Crystal Shawanda returns to Meet Me For Coffee—and this conversation goes deeper than ever.
Fresh off a 2026 JUNO nomination for Sing Pretty Blues, Crystal opens up about the reality behind the music industry, the personal losses that shaped her latest album, and how music became her way of healing.
From building her own label to navigating grief and addiction within her family, this is a powerful, honest conversation about resilience, identity, and finding your voice again.
If you’ve ever wondered what’s really behind the music—this is it.
🎧 In This Episode:
The story behind Sing Pretty Blues
Her emotional reaction to a 2026 JUNO nomination
Losing her longtime manager and close loved ones
How addiction has impacted her family and community
Why she left the mainstream path to build her own
Finding freedom in blues after country success
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