At 21 years of age Lucy Parle has already released an EP and several singles. She took out first place in the teen category of the International Songwriting Competition in 2020. She was named a standout performer in Triple J’s Unearthed High in 2020 and 2021. In this interview, we delve into Parle’s beginnings in the EP course at Palm Studios to her recent successes, including her latest single, ‘Best of Me’.
Parle’s love for country music has been a constant throughout her life, with influences ranging from Kasey Chambers to Taylor Swift. During the interview she reveals how her voice and artistry have naturally gravitated towards the country genre, where she feels most authentically herself.
‘Best of Me’
Country music star Gina Jeffreys and her Tuesday night songwriting group have been instrumental in Parle’s growth as a songwriter. Joining this community of seasoned professionals as a 14-year-old was a daunting yet transformative experience, pushing her to develop her craft and confidence in the collaborative environment fostered by Jeffreys and her husband, Rod McCormack. It’s also led to Parle’s single ‘Best of Me’, which she wrote with McCormack and Sam Gay.
Parle also made a video for ‘Best of Me’ with Golden Guitar winning videographer (and artist) Duncan Toombs, shot on the bustling streets of Sydney. It also features Parle’s beloved dog, Charlie. We talk about the video and Parle’s passion for animal welfare.
As Parle looks ahead, she reveals plans for a forthcoming album, set to be released in the middle of next year. She is also performing live on the Central Coast of New South Wales, where she lives, with venues like the Avoca Beach Theatre among her favourite performance spaces.
Parle has worked diligently to develop her craft alongside esteemed professionals, in turn becoming a songwriting teacher and approaching it all with humility and passion. There is no doubt that ‘Best of Me’ is just the start of her bringing her best to the world of country music.
You can watch our chat on YouTube (above), or listen on the podcast. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Listen to ‘Best of Me’ on Apple Music
