Sarahbeth Taite chats with Leigh about her recent EP release, "The Way We Started".
Sarahbeth Taite created her latest EP during the transformative journey of raising her first daughter, Isla, and is now preparing to release it while expecting her second daughter. She has an inspiring story of overcoming the fear that motherhood might distance her from country music fans and the industry. Not only did she navigate the challenges of being a first-time mom, but she also orchestrated collaborations with top-tier writers, including 3x Grammy-winner Nathan Chapman, ACM Song of the Year winner Parker Welling, and SMACKsongs writer Scott Stepakoff, among others.
About Sarahbeth Taite:
Country Singer-Songwriter Country Artist, Sarahbeth Taite is creating her own lane in today’s music scene. While her unique style of music and lyrical storytelling has a broad appeal, she has especially resonated with many young women and mothers. In 2020, fans found Sarahbeth’s single “Long Way'' on TikTok, garnering 8+ million streams, earning Sarahbeth an all-genres iTunes #1 and her Billboard chart debut. That success captured the attention of many music industry power players, earning her following singles significant editorial playlisting on every major streaming platform.
Her last 8 singles have been featured on the “Women of iHeartCountry” radio show hosted by Amy Brown. In addition, Bobby Bones has championed Sarahbeth, inviting her to perform on The Bobby Bones Show, The Bobby Bones Podcast and his BobbyFest Music Festival after he discovered her on TikTok. She has also had the support of CMT, with multiple music video features.
Originally from Fort Collins, Colorado, Sarahbeth Taite knew she wanted to be an artist at a very young age when she climbed up on the piano bench beside her grandmother at just five years old. Her love of music was so strong that her parents decided she should take piano lessons. Years later, her teacher loaned her a guitar, and Sarahbeth became a multi-instrumentalist over the course of a weekend.
For her 14th birthday, Sarahbeth begged her parents for a trip to Music City to attend an NSAI songwriter's workshop. Her parents, recognizing her talent and dedication, agreed. That workshop led to her first publishing deal with Green Hills Music Group. After signing her pub deal, she then enrolled in online high school to be able to make the journey back and forth to Nashville to write.
Sarahbeth went on to sign her second publishing deal with Hall of Fame Songwriter Kye Fleming and SESAC Writer of the Year Catt Gravitt, who helped her begin developing her artistry. At just 17 years old, Sarahbeth drove her blue Chevy Silverado truck from Colorado to Nashville to fully pursue her dream.
Sarahbeth now embraces her new role as a wife, and young mother – often writing about her experiences in her music and carving out her own unique path within the industry. She’s always had a heart for children, and giving back to kids is a significant part of her platform as an artist. She’s made multiple appearances at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in partnership with Seacrest Studios and Musicians On Call to play music, sign autographs and host Q&A sessions to brighten the lives of children being treated. In addition, she has mentored young musicians at The Southern Girls Rock Camp, whose mission is to support positive self-esteem for girls through music.
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