Laura Tate

@Matt_Pinner Passion

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It just worked out that we could record the live album here in El Paso. I have friends who have a recording company and my film crew who do all my music videos. They worked together to record and film it!

El Paso has given me more heart as a performer. It has opened my eyes to a greater diversity than I was raised with.

"Let's Just Be Real" youtu.be/Wb_OtOFJf7E

One great thing about being an Indie artist is that you are not in a box. You do what you want to do.

I have a whole notebook of lyrics that I have written. But this is one of my problems. I am afraid to go, "Okay, guys. Three hits. Here they are." But I'm coming out of it. I'm a better singer than the guys I work with, but they are better songwriters than I am. So we'll see.

In terms of finding the right backup singer, there's got to be a certain soul about their voice, how they layer with your voice, and how they harmonize with the key that you're singing in. Some people just have that ear. Teresa James is one.

My audience ranges from teenagers to people in their 60s and 70s. When developing a show, I try include elements that will appeal to all of them.

When you're singing a ballad and the audience is silent, or when you're doing a really upbeat, funky song and you can see people groovin', you know you have them.

When creating a set list for a concert, I often think back to past shows and how people reacted to each song.

"No Place To Hide" - live Get the new live album via the website. youtu.be/RyXcyUFrAsw

Singing is challenging and that's the beauty of it.

I'm much more willing to try new things vocally that I wouldn't have before. I have a coach and I work at it. I think my voice is stronger for it.

I know my limitations and I know my strengths. I can listen to recordings and know when I have done my best. "I can hit that note; I can't hit it any higher." I don't kid myself.

It's exciting when you sing tunes that you love and they get a great reaction from the audience.

The musicians I have performed and recorded with are all amazing musicians. I love and admire them. I'm so fortunate and humbled to have the opportunity to work with them.

"What helps keep you centered?" I think my home, my husband, my dogs. My love of my friends. My love of cooking and family. That's what keeps you centered. That's really what is meaningful.