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“I swear I have at least one good song idea a day. But if I don't get pen to paper in ten seconds, it's gone forever.”

Quote by Cary Ann Hearst

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Cary Ann Hearst
Cary Ann Hearst

Born on August 10, 1979, Cary Ann Hearst is a talented musical artist. Her musical career began with a passion for music, and she has gradually made a name for herself in the industry. Hearst has won the admiration of many fans with her unique musical style and emotional performances. more

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“Like I say, I'm always writing and if something sticks, it sticks. I get to write with great songwriters in town. Lori McKenna is one of my all-time favorite singer-songwriters who's ever walked the planet. I get to write with her. The Warren Brothers are friends of mine and I write with them all the time. Lance Miller is a great songwriter. Tom Douglas - you can't get any better than that. I write a lot of stuff but it's got to stick.”

“Every time I write a song, it's different. I'm all about the rhythm of the words and the melody. Musically, you gotta have a throbbing pulse going. But as far as what it's all about, there's a million ways to go. You have to invent a new code for every song. Then you have to break it. It's like Scrabble or a crossword puzzle on steriods. I could talk about the process for days. But it's never dull and there's no one way in.”

“Even when there's not a joke or a hook, the first line has to be good and snapem to attention. Songs ain't novels. You don't have 30 pages to slowly wrap somebody in. They're more like short stories or poems. If the first line hasn't grabbed them, you won't get to the second line. Once you've developed an audience, you may have some luxury and trust, so you don't have to knock 'em over the head with line one.”