I sat down with Lera Lynn recently, and talked about her blossoming career and her stint on “True Detective.”
Q: Where are you from?
I was born in Houston, Texas.
Q: When did you know you wanted to be a musician?
When I found out that you had to have perfect vision to be an astronaut.
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No..I’m serious. I figured I guess I would do music then. I think I was around ten years old..maybe? We always had music in our house growing up. It was a normal part of life. I remember watching “Star Search” the same day I found out the vision thing about astronauts.
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So..good story. ::laughs::
Q: Who inspires you?
Artists who are making art for the sake of art.
Q: What is your favorite song of yours and why?
Oh my god. ::laughs:: I don’t even know what songs I have. Let me pull out a CD and look at the back.
Wait..what’s a CD?
What’s a CD?
I’m totally kidding.
Phwew. Probably a song that no one ever has heard because it’s new.
Q: If you could duet with one person, who would it be and why?
Ray Charles. He’s one of the best singers who has ever lived. What would the duet be? Shit.
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“Almost Persuaded” which is an old country song. We would melt that song.
Q: I read that you were on season 2 of “True Detective.” What was that experience like?
It was very fun..exciting..intense! The curve was very sharp for me because I hadn’t been on a bonafide hit series set before. They did my hair and makeup to make me look really bad. I was a junkie…a dream come true. ::laughs::
Q: What is one lesson you’ve learned since you’ve been in the music industry?
Everything takes longer and more work than you think it will. ::laughs:: That goes for life in general I guess.
Q: Are you excited about your show here in Annapolis with John Paul White?
I’ve played in Annapolis a few times now, so it’s great to go back. Rams Head is such a great listening room. I just met John last week..I think we’ll have a fun time together!
Lera Lynn plays Rams Head Annapolis with John Paul White 6/27
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