Jen Gault’s Music View

Before the music, the recognition, and the rising success, there is one thing that stands at the center of Crews Wright’s life: his love for Jesus Christ. What impresses me most about Crews isn’t just his powerful vocals or the wisdom he carries beyond his years; it’s the character and conviction behind the music.

Crews is young, respectful, and gifted, with a heart as big as a pot of gold. It’s clear that his parents instilled in him strong values that continue to shine through in who he is today. As his popularity grows, he remains committed to staying true to himself while continuing to develop his musical gifts and share them with the world.

In an industry where success can sometimes change people, Crews desire to remain grounded is refreshing. He wants to grow as an artist without losing sight of the values that have shaped him.

My hope is that, through this interview, you’ll discover more than a rising musical talent. You’ll get a glimpse of his heart for Christ, his passion for music, and the genuine love he has for his fans. Because Crews story isn’t just about where music may take him; it’s about the person he is becoming along the way. 

Jen Gault

Publisher & Editor 

of AWOE Magazine

“Sometimes I think [country music] is missing simplicity. A great lyric, a steel guitar, a fiddle, a singer who believes the song, that can still be enough.”

Crews’ N the Wright Way

Jen Gault: What’s a song that changed the way you think about country music?

Crews Wright: “Go Rest High on That Mountain” by Vince Gill. It showed me that a country song doesn’t have to be complicated to hit somebody hard. If you believe what you’re singing, people can feel it.

Jen Gault: If someone only heard one song to understand who you are as an artist, what would it be?

Crews Wright: Probably “Phone in Heaven.” It shows the side of me that cares about the story and the meaning behind a song. I want to make music people can actually connect their own lives to.

Jen Gault: What’s a lesson you’ve learned the hard way since becoming more recognizable?

Crews Wright: That not everybody who comes around you is necessarily there for the right reasons. You learn pretty quickly to appreciate the people who treated you the same before anybody knew your name. 

Jen Gault: Is there a moment from American Idol that completely changed your confidence even if no one saw it on TV?

Crews Wright: Honestly, just realizing that I belonged in that room with so many talented people changed something in me. Idol showed me I still have a lot of growing to do, but it also showed me that I can walk into a situation like that and trust what I do.

Jen Gault: When you’re choosing songs, do you think more about telling the story or showing your voice?

Crews Wright: The story, every time. Obviously I want to sing it well, but I’d rather have somebody forget about the high note and remember how the song made them feel.

Jen Gault: What’s one piece of advice you’ve received that you ignored at first but later realized was right?

Crews Wright: To be patient. When you’re young and hungry, you feel like everything has to happen right now. I’m learning that sometimes the things worth having take time.

Jen Gault: Which country artist do you think deserves more credit than they get?

Crews Wright: There are a lot of them, but I think traditional country singers in general deserve more credit right now. There are some incredible artists keeping that sound alive who might not always get mainstream attention.

Jen Gault: What’s something you’ve had to give up in order to chase music seriously?

Crews Wright: A lot of normal free time. Weekends, time with friends, being able to just decide to do something without checking a schedule. But I chose this, and I’m grateful I get to do it.

Jen Gault: What’s one thing fans would be surprised to learn about your personality?

Crews Wright: Probably that I’m a lot more laid-back offstage. I love performing, but I don’t have to be the center of attention everywhere I go.

Jen Gault: If you could record a duet with any artist, past or present, who would it be and why?

Crews Wright: George Strait. He’s one of the greatest examples of proving you don’t have to chase every trend. Great songs, great singing, and being yourself can last a long time.

“Usually, when a song means that much to me, that makes me want to sing it even more. Sometimes those are the songs somebody in the
crowd needs most.”

Jen Gault: What do you hope people remember after hearing you perform live?

Crews Wright: That it felt real. I want them to feel like I gave them everything I had and that I meant every word I sang.

Jen Gault: Is there a song you’ll probably never perform because it means too much to you?

Crews Wright: I don’t know that there’s one I’d never perform. Usually, when a song means that much to me, that makes me want to sing it even more. Sometimes those are the songs somebody in the crowd needs most.

Jen Gault: What kind of legacy do you want your music to leave?

Crews Wright: I want people to say I made country music that stood for something—faith, family, hard work, love, heartbreak, and real life. I’d rather make music that still matters in 30 years than something that’s popular for three months.

 
Join us next Wednesday for the next part of this exclusive interview with Crews Wright…