SkiP HappEns - Skip Clark Podcast

Walker Hayes - When Fancy Like popped his life changed.  Walker takes a break from touring to chat with us about those changes!  Fun!#countrylife #countryradio #countrymusicpodcast #fancylikeSupport the showThanks for listening! Follow us at youtube.com/c/skiphappens

Trey Lewis was born in Birmingham, Alabama around 1987. He aspired to be a country music singer since childhood, citing Garth Brooks as an influence. Lewis stated that he had never played guitar until after completing rehabilitation for an alcohol addiction, at which point he began playing guitar while holding a job at a smoothie shop. Hear his story here!Support the showThanks for listening! Follow us at youtube.com/c/skiphappens

Lainey Wilson talks with Skip and Marissa about music, life and  about being cast for Yellowstone season 5!  What was Laineys worst job before she was a star?  Find out here!#LaineyWilson Support the show

Multiplatinum Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Russell Dickerson joins Skip and Deb on SkiP HappEns Podcast.  Talkin' music, life, and being on the road with Tim McGraw!Support the show

Upon graduating high school, she moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue a career in the country industry. In 2020, Block wrote and recorded a song that appeared on her Tik Tok account. It subsequently went viral. That song, "Just About Over You", was heard by Nashville music executives and helped her secure a contract with Mercury Nashville. Released as a single, "Just About Over You" became a charting song on the American country chart in 2021.Support the show

Country hitmake Matt Stell joins us to talk music and life!Support the show

Dariann Leigh doesn't just want to make music, she wants to write the soundtrack for hairbrush singers, dashboard drummers and air guitar players everywhere.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

Everyone has a story to tell, but sometimes, that story evolves in ways unimaginable. For Upstate New York dreamer turned Nashville recording artist Cassidy Lynn, that path would evolve through the art of the ultimate form of storytelling, songwriting. This force to be reckoned with arrived in Music City with the spirit of Patsy Cline and the fierceness of Natalie Maines, hell bent on blazing her own path.   Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

American Idol alum  - Alex Miller is a bonafide torch-carrying champion of traditional Country music, with an arresting voice, an infectious personality and charm to spare. Everything about Alex is exciting; he is wholesome and inspiring - with a baby face and an eager enthusiasm - and an air of explosive expectation surrounds him.  Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

Hailing from Syracuse, NY, Molly D'Ago started playing the electric guitar in grade school. She went on to tour the country as support for The All-American Rejects, Pop Evil, Teddy Geiger and more.Molly 's first solo release,Lifetime, features Billboard #1 Hit Artist Waylon Reavis of the band Mushroomhead. Her sophomore release, Crazy Ever After, features another Billboard #1 Hit rocker Hugo Ferreira of Tantric. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

From childhood to adulthood, from trio to duo; from being Southern Halo to becoming American Blonde, the Morris sisters have stuck together through thick and thin. With the rebranding, they are casting off any preconceived notions as to who they should be and are fully embracing who they are - a powerhouse of talent; invigorated, motivated and fully realized. Here they are and here is their story!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

From Louisiana to Nashville With the fuel of both Southern rock and country music influences pumping through his veins, it's no surprise that CJ Solar is a natural at fusing the two worlds. Combine that with Delta blues, compliments of a childhood spent in Cajun country, and you've got one badass up-and-comer, with the pure musical talent and vocal chops to back him up. Already turning heads throughout Nashville, Baton Rouge and beyond, having been named one of the“New Artists You Need To Know” by Rolling Stone Country, Solar says the driving force behind his untimely success isn't fame nor fortune – it's just a diehard infatuation with the music he grew up on.  Hear it all here!  Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

Actress Kelly Dowdle, best known for her roles in Billions, Lucifer, American Crime Story, the upcoming film Three Days Rising, Scandal Made Me Famous, Big Momma's House 2 and more!  Talking life, acting, music and fun!  Kelly hopes to inspire others through her creative work to not care about the outcome but to stay focused in the joy of the process, always following your heart and doing what makes you happy.  Kelly Monrow new single YOU'RE THE REASON I DRINK and it's a good one to blast while you're toasting to an ex !! Nothing better than celebrating being happy ...@kellyMonrowDowdleSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

