With the onslaught of new music available every day, it's hard for a new artist to stand out. But Caroline Kingsbury isn't going to let that get in her way. Realizing at an early age she wanted to make music, her life was changed forever when family tragedy and an inner awakening showed her the path she was meant to follow. Years spent writing, recording, and touring led to the collection of songs that form her debut album, "Heaven's Just A Flight", a personal and sometimes raw chronicle of her life and the experiences that brought her to where she is today. Listen in as Nick and Caroline explore the pros and cons of being an independent artist in today's social media climate.
HIGHLIGHTS:
[01:36] Caroline discusses her debut full-length album, "Heaven's Just A Flight"
[02:14] Caroline attended Belmont University, where she combined her music and her faith
[04:12] Caroline picked up the guitar at 13, which led her to songwriting
[05:38] Caroline explores her youth, growing up in Florida near Cape Canaveral
[06:47] Caroline delves into the creation of her new album, and the collaborations that helped make it happen
[09:08] Coming out, especially in her Christian environment, was a "deconstruction" of self for Caroline
[10:52] Caroline's brother's cancer triggered a wave of change and turmoil in her life, which led to her finding her true path
[15:03] Caroline goes through the process of how she wrote, assembled and released her album as an independent artist
[22:43] Caroline discusses the challenge of social media, and the pressure it creates to compare herself to other artists' efforts
[26:56] Caroline followed an old boyfriend from Nashville to Los Angeles, but getting out of her comfort zone benefited her creatively
[28:57] Caroline got to do a little touring before the pandemic hit
[30:09] Caroline gushes about Cyndi Lauper's support for the LGBTQ Community and how she has inspired Caroline's attitude towards her art and her career
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Find out more about today’s guest, Caroline Kingsbury
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
@yebbasmith [Caroline's friend Abbey Smith]
@RATM [Rage Against The Machine]
@pmbauermusic [Peter Bauer of The Walkmen]
