How did you get started in this music business ?
It all started with a talent convention (IMTA) that I went to in 2015. From there it sent me on this path of traveling back and forth to Nashville to meet people in the industry, to write songs, and to record and produce songs.
'Big' is a very inspiring and powerful song that has a Sara Bareilles vibe to it. Where did you pull inspiration from for that song?
I wrote ‘Big’ with songwriters Kayliann and Doug Lowe who shared my vision of writing about carpe diem and living every moment to the “max”. The concept of the song and the title came from songs like “I Lived” by One Republic and “Brave” by Sara Bareiles.
What artist out now inspires you?
I am so in love with music that I can listen to any song and feel inspired or interested, but my biggest influences are definitely Sara Bareilles and P!nk.
What do you want people to get from your music?
I want people who are feeling vulnerable and afraid to feel strong and empowered.
Who is SydneyRay in one sentence?
SydneyRay is strong and brave girl with a passion for music and desire to empower others.
What is your advice to new artist?
My advice for new artists is to enjoy the journey. The biggest lesson I’ve learned over the past few years is that it’s not a matter of where this career takes me but a matter of what I take from this career.
Follow Sydney on Instagram @sydneyray03
Go stream her two singles 'Big' and 'Outkast'.
Sunday night marked the 2017 Teen Choice Awards, honoring teenagers’ favorite pieces of pop culture from not only film, TV, and music, but fashion, sports, and online as well. KYLE opened the show singing his hit single “iSpy” alongside Lil Yachty, who then performed “Forever Young.” Miley Cyrus was awarded the show’s highest honor, the ultimate choice award, for her decade-long involvement with Teen Choice.
Bruno Mars, who couldn’t be at the awards show while on his 24K Magic Tour, accepted the visionary award through a video. He then surprised fans with a preview of his new “Versace on the Floor” music video featuring Zendaya. You can watch the official video here “Riverdale” was the big winner of the television section, winning all seven of the categories for which it was nominated. Fifth Harmony also impressed, winning all three of their nominations.
Some honorees used their speeches as a platform to spread awareness given recent events in Charlottesville, Va. “With all the injustice and hatred and everything that is happening, not only in the world but in our country right now, I need for you young people to be educated, I need you to listen, I need you to pay attention, and I need you to go ahead and understand you have a voice and it is OK to use it when you see something bad happening,” Zendaya said while accepting the award for choice summer movie actress. “Do not let people tell you what you should feel.”