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Shayna Gee | Touring, Nashville's Reality & Why Being Yourself Wins
Shayna Gee joins the Live and Amplified Indie Fusion Podcast during CMA Fest 2026 for a conversation about life on the road, building an independent music career, and why authenticity is still the most valuable thing an artist can have.
We talk about:
Moving from Los Angeles to Nashville
Releasing new music and preparing for a summer tour
Booking your own tours as an independent artist
Nashville's famous Broadway scene vs. the local dive bars
Why albums are making a comeback
Chicago's underrated food scene
The realities of surviving as an independent musician
Advice for young artists trying…
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