Country star Warren Zeiders discusses his rise to success, his platinum hit 'Ride The Lightning', and his new album 'Pretty Little Poison'. They also talk about their journey in the music industry, recording and marketing their own music, and the concept behind the album. The guest shares their career growth and milestone achievements, including opening for George Strait and upcoming performances.
Warren Zeiders gained popularity through his cover songs on social media, leading to the release of his successful original song 'Ride the Lightning'.
Warren Zeiders emphasizes the importance of authenticity in his music and the growth and learning process during the creation of his project, the 717 tapes.
Deep dives
Warren Zadar's Musical Journey
Warren Zadar's discusses his journey in the music industry, from his upbringing in Pennsylvania to his success as a musician. He talks about how he initially started playing guitar in sixth grade but didn't take it seriously until college. He gained popularity through his cover songs on social media, which eventually led to the release of his original song 'On the Run'. Warren also shares his experiences with the success of his song 'Ride the Lightning' and the release of his debut album 'Pretty Little Poison'. He discusses the recording process and the importance of authenticity in his music.
The Making of the 717 Tapes
Warren Zadar talks about the creative process behind his project, the 717 tapes. He explains that he released the songs like a mixtape, recording demos and releasing them as they came. He also mentions the transition to working with a producer on the second volume of the 717 tapes. He highlights the growth and learning process during the creation of the project, leading up to his current album.
Creating a Cohesive Debut Album
Warren Zadar discusses the making of his debut album, 'Pretty Little Poison'. He emphasizes the intention behind creating a cohesive body of work and describes his approach to writing and recording the songs. Warren shares the process of perfecting the title track and the importance of authenticity and emotion in his vocals. He also mentions his experiences performing live, including opening for George Strait.
Advice for Aspiring Artists
Warren Zadar offers advice to aspiring artists. He emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and pursuing music that is authentic. Warren encourages artists to work hard, be persistent, and find joy in what they do. He also highlights the significance of social media in building a fan base and connecting with listeners.
We had the pleasure of interviewing Warren Zeiders over Zoom video!
Rising country star Warren Zeiders recently received the RIAA platinum certification for his standout single, “Ride The Lightning”.
As his debut single with Warner Records in 2021, “Ride The Lightning” catapulted Warren into one of the genre’s fastest-rising success stories in recent history. Released as part of his critically acclaimed 717 Tapes, the song was only the second Zeiders had ever written, leading PEOPLE Magazine to proclaim him as a “‘Wild Horse’ who sings about the truth.”
Zeiders – who has since garnered 894 million audio streams globally and 1.4 billion views on TikTok – recently released his Warner Records debut LP, Pretty Little Poison.
The collection includes the powerful title track and the poignant Lee Miller and Chris Stapleton-penned breakup ballad “Inside Your Head”. He also extended his Pretty Little Poison headlining tour following his sold-out Spring run, which will kick off in September and include Warren’s first headlining show at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on October 4th, 2023.