In this episode of The Song that Healed Me, host Savanna Smith sits down with Nashville based singer-songwriter, Abigayle Kompst, to discuss how “A Case of You” by Joni Mitchell helped reinspire her in a world of commercial songwriting.

They also talk about:

• Making the decision to pursue a songwriting degree at Belmont University

• Discovering unique metaphors in songwriting

• Nashville songwriting culture

• Finding balance in commercial songwriting

• Managing comparisons as an artist

• and more!

Abigayle finishes the episode with a live performance of her hit song, “Worst Gaslighter,” which you can stream HERE.

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