There's this misconception in the industry that you might have to go a little lighter or skate on the surface in order to reach people - and then in your second album, you get to tell who you are. Rachel Platten albumindustrylight Change image and share on social
I think what people respond to, and what they're responding to so strongly, is I'm very myself on stage. What you see in person is very much who I am on stage. Rachel Platten peoplepersonrespond Change image and share on social
I was a political science major in college and dreamed of being a diplomat. Rachel Platten collegediplomatdream Change image and share on social
I want to continue to remain present and grateful each day that I get to be doing what I love. Making and performing music I believe in. Rachel Platten continuedaygrateful Change image and share on social
There are a lot of people who give you the message that maybe you are not good enough, and the best thing you can do for yourself is to block out all of that noise. Rachel Platten blockgivegood Change image and share on social
Though I played classical piano since age 5 and sang in a cappella groups, being an artist didn't seem like something I was talented enough to do full time. So I kind of buried that dream. Rachel Platten ageartistbury Change image and share on social
I have always loved music. My mom used to sing with my sister and I when I was younger, and I was in choirs and loved to perform, but when I was in college, I went on a study abroad to Trinidad, and while I was there, I sang backup at my first concert. Rachel Platten abroadbackupchoir share on social
I have volunteered for Musicians on Call for the past 12 years because of the incredible one-on-one experiences in hospital rooms when no one other than the patient and I would remember the love that was exchanged. Rachel Platten callexchangeexperience share on social
