I recently had the Honors of interviewing Ashley Pope. Here’s what she had to say.
CASSISBADASS: In a recent interview ‘Cass Is Badass’ did with Cassadee, she said you are her biggest inspiration, how does that make you feel?ASHLEY POPE: Wow I did not know that. I am truly honored.
2. I can’t help but notice how close the two of you are, have you always been this close?
Yes we have. We never really fought much growing up like I know many sisters do.
3. What is your funniest sister story of you & Cassadee growing up?
Gosh there are so many, we were always so silly together. Recently though the funniest thing is that I always give her hiccups! Just as she was leaving for her last tour, as she was walking out the door we laughed about something & there went the hiccups. HaHa.
4. What are some of the hardships in having your sister away from home so much.
Holidays are always tough when she is not here & I miss our late night talks and laughs.
5. Who is your biggest hero or inspiration?
My hero is definitely my Mom, she is amazing. And even though she beat me to it I would have to say that Cass is my inspiration :)
6. What do you feel has been your greatest musical achievement in your musical career so far?
Hmm..probably winning National Supreme Honors for my solo performance at the National HS chorus competition during my senior year.
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7. I heard the
song by The Silent Scene - State Lines & Street Signs that you were
featured in, first off, it was amazing, is singing something we’ll see
more of from you?
Aww thanks! Hopefully, I
love to
sing. My boyfriend and I have talked about possibly starting a side
project together sometime in the future.
8. Can you give us a
break down of your musical background, when you started, are you able
to play any instruments, are you in a band or have you ever been in one
etc.
I started taking vocal lessons from my
voice
coach Miss Marie Hardway ( she also taught Cass) when I was about 8
years old. I performed at various festivals, for radio
Disney events and I sang the national anthem at sporting events.
I actually did all of the back ground vocals for Cass when she
first started out in bands. I play around on the guitar but
I am by no means good enough to play in public.
9. Any
chance
of you doing a duet with Cass or Hey Monday in the future?
Haha
that would be awesome. Cass and I used to sing a lot
together when we were young, there is nothing like sister harmonies :)
She is so busy right now though that I don’t see that happening any
time soon.
10. Is it really weird when people you don’t know
talk to you or know you because of Cass?
Not really. It
doesn’t
happen as often as you would think. Her fans are
all so sweet & I enjoy meeting them.
11. Cassadee
mentioned
you have been coming out to visit more often when she’s on tour, where
all have you gone with Cass & Hey Monday?
All of the
Florida
shows of course and I have traveled to PA, Ohio, Cali and Vegas to see
them play. I spent 3-4 days out with her when they were on
the Glamour Kills tour, it was a blast! Soo cool seeing what they do
everyday behind the scenes and all.
12. Do you have
any advice for kids who want to start singing?
Sing
your heart out! Get
a good vocal coach and learn to play an instrument early on. That is
something that I really wish I would have done.
Huge thanks
to Ashley for being a supporter of both her sister & our fan sites
:)
