Favorite stage moment ever? Telling my boss and thousands of people to go to hell while our sweet pyro angels roasted us good. THAT, my friends, is therapy.
These are the nights I’ll remember. Huge thanks to @charlieworsham for assembling such an incredible crew for his show last night. Check out and support his incredible charity @followyourheartarts !
@philthechandler told me I need to put up videos of me actually singing, so here’s one from a few years ago when I got the thumbs up from @d_weezee to get after it a little bit. Can we play shows again? (And go to smoky bars so I can get a bit of my rasp back?)
Why I’m a Big Fan of Quitting Before It Turns Toxic
Kristen Rogers on Somatic Singing, Touring with Post Malone, and Setting Boundaries in Nashville | Just Keep Talking
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Brother Love welcomes Nashville vocalist, session singer, touring performer, and teacher Kristen Rogers, who has worked with artists including Zach Bryan, Eric Church, Hozier, The Killers, and is currently touring with Post Malone. They discuss the role of a vocal producer, Kristen’s classical upbringing and early harmony training, and how deep listening shapes doubling, background vocals, and onstage adaptability. Kristen explains somatic singing, how adrenaline and inconsistent monitoring affect performance, and how vocal work can calm the nervous system via vagus nerve stimulation, connecting technique to mental health. She shares how she prepares professionally, embraces the duality of personal hardship and performing, prefers restorative structure at home, and defines “quitting” as a proactive, values-based choice. They also address sexism and harassment in the industry, protecting younger women, and Kristen’s leadership assembling Eric Church’s “Johnny” choir, ending with a playful speed round.
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At 17, she had a record deal on one hand and college on the other. Her parents handed her five figures and said "it's your choice. We trust you." And she listened to the part of herself that didn't feel safe and walked away. That kind of self-trust at that age is rare. There's something so quietly powerful about choosing the path that protects your peace over the one that promises the spotlight. Not everyone gets to make that call. Not everyone listens when they do. @kayrog is magic ✨ and I highly encouraged you to listen to her episode!!
Guess what?! I’m finally home long enough to take on vocal coaching clients again! I have slots open starting next week. Please DM me if you’re interested—I have limited availability, and priority will be given to in-person Nashville based clients! Let’s make this fussy little instrument work a little better together 💪🏻
📸: @kristinsweeting
THANK YOU to the Eric Church team for letting me play a role in this Grammy nominated record! I arranged vocals (with kings @billyjustineau and Jay Joyce!) and led the choir on the tracking floor. Y’all, there have been worse days 😭😭😭
