McCarley’s favorite artists include Fiona Apple, Patty Griffin and Greg Laswell. “I just love how true and raw their lyrics are,” she explains.

Listening to records by these musicians is more than enjoyable for McCarley—it’s inspiring. “I get one line into one of their songs and I have to stop and write my own,” she says. McCarley singles out her favorites’ unique phrasing, the way they’ve taught her to concentrate not only on her words but on her delivery. “Their lyrics are that much more powerful because of the way they sing them.”

We believe Erin McCarley and her first single ‘Pony‘ that comes off her debut album “Love, Save The Empty” could follow in the same path as Sara Bareilles and Colbie Caillat, becoming a cross over smash.