Jennifer Nettles was deeply inspired by poet laureate Maya Angelou, who passed away Wednesday (May 28th). She spoke to syndicated radio personality Blair Garner, host of NASH-FM’s America’s Morning Show, earlier today to chat about meeting the famed poet, author, actress, being interviewed by her and how she was inspired by her, as well.

“She was so iconic, and I so looked up to her as a writer and a poet and a woman, a creative woman,” says Jennifer. “She was lovely. Not only was she talented and brilliant, but also a lovely person for the moments I got to chat with her.”

“All of her stuff was so inspirational to me whenever I read it,” Jennifer adds. “I always felt super-filled and inspired by what she wrote. It was not only emotional, but beautiful.”

Check out the entire interview below. 
[MUST CREDIT: “AMERICA’S MORNING SHOW WITH HOST BLAIR GARNER”]