Sam Sheehy chats with Jess Jocoy, an independent singer/songwriter from Nashville and contestant on NBC's Songland. They talk about her experiences working with judges Shane McAnally and Kelsea Ballerini during her first trip to LA, meeting at the Bluebird Café, and the challenges of finding creative inspiration during such a heavy time.

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