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It was a night country fans won't forget, +Country Music Chat ~ #CMchat+ with special guest singer, songwriter, performer Eric Paslay who just made it to #1 on the charts with the first single from his self titled debut album, "Friday Night".Paslay is more than a songwriter, he sings who brings a sense of entertainment to the country music table. Country music is full of talent and Eric has worked with several from Lady A to Eli Young Band, Little Big Town and Jake Owen to name among Neal McCoy. Host Jessica Northey sat down with Paslay for a twitter chat full of questions to community fan questions, several didn't even make it to this recap due to the fast paced chat though Northey's hard hitting, fun and light questions made it.
For those who missed the Monday night chat the recap is here.
Cmchat Q and A
Q1: What was the first country music album you ever remember buying?
Eric Paslay: I believe the first country album ever bought was Garth Brooks Fences.
Q2: What made you choose country music performing/songwriting as a career?
Eric Paslay: I think country music kind of chose me. A lot of doors have opened over the years, so I keep walking through them.
Q3: When you aren't singing/performing/writing what do you like to spend your free time doing?
Eric Paslay: I love doing handy man projects and fishing in my free time.
during the CMchat artist and friend Neal McCoy gives out good mention to Eric " I'm a big fan of Eric's. Super Nice Kid!"
Q4: Do you have a mentor or someone who has helped guide your career? Best advice given and who was it?
Eric Paslay: Brian Gowan was my first mentor. He told me "move to Nashville!" He was an artist on Curb Records. Great Guy!
Q5: Is there a song that you've written that another artist performs your most proud of?
Eric Paslay: I'm proud of all the songs, but "Even If It Breaks Your Heart" is about what we do everyday as dreams.
Q6: Do you have a "wish I wrote what" song on the radio right now? via @ScottyB2150
Eric Paslay: Eric Church My Home Town
Q7: What other singers/musicians inspire you? and why?
Eric Paslay: I've been inspired by every song I've ever turned up on the radio. I'm usually drawn to singer/songwriters though.
Q8: What is something most people would be surprised to learn about you?
Eric Paslay: Something people be surprised to know about me, I thought about being a doctor when I was a kid. I decided to heal people with the medicine of music. Ha!
Q9: Is there a song from your new album you can't wait for everyone to hear?
Eric Paslay: YES!!! I can't wait for people to hear all of the songs on the album. No cherry picking on iTunes!!! Ha
Q 10: What would you want people to leave CMchat knowing about you?
Eric Paslay: I hope that everyone knows that I'm pumped that anyone want anyone wants to know what I think! Ha
Jessica Northey: Is there anything you want to add?
Eric Paslay: Can't wait for tomorrow because my album finally comes out. Great feeling knowin' that if fans want music they can get it.
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