Exposed Vocals just caught an exclusive interview with Amanda Marie
I am recently 30 years old , currently living in the Orlando,Florida. I am a single mother to a beautiful 3 year old daughter named Savannah Rose. She is my whole world and the light of my life. I am working on my masters degree currently. I have worked in the medical field since 2010 and I love helping others. I have a passion and true love for music and the healing powers that it has over the soul. I have performed in several contests as a young girl and even won a chance to sing at the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame” in Cleveland,Ohio. I was recently in a severe car accident that has left me picking up the pieces of my life,one by one ever since. I have learned to walk again and in the process, I have become a more powerful human being. I believe that all things are possible through faith and love. I was hit ,head on at 70 miles per hour, by an 18 wheel semi-truck on April 27,2016. My car flipped twice and then set on fire and the jaws of life were used to set me free from the badly beaten car. I died twice before and during the many many surgeries that I had to endure that day to save my leg and my life. I was given a most awesome gift that day.
I was given the gift of eternal love and understanding. I was also shown the importance of protecting planet earth and all its creatures and given a mission to do so. I am becoming increasingly more and more involved in animal protection and pollution control agendas locally. I have been through so many complications since my accident in April 2016 ,which include; blood clots in my arm and lung,massive infection that nearly took my leg a second time, severe concussion leading to some memory issues, severe arthritis in my left ankle, chronic very low white blood cell count,anemia requiring IV infusions once a week etc. I was in the accident on April 2016 and shortly after, my boyfriend of over 10 years, and the father to my daughter, left me for another women. The physical and emotion pain that I have endured has made me strong and full of love. I survived all of it and that is what is important. I will learn to walk and I will probably find another love in this life. The only thing that I can say when someone asks me how I stay so positive with all I have been through, I say simply, “Love is the gift that which we are all given equally. Except the love and reject the hate and the beauty of life will be so bright you cant see anything else”. This is my honest and true belief and I want the chance to share this with the world. I was blessed with a voice and passion to sing emotion to others. I would love to have a larger platform to share my heart and soul with others. Please listen to the love in my voice and help me spread it around!
Exclusive Interview
Exposed Vocals: So tell us your story. Where did you grow up? What made you decide to become an artist?
I was born in Ohio the oldest of three children and the only daughter. I grew up in Rocky River,Ohio and moved to the Orlando,FL area while still in high school. I have wanted to be a professional recording artist since I was 3 years old. I have always known that I wanted to pursue music as it has always been my passion.
Exposed Vocals: Since everyone was a start-up once, can you give any smaller or local bands or artists looking to get gigs and airplay some tips?
I would say that it is important to follow your heart and stick to your personal values and morals. It was,is and will remain very important to me that I always feel good about what I am portraying in public. I want to be a role model to children and all individuals in need of hope. It is NEVER necessary to sacrifice your beliefs and morals for success.
Exposed Vocals: Do you ever make mistakes during performances? How do you handle that?
I have made many mistakes during performances. This is a constant in this business and it is to be expected. I believe that fans and listeners are not looking for perfection. They are looking for an emotional and real connection on stage and in the music. Perfection is not in human nature and is therefore not real. If and when I make a mistake, I keep going and improvise adding in what I feel at that moment.
Exposed Vocals: Do you tour? Anything interesting happen on tour that you think our readers would enjoy hearing about?
I have been doing a little bit of travel from Talent competition to talent competition. I have traveled out of state to participate in some functions as well.
Exposed Vocals: Any planned studio upgrades? What are you working with now?
I am touring a new studio this week and I expect to be working with them from this point forward. I have been contacted by a Producer/ Composer that has offered to help me mix and master my music before release in 2017 also. These are all very exciting developments with some amazingly talented people that have worked with top selling artists in the past. Please go to my website and face book page for updates!
Exposed Vocals: How do you find ways to promote your music? What works best for you?
I promote mostly on any and all social media platforms. I have also worked with Reverberation and they have helped me build a larger fan base with time as well. I like to connect with each fan one by one and leave them wanting to share my music with their friends and family as well 🙂
Exposed Vocals: If you could perform anywhere and with any artists (Dead or Alive) where and who would it be with? Why?
I would perform with Adele and Meghan Trainor ! They are my idols in the music industry. They have not compromised their morals and values to be successful. They are extremely talented and are capable of vocal excellence.
Exposed Vocals: So, what’s next? Any new upcoming projects that you want to talk about?
I am nominated for an Independent Music Award 2017 in the “cover” genre. Please follow the link and cast your cote @ https://fans.independentmusicawards.com/artists/amanda-marie/ .The song that is up for nomination is my version of “Jealous” by Labrinth. I am being featured in this year’s Landmark Event Showcase in Orlando,FL. This will be held at Bombshell’s Orlando on July 28,2017 and is open to the public.Tickets are available for purchase @ https://www.ticketscene.com/artists/amanda_marie_nemchik . I will be performing for major record labels and industry executives. I am hoping to make it to the final round of the showcase/competition,where I would be asked to perform at Club Soda in Montreal,Canada. My new original single, “The One” that was written by Imran Ahmed (Project X) will be available for stream,download and purchase on my website as of August 1,2017@ http://amandamarienemmy.com/ . I am up for nomination at this year’s “Josie Music Awards 2017”, please follow the link to nominate Amanda Marie @ http://www.josiemusicawards.com/fans-choice-award.html .
Exposed Vocals: If you weren’t making music, what would you be doing?
I have been in the medical field for many y ears. I love helping others and I feel as though music is just another vessel in which to help heal individuals. I am currently working on my master’s degree in Health-care Administration and I am expected to graduate next year.
Exposed Vocals: What should fans look forward to in the next year or so?
I have been contacted by some high profile procures/composers that I am hoping to work with this year. I have been contacted by a few independent record labels also and I am hoping to sign in the next few weeks to officially become a professional recording artist.
Exposed Vocals: Any Shout-outs?
I will like to thank my family for always staying by my side no matter the struggle or the victory. I want to tell my daughter how much I love her and how she has pushed me to be the best version of myself that I can be everyday! I want to say thank you to my friends for loving me and encouraging me. I want to tell the love of my life, that I will always love him and I hope he is happy above all else. I want to finally tell my FANS, I LOVE YOU GUYS and thank you so much for your support!!