Ronnie McDowell Interview by Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show
1.
Lamitschka: How was the last year for you?
What were your highlights?
Answer:
2017
was a fabulous year…I had wonderful shows, I recorded some wonderful
songs..and overall it was just a great year.
2.
Lamitschka: What is your latest CD and
how’s it doing?
Answer:
Crazy
Crush….and it’s doing wonderful with all the fans who have purchased the CD
and all seem to enjoy it.
Lamitschka: How did you choose the title for the
CD? Is there a story behind the name?
Answer:
Yes…everyone
has had a first crush….and I did for all those people.
Lamitschka: What drives you?
Answer:
Being
creative and being a dreamer…I never stop dreaming.
3.
Lamitschka: What does it take to be a music
icon?
Answer:
A
music icon to me is Hank Williams, George Jones, Elvis Presley….and all you
have to do is listen to them and it explains it all.
4.
Lamitschka: What moments in your career
stand out in your memory as highlights and achievements which you are proud of?
Answer:
Because
if my first record…The King Is Gone…I was able to tell my momma she would
never have to work again. And also the moment I met Conway Twitty….and all
the songs I have written for heroes of mine.
5.
Lamitschka: When you get time off, how do
you like to relax?
Answer:
I
love to paint and go to the movies.
6.
Lamitschka: What can your fans expect to
see when they see you in concert?
Answer:
I
want them to leave knowing they had a good time. I give 110% at every show for
my fans.
7. Lamitschka: Tell us about the fan club and how
people can join it.
Answer:
ronniemcdowell.com/fan
club
Lamitschka: What’s the best compliment a fan has
ever given you?
Answer:
That
I always treat all my fans the same…I love them all.
8.
Lamitschka: What’s your favorite song that
you wish you could have recorded?
Answer:
I
May Never Get To Heaven..by Conway Twitty
9.
Lamitschka: Fans are always hungry for
good road stories. Do you have one you can share with us (come on don’t be
shy)?
Answer:
There
was this one time in Detroit where the fans were trying to pull my pants off
and I didn’t wear underwear so my bus driver Tuggy grabbed me under my arms and
got me on the bus and needless to say I’ve worn underwear ever since.
10. Lamitschka:
Most careers don’t last as long as yours. What’s given your career the
staying power?
Answer:
Having
fun and still loving what I do.