The new record from Nashville singer-songwriter Brandy Clark, 12 Stories, is a collection of rural tales told from a variety of perspectives. In a conversation with All Things Considered's Melissa Block, Clark says her goal as a songwriter is to create songs that everyday people can relate to.
Country Music for Drinking and Thinking
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