herself and she won’t change for anyone. If you look back on all the stuff Ashley has done, you can tell how hard she has worked and that she is deserving of her success. I try to have that mentality with my career.
Another artist is Lauren Alaina. She’s also from Georgia and I love how genuine she is. I swore up and down for my entire life that I would never be a fan girl, but she is the one person I did freak the F out about. When I did, we took pictures and videos at Red Door; she’s so genuine. Ernest inspires and influences me a lot. He’s changed genres and worked his ass off and while I don’t know him personally, it seems like he never stops working. Morgan Wallen inspires my music as well.”
“Country Music is filled with great storytelling and authentic stories that hit every kind of emotion. That is one reason I love this genre so much.”
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
Commitment , drive , knowledge of the unknown . My only advice is to follow your dreams and never give up on those . They’re a dream for a reason and that is the most beautiful part about that . Growing up is all about the unknown and having to learn and learn how to deal with anything and everything thrown at you . You will never work a single day in your life if you love what you’re doing . I live and stand by that . Nothing is easy , life isn’t easy and it never will be , you take it head on and you push through .
What was the most impactful thing your parents did for you?
Support me .
Contact Info:
- Website: https://hadleymusicofficial.com/
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/hadleymusicofficial?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
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