I admit it. I have a pretty cool job. I get to speak to some amazing people and talk shop about music and food. The funny thing is if you spoke with my family a couple of years back and told them what I would be doing today, they might have laughed at the idea. I have always been an introvert and being “Southern Fellow” has forced me to adjust. I have. By doing so, I have had the opportunity to peek behind the curtain of some extremely talented people. I am glad I could do just that with country artist Kirstie Kraus, the latest member to join the Southern Fellow family.
If you ever asked me to describe an artist I have featured in one word, I don’t know if I could do it. Today, however, I know I can. Heart, is the word that immediately comes to mind when I think about Kirstie. It applies to her music, but more importantly to every one of her relationships.
Kirstie Kraus has a ton of heart to go around. When I reflect back to when we first started talking, I remember thinking she was just trying to butter me up for an interview. I waited a bit to see how long it would take the wind to leave her sails, but It never did. After some time, I realized her heart was in it. She wanted to learn about me, just as much as I wanted to learn about her. Still to this day we talk about twice a week. I am not the only one though. Kirstie Kraus makes it a point to connect with everyone she meets, especially her fans. On that note, let’s talk about her music.
If you are reading this, you are either a fan already or on the road to becoming one. I can tell you for a fact that Kirstie wants to connect with you and hear your story. Talking to Kirstie a few weeks back, she mentioned how much inspiration she pulls from fans and how it plays a big role in her music. I have learned that her music does not go one way. It’s like breathing to Kirstie. She takes in your stories, combines them with her life experiences and then releasing them as songs. It works too! Her singles “Silver” and “What Love Does” is going to connect with many of you. This is all because Kirstie Kraus always has her heart in the right place.