May 18, 2024 • 8 mins
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(00:00):
What's up you guys. I'm LeviHummon and my brand new song Paying for
It featuring Walker Hayes, is outnow and you're watching most requested Live Ask
Anything Chat. Thank you so much, Romeo and iHeartRadio for having me.
Let's start answering questions. Let's goConstance from lock Haven, Pennsylvania. How
do you pronounce your full name witha proper Native accent? And where was
(00:21):
I born? I guess that meanslike a Southern accent. My name is
Levi Hummon. LEVI like the jeans, hummin like hummus with an O N.
And I was born and raised inNashville, Tennessee, Lucinda from Pennsboro,
West Virginia. Will you and yourdad, Marcus Hummon plan on making
the song Blessed Broken Road on oneof your upcoming or future albums? So
(00:44):
my dad, my dad's a songwriterhere in Nashville, Tennessee, and he
wrote songs like Blessed Broken Road,Cowboy, Take Me Away, a bunch
of other amazing big songs. Iactually have recently talked to my dad about
doing a cover of Blessed Broken Roadwith him because we like to sing it
together. Possibly Deanna from Hamburg,New York. When will I be come
(01:06):
into Buffalo, New York or somewhereclose by. I'm dying to see you
live. We are literally planning aNew York tour right now, so get
ready. That's awesome that I saidhope to see you there. Tina from
Grand Rapids, Michigan. What upGrand Rapids? How did I get hooked
up with Walker Walker Hayes for thenew single? So? I've been a
fan of Walker Hayes for pretty muchmy entire artist career. I've been a
(01:30):
fan of him since he had asong called You Broke Up with Me and
he was on my calendar for awriting session here in Nashville and got to
write with him and paying for itour song. That was our first ever
write together, first ever time reallyhanging with Walker, and it was really
cool that it happened. Kelly fromPortland, Oregon. What made you decide
(01:52):
to go into music and why country? Well? I am born and raised
from Nashville, so music was alwaysaround. Also, my dad's a songwriter,
kind of didn't have a choice.At some capacity, I knew I
was creative, and I also knewthat music is what I loved, but
I started as a songwriter. Ifell in love with songwriting, and then
that became music, and obviously,because I'm in Nashville, it just kind
(02:13):
of shifted to country, where nowadaysI think everything is every genre is kind
of incorporated in country. But Idefinitely still believe it's country. Denise from
Aurora, Colorado, What is up, Denise? How old were you when
you realize that you could sing?I don't know if I can sing,
so I'm still learning. I willsay there. So, my mom's a
(02:37):
preacher, my dad's a songwriter,So I grew up singing in church a
lot. And one day I sangone of my dad's songs for my mom,
just kind of as a joke,and I made her cry, and
I was like, maybe I dohave a good voice. Julie from hor
Coon, Wisconsin, I've never heardof that city. That's awesome, Oh,
LEVI grab a lollipop and tell mehow many licks to the center of
(03:00):
a hipop. If you don't know, call a friend Walker Hayes. He
knows. I don't. There's noquestion mark a mirror. But I will
say this, I'm the kind ofguy that like gets bored with a hipop
and just choose it. So ooh, a long question. What has it
been. What has it been likefor you choosing to go grassroots route and
(03:21):
pave your way humbly in the industrywhen your dad is a legend in the
country music genre. Yeah, it'sa great question. I you know,
I actually got back to Nashville.I went to school in Florida for two
years and I came back to Nashville. And when I came to Nashville,
I started pursuing music, and honestly, my dad was my champion. My
(03:44):
dad got me back into music.My dad taught me. But ever since
then, I've been really pushing theboundaries of what I think country music is
and what I love about music andreally make a name for myself. And
that's been very difficult. But alsoas I've gotten older, I realized that
I want to incorporate my dad inthe stuff I do, and I really
want to like live these experiences andremember things with him, because it's so
(04:05):
special being able to work with yourdad, and it's just amazing. That
being said, on the independent route, I actually signed my first ever record
deal right when I came back fromcollege. Lost that record deal and kind
of didn't have a choice. Iwas like, if I want to put
out the music I want to putout, I'm gonna have to do it
independent. And so it's just beena journey. But now I just signed
(04:27):
my first real record deal with RedVan Records Kevin Jonas, senior of the
Jonas Brothers The Dad, and we'vebeen doing some really cool stuff and paying
for it. Is my first eversong at radio. Glinda from Manchester,
what uh? How long have youand KK Kirsten been together as a couple?
