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Macy Gray Reflects on 15 Years of Fan Connections

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Fifteen years have passed since Macy Gray dropped her debut, “On How Life Is”, and won over audiences on a global scale. From massive crowds at Glastonbury to overhearing her own hit single in a Serbian market, Gray says she’s thankful for fans who’ve grabbed onto tunes like “I Try” and didn’t let go. This year, she’s giving fans a new gift through a Deluxe Edition of her album “The Way”, which includes several new songs, along with even more exciting plans in the pipeline.

Over 15 years have come and gone since “On How Life Is” debuted. Did you have a vision for such longevity when you were first starting out?

I am so grateful to my fans for supporting me and my music from the very beginning. I had no idea that my music would have such a big impact on people all over the world. Everyday, I thank my fans. I’m so glad I went into music, because what I really wanted to be was a stripper, but that didn’t work out. So here I am, still making music for all of you.

From the beginning, your music received a strong response on a global scale. Do you have a favorite moment of your music reaching places that you never expected?

It was the first time I played Glastonbury, and I had never played for that many people before. There were over 150,000 people in the audience, and when I sang “I Try”, every single person knew the words. I will always remember that moment, along with eating at a random little market in Serbia and “I Try” came on outta nowhere from the speakers. That was great, too.

What’s behind the vision for a deluxe version of “The Way?”

I love my fans so much and wanted to give something back to them for supporting my music. We’ve been writing like crazy and we’re doing this just for the fans. I love them like crazy.

Where did PledgeMusic enter the picture for you?

I think crowdfunding is one of the most genius things the internet has come up with. I love PledgeMusic because it’s all about the music. It’s a great way to connect with your fans, get them involved and a great way to actually meet them.

Beyond the new album, do you have a solid grasp on any other musical plans in 2015?

I would love to do a symphony album this year and I am writing a musical. Other than that, I’m touring all over the world in 2015. I just got back from Toyko and I leave for Europe in a few weeks.

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