Gin Wigmore - I'd say the key thing is to remain true to what origi

I'd say the key thing is to remain true to what originally got you into music. When I wrote 'Hallelujah,' it ignited me to do music because of the love and joy that I got from writing that song. Down the road, you get all of these opinions from people; just remember what got you started in the first place.

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Wigmore, Gin. Interview. International Songwriting Competition, International Songwriting Competition, 2013.

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About the Author

Gin Wigmore

Born: June 6, 1986
Nationality: New Zealander
Profession: Singer-songwriter

Biography

Virginia Claire Wigmore is a New Zealand singer and songwriter. Featured on the Smashproof single "Brother" in 2009, Wigmore went on to release four albums Holy Smoke (2009), Gravel & Wine (2011), Blood to Bone (2015) and Ivory (2018), with the first three having been chart-toppers on the New Zealand Albums Chart. She is known for her high pitched and raspy voice.

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