Tristen Gressett

In the artist’s words: Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. Singing karaoke with my mom on easter. I sang Hotel California & Ice Ice Baby. What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? Bob Dylan, Blood On the Tracks Gregg Allman, Laid Back The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Electric Ladyland The sounds of the 60s were the best. The organic sounds were so raw and powerful. Definetly my favorites. Find a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. Tell us why you chose this song. “The Poet” I feel like this song really emulates my influences and was a great start to what I wanted out of a career. I cut it when I was 15 at a place called Nashburg Studios. What’s one of the most memorable moments in your career so far? I would say going on American Idol & making top 11, playing my first show in Canada, recording a live album at The Whisky A Go-Go & being honored at the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. Is there anything left on your bucket list as an artist or band? I want to gain recognition in the business for my music and artistry, and to be taken seriously as a musician. There are so many legendary venues still on my bucket list as well.