We recently connected with Arianna Barton and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Arianna, thanks for joining us today. We’d love to hear about a project that you’ve worked on that’s meant a lot to you.

My current project is my band “Arianna & The Bourbon Britches”. We are an all female trio consisting of myself on rhythm guitar/ lead vocals/and songwriting, Anna Blanton on fiddle and harmonies, and Kelsey Lee on drums and harmonies. We started The Bourbon Britches after my previous band had come to an end fall of 2022. At the end of my previous band I wasn’t sure if I wanted to continue pursuing a career in music. Even though I had already been performing for almost 12 years I was doubting myself in every aspect of my ability and talent as a songwriter, singer, and musician. But when I started playing and performing with Anna and Kelsey I started to feel that spark of magic again and decided that I would give music another chance and see where it takes me…
Through the support of my “Bourbon Britches” I have recorded a full length album (Stronger), have grown in confidence, and have formed a friendship with some of the strongest women I’ve ever met!

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

Since I can remember I have always loved horses! When I was 7 years old I took riding lessons at a farm nearby that always played the country radio station in their barn. They said it “kept the horses calm”. As a little girl horses and music went hand in hand in my mind so I decided I wanted to sing too! I started writing my first song at 7 and it went “I’m sittin in the basement drinking beer and wine…” because thats what they sang about in my little head. My mom of course found the lyrics and thought it was my journal and I recieved a “talking to”. When I was 15 I finally taught myself how to play some guitar and began writing full songs. At about 17 my older brother heard me playing and singing and introduced me to friends of his that also played music. That led to forming my previous band “The Strings of Indian Creek” and almost 12 full years of performing. The Strings ended fall of 2022 and The Bourbon Britches were formed. I wasn’t sure when we formed where the new project or chapter would take me, but it’s been a whirlwind of a ride and a good one!
I think what sets me apart from others would be my humbleness and simplicity.
No matter how many compliments I receive from a performance I constantly strive to be “better than before.” I want big success, but also want to keep in mind the importance of simple. I remind myself on a constant that the songs I write and perform don’t come from glitter and gold, they come from the heart. What I ultimately want for anyone who listens to my music or comes to my shows to know is that “I feel you”… we’re in this together!

Can you tell us about a time you’ve had to pivot?

There have been many pivotal moments in my life…. a year or two after beginning to play music i went off to college with the aspiration of becoming a jockey (of all things). I made it through half a semester and then began suffering with depression and anxiety which ultimately led me to dropping out. It was hard but maybe a blessing at the same time. When I came home I poured my self into songwriting as an outlet and release. The second biggest pivotal point was the ending of my previous band… even though I knew it was coming the actual end hit me pretty hard. I had already been struggling with the feelings of doubt, not being enough, and feeling like a 3rd wheel for a couple years prior. So when the band ended I was left with the question of “do I continue?” I honestly wasn’t sure… but I decided to make a Facebook page for my music and just trust that if this was my path that things would evolve, and they did! The Bourbon Britches started as a joke initially but has ended up being one of the best things I could have ever imagined!

Is there mission driving your creative journey?

As a singer songwriter I write and perform what’s on my mind. I’ve always struggled to express myself through just speech so singing my thoughts is a way for me to communicate what’s really going on. I hope that my songs can help others whether it be uderstanding, sharing, or maybe just letting go sometimes.

Contact Info:

• Website: Thebourbonbritches.wixsite.com/arianna
• Instagram: @ariannabartonmusic
• Facebook: Arianna Barton Music
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCybn5DqlGHT-zDpTrqWGxqQ?si=mYJTAx5Um6zSeFyX