Natasha Blaine on The Voice, Neo-Soul Nashville, and Staying Sane: “Just Keep Talking”.

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Brother Love introduces the Just Keep Talking podcast’s mission of sharing artists’ stories to foster belonging, inclusivity, and mental-health awareness, with sponsorship from Mr. Aaron’s Goods in Nashville. He welcomes guest Natasha Blaine, a Nashville-based singer-songwriter blending neo-soul, R&B, and pop, who opened for The Wailers at 3rd & Lindsley and discusses Nashville’s evolving genre scene and community. Natasha shares her musical roots in The Beatles, her frustration with being mislabeled as “jazz,” and the more personal direction of her single “Own Way” (released January 23, 2026), about getting out of her head and practicing self-advocacy. She recounts her The Voice journey (Season 29), singing Sade’s “Kiss of Life,” joining Team John Legend, and finishing Top 18, while discussing comparison culture, collaboration, negative internet comments, and the routines—therapy, meditation, the gym, and connection—that support her mental health. She plugs her “Kiss of Life” release and upcoming shows at Musicians Corner (May 29) and Vinyl Tap (June 13), and shares quick takes in a speed round. #mentalhealthpodcast #yourstorymatters #musicjournalism #teamlegend #singersongwriter #thevoice #natashablaine #neosoul #nashville #brotherlove #beseen #interview #beheard #believeinyourself

00:00 Podcast Mission

01:10 Welcome And Sponsor

01:41 Meet Natasha Blaine

02:30 Opening For The Wailers

03:26 Nashville Genre Shift

05:10 Why She Moved Here

06:31 Early Influences Beatles

08:20 Neo Soul Community

10:35 Genre Labels And Jazz

12:52 New Single Own Way

15:19 Inner Critic And Flow

18:50 The Voice Journey Begins

20:34 Sade Audition Moment

21:22 Voice Audition Highlights

22:18 Backstage Nerves And John Legend

23:00 Team Vibes And Battle Round

25:45 Women In Music Comparison Trap

27:29 Collaboration And Cowriting

30:03 Handling Internet Hate

31:57 Mental Health And Support Systems

36:52 New Single Kiss Of Life

37:14 Speed Round And Nature

38:32 Shows Socials And Farewell

Kara Frazier on ‘Coming Home,’ Nashville Community, Mental Health, and Finding Your Voice | Just Keep Talking

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Brother Love welcomes Nashville-based Southern roots singer-songwriter Kara Frazier to discuss storytelling, creativity, and connection through the Just Keep Talking podcast. They celebrate Kara’s recent momentum—hearing her single “Coming Home” with Kenny Sharp on Lightning 100 as Casey’s DJ Pick of the Week, her Local Artist of the Week feature, her runner-up finish in Music City Mayhem, and an Apple Music “New in Rock” editorial placement. Kara reflects on her Jacksonville roots, 11 years in Nashville, genre-blending “gumbo” sound, co-writing process, and the importance of patience, authenticity, and team support. They talk candidly about anxiety, sensitivity, faith, yoga, self-care, and being a 30-year-old woman in music. Kara shares upcoming shows and what’s next, including new singles, an acoustic project, and a full album planned for 2027.

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00:00 Podcast Mission

01:34 Meet Kara Frazier

02:07 Radio Breakthrough

03:06 How They Met

04:45 Electrified Collab

05:40 Music City Mayhem

08:26 Finding Her Sound

09:18 Co-Writing Flow

13:44 Finding Your Voice

16:04 Songs and Identity

17:11 Roscolusa Homecoming

19:22 Nashville Soul Scene

22:00 Self Care and Fear

23:31 Performance Anxiety Hacks

25:28 Mental Health and Faith

27:06 Overthinking and Self Grace

29:56 Career Origins and Growth

31:44 Age and Identity in Music

33:05 Release Strategy and New Deals

35:38 Playlist Breakthrough Story

37:35 Upcoming Shows and Speed Round

41:28 Wrap Up and Where to Find

Chelsea Blankinship on Touring with Andy Bell, Finding Authenticity, and Creating Art That Lasts | Just Keep Talking

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https://linktr.ee/brotherloverocksBrother Love welcomes Nashville singer-songwriter Chelsea Blankinship (formerly releasing as Chelsea King) to discuss storytelling, mental health, and creativity. Chelsea shares how she landed the Andy Bell (Erasure) touring gig through producer Dave Audé, the intense community and joy of life on the road, and the scariest moment—misconfigured in-ear monitors that threw off her pitch. They talk about post-tour depression, sobriety, boundaries and safety for women in the music industry, and her spiritual journey influenced by Carl Jung’s shadow work. Chelsea honors her Spanish heritage and late grandmother through Spanish-language songs like “La Soledad” and “Amado Mío,” reflects on craftsmanship and making drapes as a metaphor for real art amid fast content and AI, and previews a folk/Americana album in progress with Dave Audé featuring musicians like Sarah Tomek and Jerry Fuentes.

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00:00 Podcast Mission

02:00 Meet Chelsea Blankinship

03:10 Erasure Tour Memories

05:47 Landing the Andy Bell Gig

08:05 Tour Community Highs

09:43 In Ear Monitor Scare

12:37 Duet and Stage Spotlight

13:40 Legacy Act Pressure

15:34 Road Lessons and Illness

18:16 Women Safety on Tour

21:07 Boundaries and Self Worth

24:06 Spiritual Journey Jung

25:07 Post Tour Depression

26:31 Learning Stillness

27:49 Healing Never Ends

28:18 Spanish Songs Tribute

32:45 Songwriting Alchemy

33:49 Co Write Anxiety

36:57 Craft Over Convenience

39:17 AI And Real Art

41:13 Surrender And Next Steps

44:47 New Album Roots

47:11 Speed Round Spirituality

49:41 Wrap Up And Support