Best Of: British Roots Musician Yola On Standing For Herself

When pandemic lockdowns hit in 2020, Yola had a choice to make: stay in her hometown of Bristol, England, or move full time to Nashville and finish her new album, "Stand For Myself." Yola chose Nashville, and now that album is nominated for best Americana album at this year's Grammy awards.We ask her about writing in a pandemic, leaving home, and what her future holds.Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.

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