Nashville Unsigned: Kait Weston & A Different Direction
When it comes to successful music careers, most take the journey of solo artist or band member. You write a song or two, release it on Soundcloud or Youtube, and collect fans the old-fashioned way. Or, you can take your own path, and follow wherever it leads you. Something like our next Nashville Unsigned artist, Kait Weston.
Youtube cover artist and singer/songwriter Kait Weston is dominating in the digital realm. Hitting the Youtube scene nearly 4 years ago, Weston has built an incredible following with her powerful voice and unique covers. Her story differs from many of Nashville Unsigned’s artists. This is because path took her from recording on soundtracks to covering artists on Youtube. However, the fact remains: she is independent and killing it. That’s right, Weston has a built a humungous following, largely out of covering popular songs.
Her most recent cover is Ed Sheeren’s “How Would You Feel” . Like many of her covers, this is a duet. This time featuring guitarist and singer Tim Reihm. As a singer, Kait Weston is hang with the best of the pop world. She proved it when she recorded a single and music video for 2013’s Romeo and Juliet called “Til Death Do Us Part”. Her voice and style fit well with the powerful ballad, and she shows her ability to lead well with her vocal performance.
One thing is for sure, Weston is brilliant at captivating people and finding her audience. She shows that you can independently be discovered by your fans. The internet has created an enormous amount of opportunity to make it as a singer, whether you love doing covers or have original writing.
Check out Kait Weston’s music on her Facebook, Twitter or Youtube. If you’re the kind of fan that loves vocalist-led power ballads and creative covers, you could get lost in her Youtube channel.