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1 part grape tomatoes. 1 part Persian cucumbers. 1/4 part diced red onion. Combine and drizzle with EVOO (optional) and top with feta crumbles! Let sit for 20-30 minutes and serve! Keeps fresh for about 24 hours in the fridge.
Cat Stone~ Q&A!!!
- Hi Cat, can you tell us all a little bit about yourself before becoming a country artist? Before focusing strictly on my artistry, I was touring the globe as a corporate singer. This primarily consisted of cruise ship tours, but I also participated in a few national tours as well as local Nashville gigs. Before that, I was studying music obsessively. Singing is all I’ve ever wanted to do.
- What is the background single behind your brand-new single “Take It In?” Take It In was written with my good friend and fellow country artist, Janelle Arthur. We met on one of the national tours I sang on. She and I hit it off and co-wrote Take It In over zoom in 2020. I remember going into the write with the first verse just about finished but was totally stuck on where it should go from there. Janelle really grounded the song and gave it this timeless angle that I didn’t even see was there! She is an incredible musician.
- What made you want a career in country music? Gosh. I remember watching American Idol as a kid and looking at Carrie Underwood and thinking “that’s all I ever want to do.” Singing brings me immense joy, and I know it is what I was put on this earth to do. While I gather inspiration for many genres, country music is in my bones. It’s where I’m meant to be.
- Who are some of your musical icons? Of course ALL the great women of country music. There are too many to count, but certainly Maren Morris, Kacey Musgraves, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, and Miranda Lambert are at the top of that list…and it could go on and on!
- What is your recording process like when making and creating new music? My producer, Luke Nagel, and I vibe really well. He understands my obsessiveness with how the vocal sounds, so he pushes me to get the best take, and I meticulously critique the edit. But what we get is a fantastic result! I’m a total nerd in the studio and love asking questions and coming up with new ideas.
- What are a few of your favorite venues to perform at? I have loved playing around Nashville. Of course the Sheraton Grande Skye Lounge was the most special venue as it hosted the Take It In release party. But some of my other favorite performance venues have been Marathon Music Works, Exit/In and, last but certainly not least, Nissan Stadium for the Tennessee Titans v Kansas City Chiefs game preshow!
- How would you describe your music in 3 to 5 words? Honest, Relatable, Clever, Catchy, Creative
- What is one of your favorite quotes? My best friend always tells me “Cat! Every day in every way we’re getting better and better.” I love that. It’s exactly the standard I want to live by.
- Is there anything else you would like to share? Independent female artists in country music haven’t necessarily had the best luck off the bat – especially when it comes to radio play. To see my first single land on not one but two Spotify editorial playlists feels so rewarding. The platform plays such a pivotal role in the development of independent artists and I’m so grateful for the support they’ve shown me this week.
Cat Stone~ Artist Spotlight!!
Nashville established singer/songwriter Cat Stone has put out her wistful debut single, “Take It In,” written with country artist Janelle Arthur (“Hand Me Downs” ft. Dolly Parton). The single was recorded at Lyra Productions in White House, TN with Luke Nagel. Stone takes her listeners through a melodic post-break-up adventure of improvement while supporting the listeners to make peace with what does not belong to them anymore.
Before working as achieving a solo career in Nashville, Stone performed in over 80 countries as a singer on the world’s most lavish cruise ship, the Regent Explorer. During her international travels, Stone started a loyal following which expanded even past her own southern roots. Friends and fans would join at the Sheraton Grand Nashville Style Lounge for a celebratory night on January 6 at the first performance of “Take It In,” with no thought of what was going to come after.
Stone’s debut single has collected the attention of Spotify, having three editorial playlists, a milestone for a fully independent artist. Having the support from Spotify, Stone shares, “Independent female artists in country music haven’t necessarily had the best luck off the bat- especially when it comes to radio play. To see my first single land on not one but three Spotify playlists feels so rewarding. The platform plays such a pivotal role in the development of independent artists and I’m so grateful for the support they’ve to shown me this week.”
There is currently no set date on Stone’s debut album but there is more to come from Stone in 2022. For first access to updates and releases please visit her website at (https://www.catstonemusic.com).
About Cat Stone:
Independent country singer Stone is no overnight success fairytale. She was born in the summer of ’92, Stone was transplanted across the southeast along with her father’s military job. She went off a bit of independence in her late teens to attend a boarding school for the arts. With a straight view of Nashville, Stone attended school at Belmont University on a talent scholarship. In 2019, Stone focus on her solo career. She released her debut “Take It In,” on January 7, 2022, which earned the attention of Spotify, landing three spots on different editorial playlists, a huge achievement for a new independent artist. This is the start for Cat Stone, with more success to come this year and for many years to come.
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