takin' a walk

"Stepping to her own sound with Grammy Winning Singer-Songwriter Cam"


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Episode Description

Join us for an intimate walking conversation with Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Cam as she opens up about her deeply personal new album “All Things Light.” In this heartfelt episode of Takin A Walk with your host Buzz Knight, discover how motherhood, vulnerability, and musical evolution have shaped one of country music’s most authentic voices.

From Bulgarian folk songs to Joni Mitchell influences, pandemic parenting to psychology research, Cam shares the raw and beautiful journey behind her most ambitious musical project yet. Plus, hear touching stories about her grandma Marvel and why embracing imperfection creates the most powerful art.

 

Show Notes

Guest: Cam - Grammy-Nominated Singer-Songwriter

Episode Highlights

🎶 New Album Deep Dive: “All Things Light”

• Cam’s most personal and sonically ambitious project to date

• How motherhood and life’s unexpected turns shaped her latest music

• The creative process behind her most vulnerable songwriting yet

👶 Motherhood During a Pandemic

• Navigating the terror and wonder of new motherhood during COVID-19

• How becoming a mother influenced her artistic perspective

• Balancing family life with a music career

🎸 Musical Influences & Inspirations

• Eclectic playlist spanning from Joni Mitchell to Bulgarian folk songs

• How diverse musical tastes influence her songwriting process

• The beauty of untrained guitar playing and embracing musical imperfections

👵 Family Stories & Personal Connections

• Heartwarming story about her grandmother Marvel

• Dream walk companion: exploring the family ranch in Southern California

• How family relationships ground her artistic expression

🌍 From Psychology to Music

• Background in psychology research and how it influences her songwriting

• Academic experiences that shaped her understanding of human emotion

• The intersection of mental health awareness and music creation

🎭 Industry Collaborations & Future Dreams

• Working with renowned producers Tyler Johnson and Jeff Bhasker

• Desire to collaborate with emerging musical talent

• Behind-the-scenes stories from her music career journey

🧘 Vulnerability as Creative Strength

• Using honesty and openness as songwriting tools

• Stripping away societal expectations to find authentic expression

• How vulnerability connects artists with audiences

🌟 Themes of Resilience & Self-Discovery

• Central messages woven throughout “All Things Light”

• Music as a companion through difficult life transitions

• Finding strength through creative expression and personal growth

Key Topics Covered

• Country music songwriting

• Artist motherhood experiences

• Creative collaboration process

• Mental health and music

• Family influence on artistry

• Pandemic-era creativity

• Musical vulnerability and authenticity

• Singer-songwriter development

• Grammy-nominated artist insights

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