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This Song Is Yours

Katelyn Tarver

Season 1, Ep. 262
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Our guest today is musician, songwriter and actor Katelyn Tarver! With a remarkable music career that includes independent releases, songwriting for renowned artists (Joshua Bassett, Cheryl Cole), and her recent signing with Nettwerk Music Group, Katelyn has very much made her mark in the music industry. In today’s episode, we dive into her creative journey, discussing the inspiration behind her latest single 'Starting to Scare Me'. We get an exclusive glimpse into her upcoming Compliments Only tour, which starts in September. Additionally, we explore Katelyn's experience as an actor in TV shows like Ballers and The Secret Life of the American Teenager, and whether those skills ever spill over into her music career.

Katelyn Tarver: Instagram / Facebook / Spotify

Purchase tickets to the Compliments Only tour here.

Thanks again to Katelyn Tarver for her time. We also want to give a special shout out to Sean from Nettwerk Music Group for his help with this episode.

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