When do you guys plan on gettingmarried? So funny you asked,
(04:51):
we just got engaged, so anytime. I guess we haven't even got to
that part. But we did evenengage just this past week and it was
really special. I don't know ifI answer that question right. Angela from
Little Rock What is up? Angela? I know? Angela from Little Rock,
Arkansas. Do you have an environmentthat is easier to write it,
(05:13):
for example, no dogs or withthe pups in the woods or in your
TikTok live room. That's a greatquestion because I feel like the vibes have
to be vibed to write a greatsong. I feel like it's really hard
to write great music when you're justlike sitting in a cubicle. So I'd
like there to be just good energyand good vibes. That's all I can
say. Brittany from McLeansboro, Illinois. I never heard that same. Are
(05:40):
there any new songs that will bereleased anytime soon? Yes? Yes,
yes, just get ready. I'msure within the next week after seeing this
or hearing this, you'll be inthe know. Natalie from Jersey City,
What was the biggest surprise for youwhen you got into the industry Something that
you weren't expecting. Oh my god, I wasn't expecting how freaking hard it
(06:03):
is, you know. I whenI got back from college, I immediately
signed a record deal, immediately signeda publishing deal, and I thought it
was like the easiest thing ever inmy entire life. And I remember I
had this conversation with an artist thatmy dad was working at the time,
and the artist said, you know, it's not fair. Levite hasn't paid
(06:25):
any dues yet, and I waslike, you know, I don't know.
But what's interesting is like, nomatter what happens in your career,
you're gonna have moments where you're payingdues, and you're gonna be have moments
that are tough and it's hard.You got to push through and the only
way to make it through is notgiving up. And so for me,
you know, the biggest surprise forme is how hard it is. But
(06:46):
it's also like how much belief youhave to have yourself to make it through
that Tony from Beggs, Oklahoma.By the way, I have three dogs
here, so if you hear dogsrunning in the background, that's totally normal
here. And actually my dog thatis English Massive, just turned one today,
so we have one hundred and eightypound dog that's one years old.
(07:08):
Does kk Aka Kirson go to allyour concerts with you? And do your
parents ever come out with you?Kirsen has been to a lot of my
concerts and I love when she comes. My parents do come? My mom
is actually really really busy these days. She's a traveling preacher. She has
an organization called Thistle Farms that shegoes and promotes. She was literally in
(07:29):
Cambodia last week. She was inNirobi, Kenya. She goes all over
the world, but when she's intown, she comes to the show.
I try to get her out tosome stuff. My dad does travel with
me, and whenever he's out withme, I bring it up on stage
usually. All right, you guys, Thanks again to Romeo for having me
on the show tonight. My brandnew song is called Paying for It.
I'm Levy Humman, have a blessedone and I cannot wait to see you
guys on the road.
What's up you guys. I'm LeviHummon and my brand new song Paying for
It featuring Walker Hayes, is outnow and you're watching most requested Live Ask
Anything Chat. Thank you so much, Romeo and iHeartRadio for having me.
Let's start answering questions. Let's goConstance from lock Haven, Pennsylvania. How
do you pronounce your full name witha proper Native accent? And where was
(00:21):
I born? I guess that meanslike a Southern accent. My name is
Levi Hummon. LEVI like the jeans, hummin like hummus with an O N.
And I was born and raised inNashville, Tennessee, Lucinda from Pennsboro,
West Virginia. Will you and yourdad, Marcus Hummon plan on making
the song Blessed Broken Road on oneof your upcoming or future albums? So
(00:44):
my dad, my dad's a songwriterhere in Nashville, Tennessee, and he
wrote songs like Blessed Broken Road,Cowboy, Take Me Away, a bunch
of other amazing big songs. Iactually have recently talked to my dad about
doing a cover of Blessed Broken Roadwith him because we like to sing it
together. Possibly Deanna from Hamburg,New York. When will I be come
(01:06):
into Buffalo, New York or somewhereclose by. I'm dying to see you
live. We are literally planning aNew York tour right now, so get
ready. That's awesome that I saidhope to see you there. Tina from
Grand Rapids, Michigan. What upGrand Rapids? How did I get hooked
up with Walker Walker Hayes for thenew single? So? I've been a
fan of Walker Hayes for pretty muchmy entire artist career. I've been a
(01:30):
fan of him since he had asong called You Broke Up with Me and
he was on my calendar for awriting session here in Nashville and got to
write with him and paying for itour song. That was our first ever
write together, first ever time reallyhanging with Walker, and it was really
cool that it happened. Kelly fromPortland, Oregon. What made you decide
(01:52):
to go into music and why country? Well? I am born and raised
from Nashville, so music was alwaysaround. Also, my dad's a songwriter,
kind of didn't have a choice.At some capacity, I knew I
was creative, and I also knewthat music is what I loved, but
I started as a songwriter. Ifell in love with songwriting, and then
that became music, and obviously,because I'm in Nashville, it just kind
(02:13):
of shifted to country, where nowadaysI think everything is every genre is kind
of incorporated in country. But Idefinitely still believe it's country. Denise from
