brandy clark 12 stories

Brandy Clark has not only written and released one of the most buzzworthy albums of 2013 but she's being hailed in some corners as the saviour of Country music. In this conversation, the rising star talks about her influences, her album and writing hits for Miranda Lambert and Kacey Musgraves.

With 12 Stories Brandy Clark debuts with an album that is refreshingly not aiming directly at the hook-y, sing-a-long mainstream (though it has hooks-a-plenty and sing-a-long moments). Instead, we get a distinctive, witty, and charming debut album from the well-known songwriter.

If you're still wondering what all the hype about Brandy Clark (a co-writer of multiple chart-topping hits) is for, NPR is giving you the chance to find out for yourself by streaming her debut album 12 Stories one week prior to its October 22 release. Get the complete scoop here!