[Carly Pearce](https://www.grammy.com/artists/carly-pearce/52045) discusses how "Never Wanted to Be That Girl" earned her new career highs — including her very first GRAMMY nod and her personal story of heartbreak and how she blends her passion for traditional country storytelling.

Rather than retreat from the spotlight, Pearce used her grief and trauma to create 29: Written in Stone, a grippingly personal artistic statement. The singer’s authenticity paid dividends: She started seeing more commercial success, more critical recognition and extra passion from her fans. Read more in her interview on Grammy.com.