Last week I had the pleasure of speaking with up-and-coming country music star Laura Bryna, and truly, it was a pleasure. We didn’t have too much time together but Laura answered all of my questions with grace and humor and didn’t make me feel at all as she had somewhere else she’d rather be.
Laura is a self professed “girly-girl”. A throwback to the days when Tammy Wynette and Lorretta Lynn ruled the stage with their big hair and glittering dresses. And though she clearly professes an interest in getting into fashion, there’s more to Laura Bryna then her beauty. Right now as we speak, Laura’s single “Make a Wish” is one of the top ten most streamed songs according to Billboard. Even more important, Laura has made valuable contributions of time and more to the Make a Wish foundation. She says she feels like pinching herself because she’s able to live her dream, but to give of yourself in this manner makes dreams of fame a lot less frivolous.
I asked Laura of her influences. I knew from my research that she’s a major Patsy Cline fan, but Laura also loves the Judds, Celine Dion and because she’s a “fashion nut,” Dolly Parton. Other divas on Laura’s playlist re Etta James, Beyonce and Christina Aguilera. Defining her own music style as “Countrypolitian,” Laura is also a big Elvis fan. Especially because of his daring fashion sense.
Because She Plays Music is a positive perspective of women in music, I asked Laura about her involvement with “Make a Wish” and if she felt it was important for entertainers to be involved in charitable causes and be positive role models. Laura couldn’t speak for others, but she’s happy to work with “Make a Wish” as a tribute to her father who passed away, and her brother who thankfully is still with us but suffered from a brain aneurysm. It’s through her brother’s illness that Laura learned of Make a Wish and began to work with them.
It wouldn’t be a Laura Bryna profile without talking about her beloved birds! Laura has three birds. Snuggle, Harmony and Tyler are more than just pets, they’re family and Laura is planning on building a sanctuary into her tour bus so her three “kids” can come with her on the road. Laura talks of her birds on her blog and is often amazed how her fans care so much for her and her birds. When she isn’t on the road or spending time with her birds, she likes to “throw my hair in a baseball cap and dabble a bit in archaeology.” In fact, Laura recently found an arrowhead in her parents back yard and likes to “get to the bottom of things.”
Laura has some advice for women starting out in the music business, and really this can apply to anything we set our hearts on. “Just follow your dreams. Don’t stop, don’t give up and keep having that direction. No one should stop you.” Laura also recommends networking and doing whatever you can to “get your name out there” and learning as much as you can about the business by reading and researching. “Be the smart singer and not the dumb singer”. She should know, she took courses and worked internships to learn everything she can about the industry. Laura wants us to “live life to the fullest. Life is good just keep at it.”
What’s next for Laura Bryna? A new video and single called “Life is Good” which is a “top down up tempo summer song.” During her down time Laura hopes to get more involved in other aspects of the entertainment industry including acting, dancing and fashion. If she tackles those areas with the same determination as her music, she’s sure to be a success.
She Plays Music is pleased to give you an opportunity to hear Laura’s music for yourself. I have five copies of Laura’s CD “Trying To Be Me” to give away. Want to win? List your favorite female role models - and why - in the comments and I’ll pick five random winners on April 15th. Good luck!
Album Cover Shot — Dana Tynan - Photo; Art Direction - Lorna Leighton
Skirt Shot — Dana Tynan - Photo; wearing Wolford top and Cavalli skirt.
Images courtesy of Howard Rubens Public Relations. Used with permission.
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