Headliner USA 215: Andrew DeRoberts: Producing Alexandra Kay’s Second Wind

Producer Andrew DeRoberts, the creative force behind rising country star Alexandra Kay’s second album, Second Wind, discusses the making of the record and the collaboration that shaped its sound. Bringing a fresh, modern edge to Kay’s country style, DeRoberts helped craft an album that has made a strong impact on the charts, with lead single Straight For The Heart achieving one of the biggest first-week country radio debuts by a solo female artist. He discusses how he balanced country authenticity with pop influences, the studio techniques that helped define Second Wind, and what it takes to create a record that connects with both audiences and radio.