2/28/25

Shantaia - Faster Horses (Studio Performance)

Shantaia Performs Faster Horses | Exclusive Live Studio Performance

Country artist Shantaia delivers an energetic live performance of Faster Horses on Heart of the Gulch's Walk the Line studio performance series.

Recorded live inside the Heart of the Gulch studio in Nashville, Tennessee, this exclusive performance highlights Shantaia's powerful vocals, authentic country sound, and heartfelt storytelling. Faster Horses showcases the songwriting and energy that continue to establish her as one of Nashville's fastest-rising country artists.

Before the performance, Shantaia joins host Tony Mendoza to discuss her musical journey from performing in small-town Canada to building a career in Nashville. She reflects on developing her songwriting alongside some of Music City's top writers, finding her voice as an artist, and the experiences that have shaped both her music and career.

Tony and Shantaia also dive into her latest single Faster Horses, her upcoming album Exes and Friends, and what fans can expect from this exciting new chapter. The conversation explores her recent experiences opening for John Mayer during the PRS Guitar Showcase, performing at the She Rocks Awards in Los Angeles, and continuing to build momentum as one of country music's rising international artists.

Following the interview, Shantaia steps into the studio for a captivating performance of Faster Horses, giving viewers an intimate look at one of country music's brightest emerging talents.

If you're a fan of female country artists, Nashville singer-songwriters, Canadian country music, live studio performances, modern country music, and authentic storytelling, this performance is one you won't want to miss.

About Tony Mendoza

Tony Mendoza is a Nashville-based media personality, host, executive producer, audio engineer, and digital storyteller. He is the creator and host of Heart of the Gulch, where he has interviewed hundreds of country music artists, entertainers, and industry leaders while covering major events including Country Radio Seminar and CMA Fest. His work focuses on authentic storytelling, artist development, live music production, and the evolving landscape of country music.

All video and audio for Heart of the Gulch's Studio Performance Series is produced, filmed, recorded, mixed, and engineered by Tony Mendoza using Avid Pro Tools, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Apple Logic Pro.

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