Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Music Minute - Sofia Claire: Forever Ago

 Rising Country Star hailing from California country music artist Sofia Claire has released her first single for 2023, a ballad filled with vivid memories of a past love titled “Forever Ago.” Stream and download “Forever Ago” https://taplink.cc/forever_ago_sc.


“Forever Ago” is a song about a woman being abandoned by someone she thought would love her forever. The song is an illustration of that one heartbreak that leaves a scar and still stings whenever you think about it. Sofia Claire has been through heartbreak, whether it was losing a loved one, an ex or even her first horse. No matter what it was, it hurt to lose something she loved and expected to love forever. The lyrics in the song are very descriptive and are intended to create a picture in the listener’s mind of the setting, time and characters. When the song was being created, the writers had all just finished watching the TV series 1883, and were so inspired by the characters and setting. When they imagined the story of “Forever Ago,” they imagined the pioneer days of the old west where women weren’t sure if they’d ever see their husbands again each time they left. They really wanted the instrumentation in the song to reflect that feeling. Sofia Claire would love for listeners to take away the heartbreaking, yet nostalgic feeling of “Forever Ago.”

“Recording this song felt like second nature for me,” explained Sofia Claire. “The descriptive lyrics allowed me to use my voice as a tool to paint a vivid picture of the story. With Michael’s expert guidance in the studio, I was able to fully immerse myself in the song and do my best to convey its emotional depth with authenticity.” 

Producer and Co-writer Michael Wilkes shared, “Really enjoyed writing this song with Sofia Claire and Steve Bogard! And also honored to have produced it as well. I think we captured a moment, a mood and an honest emotion.” 

The new song was co-written by Sofia Claire, Michael Wilkes and Steve Bogard. It was produced and engineered by Michael Wilkes and mastered by Mike Monseur with mixing by Jonathan Roye. Session musicians included Michael Wilkes (acoustic guitar, bass, keys, drum programming), Jenee Fleenor (fiddle) and Scott Murray (steel guitar). 

Stay current with everything Sofia Claire on her website sofiaclairemusic.com and follow her on FacebookTikTok and Instagram. Subscribe to videos on her official artist YouTube channel.

Sofia Claire music is available on all digital platforms Apple MusiciTunesSpotifyYouTube MusicPandora and Amazon Music.

About Sofia Claire
Sofia Claire, a Redwood City, California native, has captured the hearts of country music fans with her powerful and genuine vocal stylings. Sofia’s writing allows her listeners a window into her life and experiences. At the age of eight, Sofia stepped on the stage and knew exactly what she was meant to do. Throughout the next decade and a half, Sofia learned to sing in her church’s choir and in local theater productions. During this time, Sofia was trained in various types of voice, dance and acting. Her love for country music runs deep, thanks to her mother who took her to her first country concerts as a young girl. Being the daughter of an Italian immigrant farmer and a country music-loving mother, Sofia feels a strong connection to the values and spirit of the genre. Her musical inspirations included legends like George Strait, Patsy Cline, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, Gretchen Wilson and many more. She is proud to be a first generation American and shows her patriotism by singing the National Anthem on the California rodeo circuit. Sofia has sung the National Anthem at several veterans memorial events, The Grand National Rodeo, The Red Bluff Round Up, The Lake County Rodeo and will soon sing at The Veater Ranch Rodeo in May 2023. Sofia’s songwriting is deeply personal and is rooted in her own life experiences. Her current single, “Forever Ago,” is a song about losing a love you thought you’d have forever. With her honest vocals and storytelling lyrics, Sofia is quickly winning over country music fans everywhere. Although she is just getting started on her journey as a country music artist, but is determined to make a large impact through her hard work, authenticity and talent. 

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