Conner Smith was born to write songs. His mother interviewed songwriters as part of her work when he was a small child; he remembers being in her office, transfixed, listening to the tapes of the people most music lovers never saw telling the stories of where the songs came from. By the time he was 6, he was writing his own. By the time he was 9, he'd signed to BMI as a writer.#countrymusic #country #music #nashville #livemusic #singer #singersongwriter #guitar #countrygirl #songwriter #musician #newmusic #countrysinger #love #countrylife #countrymusiclover #countryboy #cowboy #s #americana #outlawcountry #rock #classiccountry #concert #tennessee #blues #texas #countryartist #countrymusicsinger #thomasrhettSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

Sarah Pease joins me in chatting about the new CBD patches available at Innov8tive Nutrition.  They are changing peoples lives.  No THC !  skiphappens.innov8tivenutrition.com It's a whole new way to take dietary supplements. No pills, no powders, just the power of the patch. Our unique topical patch slowly delivers vitamins and nutrients over the course of 8 hours.  Pretty awesome!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

Alannah McCready has made a lifelong habit out of pouring her heart and soul into every task she puts her mind to. Growing up in Minnesota and getting her first pair of skates at the age of three, it was inevitable that McCready was going to become a hockey star. “It's called the state of hockey for a reason,” she notes.  The Minneapolis native discovered her expertise as a hockey goalie at skating camp at the age of 10 when she stopped all but two shots from entering the net, proudly telling her father, “I think I might be good at that.” But it was her mother who imprinted her with a love of country music that she grew up on in Oklahoma, the young McCready learning how to sing by watching the techniques of Trisha Yearwood and Martina McBride.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

Jon Wayne Hatfield is a 19 year-old country artist and songwriter who independently released his debut single, “What A Truck Is For” on November 6, 2020. Originally from Goshen, Ohio, he loves working in Nashville writing and recording with other artists and songwriters. Jon has become a rising star on TikTok, where he had more than 150,000 followers and 5.1M views in 2020. He has also received millions of views on YouTube for his cover of Elvie Shane’s “My Boy - girl version.” He will be releasing more singles in early 2021, to be followed by the release of his first EP in Spring 2021.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

Independent artist, Dew Pendleton is quickly climbing the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart with “Might As Well Be Me.” The single, written by himself, is also a most added song to Country Radio Encompassing musical influences from every corner, the singer/songwriter coined his label name HippieRedneckGospeLove. Pendleton feels the brand sums up his heart, his soul and his musical sound. “That’s all one word, with gospel and love sharing the L,” Dew says.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

Brian Judy is the creator of Freedom Jam.  A benefit concert or First Responders, active military and veterans.  Several country artists and a day of music and fun.  Eureka, MO August 28th!  Freedom Jam Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

Juna N Joey are a brother/sister Country Pop Duo from West Palm Beach, FL, singer/songwriters (Think Modern Day Carpenters meets Lady A/Dan + Shay). The duo's popularity exploded organically by posting covers on YouTube with over 7 million collective views. The attention has provided a steady stream of inquiries for collaborations from MattyBRaps, Sky Katz (Disney Star), German star Sina-Drums. The offers keep pouring in from industry executives and major record labels alike. One producer was quoted as saying, "NBC loves these kids", DreamworksTV, Nickelodeon’s AMMF, America's Got Talent, and a tour with American Idol alum Cade Foehner was to follow. To say 2019 was a busy year, is an understatement, and "We've Only Just Begun." Their popularity still remains stronger than ever in 2020 with a recent viral video of 6.4 million views on Tik Tok. They are now officially influencers.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

