Why our secrets need a melody | Katie Pruitt | TEDxNashvilleSalon
We all have secrets. For Katie Pruitt, the secret she kept for most of her life was that she is gay. Raised in a conservative community, she feared revealing who she really is would cost her relationships. And when she finally decided to tell her secret, it didn't go over very well. Talking didn't help. Arguing didn't work. But then she wrote a song about her experience. In this talk, Katie explains how adding a melody to her secret helped make reconciliation possible. Katie Pruitt is a Nashville transplant from the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia. Pruitt tackles human topics such as religion, mental health, and contemporary love songs with a modern twist. Her passionate delivery and powerful message brought her to a CBS This Morning performance and are the reason her name has graced bills like Pilgrimage Festival, sharing a stage with Bob Weir, and opening for Neil Young.
After the 2020 release of her album, Expectations, Pruitt was named one of Rolling Stone’s “Artists You Need to Know” and was featured on NPR’s All Songs Considered for her song "Grace Has A Gun." Not long after that Expectations appeared at 16th on NPR’s best albums of 2020 list, and ranked third in Rolling Stone’s “30 Best Country and Americana Albums of 2020.” Katie was nominated for both a Grammy (Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical), and American Songwriter’s Best Emerging Artist. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
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Such a powerful communicator in so many forms. May her voice echo far and wide.
What a story teller! Her voice is haunting! So amazing!
Katie you are honest, you are definitely brave, you are certainly immensely talented, you can go the whole way because you have it all and the world needs to see you grow and hear your story through that beautiful voice you have. UK needs to see you soon!
Fantastic speaker. And such a rich voice. Message conveyed ridiculously well
I thought for sure she was talking about 'Normal'. It's a beautiful song, and songwriting doesn't get any better than it does there.
Katie this was fantastic to learn a bit more about you and your process. And your love for prine … I’m with you my friend
Katie, you are perfection. Came to your show in LA and it was utterly compelling. I loved every moment - even when I cried. Everyone needs to know your music. You picked a tough industry, but keep it up, girl. You're amazing.
What a stunning voice, what a beautiful spirit, what a beautiful mind, what a huge heart--all this comes together to create so much talent in this one person. Thank you Katie Pruitt!
Couragious, articulate, intelligent and carries a commanding voice. I enjoyed this presentation and planning to find a way to be so honest without consequences
That was so so good!!!! Now I am in love with you and Edwin McCain. Such great storytelling and songwriting!!! And that voice!!!! Consert yell!!!!
I've seen you twice now... your music is beyond amazing and inspiring and then I found this TEDx Talk and all I have to say is THANK YOU
Thank you, Katie! You are wonderful!
Beautiful!! Yes, you most certainly do belong and im straight!!! You go girl!!!! You are so very intelligent!!! I wish i had your intelligence and courage when i was your age!!! You are a beautiful inspiration!!!!!💯❤
Wow this is beyond powerful and so true.
Beautiful!
What an inspiration! I have loved your music from the first time I heard it and now I feel the same about the person behind it. Bravo Katie!
So awesome...
Everything you are saying about words and music 🎶 is so true. You did a great job. I love your story, it’s so beautiful and I just love and adore you!! Thank you for sharing you! Love you Jamie
Loved it ❤
This made me cry.
Articulate and smart and with a God given musical talent
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She is soooooooooooo do-able!
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Breathtaking.
Really beautiful and nice girl
I wish Katie was my daughter.
I really love you❤... Will u marrie me ❤
Thanks for uploading! If you have a minute, I've been recording some original acoustic songs. As a fellow music lover, I'd love if you would take a listen. It's on my channel. Hope you enjoy.