Brittney Spencer On Her Debut Album And What It Means To Be Southern

About Brittney Spencer

Brittney Spencer is a Nashville-based country star who hails from the city of Baltimore, where her family runs a popular Southern-style restaurant called Granny’s. Her debut album, which is already gathering a lot of critical acclaim, is called ‘My Stupid Life,’ but her journey thus far has been anything but stupid. She’s toured with Jason Isbell, performed with The Highwomen, been nominated for CMT and Americana Music Awards, and is currently on the road with Grace Potter. We’ll talk about all that, her deep respect for The Chicks, her admiration for the trailblazing country artist Mickey Guyton, as well as what she’s learned from performing with Bob Weir, a founding member of the Grateful Dead.

What Brittney Spencer Talks About In This Episode

• Her new album "My Stupid Life"
• Touring with Jason Isbell
• Touring with Grace Potter
• Respect for The Chicks and Mickey Guyton
• Her family's influence on her life and career
• Growing up in Baltimore
• Moving to Nashville
• On the inspiration behind the album name
• Her family's restaurant
• Her Cousin's cooking

Quotes From Brittney Spencer

"I feel like I use the word stupid often. And it's kind of a term of endearment. The title of the album really comes from a song that's on the album called 'My Stupid Life.' And in the song, I'm just talking about how things, they don't always go the way you want it to. Sometimes, I feel a little jaded. Sometimes, I feel a little too open. Sometimes, things are going incredibly well. I remember my first love. I remember the first time I felt immense joy about something in life and, like, my adult years. I don't know. I feel like life is just a conglomerate of just really random things that sometimes don't always piece together, but it's your life, and it happened. And that's kind of what the song is about. And the more we kept putting this album together, I just knew, 'I think I want that to be the name of the album as well.' " - Brittney Spencer

About Biscuits & Jam

In the South, talking about food is personal. It's a way of sharing your history, your family, your culture, and yourself. Each week Sid Evans, editor in chief of Southern Living, sits down with celebrity musicians to hear stories of how they grew up, what inspired them, and how they've been shaped by Southern culture. Sid takes us back to some of their most cherished memories and traditions, the family meals they still think about, and their favorite places to eat on the road.Download and listen to this episode of Biscuits & Jam with Brittney Spencer on Apple Podcasts,  Spotify, Amazon Music, or everywhere podcasts are available.

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