There is a type of country song that loves flawed characters lost on a winding journey ... likely down a dit road. One of the best songwriters in this style is acclaimed artist Brandy Clark. Her credits include a whose-who of country music—Kacey Musgraves, Reba McEntire, Darius Rucker, Lean Rimes—and her albums have received overwhelming critical acclaim. An ... Show More
Jul 21
II. Justice for the verse (ft. Audrey Hobert)
Everybody sings the chorus, but superfans quote the verse. On this episode of Switched on Pop, Charlie and Nate trace the verse from Shakespeare through opera to TikTok, and songwriter Audrey Hobert shares her philosophy of specific verses and anthemic choruses: you can't have th ... Show More
33m 44s
Feb 2017
Headliner Interview: Brandy Clark
Country singer-songwriter Brandy Clark is up for two awards at the 2017 Grammys. The six-time nominee was a finalist for Best New Artist at the 2015 show, though she was hardly new at all. In this week's interview, Clark explains her long journey, which began in Nashville back in ... Show More
31m 36s
Dec 2023
Brandy Clark: Grammy-Nominated Album Is “Authentically Me”
<p>As an aspiring artist, Brandy Clark found herself in love with the craft of songwriting, as some of her peers were working on their image and presentation. She became a top songwriter in Nashville, contributing songs to performers like Kacey Musgraves and LeAnn Rimes. Being a ... Show More
27m 33s
Jan 2021
Diane Warren: My Life in Songs
The legendary songwriter, who's releasing her debut album later this year, shares stories from songs spanning her entire career, from "Rhythm of the Night" to "I Don't Want to Miss A Thing," with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice ... Show More
43m 56s
Apr 2022
Our Favorite Country Songs, Nicest Artists We've Worked With, Go-To Karaoke Song & More!
Sami, Abby and Shaun Silva answer all the questions about country music: first country concert, best song ever written, favorite song, song that describes your life, nice artist you've worked with, go-to karaoke song, and artist you're dying to meet. They also make their song ch ... Show More
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