Fatal Attractions (TO BE PUBLISHED)(CURRENTLY IN DISTRIBUTION)

Chapter Five: After The Interviews

"See you later Miss. Would you like someone to walk you out to your car?" One of the security guards had asked me as I had been making my way towards the front of the stage. 

"No that's alright thank you. Have a great night sir, be safe." I replied, getting myself to my car quickly. 

Once I had gotten into my car, I started it allowing it to set a moment, so I could get my things squared away. My mind had been swirling from all the information I got tonight between interviewing the artists and meeting that Kane boy. I let out a sigh of relief as I began my journey back home to my apartment so that I could get some of my article at least started. My best friend was supposed to be coming over tomorrow, and I wanted to get a little head start knowing that if she's going to be there she's not going to let me write a word, considering it's been a few months since we've gotten to see each other. 

Before long I had arrived at my apartment complex, giving me a small feeling of relief knowing that I was going to finally be able to relax a little before I began my article. I get out of my car, and walk to my apartment door. I fished for my keys in my pocket then slid the key into the front door, quickly unlocking it, and entering my safe haven. 

I put all of my belongings on the side table by the door, then make a break for my room, so I could change into some comfy clothes. I change into some soft black leggings and a t-shirt. Once I finish changing clothes I grab my camera, phone, and recorder to start getting my article written. 

I open my laptop getting it all set up, then get my recorder turned on. I begin listening to it, letting the words of each artist swirl my brain again, allowing my emotions to kick back in, so that I could feel the flow of the article through my veins. 

The words begin flowing through me turning on the thought faucet in my brain, running down to my fingertips, the electric feeling fueling my fingers to move, and from there I began to write one of the best articles I had ever written. 

Nashville, TN-COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL

Written by-Blue Ilene Ivy (Country Artist Magazine) 

Tonight, I watched so many beautiful performances, put many fans into a state that made them feel alive. Made them realize that country music isn't just about love, there's heartbreak, party times, good times, there's the sad times. This genre hits the nail on the head, of every emotion you could ever feel. 

Watching these artists turn their fans from happy go lucky partying country folk, to emotional crying messes, hitting the home base with the feels. I happened to be one of those guests tonight, but not only did I write about the show, I personally interviewed some of the stars. 

This evening, I asked Brantley Gilbert some things about himself, and for all you BG fans, you might wanna pay close attention, I asked raw questions, and got the raw answers I was looking for. You're gonna love it too;

I started out by giving him a quick rundown that most people don't give at all. I'm not like the typical journalist that asks a boring cliche question over and over again; No, I thought hard and long about the questions I asked him, but I'll be frank here, I asked cliche questions, with spice added. I'll show you what I mean. 

I asked Brantley, "From deep down, what is the biggest reason you started to do music?" And somehow he knew before I could tell him, I didn't want a simple answer. I wanted something raw and deep that nobody knew, and I got that instantly. 

"I know you want me to say my biggest reason is what most people start making music for, their love for it, their talent for it, the fame and money, but no, no it's not like that at all. I started making music, because it's my passion, the way I feel when I'm writing a song, or singing one, I get this feeling that I can't explain to people. Music is like my own personal drug, without actually having to take any drugs, and that's what I like the most about it, of course the money, the fame, and my love for it are big parts in that, but not in the way you think, not with me."

I told him that was a good answer, myself becoming very intrigued by the answer I received, but that's not the half of it, it gets better. 

"who is the biggest influence in your life, that made you push yourself to get where you are today?"

"Myself. God's honest truth my biggest motivation was pushing myself so hard to make a life for me, and my future family. I did that without it being handed to me on a silver platter. I worked my ass off to get where I am today, and I'm proud, but I'm going to give you some advice to put in your article, 'At the end of the day, people are going to turn their backs on you, hurt you, throw dirt on your name, reject you, and betray you, but every night when your head hits that pillow, you want to know who has your back? Yourself. Always.' I didn't need anyone to help me get here, I just needed me. The two people that supported me the most were my parents, and to this day I love them very much, and they're so proud of me, but now I have my wife and daughter. My daughter is my biggest motivation now. I want to give her the things in life I couldn't have or didn't have, and when I did I worked for those things, I want her to have morals but at the same time, still have the things she deserves." 

As a big fan of him myself, I didn't realize that it went that deep with him either, the depth of his answer shocking me to the core. With that answer, as crazy as it sounds, I had to catch my breath and thoughts after that, because I had to really think about it, and once I did, it all made perfect sense to me. 

"Wow, that's a beautiful answer, and that's something I never knew," 

"That's because you are the first reporter that's asked me those questions, but on a different spectrum, making me have to dig deep, you didn't just ask me a question expecting a one sentence answer like most. You ask a question a different way, you'll get the same answer on a deeper level, You know Miss Blue Ivy, I like you. You've got heart and soul, I see the potential in you, I wish you luck on your article and I look forward to seeing your name in the tabloids somewhere."

And that was the end of our conversation, leaving me thinking about his answers. Before I got to deep in thought, I was surprised by our next guest, Dolly Parton. A country Queen if you ask me." 

Before too long I have a fully written article exactly the way I want it, but now I just have to send it to my boss so that she can read it before allowing me to post it. 

I close my laptop, and shut off my recorder, catching my breath as I had somehow finished the biggest article I've ever written, in just a few hours. I worked hard on it, and I feel confident in my work so I decide to get a glass of wine and relax.