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Even the most seasoned performers fight nerves on stage, so no one could blame an up-and-coming artist for having to ward off the occasional jitters. Not Columbia, South Carolina native Kat Velasco. From a young age, the stage is where she’s felt most at home. Even in her years of pageants, beguiled by the concept of being judged on beauty and a knee-jerk response to a current events question, Velasco realized she continued chasing titles for a 3-minute and 30-second chance to sing for an audience. “I spent a lot of time asking myself, ‘what was my purpose in competing all those years?’ I realized really quickly - it was that I just love to sing on stage for people.” With a penchant for the limelight and obvious vocal talent, Velasco’s storytelling - delivered by her distinct raspy yet feather light voice - draws listeners in, delving into her own life experience, as well as exploring things she doesn’t yet understand. And though a detour took her off her obvious path momentarily, it’s clear Velasco’s purpose lies in music. “I could never see my life any other way.”

Kat Velasco shot by Brandon Keith Henson

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