We recently had the chance to connect with Kaitlyn Croker and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Kaitlyn, thank you so much for joining us today. We’re thrilled to learn more about your journey, values and what you are currently working on. Let’s start with an ice breaker: Are you walking a path—or wandering?
I never know if I’m the one driving my career or if I’m simply a passenger along for the ride; it often feels like both. As an artist, it’s important to have a vision and a planned path but it’s also just as valuable allowing yourself to be along for the ride because sometimes the best things in life you don’t even reach for, yet it ends up in your hands anyhow.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Kaitlyn Croker. If you know me, you know there are three things that have and will always remain as a hierarchy in my life; God, family and country. I grew up in a small town in southern Maryland. As a child, I never stopped singing. That passion grew and grew until it reached a point where I started sharing my music with the world. At the age of 16, my family made the bold move to move our family of six to Music City. As a Nashville resident of over four years now, I think it’s safe to say this is where I’m supposed to be. My time here hasn’t been without its strains but for majority of it, I’ve been blessed beyond measure with the best team, supportive friends and an ongoing sense of excitement and wonder for the future. I’ve fallen in love with writing heartfelt stories mixed with modern country sounds (with a little bit of rock influence). My newest radio single being, “Trouble I Chase” is currently on week six of charting on the Music Row Charts in country radio. I am in the process of recording and planning for future releases and couldn’t be more excited for what is to come!
Okay, so here’s a deep one: What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
There was a time I believed the music I sang and the songs I created were mine to keep. It wasn’t until a family member reminded me that music is meant to be shared and the gifts God gives us are not meant to be held onto but used to serve others!
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
There was a gentleman I met with a few years ago that said to me “If you haven’t been close to quitting at least four times, you haven’t been doing this long enough.” When you’re doing something you love, despite its hardships, it feels like an honor to endure it. On the bright side, often times we come out stronger with valuable lessons learned.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. Is the public version of you the real you?
In an age where social media can allow people to create an image of whoever they want the public to see, I choose to make it a priority to include most aspects of my life; the good and the bad, in an effort to be as relatable and personable as possible.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
To be honest, I don’t exactly know what story I’d want people passing on after I’m gone but I do know that I want to be known by my character, morals and values.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://kaitlyncroker.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaitlyncrokerofficial?igsh=MWR5c244NjV1MzhmYQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/17BNkqE5E8/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@kaitlyncroker?si=wq7j7CHh0m0hN7Qb
