Age: 20
Hometown: Hillsboro, Oregon, US.
Genre: Singer-Songwriter
Why is she featured here? Outen is a YouTube sensation
Links: Website-http://www.savannahouten.com/
Twitter-https://twitter.com/therealsavannah
Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/savannahmusic
When and why did you start performing?
I've been singing ever since I could talk. It was just
something I always did. I grew up loving music and always wanting to perform
for people. I started playing the guitar when I was 13.
My mom used to play violin, but other than that my family is
not musical. My dad always jokes around that I got my singing from him, but I
can assure you I didn't [laughing].
How does it feel to know that millions of
people have watched you sing on YouTube?
It's a crazy feeling. I can't imagine that millions of
people have watched my videos. It's pretty surreal!
Ever had any embarrassing moments when performing in
public?
Yes many! It's not that hard for me to have an embarrassing
moment, but one time I was singing and I hit the microphone really hard on my
lip and it started bleeding. The audience was looking at me like, "Hmmm
are you going to keep singing?" It was pretty funny.
What do you think sets you apart from other YouTube
musicians?
That's a good question. I was one of the first to start on
YouTube so I've seen a ton of different musicians start out. I think everyone
on YouTube has something different about themselves that stands out. For me, I
think I've always kept a really close connection with my fans. I respond to
every single YouTube message and I don't think there are a lot of people that
do that. Also, I've tried my hardest to create other music opportunities
outside of YouTube like playing different gigs, having my music played on Radio
Disney, performing on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, filming an indie
movie last year, etc. I think that's important.
What's the hardest aspect of being a musician?
This industry is such a roller coaster and can be really
discouraging at times. But I think the hardest aspect of being a musician is
the persistency. It's hard to keep going when you've been turned down so many
times, or have gone through a bad management situation, or been promised so
many things that never end up happening. That's the hardest part. But in the
end, it makes you stronger and I'm the strongest I've ever been.
Are we going to see a debut album from you soon?
You will see a debut album from me in the future!
Absolutely. That's my biggest dream. I want to make timeless music.
Describe your music career in one word.
Everything. It's everything I've always dreamed of and I
cannot wait to see what the future holds.
