Elyse Saunders is a fresh young recording artist from Peterborough Ontario, who is rapidly making her mark on the country music scene. From early in her career Elyse surrounded herself with people she could trust and that shared her love for music. Elyse has often referred to herself as just a typical small town girl with a dream and musical passion. To pass her on the street, that is exactly what she would appear to be. To look deeper…and listen to her performances, you quickly realize there is much more to this young talented artist. Her performances far exceed that “small town girl” picture. The emotions and feelings she pours into her songs are deeply rooted and come from a heart that’s mature way beyond her years! She is unwavering in her pursuit to perfect her music and dedicated over a year of searching for just the right producer, musicians and songs that would showcase the rich soulful feel and tone of her voice. The songs she picked would be a part of her life, so they had to be ones she believed in to deliver that raw emotional connection to her listener. In listening to her songs you begin to believe what Elyse believes. Her performance on every song truly comes from her heart and as a listener, you find yourself in that rare experience of living every song…right along with her.You can listen to this new talent and stream her first self-titled indie album (just released) HERE.
That Nashville Sound had a chance to sit down and interview Ms. Saunders about her time thus far in Nashville...
That Nashville Sound- What brought you to Nashville?
Elyse Saunders- I was working with renowned songwriter/producer Cyril Rawson who is originally from Canada but lived in Nashville and wrote for some of the biggest talent in country music today. He now lives in the same town as me and I had the great fortune of being able to work with him to complete my first album. We completed the album in Nashville with some of the most talented musicians such as Dan Dugmore, Glen Duncam. JT Cornefloss, Steven Sheehan etc. So basically the recording process is what brought me to Nashville. The project turned out amazing and I wouldn't change a thing!
TNS- Looking over your career thus far, what do you rank as a couple of the highlights?
ES- Well I would have to say being able to go to Nashville (twice!) and record my very first album is one of my most highlighted moments. Just being in the Nashville scene with such talented people in the industry was a hige highlight for me. It will always be a memorable experience for me. Another memorable moment was hearing my first single "Nobody's Watchin'" on the radio for the first time. That was pretty exciting! I remember artists like Alan Jackson and Martina McBride were playing and then my song came on right after them...that was pretty cool. A surreal moment I'll also never forget was on July 19th 2008 when I had the chance to open for Deric Ruttan at a local festival in front of 10 000 or more people. It's a feeling you really can't explain until you experience it yourself. After I was done I couldn't stop smiling and wanted to do it again.
TNS- What might people be suprised to find out about you?
ES- That I can be a bit of a "tomboy" sometimes. (laughing) You probably wouldn't be able to tell by my appearance because I like to take care of myself... but I grew up with two brothers so I like to do boy things sometimes.
TNS- What kind of music are you listening to? What's in your iPod?
ES- Well I like to listen to all types of music actually. But I'd say if you had a look at my ipod you probably would find more country in there. I like to listen to Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Jason Aldean and Miranda Lambert a lot. But my mood really decides what I listen to.
TNS- If you had a crystal ball and looked forward ten years, what do you see for yourself?
ES- I see myself living a successful and accomplished life where I have reached the point of stardom. I can see myself on a stage where there are crowds of 50 000 fans there just for me.
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