Don't you just love the special way a piece of great art or music can transport you to another time and place? This week, Norwegian country music sensation, Malin Pettersen, shares about the physical and metaphorical journey music has taken her on. After winning a Spellemannpris (Norwegian Grammy) in 2018 for her first solo album, Malin performed at some of Norway’s largest festivals and eventually traveled to Nashville to record her latest album Wildhorse. If you are a music lover like me, then you will not want to miss this episode. Tune in to learn how Malin's unique Americana-inspired songwriting style launched her solo career, the role language plays in her songwriting, the differences she's found between American and Norwegian culture, and why music and travel go hand in hand.When was the last time you took a risk on yourself and how did it turn out? I'd love to hear more about it and hope you will share by sending me an audio message.Premium Passport:Want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more? Click Here To Try Premium Passport For Only $1

Tune In To Learn:

How daily life in Norway impacts Malin's songwriting process 

First memories of music as a child

Balancing Norwegian humility with promoting music and artistic expression

Why finding a community that will support you is key to thriving in anything

The reason genres play an important role in creating and promoting music

What caused Malin to go "all-in" and become a full-time musician

Advice on the discomfort that comes with seeking the road less traveled

The importance of defining success 

Why unfinished songs are sometimes the most personal 

The process of releasing songs and combating perfectionism

How Malin found a sense of home in American country music

What it was like to record music in Nashville

How travel is an integral part of being a musician

The biggest differences between Norwegian culture and American culture

Combining the Norwegian and English languages to craft unique songs

Bucket list cover songs

How the meaning of songs change as the world changes

Best advice Malin has ever received

And so much more

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