Today we’d like to introduce you to Bri Bagwell.
Hi Bri, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I’m from New Mexico originally but – crazy to say – I’ve been in Texas for 15 years. I started singing with my brothers’ band when I was 14-years-old. They’re identical twins, seven years older than me, and we played honkytonks until the wee hours of the morning, then I would drag myself to volleyball practice before high school. I was hooked on live performance since then. I got accepted to The University of Texas McCombs School of Business, and moved to Austin, TX to go to college. I graduated with a marketing degree and a minor in management, but only had a day job for three months before I quit to pursue music full time! Since then, I’ve had a publishing deal with Sony ATV, been on multiple TV singing competitions, released five solo records, and played over a thousand shows. Currently, I am about to record some new music, and I will play over 15 states in 2024!
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
If you choose to pursue your dreams, it’s never a “smooth” road, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’m so thrilled to be able to do what I love, but the ever-changing music landscape always presents a few, um, potholes, if you will! Also, COVID was devastating to the music industry, and years later, I feel like we are finally back to normal-ish. Also, the way we recorded and released music when I started in 2009 is 100% different from the current musical landscape! Spotify has changed the game, and it’s been a path of adjusting, constantly. I’ve always just “figured it out” as an indie artist, and adapting has been the way to navigate a not-so-smooth pathway.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I’m most known for being one of the few females amongst a mostly male-dominated landscape. I write songs and I record, but I’m on the road all year long, every year. As Texas artists, we don’t really get a “break” from touring, and that’s fine with us. It’s our full-time job, and we are so grateful for it. I think that my perseverance over the last decade has set me apart; a lot of people give up on the music business, because it’s a never-ending rollercoaster. But I’ve been able to stay in the game, and now I get to play my dream festivals such as Mile 0 Fest, Braun Brothers Reunion and Steamboat Musicfest!
We love surprises, fun facts and unexpected stories. Is there something you can share that might surprise us?
I was the state champion and 5AAAAA Gatorade Volleyball Player of the Year in New Mexico! I might run if I see a volleyball coming my way now, though! Ha!
Contact Info:
- Website: www.bribagwell.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/bribagwell
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/bribagwell
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/bribagwell
- Youtube: www.youtube.com/bribagwell
- Other: www.patreon.com/bribagwell
