Spirited and independent, Lissie has forged her own path as a musician, unfaltering in her pursuit of happiness over money. On the single “Shameless” from her latest album, Back to Forever, Lissie belts out the refrain: “I don’t want to be famous if I got to be shameless. If you don’t know what my name is…so what?” and she means it. No stranger to the limelight, Lissie was personable and candid in conversation as she shared about her earliest experiences performing, what gave her the confidence to pursue music, and why she’ll always choose creative freedom over fame. May Lissie’s words give you the courage to be yourself, stand up for what you believe in, and choose happiness over all other things. —Tina