Birmingham Native Callie Courter’s New Album ‘Love is for the Brave’

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Twenty-two-year-old Callie Courter can’t remember when she wasn’t writing poetry and singing around the house. The Birmingham native started writing song lyrics while majoring in music at UAB. As a graduation present, her dad financed the production of her first album, called “Love Is For The Brave.” She now lives in Nashville, where she’s chasing her dreams of being a professional musician.

Courter sat down with Les Lovoy to tell WBHM about the new album, her first experience in the studio, and her songwriting process.

Click here to listen to the interview.

Download songs from “Love is for the Brave”
Handmade Valentine
I’ve Never Seen You Lonely
Love is for the Brave

 

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