A big voice from the big apple, Lauren Davidson has firmly planted her country roots into her native NYC. Named one of New York’s Nash Next Top 10 Finalists in 2017, Lauren kicked off 2019 by performing our national anthem at the Sold-Out PBR Tour at Madison Square Garden. Now she’s back with her latest single just in time for summer with the release of “LIVE LAUGH LOVE“ available across all platforms today. Lauren will also be celebrating with fans at her official release show tonight at Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ.
We spoke with Lauren about the track and what’s to come this summer.
CN: You just released “LIVE LAUGH LOVE,” your first single of 2019. Written by your Cristian Camilo Castro and Nabraska-native Jason Hamor, how did the song come to cross your path?
LD: I actually co wrote the song with them. Jason approached me about getting a write together and we scheduled a time to FaceTime and I brought Cristian in. We just clicked and wrote the song in the one session.
CN: What was it about “LIVE LAUGH LOVE” that made you realize that you had to record it and release it?
LD: I started playing it at my live show and my fans we’re responding to it in a way I wasn’t expected. I was getting asked when I was going to release the song and I knew I couldn’t pass over it!
CN: The track was co-produced by Castro along with Grammy Award Nominee Bart Migal (Bjork, Jessica Simpson) and mixed David Browning (Katy Perry). You have worked with this trio of talent several times before, including your last two singles “Pouring Rain” and “To the Moon and Back.” Can you talk about the chemistry that you all share? Are you familiar enough now that you can read each other and know what the other is thinking?
LD: This team is amazing and so supportive and collaborative. David is down in Nashville so he’s always the final piece and Bart, Cristian and I are in NYC. It’s really cool to be surrounded by talented and supportive people! I don’t think we can read each other so to speak but we definitely understand each other.
CN: ““LIVE LAUGH LOVE” is your first single since you released your last EP Ballads. Do you have a new album in the works?
LD: There are no concrete plans but I am working on more music which I hope will be an EP before the year is over!
CN: How excited are you for your Official Single Release Show which is TONIGHT at Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ?
LD: I am so excited! It’s an incredible venue and I always have a blast playing there! I’m really excited to see my fans and share this new song!
CN: You’ll also be joining country duo Thompson Square at the Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford, NJ on Saturday, June 15. Can you tell us a little bit about this event?
LD: Yes! It’s actually my first time playing there but it’s part of a Country Festival with 3 acts including myself and Thompson Square is headlining. I love horse racing so it’s gonna be really fun!
CN: Where else can fans catch you this summer?
LD: I have a lot of shows coming up which you can catch my full schedule on my website www.laurendavidsonmusic.com and sign up for the mailing list to get all LD news before anyone else! I’m really excited to be opening for Marshall Tucker Band in June at The Paramount on Long Island and then heading out to South Dakota and Texas for a mini tour!
For tickets to tonight’s concert at Starland Ballroom, click here.
“LIVE LAUGH LOVE” is available for purchase and streaming here.
For more information on Lauren Davidson, visit her website at www.laurendavidsonmusic.com and follow her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.