Originally from Toronto, Ontario, the Ashley Sisters are an American country sister duo based out of Nashville, Tennessee. Lauren and Marlo Ashley are songwriters, performers and musicians, who have accredited social media and traditional radio play to their rise to fame. Marlo Ashley is the guitarist and piano player and Lauren Ashley is the bassist and lead singer.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

Singer/songwriter Mary Heather Hickman has a classic country sound delivered with an unaffected style and emotional acuity which is honest, unflinching and gritty.  An experienced performer and gifted songwriter at 25 years old, her dulcet voice highlights the irony, double entendres and spirited resilience at the heart of her songs. Mary Heather’s southern roots run deep throughout her sassy, irreverent, “Don’t mess with Texas” songwriting style .Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

Growing up in the rural North Georgia mountains down a three mile dirt road, Jacob Bryant picked up his first guitar at eight years old. He was influenced by the Bluegrass music his family played and later the southern rock and traditional country music he discovered. Hear his story here on SkiP HappEns PodcastSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

Billy Dean is an American country music singer and songwriter. He first gained national attention after appearing on the television talent competition Star Search. ... His studio albums have accounted for more than 20 hit singles on the Billboard country charts, including 11 Top Ten hits.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

Country Star Artist Tyler Rich Joins SkiP HappEns!How did you get started in music/country music?You didn’t go straight to country music though, so how did you get back to knowing that that was where you wanted to be?How far along did you decide to make the move to Nashville?‘The Difference’ felt like the tipping point for your career. How did that song come to you?What is something on your personal and professional bucket lists?If you could do a CMT Crossroads with any artist who would it be?What is the best piece advice you’ve been given?How many tattoos do you have? Which one means the most to you, and Why?Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

True to his blue-collar roots, James Robert Webb walks the line between traditional and contemporary country music. Raised on a small farm outside of Tulsa, he grew up listening to a wide variety of Oklahomans including Bob Wills, Garth Brooks and Leon Russell. His sound is driven by his unique, indefinable voice and organic, neo-traditionalist style fused with modern production.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

Live from her home in Romania, Andrada Popa is a singer-songwriter/ actress who has taken on the spotlight from a very young age. She represented Romania at Eurovision Junior when she was only 10 years old and won over 30 trophies at music contests across Europe.At the age of 13, she booked her first major role in what had to become the most awarded musical TV Drama in Romania, 'Pariu cu Viata'. At the same time, she became a member of the very popular 'La La Band' with whom she toured in over 30 cities. She and her band won 'Teen Idol' at Romanian Music Awards and been awarded 'The Golden Disc' for selling over 10.000 copies of their album.Hear and see it all here! Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

AC Jones tells all. After four years of balancing a musical career and a college education in biochemistry, AC Jones dove into her country music career full-force. Since then, Jones has achieved three Top 40 singles on the Music Row Country Breakout Chart and two Billboard Country Indicator charting singles. New music on the way soon! Listen here!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

Recording artist Billy Lord spends time with Skip Clark on SkiP HappEnsSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

Jeff Bates signed to RCA Nashville in late 2002, Bates released his debut album Rainbow Man in May 2003. A second album, Leave the Light On, was released in 2005 on RCA. He left RCA in 2006. This album was followed by Jeff Bates in 2008 on the independent Black River Entertainment. Bates' two RCA albums accounted for seven chart singles on the Billboard country charts, of which three reached top 40: "The Love Song" (his highest, at No. 8), "I Wanna Make You Cry" at No. 23, and "Long, Slow Kisses" at No. 17. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

Welcome to Jennyville, population...well, we're not exactly sure. But you're bound to have a damn good time when you enter the amazing technicolor world Nashville singer-songwriter Jenny Tolman created for her stunning debut album There Goes The Neighborhood. Jennyville is Mayberry meets Desperate Housewives -- teeming with colorful and hilarious residents likely to get into brawls at the Tupperware party or flirt with the butcher at the Piggly Wiggly. But it's also filled with some of the most heart-wrenching and honest country songwriting you'll hear this year. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

