Welcome to Top Ten With…, a fun Q&A session where you’ll get to learn all about the music scene’s hottest artists! Today’s featured artist is J. Michael Harter, a country musician who got his start performing with his siblings as part of The Harters. Now J. Michael is stepping out on his own and just released a solo album, Ride On. Get to know more about J. Michael Harter through our exclusive interview!
Top Ten With J. Michael Harter
I’m inspired by:
Nature and my family are my inspirations.
I realized I wanted to play music when:
When I was cut from the basketball team, my dad offered to get me guitar lessons, and I took him up on it. I quickly learned that the girls like a guitar-playing cowboy way more than a basketball player. 😉
Songs you might find on my iPod:
“The Highwayman†– Johnny Cash
“Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down†– Johnny Cash
“Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old)†– Garth Brooks
One word I would use to describe myself:
Blessed
The best part of being a musician is:
That it’s like having a built in therapist within myself. Music heals!
Right now, I’m most excited about:
I’m really excited about getting to watch my daughter grow up! I just welcomed my first child, Aspen Lee, in late October.
Something most people don’t know about me is:
Most people probably don’t know that I’m a huge Star Wars fan.
One of my happiest moments was:
One of my happiest moments was when my daughter was born.
My music is:
My music is honest.
In ten years, I see myself:
In ten years I see myself recording my tenth studio album, touring whenever I want to and living out in the country.
Listen to J. Michael Harter’s current single, “Holy Cowgirl”, and get the song now on iTunes. For more news and updates, be sure to visit JMichaelHarter.com and follow him on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
