Exclusive Hollywire Interview With American Music Award Winners Hot Chelle Rae
If you've listened to any pop/rock station at any time in that last couple of years, chances are you've heard Hot Chelle Rae's music. Their super-catchy "party" songs have probably even gotten stuck in your head on occasion. The band hit the big time last year when their songs Tonight, Tonight and I Like It Like That went platinum and they won the American Music Award for "New Artist of the Year."
Hollywire recently sat down for an exclusive interview with Hot Chelle Rae's lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist Ryan Follesé and drummer Jamie Follesé. Check it out!
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When asked about winning the American Music Award, Ryan said, "It was everything that I thought it would be, and it was also so much that I didn't expect… It really was about the fans. They enabled us to win that award. So it didn't really matter who we thanked, as long as we thanked them." Jamie added, "I will tell you right now, I was not going to say anything on that stage. No matter what speech was written, this guy was not saying a word." Looks like Ryan isn't just the band's lead vocalist, he's also the designated speech-giver, too!
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As for what they think about their LP Whatever selling like crazy and going on tour with Taylor Swift? "Seeing yourself doing things like playing in arenas with artists such as Taylor Swift or doing your own headlining tour and selling records, it's the dream," Ryan said. "It's what you want to do… You pick up your guitar because you love music, but you ultimately want to be able to touch as many people as you can with it."
Hot Chelle Rae's next single is called Honestly, and Ryan describes it as "a kind of getting-even-breakup-song." But don't worry – it's still got the band's signature party vibe!
What is your favorite Hot Chelle Rae song? Are you looking forward to Honestly hitting the airwaves?
