If I tell a large crowd of people to think of a young singer who found his or her roots in the depths of Youtube… overwhelmingly, many would immediately say the name, “Justin Bieber.”
However, there are many other Youtubers who created their own small fan bases. One of my personal favorites is Megan Nicole.
As a kid, I wanted to be an astronaut (or a mermaid, but who am I kidding, I would still totally be one if that was a real job). Music was always a part of my life. I played piano for many years growing up, but it wasn’t until high school when I first picked up the guitar that I fell in love. I knew then there was nothing else I wanted to pursue. Something just clicked. When I started creating music there was no going back for me. I remember telling my parents that this is what I want to do for the rest of my life. Create.
She started out with covers and eventually created her own songs and music videos. She has three million subscribers today.
Now at age 22, Megan Nicole is signed with a record label and just released her first album.
It’s inspiring to hear about how ordinary people like us can take their talents and passions and grow them into more than just a hobby. All it takes is putting yourself out there. It’s not always easy, Megan Nicole is an example of an average person who shared her gift with others and quickly grew a small fan base.
Pretty cool to see how people use mediums like Youtube to get there talent out on the market. It only takes a few people to give them a chance for their success to exponentially grow.