Mickey Guyton: Telling the story of “Black Like Me”

<p>Behind her Grammy-nominated song “Black Like Me,” Mickey Guyton shares the story of her long journey toward embracing her voice as a country music star. As a Black woman in a traditionally white industry, her authenticity is constantly questioned: Too Black. Too white. Not “country” enough. Plagued by self-doubt, Mickey’s breakthrough comes when she remembers what matters to her and stops trying to fit in – instead, she leans in to what makes her unique. Whether you’re listening for the first time, or you’ve had this episode on repeat, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of why she chose to sing “Black Like Me” in an absolutely iconic performance at the 2021 Grammy Awards.</p><p>Read the transcript at&nbsp;<a href="https://meditativestory.com/mickey-guyton/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://meditativestory.com/mickey-guyton/</a></p><p>Sign up for the weekly Meditative Story newsletter to get a timely episode reminder and a mini meditation in your inbox:&nbsp;<a href="http://eepurl.com/gyDGgD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/gyDGgD</a></p>