There’s plenty of country music newcomers on the scene right now but one that needs to be known is April Kry. She’s not your average country girl. She’s a singer with spunky sass and a big heart, who’s bound to move mountains in the country music genre. You can compare her to the likes of Kelsea Ballerini and Maren Morris but don’t do it just yet because there’s far more than meets the eye when it comes to the young Connecticut-born country singer.
Her voice doesn’t match her stature but that’s what makes Kry unpredictable and surprising. Her booming vocals are what’s bound to make her career escalate into great heights. She has courageous ability to tackle any kind of song no matter the genre. Her sound is infectious and will leave you wanting more after just one listen. This is evident in tracks like “Get Ready To Miss Me” and new single “While We Were Young”. You can hear more of fun-loving, sassy and summer felt music on her debut EP Music Speaks that’s due out later this year. But before you get your hands on new music from Kry, you should get to know more about who your next country obsession will be. Read on to learn more about the country newcomer and don’t forget to listen to her new summer-loving single “While We’re Young” on Apple Music and follow her on Twitter.
WHAT MADE YOU FALL IN LOVE WITH MUSIC?
"Music was always just a part of my everyday life, but it was also my escape. I remember locking my self in my room, turning the world off, and listening to albums all the way through for hours. I think what I truly love about music is that it's a universal language and can meet you right where you are- happy, heartbroken, angry."
WHAT WAS IT LIKE BEING A BACKUP VOCALIST FOR ENYA?
"I was! Singing for Enya was such a pleasure. She's so talented and I'm honored to have been one of her backup singers. She's just one of those extremely sweet humans I've had the pleasure of knowing. "
YOU HAVE A SINGLE ON RADIO DISNEY, WHICH HAS US CURIOUS. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE DISNEY ACTOR(ESS) TURNED SONGSTRESS AND WHY?
"That's a great question! I actually love Ariana Grande. Her voice is one in a million. I am constantly blown away by her talent!" (We don't blame you, April!)
YOU PERFORM COVER SONGS ON YOUTUBE. WHAT'S BEEN YOUR FAVORITE SONG YOU'VE COVERED SO FAR?
"I love covering songs and putting my own spin on them! I had a bunch of fun covering "Chains" by Nick Jonas and putting my own spin on it. "80's Mercedes" by Maren Morris was also such a fun one to cover!!"
WHAT WAS THE WRITING PROCESS LIKE FOR "GET READY TO MISS ME"?
"Thank you so much! So this one was actually written by some of my favorite writers- Corey Batten, Micah Wilshire, and Jennifer Pappas. Before we started writing for this next project I said I wanted a super empowering song but I still wanted it to be modern, and fun! I think "Get Ready To Miss Me" hit the mark on that!"
BEST CAREER ADVICE YOU'VE EVER BEEN GIVEN?
"Amazing things happen when you step out of your comfort zone, trust your gut, and be kind. "
" Realizing that you are a business. Don't wait around for people to get stuff done for you. No one is going to work harder for you than yourself."
WHAT WOULD YOU BE DOING IF YOU WEREN'T DOING MUSIC?
"Probably something having to do with animals! I love dogs and cats so much. I'm also really into makeup so maybe something in the beauty industry!"
"It's exciting because it's a challenge in today's industry. I do think that 2017 is going to be a huge year for women in country. Kelsea and Maren are paving the way and there are so many amazing female voices rising up that absolutely need to be heard! I'm honored to be a part of that. "
BEST LIFE ADVICE YOU'VE EVER BEEN GIVEN?
"Your character is what matters most. My dad told me that from a young age and its always stuck with me. People are going to remember how you treated them when no one was looking. "
WHAT'S ON YOUR PLAYLIST RIGHT NOW?
"I absolutely love Seth Ennis right now. His new project is awesome! Lauren Alaina, and John Mayer always!"
