The place where song lyrics ignite meaningful life conversations. Most guests are the songwriters themselves, who share the personal stories that inspired the featured lyrics.
As a contestant on the 19th season of NBC's The Voice, Payge Turner knew she wouldn't be like most of the female vocalists. But instead of running from her uniqueness, she's embracing and celebrating it. In this episode, Payge opens up about her journey to acceptance; and shares the story behind her single "But For Now", a song that explores what she describes as one of the most "refreshing things she's ever decided to do".
Shortly after Father's Day, Hip-Hop artist Dave B. did something he rarely does. He wrote a song with thoughts he normally keeps to himself. Born out of frustration, but inspiring joy, Worthy sends a clear and encouraging message to a community that desperately needs to hear it. **Trigger Warning: Episode contains a brief reference to sexual assault and the survivor's death. [6:50-7:24]**
The highlight of Brian Falduto's young life, also became the most haunting one. After being labeled "the gay kid" in the 2003 movie School of Rock, Brian spent years living in shame. But with his new song, "God Loves Me Too", he's celebrating the truth and sharing a message desperately needed then and now.
In March of 2020, singer/songwriter Mickey Guyton used a song to ask an important question that even she admits is difficult for most people to answer. "What Are You Gonna Tell Her?" challenges us to do better. This is part two of a two-part conversation with a country music singer determined to speak her truth.
With no fanfare and not even record label approval, country music singer/songwriter Mickey Guyton posted a song on Instagram. It was personal and powerful; and resonated so much that Spotify requested permission to play it. This is part one of a two-part conversation on her most recent music and how it reflects her transformation as an artist.
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