4. The Eldest Daughter Era: Faith, Family & Finding Herself | Gatlin

When a song sneaks up on you — when you’re humming along and suddenly it hits deeper than you expected — that’s Gatlin’s superpower. The Nashville- and LA-based musician behind The Eldest Daughter, her debut album that turns faith, family, queerness, and self-discovery into a southern coming-of-age story, joins me for an honest, vulnerable, and funny conversation about the power of self-expression, letting go of expectations, and remembering why you started in the first place.What You’ll Hear: - How Gatlin’s upbringing in Florida shaped her perfectionism and art- Why she finally decided to write without a filter- Her spiritual evolution and relationship with faith- The surreal moment she saw herself on a Times Square billboard- Queer line dancing, healing, and finding love through music Learn more about Gatlin: https://www.gatlinmusic.com/Check out Gatlin's album "Eldest Daughter": https://www.dualtonestore.com/products/the-eldest-daughter-vinylpre-order?srsltid=AfmBOoq56nO_xzjZKRPROOR9NnqSHvFrszlqSqpZyIMkSw_zcavacszpFollow Gatlin on social media: https://www.instagram.com/gatlinTimestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Gatlin and Her Music Journey02:11 The Significance of Release Week04:53 Exploring Themes of Family and Identity06:47 The Impact of Times Square Billboard08:57 Songwriting and Personal Healing11:29 Sin and Syntax: A Game of Meaning13:38 Faith, Pride, and Personal Beliefs14:27 Navigating Relationships and Family Dynamics17:12 The Role of Florida in Gatlin's Music18:45 Queer Line Dancing and Community21:36 Life Lessons from First Experiences22:53 The Connection with Fans and Performance24:38 Protecting Loved Ones and Personal Growth27:23 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsSubscribe to Before We Cheers: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeforeWeCheersPodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OZIoSMsDb46cYCOT8RDuBApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-we-cheers-with-zach-miller/id1840704944