It's Only Life for Kate Voegele
June 2008
A multiple songwriting contest winner, twenty-one-year-old Voegele began writing her
poignant lyrics and soulful melodies at age 15, finding inspiration in
the universal emotions and situations of everyday experience.
"I just want people to take from it whatever they need, and hopefully, it can be something they can be inspired by and relate to," she explains.
Already in the midst of a grueling tour schedule covering over twelve states in the next three months, the outwardly ambitious Voegele divulges her secret to surviving such a hectic lifestyle.
"It’s called Starbucks," she remarks wryly. "I never wanted to be one of those artists that was like, 'I have to have my,' but unfortunately, I’ve kind of fallen into a routine of needing some coffee."
Perched casually on her haunches wearing bright red cowboy boots, the down-to-earth and unfailingly honest Cleveland native considers whom she’d ideally like to induct her into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame one day. "That’s a tough one!" Voegele says, then declares, "I would freak out if I ever got to meet Carole King, let alone something like that. Carole King is my woman; she rocks."
Thanks to MySpace Records, Voegele’s dreams may be realized sooner than she thinks, having already experienced a surge of success following the 2007 release of her debut album Don’t Look Away.
"MySpace has totally pioneered this whole new level of music promotion. It’s a phenomenon. Now, you can create awareness without a major label, and it’s really exciting for me to be a part of the first group of artists who are really breaking through that kind of vehicle," Voegele says.
"I just want people to take from it whatever they need, and hopefully, it can be something they can be inspired by and relate to," she explains.
Already in the midst of a grueling tour schedule covering over twelve states in the next three months, the outwardly ambitious Voegele divulges her secret to surviving such a hectic lifestyle.
"It’s called Starbucks," she remarks wryly. "I never wanted to be one of those artists that was like, 'I have to have my,' but unfortunately, I’ve kind of fallen into a routine of needing some coffee."
Perched casually on her haunches wearing bright red cowboy boots, the down-to-earth and unfailingly honest Cleveland native considers whom she’d ideally like to induct her into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame one day. "That’s a tough one!" Voegele says, then declares, "I would freak out if I ever got to meet Carole King, let alone something like that. Carole King is my woman; she rocks."
Thanks to MySpace Records, Voegele’s dreams may be realized sooner than she thinks, having already experienced a surge of success following the 2007 release of her debut album Don’t Look Away.
"MySpace has totally pioneered this whole new level of music promotion. It’s a phenomenon. Now, you can create awareness without a major label, and it’s really exciting for me to be a part of the first group of artists who are really breaking through that kind of vehicle," Voegele says.
photo by WaldenPonders
In addition, recent years have seen an infiltration of a new generation of singer-songwriters creating their own tapestries in the spirit of the Carole Kings, James Taylors, and Patti Griffins of the industry. With a sound akin to Michelle Branch and Mandy Moore’s folksy departure Wild Hope, Voegele joins this cast of artists including Colbie Callait, Sara Bareilles, John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Vanessa Carlton, and many others. Even a few of this year’s "American Idol" contestants have claimed places within the genre.
When not inhaling mass amounts of caffeine or watching episodes of "The Office" with band mates, Voegele enjoys the opportunity to open for Hanson on her current tour, regressing to the excitement of her former nine-year-old self just thinking about them.
"I mean, I had the cassette tape playing at indoor recess like everyone else, you know?" she says, laughing. "It’s so amazing."
A similar enthusiasm ignites upon discussing her recurring role as Mia on the popular CW television show
"One Tree Hill."
"I was waiting for Ashton Kutcher to pop out and say, 'You just got Punk’d. You actually suck. Stick to music,' because I didn’t know I could act," she says, adding, "[The creators] did an amazing job of using their resources and their platform to help somebody that they really believed in, and I’m so flattered."
Voegele’s character returns in a couple of weeks and believes Mia will have a future in the show’s sixth season.
As for Voegele herself, I would not be surprised if in 25 years she’ll be another Hall of Fame inductee, but for now, she assures fans that she’s "enjoying the ride."
Links: Official Site | Facebook | Twitter
When not inhaling mass amounts of caffeine or watching episodes of "The Office" with band mates, Voegele enjoys the opportunity to open for Hanson on her current tour, regressing to the excitement of her former nine-year-old self just thinking about them.
"I mean, I had the cassette tape playing at indoor recess like everyone else, you know?" she says, laughing. "It’s so amazing."
A similar enthusiasm ignites upon discussing her recurring role as Mia on the popular CW television show
"One Tree Hill."
"I was waiting for Ashton Kutcher to pop out and say, 'You just got Punk’d. You actually suck. Stick to music,' because I didn’t know I could act," she says, adding, "[The creators] did an amazing job of using their resources and their platform to help somebody that they really believed in, and I’m so flattered."
Voegele’s character returns in a couple of weeks and believes Mia will have a future in the show’s sixth season.
As for Voegele herself, I would not be surprised if in 25 years she’ll be another Hall of Fame inductee, but for now, she assures fans that she’s "enjoying the ride."
Links: Official Site | Facebook | Twitter
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