A Chat with Kelly Willis

Curious Goldfish

The Eras of Kelly Willis. Spoiler Alert, She's Enjoying this one the Most

In this episode of 'Curious Goldfish', host Jason English has a fun conversation with Kelly Willis, a successful figure in Country Music, who doesn't seem to be slowing down one bit.

Kelly revisits her journey of saying 'yes' more to life's opportunities and talks about her music life evolving from 'rockabilly' to 'country'. She shares her fight against social anxiety and discusses the importance of curiosity and fun in her craft. She gives us a glimpse into the formation of her new trio, the 'Wonder Women of Country' and shares plans for a new EP release. She also emphasizes how her perspective about herself and her career has positively changed, surprising even herself with the enjoyment that she finds in her music career at 55.

00:00 Introduction: The Power of Saying Yes

01:13 Welcome to Curious Goldfish: A Music Podcast

01:44 Interview with Kelly Willis: A Music Industry Veteran

02:21 Meeting Kelly Willis: The Queen of Austin, Texas

02:31 The Beauty of Austin and the 30A Festival

05:11 The Art of Songwriting and Co-Writing

09:25 The Power of Affirmation and the Impact of Taylor Swift

12:59 The Wonder Women of Country: A New Era

17:33 Overcoming Social Phobia: A Personal Journey

18:41 Overcoming Stage Fright and Building Confidence

19:50 The Evolution of Social Awareness and Self-Care

20:37 The Pressures of Being in the Spotlight

21:30 The Importance of Curiosity and Continuous Learning

24:05 Exploring Musical Inspirations and Influences

25:58 The Journey of Songwriting and Creative Freedom

27:04 Looking Ahead: Future Projects and Aspirations

29:02 The Changing Landscape of the Music Industry

31:40 Reflections on Career Progression and Personal Growth

32:05 A Live Performance to Wrap Up the Interview