Taasha Coatess Top 5 Musical Influences [Video]

Slip on your country boots—not the shiny, brand-new ones that squeak with excitement, but lurking with dust in the back of your closet, waiting for that thrilling, spur-of-the-moment decision of whether to check if a spider has spun a web inside. It’s precisely what Taasha Coates, the powerhouse frontwoman of The Audreys, did—her well-worn Texas-bought boots, clocking in 20 years of strutting miles, inspired the cover for their latest single, ‘Secondhand Boots.’ (And before you run to Google for a dupe, spoiler alert: these aren’t the boots from the song—sorry, boot enthusiasts.). The real magic lies in the timing. Those boots’ journey mirrors the band’s, as they’ve been walking the musical note-laden road since 2004. Split that in two, and now, ten years later, they’re back with their brand new single.

We’ve got a Cheshire grin because we’re thrilled they’re back—and even more happy that Taasha from The Audreys sat down with us for an …