MUSIC :: Maggie Szabo – Don’t Give Up (On Love)

CANADIAN VIDEO PREMIERE EXCLUSIVE :: Maggie Szabo is the accomplished LA-based Canadian singer-songwriter from in Dundas, Ontario, (13 million YouTube views; Ryan Seacrest debuted her single.)

She is also a rising star for LGBTQ advocacy using her music to conquer social injustice.

Even though Maggie identifies as straight, soon after moving to LA she became “hyper-aware” of LGBTQ issues. In particular she wanted to work with the trans community, especially trans kids. In an interview with GGN publisher Shaun Proulx (hear it below) she expressed her desire for social justice, saying:

“Before any big social movement can be made, I believe that allies need to come together and we all have to help.”

Don’t Give Up is the first single from Maggie’s upcoming EP, Worthy. The song is dedicated to transgender youth around the world who live in fear and suffer from rejection and exclusion, and features the Trans Chorus of Los Angeles (TCLA), with whom she recently performed at LA Pride.

In getting to know many of the people who are part of TCLA she listened to their stories. She learned of the incredible strength of character required for them to come out as trans, and to live their authentic identity. When Proulx asked about what inspires her, she said,

“I love music so much and it’s who I am. If I didn’t put everything I have into it, I wouldn’t be happy. Which is why working with the Trans Chorus really moved me, because we’re all on our own journey. I admire them because they’ve all gone through this huge adjustment in their lives, and when you’re so sure of who you are and what you want, you’re willing to make sacrifices.”

TISSUE ALERT! When I first watched this video I stopped everything. I had tears in my eyes and the hairs on my arms stood straight up. You can feel the passion and truth of the message in the words and the voice of Maggie and the Chorus. Don’t say I didn’t warn you!

Watch the exclusive Canadian premiere of Maggie’s latest video, “Don’t Give Up” performed with the Trans Chorus of Los Angeles:

Listen to the Shaun Proulx Show Featuring Maggie Szabo:

In her interview on The Shaun Proulx Show, Maggie tells us more about her experience recording “Don’t Give Up”, and the incredible level of enthusiasm she witnessed working with TCLA, even after a long day in the recording studio.

BJ ALERT! And it’s no big surprise to anyone who knows Shaun when he swings the conversation to blow-job territory and how to get a-head (see what I did there?) in the notorious music industry. Listen in now for all the shits and giggles!

Find more about Maggie Szabo, go to her website at AllAboutMaggie.com.