's star is on the rise! The Manitoba Country Music Associations 2019 Female Artist of the Year and Fans' Choice Artist of the Year has been putting in work on stage, in studio, and behind-the-scenes for years, and it's time more of us noticed.
The first time we saw Kendra live was at Canadian Music Week 2017 in Toronto, when she was part of the opening lineup for Drake White (along with Alee, Kris Barclay, and Andrew Hyatt) at The Phoenix Concert Theatre. It feels like forever ago now, but that night we saw why she was already becoming one to watch, and we fully understand why she keeps making splashes as she releases new music and makes new fans.
We caught up with the Elkhorn, MN native for a Q&A and a round of 5 Quick Questions to learn a little more about her, about Steady, and about what might be coming next.
And while we didn't ask any questions about playing halftime of the Banjo Bowl or when we'll see her back in Toronto - trust us, those questions are on our list for next time.
Now, hit play to watch the official music video for Steady and check out the Kendra Kay Q&A and 5 Quick Questions video. Enjoy!
Kendra Kay Q&A
1) First, congratulations on the new single being released. How does it feel to have Steady out to the world?
KK) It feels amazing to have Steady out into the world! I have had this song in my pocket for a little while now and we really wanted to wait until the moment felt right to put it out, and with the circumstances in the world right now, we couldn't think of a better time to share this one.
2) This song was created by a talented group of women from the writing to the production (Madeline Merlo, Victoria Banks, Karen Kosowski) to your performance - is there something special to you about an experience like this?
KK) This is so special to me. I look up to and truly respect what these 3 talented women are doing in the music industry. Women are making big waves in the country music scene and I am proud to be a part of it. Having this song written, produced, mixed and performed by all women really gave this song exactly what it needed, and I couldn't be prouder of what we created.
3) We want to know a little bit more about the video for Steady - what can you tell us about the behind-the-scenes? Were there any challenges that came up or last minute ideas or fun stories?
KK) For the final/ending scene of the video, we were out in a barn, now me being an actual farm girl, I was right in my elements. The only thing that was a little bit different was the fact that I was in this tool, flowered, long white ball gown. As we started taping, I was on the ground of the barn singing into an old mic in front of a big, stacked high, pile of hay. The video crew was like, "It was be so cool to get you on top of that for some shots but how would we do that?" While they were thinking about how to make that work, I started chucking bales down and climbed right up the side of the haystack in that white ball gown - Can't take the country out of this girl!
4) What can you tell us about what else is coming? Any hints or details about more new music?
KK) Well, new music is ALWAYS in the works around here. I can't say a whole bunch yet about what things are about, but I am in the middle of working on a new project to get out for the world to hear!
5) Last one for a little something extra, can you tell us all something that we wouldn't find on your social channels or in a Google search, like a hidden talent maybe?
KK) I try to share a look into who I am and what I am all about with my fans. As you can see from my socials, aside from singing; I live a very active life out on the farm riding horses and helping with the cattle. In the summer when I am not on the road with music, you can find me at the rodeo and fairs with my horse. In the winter time, I still enjoy playing some rec hockey. As for a hidden talent, you'll be the first to know if I ever find one!
Thank you to Kendra for taking the time to answer our questions (and for putting as the top of her contact list on that hidden talent thing). Hit play on her round of 5 Quick Questions now to learn a little more, like which legends she'd love to duet with, which album she can listen to front-to-back, and more!
5 Quick Questions with Kendra Kay
