Bridgit Mendler’s vocal talent left little doubt after a standout set at the Big Ticket Summer Concert. The Sunday performance highlighted her dual identity as an actor and a musician. In a conversation about her music and the show Good Luck Charlie, the former Disney star opened up about how singing and acting converge in her career.
When Mendler first stepped onto the stage, she felt immense happiness as the crowd welcomed her with warm smiles and friendliness. The energy was uplifting, and the moment confirmed why she loves live performance.
What she described for the upcoming album is a pop leaning project with influences from funk, R&B, and jazzy textures that add depth and groove to the sound.
Mendler writes her songs as a collaborator, working with several writers to shape a distinctive voice and approach that stays true to her artistic sensibilities.
Inspiration comes in bursts: sometimes a specific idea or a striking chord triggers a clear image for the song, and other times the process starts with a line of thought that evolves into a full piece.
Fans are set to hear the entire album, Mendler notes, and Ready or Not has been a lot of fun to release while more tracks will flesh out her style and vision for listeners.
Studio work lets her finesse vocals and capture texture, but live performances deliver a raw energy and emotional connection with the audience that color the song in a different way.
Her decision to pursue singing began as a spontaneous impulse to share the songs she had been writing. She has sung all her life and worked on music from a young age, experimenting in GarageBand at ages eleven and twelve before deciding to write songs for others a bit later.
Musical training came in fits and starts with vocal lessons here and there, not sustained for a long period, while acting training came through camps and showcases that offered focused weeks and opportunities to perform before agents and managers.
Looking ahead, singing will take the foreground for now, though acting remains a passion she does not plan to abandon. There is a definite plan to push the music forward while continuing to explore acting opportunities.
Regarding Good Luck Charlie, the show is moving forward with a fourth season in the works, and Mendler expresses enthusiasm for returning and collaborating with the familiar team.
Mendler believes success is a mix of deliberate choices and timing. She recognizes that some projects do not come together, but she feels she is exactly where she should be at this stage in life due to hard work and perseverance.
The piece closes with a sense of gratitude for fans and a look ahead at new music and ongoing growth across both acting and singing.
Her debut album Hello My Name Is is available now, and the Big Ticket Summer Concert was broadcast on Family Channel, bringing the experience to fans beyond the stage.