There Is Always An “IF.”

There Is Always An “IF.”

My mother always says something interesting. So for some reason, she said there is always an "IF". I thought hmmm. It made me wonder what would have happened "IF" I never pursue a music career and recorded my first album? Or "IF" I didn't follow up on an opportunity...

I Love Your Music BUT…

I Love Your Music BUT…

As an Indie recording artist, I have learned that you will not always get a Yes. I submit songs for different opportunities and often times I get “I love your music BUT…” or I don’t hear back from emails that I send at all. Looking back at my notes, I have submitted...

While The World Sleeps

While The World Sleeps

It’s 3:05 a.m. and I am wide awake checking emails, looking for content to post to my social media pages, and let’s not forget that I still don’t have an outfit for my photoshoot. Ahh, the things that Indie artist do behind the scenes that nobody seems to talk about....

The Starving Artist

The Starving Artist

The Starving Artist Most of the time, when I hear the words the starving artist, I think of creative people who have the talent to draw beautiful paintings but they necessarily are not making enough money to support themselves. However, in a different sense musicians,...

My Interview with Poze Magazine

My Interview with Poze Magazine

1.Who are you and what do you do? I am Hope McKee an Indie artist that loves to sing the blues. 2. What’s your background? I am was born and raised in small town called Shelbyville, TN know for TN walking horses and pencils. My mother was a nurse and father was a...

No Walk In The Park

No Walk In The Park

As I entered uncharted waters, as a new Indie artist I really didn’t know what I was getting myself into. No mentors to show you the ins and outs of the business, I was just a chic from the country that went to Music City to launch a career.   Flying solo as...

Mama Used To Say

Mama Used To Say

I remember growing up in the small town of Shelbyville, Tennessee on a two- lane street with no sidewalks. Wondering what I would become when I grew up, as I did not have athletic abilities to rely on. However, at a young age I discovered that I could mimic other...