In this episode, singer-songwriter Abigayle Oakley shares her journey through evolving her artist name, navigating the music industry as an independent artist, and balancing content creation with artistry. We discuss the impact of technology like AI, strategies for remote collaboration, and her recent successes, including winning the Kerrville Folk Festival. As of the airing of this episode, Oakley is a contestant in Season 29 of NBC's The Voice. Her blind audition earned an INSTANT three-chair turn, where she made the decision to join team Kelly Clarkson.

Key Topics:

The story behind Abigayle changing her artist name from Kompst to Oakley and the emotional journey involved

Challenges and strategies in re-releasing music with new branding and digital logistics

Insights on co-writing versus solo songwriting, and how collaboration impacts the creative process

The influence of growing up in Vegas and early musical experiences

How her education at Belmont shaped her songwriting and industry

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The significance of music contests like Kerrville Folk Festival and touring opportunities

Balancing social media content creation and audience engagement without burnout

Thoughts on AI's role in music production, copyright concerns, and industry implications

Navigating the music industry’s economic realities and her shift towards prioritizing creative fulfillment

The importance of community, both in festivals and in songwriting circles, for artistic growth

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Guest Links:

https://www.abigayleoakley.com/

Episode Music:

Original music by Andy Sydow

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