This week on Here’s What We Know, Meghan Patrick returns to reflect on how her life and her music have evolved over the past few years. Meghan shares what it really takes to stay true in an industry that rewards masks more than authenticity.
We talk about the fatigue behind the spotlight, the courage it takes to walk away from toxic relationships (even when they’re family), and how songwriting helped her process deep personal wounds. Megan opens up about the emotional weight behind songs like “Blood From a Stone” and “Golden Child,” offering listeners comfort, connection, and clarity through her vulnerability. Listen now!
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In this episode:
- Meghan’s evolution as an artist and human
- The power of having a team who gets you
- Choosing authenticity over virality
- Healing through songwriting
- The realities of navigating toxic family dynamics
- Why drudgery is part of the dream
Quotations:
“If I have to be less myself to get you to like me, then you’re not for me, and that’s fine.” ~ Meghan Patrick
“The first step is figuring out who you are, and that definitely does take some time.” ~ Meghan Patrick
“There was no way I was ever not gonna want to make music, write songs, or perform because that’s who I am.” ~ Meghan Patrick
“How many of those overnight viral sensations are actually gonna have longevity and still be able to maintain that for a long-lasting career? And I don’t hope that for any of them. And I’m not shading these people. That’s great for them. I’m not saying they’re undeserving or anything; I’m just saying that one viral moment does not mean that you are going to have a long-lasting career, and that’s the only kind of career I’m interested in.” ~ Meghan Patrick
“You know what is sustainable? Fans, real fans who love you, who will follow you to the ends of the earth, who will buy every record you make, who will spend, save for months and months to come see your show and then buy your t-shirts and that, when they get in the car with their friends, like, let me show you this song, and they want to play their favorite artist.” ~ Meghan Patrick
“Why do I feel have to act like I have more money than I do? That’s crazy. For the fans, they don’t care. Matter of fact, they might like me more if they understood that, like, yeah, I’m just like you. I’m struggling with this as well. And just being honest and real with your fans about what’s going on in your life. And that took a lot of courage for me to get to a place where I felt like I could do that, where I could let them know, like, I’m not perfect all the time. I don’t have it together all the time. And I’m struggling and frustrated with some of the same things that you are.” ~ Meghan Patrick
“I know that God gave me a gift of music, the gift to be able to sing and to be able to write songs, but I think even more importantly than that and beyond that, I realized that part of my calling was not just to sing and write songs; it was to use my gift to help others. It was to use my gift to talk about the hard stuff, the very real-life stuff that that nobody really wants to talk about because it’s uncomfortable.” ~ Meghan Patrick
“There are people walking around with a piece of their heart broken for their whole lives. I mean, it happens every day.” ~ Meghan Patrick
“I just wish people understood that, like, dude, put your time and energy into things you do like, not things you hate. If you don’t like it, then just move on.” ~ Meghan Patrick
Bio:
Meghan Patrick is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter originally from Ontario, known for blending raw vulnerability with fierce confidence. A two-time CCMA Female Artist of the Year with 19 CMAOntario Awards, Meghan’s music unpacks the grit, grace, and truth of life on her own terms. Her latest album, Golden Child, marks a powerful turning point, diving into personal healing, hard-earned wisdom, and what she now calls Big Sister Country, where strength and intimacy coexist. From bluegrass to funk to country, Meghan’s musical journey defies easy labels, but one thing’s clear: when she tells her story, people listen.
Guest Contact Info:
Website: https://www.meghanpatrickmusic.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MegPatrickMusic/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MegPatrickMusic/