We recently had the chance to connect with Corben Champoux and have shared our conversation below.
Good morning Corben , we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: What are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before?
I used to be afraid of posting on social media. I felt the pressure to make everything on social media platforms look picture perfect but I’ve learned that being genuine is so much more fulfilling. Lately, I’ve been having fun sharing my life in a real, unfiltered way. I am currently building my brand online and hoping to connect authentically with others.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I knew from a young age that I wanted to sing and write country music. While growing up, I improved my craft by consistently pushing myself musically and looking for local venues to perform at. I never want to stop writing. I continue to grow as an artist, and I see the growth from reflecting on the past songs I have written and comparing them to my current songs.
As a singer songwriter I keep my heroes in mind when writing and covering music. Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Taylor Swift and Hank Williams Sr. inspired the sound and technique in my songs. I want my songs to invite you into my life and experiences. I am compelled to bring people together with a song, and my dream is for my music to make people happy.
As musicians, we have a responsibility to make people happy and to connect with a wide range of individuals. I dream that my music makes people smile. I look up to all the current country musicians and know that they embody this dream as well.
My genre is modern country and l love coming up the ideas or hooks in my songs. Since moving to Nashville I have learned the art of co-writing and have created strong relationships with my co-writers, and I am proud of the songs we are writing together.
My songwriting process is highly motivated by personal experiences and feelings. I am inspired by the events happening in my life or in the peoples around me. I want my songs to have integrity and truth in them. Ideas come at the most random times, and I always write or sing them into my phone so I can work on the idea with my guitar later.
While living in Florida I met my music mentor, Steph Carse, who is an Emmy Award winner and a world-class vocalist. Carse helped me navigate the music industry and continues to offer guidance and support. I filmed a music video for “Im so Lonesome I Could Cry” in my hometown of Deland, Florida and it was produced by Steph Carse. The music video went number one on The Country Network.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
My high motivation for success comes from my mother, who was paralyzed early on in life from an impaired driver and relies on a wheelchair for mobility. She has taught me to never give up under any circumstances. My family is my support system and the people I rely on most. They have instilled in me the importance of hard work, dedication, and kindness.
My whole life I’ve had the desire to live in Nashville and pursue a career in songwriting. From high school to college to post graduation it felt truly impossible if I would ever make it here. I witnessed strong faith firsthand from my mother and I waited patiently for the right moment to make the move to Nashville. The opportunity presented itself in 2022 and that is where my story begins. I am in the destination I have always dreamed, and I am writing and releasing songs and building community.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
Your dream might actually come true and you should NEVER stop dreaming.
I am very thankful that my creative ability comes in the form of writing. I aspire to write songs that people can relate to. The most rewarding aspect of being an artist is the opportunity to perform the songs I have written and share my story. I am very thankful for the community I have found in Nashville and my music family. They continue to support, encourage, and guide me on my artist path.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. Whose ideas do you rely on most that aren’t your own?
I’ve been really blessed to find a community in Nashville outside of music who I can truly connect with and grow alongside. I’m part of a non-denominational church that’s helped me deepen my faith and find a stronger sense of purpose. My upcoming EP includes a song called ‘God in TN’, which tells the story of my faith journey and how I found God here in Tennessee.
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?
I hope that when I’m gone, people will tell a story of resilience and faith that I was a woman who believed in her dreams and never gave up. That I uplifted others and encouraged fellow artists to chase theirs. That I loved writing songs, and I loved people deeply. I hope people remember the laughter and light I tried to bring in every room.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corbenmusic/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/corbenmusic
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@corbenmusic
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@corbenmichelle
Image Credits
Allen Clarke
Lucy Ward
Bella Byrd
