From writing fanfiction to touring internationally, Firestone reveals her creative evolution and inspiration behind her latest single.
Leanna Firestone is no stranger to storytelling, whether throughout her early days as a fanfiction writer or creating deeply personal lyrics, the 23-year-old singer-songwriter has always had a talent for narrating her words into something special. Her latest single, “Keeping Score,” tells the tale of getting revenge on an ex. However, on the track, the Nashville-based artist takes a break from autobiographical songwriting and embraces a playful and fictional story.
We caught up with Leanna to discuss her journey from writing stories and blasting Taylor Swift and Shania Twain as a child to becoming a full-time musician. In conversation, Firestone reflects on the intricacies of songwriting, life on the road as a touring artist, her long-standing admiration for various artists, and, yes, how being a One Direction fangirl played a role in shaping her career down the line.
