Charles Kelley

SSM: What are you looking forward to most about your upcoming tour?
Charles: Gaining a bigger audience to my music. This will be great exposure for me especially since I'm just beginning in this industry.

SSM: Which song off your album means the most to you?
Charles: I love "Cross Your Mind". It definately came from the heart about a past relationship I was in.

SSM: Who would you say has been the biggest encouragement to you musically?
Charles: My brother Josh. He talked me into giving music a second chance. Everyone in my family for that matter has been overly supportive of my decision.

SSM: Do you think you and your brother will team up for an album in the future?
Charles: It's possible. We teamed up for the recording of this one. It just doesn't say Charles and Josh.

SSM: There are a lot of artists these days, that don't write their own songs, do you view writing your own songs essential to the integrity and quality of your songs?
Charles: Of course, but I do understand that some people are just not born true writers and it would be ashame to not have their vocal abilities out there for the world to hear. It helps keep thousands of music writers fed that there are artists out there that need songs. I'm glad that I'm able to have a part in the music I'm singing though.

SSM: How long did it take you to write your CD?
Charles: It was real quick. I had so many songs locked up inside of me that finally were able to get out. Any chance I had I would write with somebody different that way I was able to keep the ideas fresh. It was a lot of fun.

SSM: Which music artist/writer, alive or dead, has been the most inspirational to your music?
Charles: I'm a giant sting fan. I think his songs are musically incredible.

SSM: What is the most romantic song you've ever heard?
Charles: "Grow Old with Me" by this guy named Charles Kelley. Just kidding, it might sound cheesy, but Brian Adams' "When You Love Someone"

SSM: When you get on stage in front of a live audience, what goes through you're mind?
Charles: First nerves, then it all goes and I remind myself to just have fun and I loosen up considerably.

SSM: If you could sing a duet with anyone, who would it be and why?
Charles: Sting, he's my idol.

SSM: Can we plan to see you in the music scene from now on, or is it just something you wanted to give a shot but you don't think you will end up continuing?
Charles: I hope so. I definately can see myself doing this for the rest of my life. I think you have to or else you won't have the mindset for this to work.

SSM: What is your favorite childhood memory?
Charles: When I was younger I won this really big golf tournament and I replay that event in my head a lot.

SSM: What is one thing you would love to do, but you're too scared?
Charles: Sky dive.

SSM: If you could have one super power, what would it be and why?
Charles: To write an instant hit song on command. For obvious reasons.

SSM: What was your favorite Disney movie as a little kid? Is it still the same now?
Charles: Bambi, h*** I don't know. Wasn't really into those movies as a kid. Josh and I had an older brother and sister about 10 years older than us, so they corrupted us pretty bad.