Amy Jack is a country music artist and sports enthusiastic from Oklahoma. Amy is inspired by the game and it shines in its music in terms of sound, mood and overall subject. Starting, he created a splash with his debut self-trick album, built by Merle Halgard, The Late Great Country Music Legend. Amy’s ‘Road to Rio’ tour with her song “The Love of the Game” for the 2016 US Olympics. This march was also used for a mini feature for Cobe Bryint on Fox Sports and ESPN during insanity. He was also depicted with his song, “Shake and Bake” in a Fox Sports Segment for Baker Mefield. His song “Bourne to Lead” was also a soundtrack for NCAA’s Lombardy Awards.
Amy has completed a lot in her career, but it seems that she is just starting. It was a matter of pleasure to ask him some questions and add dots between sports and music, and its results are below. enjoy!
Kyle: There are many sports topics in your discography, so I am curious what you got in the game? Have you played the game growing up, or are you still actively involved in the game?
Amy: Yes, I have always been very active and involved in the game. I have a twin brother, and we really started wrestling when we were just two or three years old – I could pin him back, and he still brings it! I played basketball and even defeated a Versity Player in horse game. Later, when I was in OU, I played another game of horse with an all-conference athlete-that was either a top scorer or free-thro shooter-and he held his own. I also used to drive the track and was part of the relay team. I was known to be explosive from blocks, and by fifth grade, I could beat most of the boys.
In tennis, even though we did not have a formal program in our small hometown, my coach once told my mother that if I had started around the age of seven, I could have been a pro. Similarly, when I later started playing golf, my coach in Nashville said it was unfortunate that we did not have a golf program where I grew up – I might have earned a scholarship. I did every game that was available for me, and when I ever want me to have more opportunities to go ahead, I am proud of how much I was involved. To date, I still work daily – this is a part of who I am and without which I cannot live.
Kyle: Your home state is known for Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners, Osu Cowboy and OKC Thunder which is currently #1 seeds at the NBA’s Western Conference. Do you have a favorite game, team, player, and why are they your favorite?
Amy: My favorite player Baker Mefield is – he actually inspired my song Shakin Ke Bake. I praise his passion, flexibility, and the way he joins with fans and colleagues. He has become a dear person, especially with Tampa Baukeners and of course, Oklahoma Sooners. Even in Cleveland, many fans still support and miss it. I know that he led many quarterbacks in the last season – I don’t want to do wrong – but he continues to impress me. I have only adjusted my travel plans to live my travel plans on TV. What a big fan I am.
When it comes to teams, I have season tickets for Oklahoma Suuners, Dallas Cowboy and Dallas Maveryx. Before I came into existence of Oklahoma City Thunder, I was a Mavs fan, but now Thunder is my team. I even got the honor of singing the national anthem in one of his sports. Oklahoma City is overdue for a championship – he came so close to so many times, especially during the era of Kevin Durant, James Harden and Russell WestBrook. Westbrook, in particular, has always shown such loyalty and praise for Oklahoma, and many of us still hope that he will return one day. I am definitely working hard for Thunder right now – they are an exciting, talented team!
Kyle: Music and sports cross paths with National Anthem, Half Time Show and special event performance. Have you got the opportunity to perform in such sports settings? What is your dream gig in the game field?
Amy: Apart from singing the national anthem for Oklahoma City Thunder, I have also performed for San Diego Padress and Arizona Cardinals.
I would like to perform at the Sophie Stadium at Los Angeles. This site is amazing – the way the lake shines, especially at night. I actually love LA’s energy and the people there, so performing in Sophie will definitely make a dream come true.
Kyle: I like the expressions and stories you are telling in your music can apply to people from all areas of life, not only in sports. In your song “Bounce Back” you talk about knocking down, but looking for a way to get back. In your career as a composer, how have you found the ways of “returning” from a jerk or nothing is going?
Amy: Willy Nelson once said, ‘I leave every day – and yet, at 91, he is still performing, touring, and recording incredible music. I know a member of his family, and I have always praised his flexibility, especially after losing Bobby, his sister and a long -term pianist. Musicians face all kinds of challenges- physical, emotional and mental. Yesterday, I was on a flight with Randy Travis, which is still traveling despite being in wheelchair after a stroke. He is doing a lot, yet he is still showing. This industry can be difficult – financial failures, personal sacrifice, even family pressure to give up – but stories like them remind me why we keep walking. It is about passion, purpose and perseverance, no matter what life throws your path.
Kyle: What was like working on her self-examination debut album with Merle Hagard?!
