Gretchen Peters is a Grammy-nominated, CMA Song of the Year winning member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, who had an extensive touring, has released 14 albums (mostly on her own label), and had songs recorded by the likes of Etta James, Martina McBride, George Strait, Patty Loveless, Shania Twain, Neil Diamond, Trisha Yearwood, and Bryan Adams, just to name a few. This episode jumps right in with Gretchen's decision, and the public (and private) reactions, to retire from touring, and we go on to talk about the powerful effects of recalibrating your definition of success, bucking industry expectations in the name of your creativity and artistry, the strength of artists, and so much more.

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Links:

• Gretchen Peters
• Martina McBride - "Independence Day"
• Farm Aid
• Patty Loveless - "You Don't Even Know Who I Am"
• Rosanne Cash
• Jeff Black
• Ep 39 - Joe Henry
• Ep  16 - Rodney Crowell
• Rodney Crowell Song Camp

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