Up & Coming New Nashville- Brokedown Cadillac (With Exclusive Interview)

BrokeDown Cadillac is a 5-piece modern country band fronted by Atlanta native, Corri English, and her counterpart, Randy Dunham. The seeds for Brokedown Cadillac were planted three years ago on a rainy night in March, when L.A. newcomer Corri walked into the Burbank Bar and Grille and discovered Randy performing in his resident acoustic duo, Radio Flyer. Two drinks later, Corri was onstage singing Pink's "Just Like a Pill," and cementing her place in Randy's head as his next potential partner. Sure enough, when the other half of his duo landed a place on a Broadway tour, Randy called Corri to join him. She accepted.
While performing every Saturday night together, the two quickly discovered their mutual connection to country music and began writing songs over the next year and a half for their own original country music project. It became apparent quickly enough that Corri would be the lead singer, with Randy accompanying her in harmony and counter melody. Satisfied they had found their "sound," Corri and Randy ventured to Atlanta, Georgia to commission famed vocal producer, Jan Smith, to produce their four song E.P.

Corri and Randy have written over two dozen songs for this project, five of which have recently been used in the upcoming Disney film, "Race to Witch Mountain," starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and directed by Andy Fickman. The two, joined by their backing band, Danny Reuland on drums, Don Ian on lead guitar, and Jeff LeGore on bass, were also included in a performance sequence of the movie, playing in a honky-tonk bar.

BrokeDown Cadillac's collection of music is often likened to the commerciality of Shania and the Dixie Chicks, offering indelible melodies coupled with thoughtful, everyman lyrics. The themes explored in their music are common and relatable, whether it is about the loss of love, or just wanting to have a good time; each song is crafted to conjoin the overall experience of living in America.

The band, a tight collection of seasoned players, rarely offer people a chance to sit down, with their string of upbeat, toe-tapping numbers commandeering fans to the dance floor. They are currently playing local LA clubs, along with upcoming shows in Bakersfield, Palmdale, San Diego, and Orange.



That Nashville Sound had an opportunity to sit down with the two lead singers about their music obsession.

That Nashville Sound- What brought you to music in the first place?

Corri English -My dad was a working musician and had me on the road at six weeks old. It was kind of a no brainer. I thought singing was what everyone did.

Randy Dunham-The Eagles. Flat out the most influential band to me and my childhood. I'm still pissed that I can't sing like Don Henley.

TNS- Describe your music- what's the mission behind the music?

CE- The stories. Music is a great way for a shy person to be a storyteller, and both Randy and I are kind of on the shy side.

RD- I think we really get a kick out of making people feel something. We try to make songs have a point. If it's a fun song, then we want you dancing. If it's a ballad, you should be reaching for the Kleenex-period.

TNS- What might people be surprised to find out about you?

CE- After we do a show, inevitably people come up to me and say, "Dang girl, you're short!" Apparently I look tall on stage. Who knew!

RD- When people find out I've graduated college and have written a couple of books, they always seem a little too surprised, if you know what I mean. What, do I look stupid or something! (laughing)

TNS- What kind of music are you listening to? What's in your iPod?

CE- Caitlin Crosby, Keith Urban, Kings of Leon, Fleetwood Mac, Jason Mraz, Zac Brown Band

RD- Ashton Shepherd, Cindi Lauper, AC/DC, Johnny Paycheck, Zac Brown Band, Sarah Buxton, Kenny Chesney, Eagles. (duh!)

TNS- If you had a crystal ball and looked forward five years, what do you see for yourself?

CE- I would like to see that we're on tour playing 200 dates a year. That's something I think Randy and I have always dreamed of doing and we've been working hard towards it for a long time.

RD- I'm shooting for a dramatic VH1 Behind the Music. The rise and fall and re-rise of Brokedown Cadillac. None of us do drugs though, so we might have a hard time making it interesting TV.

TNS- Quick questions… Favorite Hobby?

CE- Wine.

RD- Hiking

TNS- Record stores or downloads?

CE- Downloads.

Randy- I'm going convenience so downloads.

TNS- Favorite food?

CE-Mexican!

RD- Sushi.

TNS- West Coast or East Coast?

CE- I'm an Atlanta native, East Coast!

RD- I'm for West Coast skies, clear and blue, but I'm down with the East Coast hospitality.

TNS- Nickname for your guitar or other instrument(s)?

CE- Taylor-T.

RD- Nothing cute, Taylor mine! Taylor best guitar in world ever.