Music has always been a big part of Presley Morgan’s life – The Sentinel-Echo

Presley Morgan cant remember a time when she wasnt singing.

Ive been singing since I could talk, said Morgan. I started performing when I was six, so for over half my life. Im 17 now.

For someone as young as Morgan, you might think her influences would be along the lines of Taylor Swift or Lady Gaga. Not so.

Definitely Stevie Nicks, Morgan said when asked who her influences are. I love Stevie and Fleetwood Mac. And Creedence Clearwater Revival. A lot of Southern Rock and Rhythm and Blues. She added when she read the interview with Elizabeth Buddenberg, the first artist in the Summer Music Series, and saw that they had similar tastes in music, she immediately sent her a message on Facebook saying they needed to be friends.

She does have some current day artists she loves.

I get a lot of my raspy vocals from Adele and Amy Winehouse, Morgan said.

Morgan has performed all over, from our local Laurel County Homecoming and Fair to the Kentucky State Fair. Shes also auditioned for The Voice a couple of times.

I havent gotten as far as I would have liked (in The Voice auditions), but thats OK, Morgan said. I look at it like thats not the route for me right now.

Morgan has also been writing her own material, drawing from various inspirations.

From personal experience to other peoples issues, Morgan said of her song writing. I like to be there for other people, so some of that comes through in my songs. A lot of them are empowerment songs, to help people grow. Theres a lot of positives in my songs. Other songs have more depth from personal experiences.

While she has written the lyrics, she really doesnt play an instrument. She wants to learn to play an instrument, but she hasnt found the time.

Im looking for a band right now, Morgan said. I would like to perform the songs Ive written but I need someone to put music to them.

Morgan wants to make music her career.

A lot of people who have jobs and go to work everyday, they feel like its a chore, Morgan said. Musics not a chore to me. Im always humbled to be on stage and I dont take it for granted. I appreciate the feedback people give me. It helps keep me going and I know Im making a difference. Its been a goal of mine to make music my career and I want to do it for the rest of my life.

Morgan also said she wants people to know how powerful of a message music can send.

People connect music to certain things in their lives, Morgan said. Music can be so empowering and can be used for celebration. When an artist writes a song they are exposing themselves, and I think that shows character. It says something when a person writes a song. They are putting their heart on their sleeve.

Morgan is also thrilled to be a part of the Summer Music Series.

Im excited to get to do this, Morgan said. When I first saw the post about it on Facebook and then the ad in the paper I got excited and said I had to do this. A lot of times I have to travel out of town to perform. By doing this I can share my music with the community. She also wants people to check out her Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/presleysworld.

Morgan will be performing this Wednesday at 1 p.m. on The Sentinel-Echos Facebook page.

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