Episode 02: Get to Know Rising Nashville Star Tera Lynne Fister

In Episode ​2​ of The B Side Podcast, hosts Stacy and Andy Best chat with ​Tera Lynne Fister,​ ​a singer/songwriter from Nashville​. ​She ​will win your heart as you get to know her pink hair personality, power lyrics and vocals, independent girl anthems, and straight-up badassery.​​ ​You’ll hear how ​Tera Lynne​ ​got her start in the music industry, made her way to Nashville, and the meaning behind her new release Hell Raiser and upcoming debut album. ​ If you​ have ​always wondered how the music scene works in Nashville and how an independent rising star gets their start, this episode is for you. 

Episode Highlights: 

• ​Stacy and Andy met Tera Lynne Fister at Kid Rock's Big Ass Honky Tonk Rock 'N' Roll Steakhouse​
• Tera Lynne grew up outside of St. Louis
• ​She came from a very musical family and has been singing since she could talk
• Tera Lynne is grateful that she gets to do what she's passionate about everyday...music is cheaper than therapy!
• She ​plays multiple instruments and would love to take drum lessons
• Tera Lynne couldn't read music until she went to college, she was a music therapy major
• ​Her first break in Nashville's was at Rippy's Bar and Grill by Greg Humphrey
• After her second gig, Tera Lynne made the move to Nashville and never needed a job in addition to performing
• When it comes to songwriting, she loves upfront lyrics and is inspired by Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Kacey Musgraves, Brandy Clark, and the Secret Sisters
• ​Sonically, Tera Lynne loves the head banging, crowd surfing stuff.  She is inspired by Fall Out Boy and Foo Fighters
• Her personal style is "psychedelic​ sassy honky tonk"​
• ​Tera Lynne's first single; Hell Raiser, is a story about how she met her current boyfriend.  It's a "gonna have a good time" chick anthem!
• Social media exposure is a critical part of an artist's success
• ​She chose the songs for her album based on strong lyrics and how she wants to introduce herself to the world
• ​She is completely self-financed
• Tera Lynne explains that the bands in Nashville are only paid $40-$100 per person/per performance.  The musicians rely on your tips!
• ​The growth of Nashville has resulted in some challenges, although Tera Lynne enjoys the eclectic music available in Music City
• Tera Lynne's first release; Hell Raiser is available now.  The lyric video is also available, and the video will be released soon
• She is looking forward to performing on larger stages, touring to promote the album, and performing in Switzerland
• Her self-titled album will be releasing in spring of 2020​

3 Key Points:

1. ​Tera Lynne Fister's sound is psychedelic sassy honky tonk
2. There is no formula for success for artists in Nashville, Tera Lynne is true to her authentic self and has been performing in Nashville for eight years
3. Her first single Hell Raiser is available now, and her self-titled debut album will be released in spring 2020

Resources Mentioned:

• Best Life Studio website, Instagram, Facebook
• Tera Lynne Fister website, Instagram, Facebook
• Download Hell Raiser
• Watch Hell Raiser lyric video
• Co-writer Christopher Griffith Instagram
• Co-writer Thom Donovan website, Instagram