If you love Brandi Carlile and Stephen Wilson, Jr. make room on your playlists for your new obsession, Bre Kennedy.

I was lucky enough to hear Bre Kennedy when she was opening for Stephen Wilson, Jr. at The Pageant in St. Louis. I turned to my friend and said, "I have to have her on my podcast!" Fast forward a week, and she was sitting across from me. We were instant friends. We were kindred spirits. We were bonded by our love of lyrics, artistry, and something we all know -- grief.

In this episode, we talk about all of it:

* What it feels like to walk out on stage with just a guitar
* How to keep going when you lose someone so close that they are your "North Star"
* Opening for Stephen Wilson, Jr (and having him open for you)
* and my moment of clarity when I realize why I was so instantly obsessed with Bre's voice

You'll watch this one on the edge of your seat -- and somehow still feel completely comfortable. That's how I felt sitting with Bre Kennedy.

And then you'll go download her music, including her new album The Alchemist, while checking her tour dates because you'll know you can't miss a show.

Trust me when I tell you that this is one to watch...you'll be able to say you knew her before the entire world was talking about her.

Follow Bre on Instagram: @iambrekennedy

Tour dates and more: www.iambrekennedy.com

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