Chanel West Coast | Gets Real About Country Music, Motherhood & Going Independent

Chanel West Coast joins Tom Kwiat on the Live and Amplified: Indie Fusion Podcast during CMA Fest 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee! Known for her success in hip hop, television, and entertainment, Chanel opens up about her transition into country music, the success of her independent single "Down to the Filter," and why creative freedom means everything to her. She also shares stories about her family roots, motherhood, life between Los Angeles and Nashville, and her plans for a debut country album. In this interview we discuss: • Why she chose country music • Life as an independent artist • Motherhood and personal growth • Nashville vs. Los Angeles • The future of her country music career • Advice for young musicians and women • Her upcoming debut country album Chanel also talks about the importance of following your heart, staying resilient through criticism, and embracing personal evolution as an artist and person. Subscribe for more artist interviews, music industry conversations, and exclusive coverage from CMA Fest 2026. 🎙️ Live and Amplified: Indie Fusion Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TqxCTAKDdzulaHvq7mp4w [https://open.spotify.com/show/0TqxCTAKDdzulaHvq7mp4w]? Follow Live and Amplified: Instagram: @LiveNAMplified #ChanelWestCoast #CMAFest2026 #CountryMusic #LiveAndAmplified #IndieFusionPodcast #Nashville #IndependentArtist #DownToTheFilter