"My dream is to one day perform at the Grammys and sing one of my songs, I wrote. To get there I think I have to just keep pluggin away and never give up and never lose sight of my dreams and goals."
Emma Web
At only ten years old singer and performer Emma Webb is from Memphis, TN. Emma regularly performs shows around her hometown. Emma has a mature and soulful sounding voice for such a young girl! Emma has just released her first single, "Sweet Tooth"- which debuted at #1 on Tween Pop Radio!!
Q & A with new artist Emma Webb: iaam: When did you fall in love with music? Emma: A couple of years ago, I just started singing some tunes around the house and fell in love with music.
iaam: How old where you when you started performing and singing songs Emma: I was 8 years old when I started singing in public. I really liked it so I just kept singing.
iaam: What inspires you to sing and act? Emma: There is no feeling like it in the world. Besides just loving to sing and act, my family really encourages me to do the best in everything I do. They are very supportive of me.
iaam: Do you get nervous in front of large crowds? What are you afraid of? Emma: I'm always nervous in front of any crowd, but once the music starts and the crowd gets into it I let loose and just have fun.
iaam: Why did you decide to take guitar lessons? Emma: I decided to take guitar lessons about 2 months ago. I have always wanted to learn to play, and I thought it would help my career also.
iaam: Which music stars you like to listen to? Emma: I love Taylor Swift. Colbie Callot, and Sheryl Crow. They are such good writers, and really tell a story with their songs and not to mention very positive and powerful women
iaam: When did you start writing your own original songs? Who helps you with it? Emma: I co-wrote Sweet Tooth my single with Geoff Byrd who is out of Oregon. I have also written songs with a great 10 year old rapper in Memphis called Lil Chris. My parents and friends and everyday life also give me some ideas to write about.
iaam: How is Best of Original Songs helping you with your music career? Emma: They have been very supportive of me and my career and tons of exposure for my song!!!! They’ve taken my song to a whole new level and reached fans I never could have alone. iaam: What is your dream? How are you planning to get there? Emma: My dream is to one day perform at the Grammys and sing one of my songs, I wrote. To get there, I think I have to just keep pluggin away and never give up and never lose sight of my dreams and goals. iaam: What do you like to do for fun? Emma: I like to go and listen to bands around Memphis because I love Memphis Music it inspires me. I love to play with my two dogs, Chico and Dinky, and I love to go shopping!!!!!
iaam: Is there any advice you would give to aspiring musicians? Emma: Don't give up, keep practicing, and don't ever lose sight of who you are, always be yourself!
Also, check out Emma's song Party, Party, Party! with l'il Chris
