Interview with Nikki English

Peterborough, Ontario's NIKKI ENGLISH has spent the last few years making music with Canadian Country Trio Western Avenue. Their 2013 self-titled debut album includes the radio singles Highway Headin' Out Of Town, This I Promise You and Wherever You Are. They filmed music videos for a couple of the songs. The trio was nominated for CMAO Group or Duo of the year in 2013.

Nikki has been singing since she was a child and was inspired be her Dad who she lost to cancer in 2001. She remembers him playing guitar and singing as well as encouraging her to pursue music. “That’s what he always wanted me to do, and I wanted to do, but I was such a wimp. It gave me confidence to do it in his memory. It’s been a challenge because I’ve always been shy, but I’ve been developing that over the years – breaking out of my shell,” she explains.

Now with several years of success with Western Avenue, Nikki has released a solo effort - a song she wrote called Follow Your Heart. The song was produced by Cobourg, Ontario's Adam Newcomb and is available at iTunes.

She wrote it about the tragic loss of a close friend. It serves to remind his family - and all listeners - that even after a loved one is gone they are still watching over you and want you to pursue your dreams. Nikki recently released a powerful music video for the song which you can watch at her website www.nikkienglish.ca or on YouTube.

Tune in to hear Nikki talk about her start in music, her influences, songwriting and much more! Plus, she'll share her beautiful song Follow Your Heart.