Famous quote by Mary Chapin Carpenter

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When I think of the artists I admire and seek out musically. Its because Im curious about where theyre going to go the n
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"When I think of the artists I admire and seek out musically. It's because I'm curious about where they're going to go the next time they have a chance to put a record out. It's not about where I find them on the radio dial, or how many records they're selling"

- Mary Chapin Carpenter

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This quote by Mary Chapin Carpenter talks to the importance of creative expedition and growth. She is stating that when she tries to find music, she is not searching for the most popular or commercially effective artists, however rather those who are pressing boundaries and exploring originalities. She is trying to find artists who are constantly progressing and pressing themselves to create something new and amazing. She is searching for artists who are not scared to take risks and challenge themselves. This quote speaks to the value of imagination and innovation in the music market, and how it is important for artists to keep pressing themselves and checking out originalities in order to stay appropriate and successful.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Mary Chapin Carpenter somewhere between February 21, 1958 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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