"The Big Interview!"Feisworx: How did you three first meet?
Cammie: We auditioned for the group about a year ago
Alexis: Me and Rissa met at an audition when I was about nine. I met Cammie last May (07).
Marissa: We met at the audition for the Rubyz.
Feisworx: How did you get started in the music business?
Cammie: I've always been surrounded by music in my family, so it's just come naturally. I always liked musical theatre a lot, so I got into acting. I got an agent and that's how I got the audition for The Rubyz.
Alexis: At the Rubyz audition.
Marissa: The Rubyz audition.
Feisworx: How did each of you first start singing?
Cammie: Doing a lot of musicals at school, community theatre, etc. I also sang at my church a lot and in school choirs.
Alexis: I had my first solo at 3 years old, it was at church for Christmas. My whole family sings, so its in my blood.
Marissa: I started singing at dance competitions in the singing division when I was 7 years old. I have been in a couple of plays like Music Man, Power Play and Oklahoma where I sang. I was in chorus also and just love to sing and perform.
Feisworx: Who or what influences your music?
Cammie: My family definitely influences my music. Me, Marissa, and Alexis all really like Krystal Meyers and Joy Williams. They both helped out with the record a lot.
Alexis: Probably Joy Williams and Krystal Meyers.
Marissa: Joy Williams, Krystal Myers, Jordan Sparks, Miley Cyrus and many more!
Feisworx: How does your faith affect your work?
Cammie: Being able to spread the love of Christ through music is awesome. We get to mix our passion for music with our passion for Jesus and have fun at the same time.
Alexis: Definitely in clothing (keeping modest). Making sure we aren't acting or singing inappropriately.
Marissa: Well I enjoy seeing the look on peoples face when singing and performing especially the message we are sending. It's cool to see young teens respond on our MySpace that they think it's cool we sing about God.
Feisworx: What do you hope to achieve in your careers?
Cammie: I want to make a difference mainly. I want to show people what it's like to have fun with Jesus in your life.
Alexis: I just wanna go where God wants me.
Marissa: I hope that we help a lot of teens feel better about themselves and like the way we entertain in our positive way.
Feisworx: What do your families think about all of this?
Cammie: They are our biggest fans. They are all so supportive every step of the way.
Alexis: They are so excited for me! They all drove down 5 hours to see our first show!
Marissa: My family is very supportive and loves the idea of me having the opportunity to work with such amazing people and to be able to go on this journey and grow as a Christian even more!
Feisworx: Do each of you want to pursue music as a permanent career, or do you have other plans?
Cammie: I would love to pursue music, but who knows what's in God's plan. Whatever I do in the future, I know being in The Rubyz will have a big impact on my life.
Alexis: Definitely I have felt a calling to music and singing for the Lord since I was five or six, I told my mom I felt like I was supposed to travel and sing for Jesus.
Marissa: Well I would like to accomplish so many things and feel I can but my dream is to be a singer/performer.
Feisworx: What is it like recording an album?
Cammie: SO MUCH FUN! Recording is really hard work, but a lot of fun. You get to spend a lot of time with each other and that's the best part.
Alexis: Its so awesome! Sometimes frustrating. But in all its an amazing time.
Marissa: Well it was a lot of fun because Chris Omartian was very patient and wanted us to be comfortable at all times. There was a lot of late nights though.
Feisworx: How much do you have to rehearse before doing a recording session?
Cammie: Not a lot. We always help each other out more than anything during the recording session. It's a real team effort.
Alexis: It really depends on the song, sometimes I practice for hours and hours other times just 20 minutes will do.
Marissa: We never rehearse before a recording session but hope we will next time.
Feisworx: What do you enjoy the most about being recording artists? Least enjoy?
Cammie: I love being able to create awesome music! And like I said recording is a blast. It's very hard work though, and you have to make a lot of sacrifices. Sometimes you miss things, but it all works out in the end.
Alexis: Sometimes we'll be singing and Chris (our producer) will do something funny to the sound of our voices like make us sound like robots! The late nights are hard. We went till 5 am a lot of times!
Marissa: Meeting a lot of great people and getting to express through music and performance. Least enjoy? Having to give up other dance and cheer and not being able to see my friends as much but it's worth it!
Feisworx: Any big plans for the near future?
Cammie: Touring!
Alexis: TOURING!! I am so excited!!!
Marissa: Going on tour with Robert Pierre and Luke Benward. It's a tour called iShine.
Feisworx: What do you like to do in your spare time?
Cammie: Hang out with friends, go see movies ( I just saw Kung Fu Panda. it was SO FUNNY!)
Alexis: Hang out with all my friends! I just got home from my friends swim meet.
Marissa: I enjoy spending time with my friends and family dancing, cheering and swimming.
Feisworx: Which of your songs is your favorite?
Cammie: We Got The Beat, it's so much fun to dance to and really upbeat. I love how rock and roll it is.
Alexis: I have two: Baila Chiquita, and Just Like You.
Marissa: Time of Our Life and We Got The Beat
Feisworx: What advice would you give someone who wants to get into the music industry?
Cammie: Don't be discouraged by dates being pushed back. Sometimes things seem so close and then they get farther and farther away. But don’t let that stop you. It happens a lot, but everything always works out for the better.
Alexis: Pray and work hard! Believe in yourself! Don't give up!
Marissa: To always think positive and be level headed and know that you can do anything you want just don't give up.