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"Sip Your Coffee Slow" by Jacy Penland

March 02, 2026 • Emmeline; Jacy Penland • Season 1 • Episode 81

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Sometimes, a song starts with a single image or a single line that grows into something much bigger and clearer.

In this episode, Emmeline sits down with Dallas-based singer-songwriter Jacy Penland to talk about her new single, "Sip Your Coffee Slow." Jacy talks about the discipline of being a songwriter, about how quickly the concept of sipping one's coffee slowly turned into a full song, and about how collaboration and trust with other artists have fueled her songwriting journey so far. Emmeline and Jacy also talk about the challenges of writing and stacking harmonies in folk music!

To learn more about Jacy Penland, or to follow her musical journey, follow her on Instagram or Facebook.

For behind-the-scenes info and more about Journey of a Song, follow @EmmelineMusic on social media or visit the Journey of Series official webpage. You can hear songs from previous episodes through the Journey of a Song Official Spotify Playlist.

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