Rising singer-songwriter Kinsley joins Bar Conversations to talk about about her journey into music and the story behind her debut EP Learn to Live, which arrives September 25. Kinsley talks about growing up between California, Texas and Tennessee, her early love of poetry, discovering songwriting, and finding an audience through her intimate “Midnight Sessions” on YouTube. She also opens up about her belief that music can be an emotcional refuge and her goal of creating songs that help people feel less alone.

Kinsley also discusses signing a worldwide exclusive publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing Nashville and bringing her six-song debut EP to life. She breaks down songs including “Learn to Live,” “Pieces of Me,” “Whiplash” and “Cold July” featuring Caitlyn Smith, and talks about the vulnerability of turning personal experiences into music. Plus, Kinsley shares what she has learned from songwriter rounds and touring, her favorite song to perform live, and what’s ahead.

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