Raised on an eclectic blend of classic country, bluegrass gospel and oldies tunes, Cassidy Dickens first fell in love with narrative songwriting at age four while driving through her hometown in southern West Virginia in her Dad’s Chevy Lumina. From that day on, she’s chased her passion for singing and songwriting all over the U.S., performing throughout Appalachia, the southeast and the west coast for more than a decade.
Who are your favorite artists from your home state of West Virginia?
West Virginia is ridiculously full of talented musicians — some who’ve found fame, and many of whom are just regular people who happen to be extraordinarily talented. As far as household names go, Hazel Dickens and Kathy Mattea are probably at the top of my list. I love their strength, uniqueness, and creativity.
Would you consider those artists as the ones who most influence your own writing style?
Growing up in West Virginia and being surrounded by classic country and bluegrass music obviously…