Izzy Mahoubi reached millions with her take on Rage Against the Machine. But her pick for a punk rock icon? Dolly Parton.

The Nashville singer-songwriter and guitarist joins me to talk about finding her sound, trusting herself, and why kindness and self-worth are the most rebellious qualities a person can have.

Izzy shares the story behind her viral Southwest-inspired cover of “Killing in the Name”—filmed the same day she questioned whether she could keep pursuing music. We also get into her original song “Hound of the Strays,” written with Jaid Joice and Laela Dasher, and how The Lord of the Rings helped inspire a song about finding your way through your 20s.

In this episode:

Why Izzy considers Dolly Parton a punk rock icon
The doubts that came before her viral Rage Against the Machine cover
Blending Arizona roots, rock influences, and Nashville songwriting
The story behind “Hound of the Strays”
Being asked to choose a “stage age” at 21
Women playing guitar and finding inspiration in Grace Bowers
Her love of Stevie Nicks, Fleetwood Mac, and Brandi Carlile

Listen to Izzy Mahoubi’s “Hound of the Strays” wherever you stream music.

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