Aurora, Colorado, What is up, Denise? How old were you when
you realize that you could sing?I don't know if I can sing,
so I'm still learning. I willsay there. So, my mom's a
(02:37):
preacher, my dad's a songwriter,So I grew up singing in church a
lot. And one day I sangone of my dad's songs for my mom,
just kind of as a joke,and I made her cry, and
I was like, maybe I dohave a good voice. Julie from hor
Coon, Wisconsin, I've never heardof that city. That's awesome, Oh,
LEVI grab a lollipop and tell mehow many licks to the center of
(03:00):
a hipop. If you don't know, call a friend Walker Hayes. He
knows. I don't. There's noquestion mark a mirror. But I will
say this, I'm the kind ofguy that like gets bored with a hipop
and just choose it. So ooh, a long question. What has it
been. What has it been likefor you choosing to go grassroots route and
(03:21):
pave your way humbly in the industrywhen your dad is a legend in the
country music genre. Yeah, it'sa great question. I you know,
I actually got back to Nashville.I went to school in Florida for two
years and I came back to Nashville. And when I came to Nashville,
I started pursuing music, and honestly, my dad was my champion. My
(03:44):
dad got me back into music.My dad taught me. But ever since
then, I've been really pushing theboundaries of what I think country music is
and what I love about music andreally make a name for myself. And
that's been very difficult. But alsoas I've gotten older, I realized that
I want to incorporate my dad inthe stuff I do, and I really
want to like live these experiences andremember things with him, because it's so
(04:05):
special being able to work with yourdad, and it's just amazing. That
being said, on the independent route, I actually signed my first ever record
deal right when I came back fromcollege. Lost that record deal and kind
of didn't have a choice. Iwas like, if I want to put
out the music I want to putout, I'm gonna have to do it
independent. And so it's just beena journey. But now I just signed
(04:27):
my first real record deal with RedVan Records Kevin Jonas, senior of the
Jonas Brothers The Dad, and we'vebeen doing some really cool stuff and paying
for it. Is my first eversong at radio. Glinda from Manchester,
what uh? How long have youand KK Kirsten been together as a couple?
When do you guys plan on gettingmarried? So funny you asked,
(04:51):
we just got engaged, so anytime. I guess we haven't even got to
that part. But we did evenengage just this past week and it was
really special. I don't know ifI answer that question right. Angela from
Little Rock What is up? Angela? I know? Angela from Little Rock,
Arkansas. Do you have an environmentthat is easier to write it,
(05:13):
for example, no dogs or withthe pups in the woods or in your
TikTok live room. That's a greatquestion because I feel like the vibes have
to be vibed to write a greatsong. I feel like it's really hard
to write great music when you're justlike sitting in a cubicle. So I'd
like there to be just good energyand good vibes. That's all I can
say. Brittany from McLeansboro, Illinois. I never heard that same. Are
(05:40):
there any new songs that will bereleased anytime soon? Yes? Yes,
yes, just get ready. I'msure within the next week after seeing this
or hearing this, you'll be inthe know. Natalie from Jersey City,
What was the biggest surprise for youwhen you got into the industry Something that
you weren't expecting. Oh my god, I wasn't expecting how freaking hard it
(06:03):
is, you know. I whenI got back from college, I immediately
signed a record deal, immediately signeda publishing deal, and I thought it
was like the easiest thing ever inmy entire life. And I remember I
had this conversation with an artist thatmy dad was working at the time,
and the artist said, you know, it's not fair. Levite hasn't paid
(06:25):
any dues yet, and I waslike, you know, I don't know.
But what's interesting is like, nomatter what happens in your career,
you're gonna have moments where you're payingdues, and you're gonna be have moments
that are tough and it's hard.You got to push through and the only
way to make it through is notgiving up. And so for me,
you know, the biggest surprise forme is how hard it is. But
(06:46):
it's also like how much belief youhave to have yourself to make it through
that Tony from Beggs, Oklahoma.By the way, I have three dogs
here, so if you hear dogsrunning in the background, that's totally normal
here. And actually my dog thatis English Massive, just turned one today,
so we have one hundred and eightypound dog that's one years old.
(07:08):
Does kk Aka Kirson go to allyour concerts with you? And do your
parents ever come out with you?Kirsen has been to a lot of my
concerts and I love when she comes. My parents do come? My mom
is actually really really busy these days. She's a traveling preacher. She has
an organization called Thistle Farms that shegoes and promotes. She was literally in
(07:29):
Cambodia last week. She was inNirobi, Kenya. She goes all over
the world, but when she's intown, she comes to the show.
I try to get her out tosome stuff. My dad does travel with
me, and whenever he's out withme, I bring it up on stage
usually. All right, you guys, Thanks again to Romeo for having me
on the show tonight. My brandnew song is called Paying for It.
I'm Levy Humman, have a blessedone and I cannot wait to see you
guys on the road.
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