The top 10 most inspiring quotes by Amanda Shires
- I started school because I felt like, as a songwriter, I was operating solely on instinct, and I was having a hard time deciding exactly what words I wanted to use. I felt like I wanted to be a writer, and being a curious person, school felt like a way to solve the problems I was having with my own work.
- In the past, I was free to write in silence and in the space wherever my desk was. I could leave my instruments out. In the past, my writing was super private; I never liked showing my work at its earliest stages.
- Of course, life experience changes and adds to writing. And observations change too, depending on where you put yourself in relation to other people.
- After the Texas Playboys and during that time, I had this band in college that I was in called Thrift Store Cowboys. It was me and a couple other dudes who would write the songs.
- I wasn’t getting any work as a songwriter in Texas because I was only known as a fiddle player.
- I had no idea I was going to be a songwriter, because I was too young to know my own evolution. I started playing the violin as a way to express myself because I didn’t have a lot of vocabulary when I was 14.
- When I’m outside gardening, it can be so inspiring. I think of words and melodies. It’s peaceful. Every singer-songwriter should find something outside of music that makes them as happy as gardening makes me.
- And I also think it’s a violin when you’re selling it and a fiddle when you’re buying it.
- Sometimes, when you’re going through life, you’re not really noticing it.
- Violin was my first form of expression – and is still in a lot of ways.
Amanda Shires is an American singer, songwriter, and fiddler, renowned for her captivating blend of folk, country, and Americana music. Born on March 5, 1982, in Lubbock, Texas, Shires began playing the fiddle at an early age and quickly displayed remarkable talent. She honed her skills through her childhood performances and later studied music at Texas Tech University.
Shires’ career gained momentum when she joined the Texas Playboys, the backing band for Western swing legend Bob Wills’ music. She later moved to Nashville to pursue her solo career, releasing her debut album, “Being Brave,” in 2005. Since then, she has released several critically acclaimed albums, including “West Cross Timbers” (2009), “Carrying Lightning” (2011), and “Down Fell the Doves” (2013).
Throughout her career, Shires has collaborated with numerous prominent artists, including her husband, singer-songwriter Jason Isbell. Their musical partnership has yielded captivating duets and collaborations, earning widespread acclaim.
Beyond her musical endeavors, Shires is also recognized for her advocacy work, particularly in supporting women in the music industry. She continues to captivate audiences with her emotive songwriting, soulful vocals, and masterful fiddling, solidifying her status as a revered figure in contemporary Americana music.
👉Listen to the best music from all over the world at www.liveonlineradio.net #Amanda_Shires #quotes #FM #Online_Radio #radio #Live_Online_Radio #live #World_Radio
