Name: Kortney Leatherwood
Location: Springfield, IL
Band: The Stone Giants, Tribute Factory

How do you prepare/warmup to sing for a whole show?

I’ll sing scales. Work on breathing exercises. Try to relax few hrs beforehand in a non stressful atmosphere. I’ll hydrate with vitamin water and gatorade. I had a scare a few years ago with low electrolytes and potassium.

What is your drink of choice on a show night?

Usually water, pineapple juice (sometimes). I won’t lie but I’ll also partake in beer, mixed drinks and shots. I’m a weakling’s weakling.

What’s your remedy when your voice is gone and the show is about to start?

Chloraseptic, heavy duty singer’s spray, tea with honey, cough drops, utilizing my head voice.

What singers inspire you?

Marvin Gaye, David Ruffin, Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, Sting

What song has challenged you the most?

Some of the Nelly, Eminem and Tone Loc stuff I did with KFD was challenging because I had not done much rapping.