Country Music Star Carly Pearce Says Her Band Makes Fun Of Her Go-To Breakfast
Breakout country-music star Carly Pearce doesn’t have to get up at dawn-sound check for her shows starts at 4 p.m. But the “Every Little Thing” singer (who’s currently on tour with Luke Bryan) credits her wee hours on the road for her captivating stage energy-and voice-night after night. Find out how she rocks her day, every single morning.
6 a.m.: The first thing I do when I get out of bed is throw on my sneakers.
I tend to wake up before my alarm, and I’m not one to ease into my morning with a snooze. I put on my running shoes-New Balance-they’re supportive and light. I know whether I’m on a bus or at home in Nashville, I can head out the door, find a path or a trail, and get a workout in.
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I’ll do sprints or if I find a nice greenway, a long-distance run. I have to get it done first-thing because it puts me in the right spot mentally for the rest of the day-otherwise I’m a little off. It’s my quiet time, where I can zone out, be in the stillness of my own thoughts, and almost meditate. I notice that I interact with people, feel and perform better when I have that me-time. Sometimes I even get inspired and come up with song lyrics!
7 a.m.: Overnight oats fuel me up for the long day ahead.
My band makes fun of me for mixing up overnight oats in my Mason jar before bed. I make them with almond milk and berries-so yummy! I like to drink a black coffee with a scoop of Vital Proteins, too. That breakfast always lasts me until lunch.
7:30 a.m.: Skincare before makeup, always.
I like to exfoliate three times a week. I use SkinCeuticals exfoliator and moisturizer so my skin is super soft and smooth. If I don’t have a radio appearance or interview, I’ll go makeup-free until I have to get ready for my show at night. The makeup gets caked on for that, so I like to give my skin a little downtime.
8:00 a.m.: I love to make lists so I don't feel overwhelmed (even when things get busy).
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I have some time in the mornings to look at emails, write songs, work on clothing and set design, and prep for my day. I make a list of everything I have to do-writing it down and seeing everything in front of me helps me feel less overwhelmed-and I can prioritize my goals. I also set an intention for how I want the day to go. It really sets the precedent for the rest of the day.
10:00 a.m.: Saving time for exploration keeps my routine fun.
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I love checking out new cities when I’m on tour-it’s fun and eye-opening. I always look for cute cafes and good shopping. As an artist, I’m always on the hunt for clothes no one else has. One of my favorite shops I’ve found is Favor the Kind in Austin. It’s hippy country western, and I want to wear everything in there! It's nice to go to stores when they’re still a bit empty-places feel more intimate. A morning routine is important, but it’s also fun to be spontaneous and explore.
This article originally appeared in the September 2018 issue of Women's Health. For more great advice, pick up a copy on newsstands now.
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