Jessica Carter Altman has traded her career in the courtroom for the stage, and she’s been captivating audiences across the nation.
Altman, the daughter of Lynda Carter who once played the iconic Wonder Woman in the 1970s, is no newbie to the music industry. She sang alongside her mom in concert consistently throughout her youth, however, she followed a different path when she decided to study law at the University of Michigan.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, she realized that music was her true calling, and with support from her mother, she began to pursue it full-time. While working as an attorney, she recorded her debut EP, “No Rules” in 2020, and her talent hasn’t gone unnoticed, as People Magazine named her “One to Watch!”
In an exclusive interview with The Knockturnal, Altman discussed her new single “Fake It,” her upcoming tour, and the message she hopes listeners will take away from her EP, “Aftermath II.”
The Knockturnal: You’ve previously spoken about your childhood love of singing inspired by your mom, however, you later turned to pursue law at the University of Michigan. What drew you to law initially, and what ultimately made you return to your passion for music?
Jessica Carter Altman:
The Knockturnal: Your mother famously acted as Wonder Woman and garnered major success from her music career as well. You must’ve watched her captivating performances (live and on the big screen) often throughout your adolescence, and that leaves us wondering what was the main factor that led you to pursue singing over acting?
Jessica Carter Altman:
The Knockturnal: You’ve mentioned that “Fake It” is based on imposter syndrome, and the song title is inspired by a class you took during law school. Your intention is to bring light to this feeling that you and many others have struggled with. Can you walk us through the writing process for “Fake It?” Did recording the song offer a sense of catharsis or release?
Jessica Carter Altman:
The Knockturnal: You’re about to embark on a fantastic tour with established artists like BBMAK and you’re opening for Tyler Hilton! How exciting is it to be sharing the stage with these artists and is there anything specific you hope to learn from them, either through collaboration or simply observing their experience on tour?
Jessica Carter Altman:
The Knockturnal: Your upcoming EP, Aftermath II, explores themes of love, loss, and resilience. What has empowered you to be so vulnerable in your music at this point in your career, and is there anything in specific that you hope listeners will take away from this deeply personal project?
Jessica Carter Altman:
Fans can listen to Altman’s new EP, “Aftermath II,” dropping May 3rd, and
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