Brandy Clark: Pursuing Excellence, Finding Balance and Making Room For The Weirdos

Grammy-winning songwriter and artist Brandy Clark (“Mama’s Broken Heart” Miranda Lambert, “Follow Your Arrow” Kacey Musgraves, Shucked on Broadway) has carved out one of the most respected careers in modern music.Brandy joins the Soup crew for a heartfelt conversation about trusting your instincts, recognizing those life-changing moments, and choosing purpose over pressure. From the Music Row to Broadway, this conversation weaves through the highs, the pivots, and the magic that comes with creating songs that truly mean something.00:00 Introduction01:20 Brandy Clark's Songwriting Journey09:27 Some Love for Lindyville 27:59 Writing 'Follow Your Arrow', Appreciating Kacey Musgrave's35:54 The Value of Music: Personal Impact vs. Mass Appeal36:55 Balancing Creativity and Commercial Success37:46 Iconic Songs43:29 The Impact of Overworking Arists46:39 The Joys and Struggles of Touring01:01:25 SHUCKED!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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