Tiffany Woys is one of the many independent artists in Nashville that has been affected by the pandemic, however, her passion for music and performing has kept her grounded. Turning to her friends at Country Radio, Woys was able to continue telling her story by sharing her newest single “Do Ya,” which debuted back in October! Tiffany joins SkiP HappEns and The Official Country Music Fan Club for great conversation.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

Country Life with Nashville recording artist AJ Sanders. How to promote on social media at no cost, and advice for new artists and of course talks about his music! Great conversations behind the scenes of country music in country life with Skip Happens.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

"Darthy" McCormick - Dorothy McCormick is a high school Senior from Delaware. She began learning piano at age four and now plays acoustic and electric guitar as well as ukulele along with taking vocal lessons. Despite all this musical training, she originally wanted to make her mark on the world through Medicine or Biochemistry. However, after discovering what a tremendous impact music can make, she decided to pursue a career in songwriting.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

Tay Bronson picked up a guitar in seventh grade and hasn’t put it down yet. “It’s kind of like my therapy in a way,” says Bronson. Since 1991, Bronson has been active in perusing his musical aspirations. With Push Down & Turn—the alternative rock group that achieved national and international acclaim with Bronson as bassist and primary songwriter—Bronson got to live his dreams until the band decided to take their hiatus in 2003. At that time, the lifelong Indiana-based musician turned his time and focus to raising his daughter and continuing to build upon his life experiences which all started to pour out into the 12-song Drinks & Memories,Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

Shane Owens makes traditional country music for the modern world. Timeless and timely, it's a classic sound with a contemporary edge, driven forward by a mix of southern storytelling, Bible Belt twang, and Owens' big, booming baritone.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

Lisa Layne sings the Top 5 Christmas Song "All I want for Christmas is You" with Vince Vance and the Valiants. Is that her in the video? She has the answer. Lisa talks about her role as Patsy Cline and traveled the country performing! Lot's of fun!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

Danny Fingeroth is the author of many acclaimed books about comics including SUPERMAN ON THE COUCH, DISGUISED AS CLARK KENT, THE ROUGH GUIDE TO GRAPHIC NOVELS, and THE STAN LEE UNIVERSE (co-edited with the legendary ROY THOMAS).His newest book is A MARVELOUS LIFE: THE AMAZING STORY OF STAN LEE, the definitive biography of the beloved —often controversial— co-creator of so many legendary superheroes. With exclusive interviews with Lee himself, as well as with colleagues, relatives, friends — and detractors, this is the first comprehensive biography of “Stan the Man” who changed the world’s ideas of what a hero is and how a story should be told.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

Practically singing since birth, Alison Elena knew early on she had music flowing through her veins. By the age of six, she was performing locally and by 19 she was writing music and playing guitar. Six years ago the New York native made it to Hollywood as a contestant of American Idol, gaining more exposure for herself and her band to grow their fan base. In 2015, she made the move to Nashville and within three years she released two singles, an EP and formed songwriting relationships with some of Music City’s best.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

Perfecting his craft in Rocky Mountain ski lodges and Nashville’s Honky Tonks, Teddy Robb has a laid back voice that grabs you like the Colorado winter air and wraps you up in a blanket with someone you love next to a warm fire.A native of Akron, Ohio, Teddy grew up loving the outdoors. He fished, hiked, and played football through college at Kent State. It was during college when his passion turned to music the moment he heard George Strait’s “Troubadour”. That was it, the decision was made. He called his parents, packed his bags and hit the road. Teddy spent time in Vail playing music to support his snowboarding habit before making the final move to Nashville.Teddy’s debut track “Lead Me On,” was co-written with Ryan Beaver, Matt McGinn and Aaron Eshuis. His second offering, “Really Shouldn’t Drink Around You” was written by GRAMMY Award-winning songwriters Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne, along with chart-topping songwriter and Old Dominion bandmember, Trevor Rosen. Teddy’s third track, “Tell Me How,” was co-written by Teddy, Blake Chaffin, Aaron Eshuis.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

