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Since 'The Voice' Fame, Cleveland's Emily Keener Shows Independence, Growth with Latest Album

By Brittany Nader,
Amanda Rabinowitz
Published September 2, 2021 at 5:00 AM EDT
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Cleveland singer-songwriter Emily Keener stepped into the national spotlight in 2016 as a finalist on The Voice. After releasing her latest album in 2020, she's been serving in the AmeriCorps.

Cleveland singer-songwriter Emily Keener grabbed the nation's attention in 2016 as a finalist on The Voice. Now, she's serving with AmeriCorps and keeping the spirit of her music alive during this new adventure.

Brittany Nader talked with Keener about her journey, her new album, "I Do Not Have to Be Good," and what's next for the indie-folk artist.

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Brittany Nader is the producer of "Shuffle" on Ideastream Public Media. She joins "All Things Considered" host Amanda Rabinowitz on Thursdays to chat about Northeast Ohio’s vibrant music scene.
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