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When it comes to tour necessities, indie pop singer Catie Turner doesn't need much other than water and throat coat tea. But the one thing she must have is her favorite fruit — which is also her good luck charm.

When it comes to building her tour rider, indie pop singer Catie Turner says she hasn't mastered the art of asking for "diva things." For now, she keeps it simple with throat coat tea, water, and, most importantly, a lot of blueberries.

"I don't know why," she reveals in this episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas. "I just love fruit so much. I think I could only eat fruit for the rest of my life and be content."

At first, she requested blueberries out of habit. But after a few shows, she realized, "This is my new favorite berry." Now, she enjoys them so much that she'll accept them in their standard form, and she even considers them to be her good luck charm.

Even when she thinks of "diva things," Turner's mind still goes to fruit; she beams over the idea of an Edible Arrangement in every green room. "Fruit shaped like a flower tastes better! I would love to see that every day. It makes me happy. It's whimsical," she giggles.

Press play on the video above to learn more about Catie Turner's fruit love, and check back to GRAMMY.com for more new episodes of Herbal Tea & White Sofas.

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During his childhood, pop musician Arden Jones wasn't allowed to have Gushers. Now, at 22, he makes sure to include them on every tour rider.

When pop newcomer Arden Jones hits the road, he keeps it simple. Really, all he needs is a few of his childhood snacks — kettle chips and Gushers — and some caffeine for a boost of energy.

"[Kettle chips] make me happy because I grew up with them," Jones says in this episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas, later sharing his innovation of putting the chips in Subway sandwiches.

Another of Jones' tour staples stems from his childhood. The singer wasn't allowed to have Gushers as a kid because of their high sugar level, and he recalls sneaking them from his neighbor. Now, the 22-year-old can unapologetically eat the snack whenever he wishes — and he thoroughly enjoys them every time. "The person who invented these is a genius," he exclaims.

For more "adult" cuisine, Jones hopes to one day have a charcuterie board with an assortment of fresh fruits, cheese, and crackers.

Until then, Jones will be keeping a stash of Yerba Mate — because it's the kind of caffeine that leaves him energized without the jitters — and stocking up on Buc-ees' famous Beaver Snacks when he passes one on the road.

Press play on the video above to learn more about Arden Jones' favorite tour snacks, and check back to GRAMMY.com for more new episodes of Herbal Tea & White Sofas.

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While most artists are concerned about their diet when creating their tour rider, Korean R&B singer GEMINI is most focused on building a pleasant, fragrant environment.

When Korean R&B artist GEMINI is building his tour rider, the first thing on his mind is scents — and that's why perfume and gum are the top priorities on his list.

As GEMINI reveals in this episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas, he is sensitive to smells he dislikes. With that in mind, the first thing he does at every hotel is spray his trusty floral Le Labo perfume.

"Personally, I'm not a big fan of woody scents," GEMINI explains. "I think I might have trouble adjusting, so I spray a lot of perfume to help me adjust."

In addition to smells around him, GEMINI likes to keep his breath minty fresh — and mind active — with a pack of Orbit gum. "[I chew it] whenever I'm on the move, feel bored, or want to stay awake," he says.

Once GEMINI is ready to hit the stage, he does a quick warm-up with lip trills and acting exercises. "I make a lot of effort to act with sentiment, so I believe that having a mindset before a performance is crucial," he details.

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British singer/songwriter Maisie Peters likes a balanced diet on tour — one that consists of sour lemons and the sweet victory of successfully hiding them in her crew's bags.

When Maisie Peters is putting together her tour rider, she has her go-tos, her pranks, and her no-gos.

As the British singer/songwriter reveals in the newest episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas, one of her biggest necessities is rooibos tea. "I drink a lot of that with milk and honey," she says. "I like sweet drinks."

On the opposite side of the spectrum, Peters likes lemons, which has also prompted a mischievous game amongst the crew. "You have to put lemons in other people's bags," she explains, with some people receiving up to five lemons at a time.

And there's one thing she always forbids on tour — footballs. "All the boys got into throwing American footballs, and it was a very stressful environment to be in because these dressing rooms aren't big enough. It was getting chaotic," details Peters.

For Peters, the most important part of being on tour is sharing the music with her supporters. "Getting to see the impact of the music that I write and people having moments with their friends is cool," she beams.

Press play on the video above to learn more about Maisie Peters' life on tour, and check back to GRAMMY.com for more new episodes of Herbal Tea & White Sofas.

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Dominican singer/songwriter Yendry breaks down what's on her tour rider, which includes a simple item that she's "obsessed" with because of its flavor and its nostalgia.

If singer/songwriter Yendry could, she would bring her family on tour to give her a literal piece of home while traveling the world.

"It could be tricky to get on my rider, but I would have [them] with me all the time," Yendry explains in this episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas. "Definitely my mom. She's like my ray of sun. She and my two brothers are my favorite people on earth."

For now, she's bringing cinnamon gum to remind her of her Dominican roots. "The fun thing is I don't eat spicy food, but [cinnamon] is the only type of spice I love," she says. "It gives you that, 'Ooh! It's a little spicy.' So, it kind of wakes you up."

Yendry also likes to keep ginger tea and palo santo to keep her cool, calm and collected. "I love tea in general, but it helps to soothe everything. I think that's the reason the falsetto works," she reveals. "Once you bring [palo santo] around, the smoke it brings resets the whole environment."

Press play on the video above to hear more about Yendry's touring necessities, and check back to GRAMMY.com for more new episodes of Herbal Tea & White Sofas.

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