Finding Joy - Joy Oladokun Isn’t Afraid to Speak Out

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Brittney McKenna
March 20, 2025
Nashville Scene
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For Joy Oladokun, being a musician is about far more than writing and recording. It’s about building community. The Nashville-based, Arizona-born artist — the daughter of Nigerian immigrants — has no shortage of laurels she could rest on: nominations for awards including GLAAD Media Awards and the Americana Music Honors & Awards; collaborations with heavy hitters like Chris Stapleton and Maren Morris; and previous opening slots for a diverse array of artists including Hozier, Tyler Childers and John Mayer.

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