Songwriter Joybeth Taylor, who is originally from Alabama, performs songs she’s written during the Museum’s weekly Songwriter Session series. This program was recorded on April 11, 2026, and was presented in support of the exhibition “American Currents: State of the Music,” which features Ella Langley.

During the program, Taylor answers audience questions and shares stories from her career, including about how she became a songwriter. The songs she performs include “Young When We’re Old,” “Bar and Back,” “Something’s Gonna Kill Me,” “Angels Were Gone,” and “Don’t Judge a Woman.” Taylor also plays “Weren’t for the Wind,” “Speaking Terms,” and “Choosin’ Texas,” all of which were recorded by Ella Langley.

Taylor signed her first publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing and Verse2 in 2021. In addition to Langley, her song have been recorded by Gavin Adcock, Corey Kent, Kameron Marlowe, and Warren Zeiders.

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