Mira Goto - Singer/Songwriter -Mira Goto is celebrating the highly-anticipated release of her debut EP “Nobody Warned Me”.The title track off her album, “Nobody Warned Me” reached Top 25 on the MusicRow Country Breakout Chart, and #4 on the True Indie chart, an outstanding accomplishment for a radio debut single. In 2019, Goto won the NEXTies Musician of the Year, and in 2020, she won The Santa Cruz Good Times' Best Local Musician.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

Mira Goto - Singer/Songwriter -Mira Goto is celebrating the highly-anticipated release of her debut EP “Nobody Warned Me”.The title track off her album, “Nobody Warned Me” reached Top 25 on the MusicRow Country Breakout Chart, and #4 on the True Indie chart, an outstanding accomplishment for a radio debut single. In 2019, Goto won the NEXTies Musician of the Year, and in 2020, she won The Santa Cruz Good Times' Best Local Musician.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

Billy Lord, whose vocals and musical stylings have drawn comparisons to Kid Rock, Daughtry, and Springsteen, is a New York City rock musician experiencing what can best be described as a meteoric rise on the American music scene. Hear about his cross country ride on his Harley with his guitar strapped to his back..Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

Tessa Victoria - Tezza! Great to catch up and hear her Nashville story! Singer Songwriter from Endicott NY, now a Nashville resident. So much fun!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

Pat Boone, a top industry recording artist, an entertainment superstar, and a generous philanthropist. Pat recalls at the young age when Elvis Presley opened for him, his many decades in the entertainment industry while simultaneously being on 3 networks, and he has written a new song ....Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

Bailey Callahan is a gal who lights up a room; her aura illuminates before she even enters. A singer/songwriter and recording artist who reigns from sunny Florida, Bailey is a vibrant young woman who lives in the moment but most definitely has a plan for the future. She’s overcome lifetime challenges and racked up some grand career accomplishments. In less than a 10-month period, at just 17, Bailey endured a complicated back surgery to correct childhood scoliosis (two rods were inserted into her spine), she graduated from high school, made the move from the Sunshine State to Music City, was invited to participate in, and attend, the annual ASCAP Expo in Hollywood and chosen to become the host of the SCENES Media podcast. Bailey Callahan thrives in a whirlwind!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

Hailing from Washington State, singer, songwriter Michael McCall is no stranger to the South and its eclectic musical stylings. He was transplanted from Washington to South Mississippi at a young age. There he was introduced to the sounds of some of the greatest blues musicians of all time. Although, being a child of the 80’s and 90’s he latched onto some music at a very young age and believe that is his true calling. Skip Happens, Country Music, Official Country Music Fan ClubBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

The Band Steele is made up of longtime friends, Alabama boys -Bo Steele/Ben Rubino- who’s momentum has been explosive since aligning with their label (Fire River Records). The duo released its debut album, MOON IN A MASON JAR (2017), four singles to country radio [“Tan Lines” • “195” • “Sit Awhile” (Top 40) • “Waitin’ On Sunshine” (Top 30)], one single to Christian radio (“Victory In Jesus”) and filmed five music videos.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

For most artists trying to break in the entertainment industry, authenticity is the ultimate goal. While many artists search for a certain image or brand, rarely an artist will come along who seemingly doesn't have to try to create this, he just is. Nick Hickman is such an artist.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

Paige King Johnson is a female country singer/songwriter who values the roots of country music, and she hopes to preserve those roots with her own music. Country music, Country Radio, Podcast, Official Country Music Fan Club, Skip Clark, Skip HappensSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

Nashville recording artist Brandon Ratcliff joins Deb, Pres, and Founder of the Official Country Music Fan Club and Skip Clark on SkiP HappEns Podcast! Hear about his road to Nashville and Cox family background. Country radio is playing his single.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)