CCMF Special 2024 Part 2 with performers Ryan Trotti, Few Miles South and Jeremiah Wheeler and Ground Zero Representative Carlee Harrington

The Leader Mentality

In Part 2 of our CCMF special we really got a glimpse into the world of country music performers at the festival. Ryan Trotti led off with such a fun vibe and showed his love for performing. Few Miles South, Blake and Tori, talked about being on stage and overcoming performance anxiety. We filmed the Jeremiah Wheeler clip outside at the Grand Strand Brewing Company right across from CCMF – just hearing the performances in the background during the interview really gives the feel of this special weekend. Finally, we are so grateful for Ground Zero of Myrtle Beach for helping us with the venue for the interviews this year; Carlee Harrington talked to us about all of the wonderful things Ground Zero does for the community and teenagers.

Show Highlights:

Ryan Trotti

-Ryan shared that his first year playing at CCMF was Morgan Wallen’s first year. And this was also the first year that the two of them returned to CCMF since then.

-He shared about the friendships with other singers such as Warrick McZeke and Cody Webb

-Ryan said that behind the scenes in Country music circles, most of the singers want to help each other and lift others up

-When Ryan showed up he had a guitar in hand – you can see this guy really loves music and performing. He said, “you never know when you’re going to break out in a song”

Carlee Harrington from Ground Zero Myrtle Beach

-Carlee is such an amazing ambassador for Ground Zero and she’s also been going to CCMF for years.

-Ground Zero was the perfect venue for us because we love the cause and since they are also the place to pick up CCMF entrance wristbands

-Carlee explained that the mission of Ground Zero is to provide “A Place for every teenager to go, belong and grow”

-This is such an inspiring organization. They are faith based and do things such as GZI where teens can enjoy coffee, games and personal growth opportunities, have nationally known speakers that speak to the youth and more.

-Ground Zero always needs donations and volunteers (check out their website below). Carlee and Rob talked about the biggest fundraiser for the year – The Dragon Boat Festival. It’s a truly special event!!

Few Miles South – Blake English and Tori Lund

-Blake and Tori explained how they came up with the name (partially a homage to southern expressions)

-They started Southern Fried Studios in recent years

-Blake is a Grammy Nominated Producer and Tori is a Classically trained singer (talk about a talented pairing)

-They discussed inspirations including Jerry Reed “A top five guitarist of all time”

-As for a story of perseverance and love for what you do – they spoke about being performers despite having performance anxieties. It’s not easy to get on the stage initially, but seeing the fans and feeding off the crowd makes it all worth it. They said a lot of performers have this challenge. Life lesson – sometimes you have to do things that are not easy, but the best rewards often follow!

Jeremiah Wheeler

-We filmed this with Jeremiah outside of CCMF and enjoyed the vibe of the crowd and the Grand Strand Brewing Company setting

-Jeremiah loves visiting Myrtle Beach and the vibe...he will spend an extra day to enjoy after performing

-He’s been performing since he was 12 years old!

-Jeremiah shared how he comes up with songs including his recent hit “Til The Weekend”

-His goal is to write more songs in the future and be on the main stage at the Carolina Country Music Festival.

-Awesome thoughts he shared for advice to his younger self – “Stay Patient, Stay Humble, Stay Kind – and Keep Grinding”. Great aspirations for all of us to have.

CCMF 2024 wrapped with this show. It was a special experience meeting all of these terrific guests. Please check them out further at their websites and social media...you’ll be blown aw