>> brittney spencer went to new york just to see it. >> looks so cool up there! ah!iting songs as a teenager, writing voice mails. >> reporter: she'd use the melodies from tv shows like "the brady bunch." how did that go? ♪ you've reached britney but i am busy ♪ ♪ leave a message ♪ >> she studied music at the george washington carver center for arts and technology in baltimore. >> i found out there was a dance studio that had a piano. >> right. >> and -- like this one right here. there was a dance studio that had a piano, and i would sneak in every day. me and my best friend, marvin. and i just started playing around. ♪ it hurts me to know you ♪ >> who's that girl on the left? >> that's my baby. >> brian spencer is brittney's dad. >> most kids would be bashful when they get the microphone. not brittney. she wasn't afraid to take control of the mic. >> she sang at catholic church her sisters. >> i was beyonce. i wanted to be the one who did most of the lead vocals. >> were you surprised she picked country? >> i was really shocked. >> in 2013, brittney left for nashvil