Casey McQuillen is “so proud” to serve as an advocate for Ditch the Label.
The Skinny singer is thrilled to be partnering with the youth charity, whose support mentors assist young people aged twelve to twenty five around the world, because she hopes to help “empower” young people and inspire them to “embrace” their identities.
She said, “I have spent years touring schools throughout the U.S. and Europe, performing my anti bullying concert series and connecting with students about confidence, kindness, and self worth.
“That is why I am so proud to officially partner with Ditch the Label, an organization that shares my mission to empower young people to stand up against bullying and embrace who they are. Together, we are amplifying a message that is more important now than ever: you are not alone, and you are enough.”
The former American Idol contestant recently shared that artists like Taylor Swift and Adele have helped “shape” her approach to songwriting.
She told RTE, “Growing up, I was glued to Top 40 radio and completely obsessed with pop singer songwriters. I have always loved artists who manage to be both vulnerable and bold, people who tell the truth in their songs but still make it feel like a party.
“Icons like Taylor Swift and Adele have shaped how I think about storytelling and emotion, and I am constantly inspired by female breakout artists like Maisie Peters and Alessi Rose, who bring such fresh, fearless energy to pop right now.
“I love that balance of honesty and joy, the kind of music that can break your heart one minute and get you dancing the next.”
Casey, who has performed her anti bullying concert series for more than fifty thousand students across the US, UK, and Ireland, credits her music for helping her navigate life.
She said, “I use songwriting as my way of making sense of life. Whether I am over the moon, heartbroken, or completely unsure of what comes next, I work through it by turning those emotions into lyrics.”
Casey has just released her festive track Christmas Morning (I’ll Be Home).
