DAVE MUSTAINE Says His Daughter Is 'A Natural' At Singing Country Music

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustane and his daughter, 18-year-old country singer-songwriter Electra Mustaine, were interviewed by WSMV-TV on the red carpet at this year's Country Music Awards (also known as CMA Awards),which took place on Wednesday, November 2 at Nashville, Tennessee's Bridgestone Arena. The show, which aired live on ABC, featured Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood as co-hosts.

Mustaine told WSMV-TV that his family's move to Nashville was prompted largely by his daughter's decision to launch a country music career. He said: "She wanted to sing country music. She's great at it. Not all parents have the luxury where they can do what they want for their children. I believe that most really good parents wanna do as much as they can. For us, we were blessed to where I was able to uproot my life and come out here for her. And she's a natural; this is what she wants to do and she's been really great it. So I'm honored. I'm flattered. I remember the first time I heard one of her finished songs. I was out on tour, I put the song in and listened to it, and I actually fell back into my seat. I was, like, Wow!' She's not like one of those celebrity brats that can't sing, that their dad's going to cash in all their beer coupons and say, 'Hey, play my kid.'"

Electra in September released a lyric video for her new single "Life Is Good".

"The lyric video for 'Life Is Good' is really a reflection of all the good things in my own life in the country," the singer said. "The video shoot was a blast with everyone pitching in on the farm to help. Cameos include family, friends, neighbors, my horses Gerrit and Rocky — and even my little dog Gunnar! We had a great time creating it. I really hope fans enjoy and find inspiration from my new video!"

"Life Is Good" is an original song co-written by Electra Mustaine, Nathan Chapman and Blair Daly. Accomplished country artist Steve Wariner made a guest appearance performing guitar on the new single. The lyric video was shot on location at the Mustaine farm in Franklin, Tennessee. Electra found inspiration on her farm for her original creative concept of the video which she directed. "Life Is Good" is currently available for purchase on iTunes.

Electra Mustaine is a Nashville singer/songwriter originally from the small town of Fallbrook, California. Like her famous father, Electra is herself a bit of a rebel. However, instead of rock, Electra followed her heart with country music. Performing at county fairs and NASCAR events, she relocated to Music City in 2014 at age 16 to focus on her music and songwriting — collaborating with some of Nashville's best songwriters.