Ever had a dream? Shelby Marie did, and it is coming true! The up-and-coming solo artist has performed and opened for artists such as American Idol’s Blake Lewis and Disney’s Savannah Outen. The 20-year-old Oregon native will be opening for Blake Lewis again at this year’s CureJM concert and playing a show sponsored by Radio Disney in the coming months. Often compared to artists like Hilary Duff, the singer answered a few questions for The Decibel. Enjoy!
For people who haven't heard of you yet, tell us about yourself.
My name is Shelby, and I'm a 20-year-old singer/songwriter from Portland, OR. When I was 17, my grandfather passed away, and I got to keep his old guitar. As a way of coping, I taught myself how to play guitar and I've been hooked since.
My name is Shelby, and I'm a 20-year-old singer/songwriter from Portland, OR. When I was 17, my grandfather passed away, and I got to keep his old guitar. As a way of coping, I taught myself how to play guitar and I've been hooked since.
What inspires you?
My family, my grandfather, and music in general. I get inspired by lyrics. I love that 3 minutes can tell a story in a beautiful way. I am obsessed with creative lyrics and songwriting; it always inspires me to work harder and get better at the craft of songwriting.
My family, my grandfather, and music in general. I get inspired by lyrics. I love that 3 minutes can tell a story in a beautiful way. I am obsessed with creative lyrics and songwriting; it always inspires me to work harder and get better at the craft of songwriting.
What is your favorite song that you have recorded so far?
They all have a special place in my heart, because each one tells a different story from a different time in my life. However, as far as recording, I would say I had the most fun recording my single "House Of Cards".
If your self-titled EP was a person, what would they look like?
A 20-year-old girl who, in the last few years, got her heart broken, made an amazing friend that understands her, had a rough time where it felt like everything was falling apart, and fell in love for the first time... oh and she's got an acoustic guitar and a dream with her, too. =]
A 20-year-old girl who, in the last few years, got her heart broken, made an amazing friend that understands her, had a rough time where it felt like everything was falling apart, and fell in love for the first time... oh and she's got an acoustic guitar and a dream with her, too. =]
What do you want people to take from your music?
Any and everything. Sometimes songs hit people in different ways, and I love that people can relate to a song I wrote differently than what I experienced to write it.
Any and everything. Sometimes songs hit people in different ways, and I love that people can relate to a song I wrote differently than what I experienced to write it.
Where do you see yourself this time next year?
Hopefully, still writing and recording music, and playing more shows! I'm slowly doing more and more things I never thought possible, and I am so excited to see where this journey takes me!
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