Tori Kelly on Growth, Gratitude & Her New Era of Confidence | Artist Friendly

On Artist Friendly, Good Charlotte’s Joel Madden sits down with Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Tori Kelly for a heartfelt, honest, and inspiring conversation about reinvention, balance, and creative evolution. From her viral YouTube breakthrough to her new self-titled album Tori, Kelly opens up about faith, identity, and what it means to grow up in the music industry while rediscovering joy in her art. What’s in the episode: Tori on her new album Tori and stepping into a more confident, playful era How turning 30 shifted her mindset about artistry, image, and control The viral Frank Ocean cover that changed everything — and what came after Early record deals, growing pains, and learning to trust her instincts Collaborating with Jon Bellion and crafting her most honest work yet What she learned from working with Max Martin on her debut album The balance between perfectionism, faith, and creative freedom Tori and Joel on therapy, gratitude, and making art for the right reasons Lessons from 20 years in the industry — and why she’s finally having fun again The power of gospel roots, gratitude, and creating music that heals How growing up in the spotlight shaped her — and why she wouldn’t change it Watch full episodes for free on Veeps: https://veeps.com/artistfriendly Stay connected and don’t miss a conversation: Instagram: / artist.friendly TikTok: / artist.friendly About Artist Friendly: On Artist Friendly, Good Charlotte’s Joel Madden gets real with today's breakthrough artists. From chart-toppers to rising stars, guests spill the untold stories behind their success: the pivotal moments, crushing failures, and insider moves that made all the difference. Drawing on his experience as an artist, performer and founder, Joel digs deeper than the surface. This isn't just interviews — it's a masterclass in creative survival from those who've lived it.