Mickey Guyton: Lean into your uniqueness

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4.6 • 3.1K Ratings

🗓️ 15 March 2021

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

Behind her Grammy-nominated song “Black Like Me,” Mickey Guyton shares the story of her long journey toward embracing her voice as a country music star. As a Black woman in a traditionally white industry, her authenticity is constantly questioned: Too Black. Too white. Not “country” enough. Plagued by self-doubt, Mickey’s breakthrough comes when she remembers what matters to her and stops trying to fit in – instead, she leans in to what makes her unique. Whether you’re listening for the first time, or you’ve had this episode on repeat, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of why she chose to sing “Black Like Me” in an absolutely iconic performance at the 2021 Grammy Awards.

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0:00.0	Hey, it's Rowan.
0:02.2	So we know that life doesn't come with an instruction manual.
0:06.7	But the next best thing I found is a podcast called LifeKit from NPR.
0:12.7	The LifeKit podcast can help you tackle life-altering questions, or just your everyday pickles.
0:19.7	Each episode offers deeply human solutions to deeply human problems.
0:24.8	I think you'll find it really valuable.
0:27.4	So check out LifeKit, wherever you get your podcasts.
0:48.9	Something's missing.
0:51.4	I have a unique story, and yet here I'm trying to look and sound like every other artist that's making country music.
0:59.4	Trying to fit in, trying to act the part to be notice.
1:04.4	It can't work.
1:07.4	It just isn't me.
1:11.4	In my life, I'm always taught to listen.
1:18.4	When I was younger, I'd listen to my elders.
1:21.4	I'd listen to my mom.
1:23.4	I'd listen to Micah.
1:26.4	If I listened, I could fit in.
1:30.4	If I listened, I could get approval.
1:33.4	I'd do everything they tell me, and nothing works.
1:38.4	I feel like a stallion tied up in a stable.
1:44.4	I'm reaching to run free.
1:49.4	Mickey Geiten is as country as they come.
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