Amy: Working on my debut album with Murle Higgard was an unforgettable experience. He was a true perfectist – breed, curious and consistent learning. I was most killed how much he loved life. His son Ben once said, “He loved everything about life,” and it couldn’t be much true. ” You felt it the way you made music, the way he lived.
Merle’s childhood was a difficult childhood – he lost his father at just nine years of age, and it shaped most of life. Her sister Lillian, who was more than 100, did everything she could do to guide her, especially after her father passed away. I think Marley understood, later in life, people like her sister were trying to help her. This is something that many of us have a very late realization – how much other people were doing for us, while we were very caught to see it.
Merley was more than a legend – he was a teacher, a mentor, and, in my eyes, a talented. I think he is still in heaven, playing with his heroes such as Bob Wills and Hack Williams Senior, and still as that perfection he was always.
Kyle: I feel that it is difficult to work with Marley Hagird on your debut album, but which songs are you the most proud of?
Amy: I have worked non-stop, so sometimes it is difficult to see back, especially with new projects on the horizon. But someone once told me that your most important song is what you have not written yet. He said, a song I am particularly proud of “for the love of the game.” It was depicted on major networks such as ESPN, NBC Sports and Fox Sports – at one point, it broadcast twice in an hour during the Kobe Bryant vs. Dear Dirk Novitzki game. It also acted as a subject during the Olympics, which was broadcast in Primtime on NBCs in Dallas and California, and was played on Ihertradio. That exposure meant enough to me.
Another song I am proud that my recent release is, “Love and Hate Can Never Not Friends.” This gives a powerful, timeless message that I think the world really needs to hear now.
Kyle: Your music style is very unique. Your songs are like “March on” from Desh and Rock to “Let Me Down in Oklahoma”, club and pop sounds. How will you describe your music style?
Amy: My musical style – it is difficult that it is difficult to pin. Wherever I move forward, I follow the inspiration. Some songs have country or rock routes, such as “Let me down in Oklahoma,”, while others bends in pop or club vibes, such as “March on.” It only depends on what the song says. I am also inspired by Kajun music- I love Louisiana and its culture. Like Merley, who charted styles including pop and gospel, I believe in dynamic, risking and being open to creativity. At the end of the day, I just try to make music that refreshes the soul – because it is something we need.
Kyle: Your recent single is “The Dogs Balking (but just run)” has high energy and themes that are fittings for NBA playoffs that are simply closed. What is the meaning behind the song and what did you inspire to exclude that record?
Amy: Prerna came from conversation with my friend Stan in Oklahoma. One day I asked him how things were going on, and he said, ‘Okay, the dogs are barking, but just keeps moving – then he laughed. That phrase really stuck with me. What he meant, no matter the noise – whether it is a big challenges like negativity, criticism, or even war or disturbance – just keeps moving. Life moves forward, and you have got to focus on your purpose.
This message was even more echoed when I learned that his son had publicly won a major case of the Supreme Court about prayer. Like his father, he did not leave – he kept moving forward. So the song is really about perseverance and being true on your way, it doesn’t matter. It is high energy because it is the same that takes to push through the noise – and that is why it seems so suitable for fasting and focusing for something as NBA playoffs.
Kyle: Talking about inspirations, which musician will you compare in terms of style and subject?
Amy: Somebody in the CMT once said that I reminded him of Bonnie Rit, which was a great praise – it was a big impact on me. Willy Nelson also told a member of the family that I reminded him of Doris Day, Debbie Boon or Barbara Streesand. I have always praised Streisand and aimed at that kind of purity in my voice. But honestly, it all depends on the song – my style changes to match the feeling and message I am trying to express.
Kyle: When I learned about you, I heard all your works, and I think my favorite songs should be “worked all week for this” and “March on”. I just love Gruvie Beat Juxtaposed with my timeless vowels in “March on”, it actually works well. And “worked throughout the week for this” is very reliable for me as a new father. I look forward to resting on my Saturday, loose a bit and hold a game, any game. When it comes to the drink, I will take anything that is cold (usually a good beer), but what is the drink of your choice when you are looking back at the game?
Amy: I am usually busy praying for my sides to drink too much! But if I have anything, it depends on what is available. In a game, I tried a drink called ‘Big Game Bob’ – which was named after coach Bob Stops – and it was fun. I usually stick to the coke for caffeine!
Kyle: Do you have any farewell idea that you want to leave for our readers?
Amy: To give your music and your games completely taste. Let them inspire you, join you, and bring you happiness!
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