Interview with Di Anne Foxx
Question: How did you get to Country Music and when?
Answer: I have been singing Country Music since I was 6 to 8 years old, but this year is my 10th anninversary of Performing Country Music full time as my means of support.
Question: What does Country Music means to you?
Answer: Country Music is the only music I recognize as REAL music. There are other types of music that when I was younger, I called "Rock". Today the country music they play sounds a lot like that music. I have no ill will toward people that want to listen to this music, but please don't call it Country if it ain't Country!
Question: How do you see the modern Acceptance in the Country Music?
Answer: It ain't country. It's being force feed to country music fans by the big radio stations and they are callling in County so most of the listeners accept it as Country.
Question: In what area would you say we could do some changes in the Country Music?
Answer: Easy One! If it's country call it country. If it ain't country but you can sell it, then by all means do so. BUT, don't call it country if it ain't!
Question: Do you have an actual CD on the market?
Answer: YES! "Are You An Angel" produced by TwinSpan Records and my latest, "Tainted Rose" produced by Airplay International and under the label FoxFire Records, Nashville, TN.
Question: Which Point criterion were the Songs voted?
Answer: Not sure what you're asking here. But most songs are Traditional Country and a few New Country and even a "Save The Earth Tune".
Question: Do you write your songs on your on?
Answer: I write some of my songs and have Skip Easterling as my Co-writer for the melody. I also have other songwriters, some who wrote for some big names!
Question: What comes to your mind about Nashville/TN and music industry?
Answer: MONEY!
Question: Would you say there is a worldwide difference by the Country-Fans? And which once?
Answer: Yes. Some still think of country as Traditional country and some go with what the big radio stations say is country music.
Question: How would you rate the country music in your hometown?
Answer: Same as the Clear channel stations. They play what someone directs them to, and we live in the sticks! They do however play Classic country on Wednesdays and will take requests almost any day. For this I give them credit. They are our hometown station and I need to show them my support. Hat's off to WRJW 1320 AM Radio, Picayune, MS.
Question: When you visit a Country Concert in Germany you see most of the Fans in Western Outfits. Is that in the other Countries also?
Answer: I would say about 40 % still dress country, the rest dress to suit their peers.
Question: How would you describe the Stile of the Music you play?
Answer: Mostly Traditional Country. If you like Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn or Dolly, then you'll enjoy my music.
Question: Why did you just pick up this kind and not another one?
Answer: I like country music because it's always about real life. Hard times, good times, fun times. But in real country music you can always understand the meaning of the song if you listen. Not like some of the other styles where you hear music get in to the beat but still ain't sure what the hell they're saying or talking about.
Question: How important do you feel the Contact to the Fans? And why?
Answer: I think that they are the most important. Without the fans, you are nothing. That is why I try at every performance to speak to every one in the audience that came to see me. On breaks, if possible, I try to go out and introduce myself to every one I can and ank their name. I also try to perform with cordless microphones and monitors so at times I can walk right out into the audience and show them that I really appreciate the fact that they came to see me!
Question: Do you have a Homepage in the Internet? If yes, what will some one find in your homepage?
Answer: Yes. http://www.diannefoxx.com and from there you can find 8 to 10 links to other sites that have been put up for me. If you want to know about me, it's in my site. It's been up since 1996 and have continously grown. If you do visit my site, please sign my guestbook and I'll be sure to get back to you even if it's only to say Thank You for visiting!
Question: Is there a European Tourney planed in the year 2003 by you or your band?
Answer: Not at this time. We're kind of busy working on some new albums. BUT, I can't wait for the opportunity.
Question: Which project do you have in the future?
Answer: At this time we have 4 new albums in the works and 2 tours! Meanwhile, I plan to keep performing and making new fans and friends.
Question: With which kind of national and international Artist did you stand together on Stage?
Answer: I have performed with Lacy J. Dalton in Auburn, Washington; opened for Brian White and Mark Chestnutt in Franklinton, LA; and also for Sawyer Brown and Leann Rimes in Hancock County, MS. I have also performed with numerous other performers.
Question: When was your first time when you stood on stage?
Answer: When I was about 5 years old, at a camp meet for Church Revival.
Question: What comes to your mind, Country Music „made in Germany?”
Answer: REAL Country
Question: If you would have to convince someone that the Country Music is the best, what arguments would you use?
Answer: None. Every one has his own taste. I wouldn't want any one to try to persuade me to change my feelings towards their music and I wouldn't try to change them. I would however, tell them to give it a listen and then decide, not to decide just because of somehing they heard someone else say.