We had a chance to ask Texan singer Breelan Angel some questions to help our readers get to know her, and she delivered with some great answers!
You released your album “Dirty Little Secrets” earlier this year. How has the feedback been from country radio?
So far I am not complaining ONE BIT! Everyone has seemed to appreciate the more traditional spin that the album has and, for that, I am super grateful. It’s always nerve-wracking to put out new music so when radio gives it a spin, I take that as a win.
What has been the biggest “Wow” moment of your career?
I’ve had a few but definitely when I opened for Loretta Lynn. That’s a moment I will never forget, from the day I got the call to the end of the show, it was an incredible dream that I still can’t believe came true. Not in a million years did I think I would be sharing the stage with a legend but it happened and every time I go back to that night, it still takes my breath away.
What is the #1 item on your Bucket List?
I can honestly say I don’t have a Bucket List… I constantly daydream about things I want to do or hope to achieve and, to me, they are all equally important and I try to accomplish each one of them! I want to visit Austria, be a headlining performer at the Houston Rodeo, sing on stage at the Grand Ole Opry… the list goes on and each one says number one.
Outside of music, what is something that you are extremely passionate about?
I live for hunting season! What can I say, I’m a Texas girl! That’s just one of the many passions I have but I thoroughly enjoy the time I get to spend with my family in south Texas hunting birds, deer, etc. and all the late nights sitting around a fire reminiscing. Those precious moments are what keep me grounded!
If music wasn’t your career, what would you be doing for a living?
Well I was initially pre-law in my undergrad years but I’m not sure I would’ve ever actually gone that path had music not come along. But since it did, it’s opened my eyes up to the entire industry and I think I would very much enjoy artist management. I feel like my experience as an artist would help aid in understanding the needs that an artist has to survive the career and lifestyle that being an artist brings.
In your opinion, what is the greatest country music song ever?
If only there was just one song…. so I’m going to have to give you a couple. Honestly everything George Strait is just incredible but one of my favorites is “The Chair.” “Crazy” by Patsy Cline is timeless. George Jones, well he has a few too, but “He Stopped Loving Her Today” melts my soul. Just recently a song hit radio that I thought was absolutely fantastic and that’s “I Drive Your Truck” by Lee Brice, talk about heart wrenching.
Where were you when you first heard yourself on the radio, and what was your reaction?
I was driving through my hometown of Baytown, Texas, listening to The Bull 100.3 HD2 channel and that was when I heard “Halfway To Wasted.” I was in my mom’s car and literally just started screaming, cranked it up and shed a few tears at the same time. Everyone I knew back home had heard it already and it was driving me crazy that I couldn’t hear it!
What’s been your favorite city/town to visit?
This past year I got to visit the West Coast and went up to the town of Santa Ynez, it was absolutely beautiful. Wineries were everywhere, it was all open country and just breathtaking. Not to mention they gave us some free tastings after we played our show so nobody was complaining!
What are your thoughts on the state of today’s country music?
The market right now is in a really interesting place, especially the female market but, you know it’s a challenge and I say bring it on. It’s not just your typical traditional country sound anymore and I think there is something to appreciate about the different avenues country has taken. It allows for more listeners to appreciate the genre and I think expansion is a good thing, it could allow for more artists to possibly break through.
What’s the best advice you could give to an aspiring artist?
In Dory’s words, “just keep swimming”! This career path is an emotional roller coaster but take everything day by day and let your accomplishments, big or small, carry you through the dark days. You will have moments that push you to the edge but you’ve got to just hold on because in the end it’ll all be worth it! After all, you chased your dream and not everyone can say that.