Interview with Alessia Cohle

Published: June 17, 2015, 4 p.m.

b"Mississauga, Ontario's ALESSIA COHLE began her life in music at a very early age when she began playing piano and singing at age four. Her passion for country music began after attending her first concert \\u2013 Shania Twain\\u2019s\\xa0\\u2018Come On Over Tour\\u2019 \\u2014 at age 8. This experience ignited a spark, inspiring her to follow a career in music. Soon, Alessia began performing at local fairs and festivals, as well as on stage with her singer grandfather, and her bass-playing father.\\n\\nAlessia is poised to contribute to the future of country music with the release of her debut EP\\xa0\\u201cLet\\u2019s Get Gone\\u201d in the spring of 2015. Alessia explains:\\xa0\\u201cIt\\u2019s a collection of songs that reflect my personality, allowing me to entirely expose my heart and soul.\\xa0The lyrics in each song express a different message ranging from love, heartache, self- discovery and self-worth. These songs, both lyrically and melodically, have given me the opportunity to grow as a person and an artist.\\u201d The first single\\xa0\\u201cSunday Shoes\\u201d\\xa0hit radio back in April, 2015.The song is infectious and will make you want to sing along and muddy up those shoes! Other stand out tracks on the EP included \\u201cHere Comes the Summer\\u201d, \\u201cChain It Up\\u201d, and the title track, \\u201cLet\\u2019s Get Gone\\u201d \\u2013 which were written or co-written by Alessia.\\n\\nTune in and get to know Alessia and her music!"