When we started, we obviously wanted these very like home videos type moments and so we found the woman who was going to play Jancie was a redhead and Erica was also a redhead! So, we’re like ‘What if you and your family kind of play the younger Janice and the tape those home video moments?’ It was kinda just random but I’m really glad they did it!.ĬITUK: As a songwriter, what’s it like writing while on lockdown? So, Harper Smith, who does creative direction for my stuff, she had reached out to Erica to direct the video and we were kinda brainstorming the storyline and stuff. It’s really cool.ĬITUK: Speaking of collaborations, I’ve noticed a rather familiar face on the recent music video “Janice At The Hotel Bar” you’ve released. So I feel very lucky to get to collaborate with them I love having them be very involved in the project. I’m just really inspired by people like Nicole and Lori, Brandy and Hillary. HW: Yeah! It’s been really cool, kinda like intentionally I have had a lot of female creative collaborates and I think it’s really awesome. Nicola Gaylon the president of the label was one of your co-write on “Heartland.” What’s been like with this collaboration? I’m trying to stay positive and just roll with it.ĬITUK: Recently it was announced that you’ve signed with Big Loud/ Songs and Daughters label which you’ll be also working with onwards. It has been a little bit of a learning experience but I know there’s a lot of people who have it much worse. Honestly, its been this strange time of trying to connect with fans, trying to put those songs out there but also not being able to play music live and on the road. HW: We’ve got to play this record for like 2 weeks and then the whole world shut down. It was a really, really great experience.ĬITUK: Beginning of the year, you’ve released a new album The Dream what has the journey been like since its release? HW: It’s been awesome! Jordan’s fans are great I mean he has a really, really great fanbase they all come ready to listen and they were really receptive to me and my music and it was really cool get to play some of those bigger clubs with him. What was that like playing for his crowd?

It’s been a good week so far.ĬITUK: Right before the lockdown, you went out on the road with Jordan Davis opening up shows. HW: You know its been going good, just writing this week and I’m about to head home to Iowa. CITUK : First up congratulations on your recent engagement announcement!

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