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Hey M Girls!

Up-and-coming country cutie, Claudia Lee, came by for a fun hang sesh in the M offices recently! The bubbly blonde singer/actress chatted with us about everything from her new country album to her role on the CW's Hart of Dixie -- she's a total double threat!

Check out part of our Q&A sesh with Claudia here:

M: Hey Claudia! So, can you tell us all about your debut album, "Here Right Now"?

Claudia: Sure! I have 12 songs on the album, 5 of them I wrote, which is so cool. I've been working on this album for over a year and a half now, so it's something that really means a lot to me. I am just very excited that everyone's going to finally be able to hear it because it's a lot of great energy -- a lot of great work. I just can't wait for people to hear my sound and my style!

M: Wow, you write your own music?! Where do you get your inspiration?

Claudia: My inspiration for songs would have to be things that I see people and my friends go through in life or that I see myself go through. Life is a great learning experience, and a lot of girls and teens out there -- we're growing up, we learn things, we have coming of age moments. I write songs based on things that happen in life or things that I see my friends go through. One of my songs on my album is about my dear friend and a really personal struggle that she had to go through, and it's a beautiful song.

M: Sounds incredible, Claudia. So, as a blonde country gal who writes her own tunes, you probably get tons of Taylor Swift comparisons. Are you a fan of hers?

Claudia: She is just really awesome. I give her a huge round of applause 'cause she is fabulous. She's writing music for teens, she's being an inspiration, she's being a role model. She's a good girl, she doesn't have anything bad about her in the tabloids and I'm really proud of her. I love her music and I love what she writes about, so she's someone I look up to.

M: 'Fess up time: Who are your celeb crushes?

Claudia: I really like One Direction! They're awesome. First of all, they have accents. Second of all, they all are very talented -- they all can sing. I think Harry is really cute, and I love his accent. I think the whole band is really awesome.

LOL -- we're totally crushin' on them too, girl! Claudia's debut album, "Here Right Now" was just released today. Make sure to check this talented chica out!

For a taste of Claudia's music, watch her music video, "Hollywood Sunset" here:

Let's dish:
-What do you think of Claudia Lee? Are you a fan of country music?

Hey M Girls!

New artist Taylor Berrett stopped by the M office last week for a super-fun hang sesh! We chatted with him about everything from his upcoming album to The Hunger Games -- he was such a sweetie.

Check out our Q&A with Taylor here:

M: Can you tell us about your single, "Anchor Chasing?"

Taylor: "Anchor Chasing" was a song I wrote a little bit ago and it deals with the ocean and kind of the imagery there.

M: What other kinds of songs can we expect to hear on your debut album?

Taylor: I go all over the place, sometimes on purpose and sometimes just 'cause I can't help it. I like to have songs that are uplifting and hopeful in some way, so that's kind of the mood or theme that I hope to have throughout my music.

M: Can you tell us some random facts about yourself that readers would be surprised to find out?

Taylor: I'm the pickiest eater ever, I'm horrible at dancing and I LOVE to read!

M: Have you read anything fun recently?

Taylor: I just read The Hunger Games -- those books are so good! I went through all of them in like a week and a half. I just couldn't stop.

M: 'Fess up. Are you Team Peeta or Team Gale?

Taylor: I was kind of back and forth. I think toward the end I was Team Gale. You know what, I'm going to flip-flop. I think Team Peeta was the way to go, because he was more solid. Gale was kind of all over the place and a little bit childish, so I'll go with Team Peeta. I'm going to put my foot down on that.

Taylor also wanted to record a video message for M girls:

Watch the music video for Taylor's single, "Anchor Chasing" here:

If you're lovin' what you just heard, Taylor's debut EP, "Anchor Chasing" is now available for download on iTunes!

Let's dish:
-What do you think of Taylor's single, "Anchor Chasing"? Who's your fave new artist?