Brandy Clark: Pursuing Excellence, Finding Balance and Making Room for the Weirdos
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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 Introduction
01:20 Brandy Clark's Songwriting Journey
09:27 Some Love for Lindyville
27:59 Writing 'Follow Your Arrow', Appreciating Kacey Musgrave's
35:54 The Value of Music: Personal Impact vs. Mass Appeal
36:55 Balancing Creativity and Commercial Success
37:46 Iconic Songs
43:29 The Impact of Overworking Arists
46:39 The Joys and Struggles of Touring
01:01:25 SHUCKED!
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