Andy Grammer is probably the closest friend I have in the music industry, so touring with him was just incredible. He’s such a soulful, kind guy, and he gives great advice. And he also scares me a lot. He does a lot of pranks. Rachel Platten Read Quote
Though I played classical piano since age 5 and sang in a cappella groups, being an artist didn’t seem like something I was talented enough to do full time. So I kind of buried that dream. Rachel Platten Read Quote
I have a song about being in love. I have a song about being supportive. There’s inspiring ones, and there’s some that show a little bit more fun and daring. It really is a range of who I am. Rachel Platten Read Quote
I wrote ‘Fight Song’ as this declaration to believe in myself, and that is similar to what you are taught to believe in Girl Scouts. Building confidence. Building character. And above all else, being there for each other as a community. Rachel Platten Read Quote
My friends and family have always been extremely supportive, but the support I’ve received from fans has been so overwhelming. I love hearing all of their ‘Fight Song’ stories; I have been so inspired by so many of them. Rachel Platten Read Quote
I can beatbox. Well, sort of. I have one beat that I can do, but people get fooled. Rachel Platten Read Quote
Stand By You’ is about sticking by the person you love not only when things are easy, but being there for them during trials and letting them know they aren’t alone. Rachel Platten Read Quote