I am pretty sure that if you go against the grain with Tara Thompson you will end up with a few splinters. That said, there is so much to love about Tara and her music. This has been one of my favorite interviews and I feel honored that Tara has found a home here at Southern Fellow. Please check out the amazing Queso dip recipe she inspired and enter our giveaway at the bottom. Here is our interview with country music artist Tara Thompson.
In your own words define country music.
“Country music is real life stories, experiences, telling other people’s stories, changing lives, helping people through the hard times. It’s real. It’s raw. It’s funny. It’s sad. It’s all these things and that’s why I love it so much. I am country music!”
What are 3 things a songwriter should know?
“Be honest in your writing & don’t try to write what’s on the radio. Be different and be you.”
What takes up too much of your time?
“My dogs! I have four now… and I’m not sorry about it! Rollie Mae, Bella, Minnie Pearl & Momma! And they all have different personalities, they are everything to me!”
What accomplishments are you most proud of?
“Playing the Grand Ole Opry will always be my proudest moment! I’ve been lucky enough to play there six times!”
What is your biggest fear?
“As I get older, I feel as though I am scared of everything. Ha ha.. I HATE spiders! I’m scared of heights! I think I’m turning into a worry wart! I always worry about my little brother. He’s in the Army and it scares me to death! God bless our soldiers!”
We are always developing recipes here at Southern Fellow. When writing music what recipe do you use?
“Honestly, I just show up! Sometimes I have an idea, sometimes I have a melody, and sometimes I got nothing and hope my co writer has something up their sleeve!”
What is your favorite secret spot in Nashville?
“I love The Nashville Palace; it’s right across the street from the Opry and they play old-school country music live and I’m obsessed with their cheese burgers.”