This week, Kyle welcome Americana singer-songwriter Cam. They discuss her musical upbringing, traveling the world in a choir, and writing songs at an early age. Cam also shares the influences that shaped her and the impact of solo vs. collaborative songwriting. They also explore the challenges of navigating career transitions, the impact of becoming a mom in the pandemic, and the emotional weight and joy of creating music. Cam shares insights from her life as a mother and how it has influenced her artistry, as well as her thoughts on the current state of the music industry, and the power of hope in her work. Cam then discusses her work on “Cowboy Carter” and the mix of praise and backlash that groundbreaking album received. 

Chapters 

• The influence of the Indigo Girls
• Choir life and touring the world
• Songwriter: solo and collaborative
• Reflections on “Untamed” 
• The creation of “Diane”
• Motherhood and the pandemic’s impact of songwriting
• “All Things Light” 
• The challenges and realities of the music industry
• Unyielding hope
• Genetic testing’s impact on songwriting
• “Cowboy Carter” 
• Current tangles