Singer Leaves Dorm Life Behind to Pursue Music Career | Corey Hales

Corey Hales has an unexpected voice considering his style and stature. At this stage in his career gigging around his hometown of Boston MA, or his new home of Los Angeles, he's accustomed to people staring. If they're hearing Corey for the first time, they're struck by the gentle warmth coming from this big bearded man. The patient songwriting and touching melodies call John Mayer and Ed Sheeran to mind. Those who have heard Corey before, know he's only setting you up for the fiery passion of Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder and Allen Stone. Mark Baxter, voice coach for both Corey and Steven Tyler, puts it best. "Every note Corey sings is flavored with heart and soul. Like grandma's good cooking - the sound of his voice is nourishment for your ears. Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by DistroKid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires Connect with Corey: https://www.instagram.com/coreyhalesmusic/ Merch: https://lifeismerch.com/ 00:00:00 - Shrimp Water Mishap and Introduction to Cory Hailes 00:03:05 - Introduction to the Mike Squires and Friends Podcast 00:07:06 - Memories of Milton Academy 00:10:49 - Senior Year of High School 00:14:40 - The Power and Beauty of Musical Moments 00:18:24 - Beginning of the Music Journey 00:22:15 - Hyped to go to LA 00:26:20 - A Nightmare Road Trip 00:30:06 - Orchids and Taco Trucks in MacArthur Park 00:33:52 - Meeting Macky Mock Kid and a Coolest Person in Boston 00:37:37 - Connecting with Olivier Basell and working on songwriting 00:41:31 - Equality and Team Collaboration 00:45:19 - Meeting Flo R 00:48:28 - Making Connections in the Industry 00:51:54 - Connecting with Artists Around the World 00:55:33 - Finding Yourself in Tough Times 00:59:28 - Driving on a Suspended License 01:03:04 - Finding a Better Fit in Atlanta 01:06:20 - The Story of Shrimp Water 01:10:07 - Comedy in Unfunny Moments 01:13:52 - Passing on Knowledge from Older Mentors 01:17:41 - Pursuing What You Want 01:21:48 - Moments of Connection 01:25:44 - Seizing Opportunities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices