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On this special episode, Little Kids, Big Hearts host Todd Loyd chats with award-winning composer, lyricist & performer Lance Horne

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dawnn Lewis. For decades, my guest has used her celebrity platform for mentoring, lecturing, giving concerts, and donating her time and talents to causes across America and abroad on behalf of Organizations such as UNICEF, UNCF, Congressional Black Caucus Against HIV AIDS, and American Heart Assoc.  She is amazing.  In addition to acting, she does voice work on Star Trek Lower Decks, and she currently lends her voice to recurring characters on The Simpsons and Futurama.   Dr. Dawnn Lewis is the proud daughter of Guyanese parents and is a force of talent and compassion who seamlessly navigates the realms of entertainment and philanthropy with grace. As President and CEO of Morning Jewel Inc., a prominent multi-platform production company spanning film, television, animation, music, and experiential events, she has solidified her position as a leader in the industry. Brooklyn-born and raised in Bedford-Stuyvesant and Flatbush, Dr. Lewis is the visionary founder and CEO of A New Day Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting underprivileged youth and grassroots nonprofits. Her charitable efforts span the globe, providing educational resources and participating in community projects in Guyana, India, and other locales. She earned an Honorary Doctorate in the Humanities for over four decades of community and philanthropic service. Dr. Lewis's contributions to the entertainment industry are equally impressive. As a Trumpet Award and Grammy Award-winning singer, she has left an indelible mark on the music world, earning multiple NAACP Image Awards, BMI Awards, and ASCAP Awards for her songwriting prowess. Her music has been used in several other Film and TV soundtracks for Disney, ABC, NBC, HBO, and WIGS Films. Her talents extend beyond music, with a diverse portfolio of work as a film, television, and stage actor, series TV creator/producer, and esteemed inductee into the Women Songwriters Hall of Fame. She returned to Broadway in the original cast (2019-2022) of the exhilarating TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL (12 TONY Nominations), co-starring as ZELMA BULLOCK, Ms. Turner's mother. Dr. Lewis can be seen in a variety of projects, including “Young Rock” alongside Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and the NETFLIX animated series “Karma's World,” created by Chris “Ludacris” Bridges. Her versatility continued to shine in her role of “Captain Carol Freeman” in “Star Trek: Lower Decks” even as she prepared for the release of her holiday film “Black Jack Christmas” on BET+, half of which was filmed in Jamaica. She has lent her voice to iconic characters in beloved franchises like “The Simpsons,” “Curious George,” and Disney/Pixar's Academy Award-winning films “Inside Out” and “Monsters University.” Dr. Lewis is dedicated to advocacy and leadership in the entertainment industry, holding positions on various boards, including the National Center for Civil and Human Rights and the SAG-AFTRA National Board of Directors, and serving as a Trustee for the SAG Pension Plan and chairing the SAG-AFTRA Singers Committee. Dr. Dawnn Lewis's remarkable journey is marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence in both her craft and her commitment to uplifting others. Her impact resonates not only on stage and screen but also in the countless lives she has touched through her philanthropic endeavors. Company Description *The A New Day Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, founded by Award Winning Actress, Musician, Producer & Activist Dawnn Lewis in 2017. For decades Ms. Lewis has used her celebrity platform for mentoring, lecturing, giving concerts and donating her time and talents to causes across America and abroad on behalf of Organizations such as UNICEF, UNCF, Congressional Black Caucus Against HIV AIDS, American Heart Assoc., KIS Foundation For Sickle Cell Disease, The Urban League, NAACP, SAG/AFTRA and others. She has served on the National Advisory Board of the National Center For Civil and Human Rights, since its inception and is now continuing this walk of service under the umbrella of her own nonprofit organization – A New Day Foundation 501(c)3. The foundation's mission and purpose is to provide financial and programmatic support toward the empowerment and education of underserved youth; provide capacity building pro bono services to assist small/grassroots nonprofits; and to provide general support services in well deserved yet under financed communities. #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dawnn Lewis. For decades, my guest has used her celebrity platform for mentoring, lecturing, giving concerts, and donating her time and talents to causes across America and abroad on behalf of Organizations such as UNICEF, UNCF, Congressional Black Caucus Against HIV AIDS, and American Heart Assoc.  She is amazing.  In addition to acting, she does voice work on Star Trek Lower Decks, and she currently lends her voice to recurring characters on The Simpsons and Futurama.   Dr. Dawnn Lewis is the proud daughter of Guyanese parents and is a force of talent and compassion who seamlessly navigates the realms of entertainment and philanthropy with grace. As President and CEO of Morning Jewel Inc., a prominent multi-platform production company spanning film, television, animation, music, and experiential events, she has solidified her position as a leader in the industry. Brooklyn-born and raised in Bedford-Stuyvesant and Flatbush, Dr. Lewis is the visionary founder and CEO of A New Day Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting underprivileged youth and grassroots nonprofits. Her charitable efforts span the globe, providing educational resources and participating in community projects in Guyana, India, and other locales. She earned an Honorary Doctorate in the Humanities for over four decades of community and philanthropic service. Dr. Lewis's contributions to the entertainment industry are equally impressive. As a Trumpet Award and Grammy Award-winning singer, she has left an indelible mark on the music world, earning multiple NAACP Image Awards, BMI Awards, and ASCAP Awards for her songwriting prowess. Her music has been used in several other Film and TV soundtracks for Disney, ABC, NBC, HBO, and WIGS Films. Her talents extend beyond music, with a diverse portfolio of work as a film, television, and stage actor, series TV creator/producer, and esteemed inductee into the Women Songwriters Hall of Fame. She returned to Broadway in the original cast (2019-2022) of the exhilarating TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL (12 TONY Nominations), co-starring as ZELMA BULLOCK, Ms. Turner's mother. Dr. Lewis can be seen in a variety of projects, including “Young Rock” alongside Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and the NETFLIX animated series “Karma's World,” created by Chris “Ludacris” Bridges. Her versatility continued to shine in her role of “Captain Carol Freeman” in “Star Trek: Lower Decks” even as she prepared for the release of her holiday film “Black Jack Christmas” on BET+, half of which was filmed in Jamaica. She has lent her voice to iconic characters in beloved franchises like “The Simpsons,” “Curious George,” and Disney/Pixar's Academy Award-winning films “Inside Out” and “Monsters University.” Dr. Lewis is dedicated to advocacy and leadership in the entertainment industry, holding positions on various boards, including the National Center for Civil and Human Rights and the SAG-AFTRA National Board of Directors, and serving as a Trustee for the SAG Pension Plan and chairing the SAG-AFTRA Singers Committee. Dr. Dawnn Lewis's remarkable journey is marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence in both her craft and her commitment to uplifting others. Her impact resonates not only on stage and screen but also in the countless lives she has touched through her philanthropic endeavors. Company Description *The A New Day Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, founded by Award Winning Actress, Musician, Producer & Activist Dawnn Lewis in 2017. For decades Ms. Lewis has used her celebrity platform for mentoring, lecturing, giving concerts and donating her time and talents to causes across America and abroad on behalf of Organizations such as UNICEF, UNCF, Congressional Black Caucus Against HIV AIDS, American Heart Assoc., KIS Foundation For Sickle Cell Disease, The Urban League, NAACP, SAG/AFTRA and others. She has served on the National Advisory Board of the National Center For Civil and Human Rights, since its inception and is now continuing this walk of service under the umbrella of her own nonprofit organization – A New Day Foundation 501(c)3. The foundation's mission and purpose is to provide financial and programmatic support toward the empowerment and education of underserved youth; provide capacity building pro bono services to assist small/grassroots nonprofits; and to provide general support services in well deserved yet under financed communities. #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dawnn Lewis. For decades, my guest has used her celebrity platform for mentoring, lecturing, giving concerts, and donating her time and talents to causes across America and abroad on behalf of Organizations such as UNICEF, UNCF, Congressional Black Caucus Against HIV AIDS, and American Heart Assoc.  She is amazing.  In addition to acting, she does voice work on Star Trek Lower Decks, and she currently lends her voice to recurring characters on The Simpsons and Futurama.   Dr. Dawnn Lewis is the proud daughter of Guyanese parents and is a force of talent and compassion who seamlessly navigates the realms of entertainment and philanthropy with grace. As President and CEO of Morning Jewel Inc., a prominent multi-platform production company spanning film, television, animation, music, and experiential events, she has solidified her position as a leader in the industry. Brooklyn-born and raised in Bedford-Stuyvesant and Flatbush, Dr. Lewis is the visionary founder and CEO of A New Day Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting underprivileged youth and grassroots nonprofits. Her charitable efforts span the globe, providing educational resources and participating in community projects in Guyana, India, and other locales. She earned an Honorary Doctorate in the Humanities for over four decades of community and philanthropic service. Dr. Lewis's contributions to the entertainment industry are equally impressive. As a Trumpet Award and Grammy Award-winning singer, she has left an indelible mark on the music world, earning multiple NAACP Image Awards, BMI Awards, and ASCAP Awards for her songwriting prowess. Her music has been used in several other Film and TV soundtracks for Disney, ABC, NBC, HBO, and WIGS Films. Her talents extend beyond music, with a diverse portfolio of work as a film, television, and stage actor, series TV creator/producer, and esteemed inductee into the Women Songwriters Hall of Fame. She returned to Broadway in the original cast (2019-2022) of the exhilarating TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL (12 TONY Nominations), co-starring as ZELMA BULLOCK, Ms. Turner's mother. Dr. Lewis can be seen in a variety of projects, including “Young Rock” alongside Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and the NETFLIX animated series “Karma's World,” created by Chris “Ludacris” Bridges. Her versatility continued to shine in her role of “Captain Carol Freeman” in “Star Trek: Lower Decks” even as she prepared for the release of her holiday film “Black Jack Christmas” on BET+, half of which was filmed in Jamaica. She has lent her voice to iconic characters in beloved franchises like “The Simpsons,” “Curious George,” and Disney/Pixar's Academy Award-winning films “Inside Out” and “Monsters University.” Dr. Lewis is dedicated to advocacy and leadership in the entertainment industry, holding positions on various boards, including the National Center for Civil and Human Rights and the SAG-AFTRA National Board of Directors, and serving as a Trustee for the SAG Pension Plan and chairing the SAG-AFTRA Singers Committee. Dr. Dawnn Lewis's remarkable journey is marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence in both her craft and her commitment to uplifting others. Her impact resonates not only on stage and screen but also in the countless lives she has touched through her philanthropic endeavors. Company Description *The A New Day Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, founded by Award Winning Actress, Musician, Producer & Activist Dawnn Lewis in 2017. For decades Ms. Lewis has used her celebrity platform for mentoring, lecturing, giving concerts and donating her time and talents to causes across America and abroad on behalf of Organizations such as UNICEF, UNCF, Congressional Black Caucus Against HIV AIDS, American Heart Assoc., KIS Foundation For Sickle Cell Disease, The Urban League, NAACP, SAG/AFTRA and others. She has served on the National Advisory Board of the National Center For Civil and Human Rights, since its inception and is now continuing this walk of service under the umbrella of her own nonprofit organization – A New Day Foundation 501(c)3. The foundation's mission and purpose is to provide financial and programmatic support toward the empowerment and education of underserved youth; provide capacity building pro bono services to assist small/grassroots nonprofits; and to provide general support services in well deserved yet under financed communities. #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alicia Keys is back like she never left. Her remarkable career accomplishments include winning 16 Grammy Awards, 17 NAACP Image Awards, 12 ASCAP Awards, and recognition from the Songwriters Hall of Fame and National Music Publishers Association1. Alicia's journey began at a young age—performing at four and playing the piano at seven. She honed her craft, drawing inspiration from soul legends like Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. In 2001, she released her debut album, “Songs in A Minor”, which featured the chart-topping hit “Fallin'” and sold over 10 million copies worldwide. Her second album, “The Diary of Alicia Keys”, solidified her status as a musical icon. Now Alicia Keys has brought her talents to Broadway with her new show "Hell's Kitchen", a New York mother-daughter love story with a STRONG co-sign from Wallo & Gillie!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/mworthofgame

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This week I'm excited to welcome Clinton Sparks to the show for a wide ranging talk about music, creativity, entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and technology. Clinton is a pioneer in the field of internet radio, first popularizing mixtapes which he leveraged into hosting radio shows in Boston, Baltimore, and Connecticut. Clinton went on to host Sirius XM's Shade 45 and was the long-time host of a worldwide syndicated radio show called SmashTime Radio. In July 2020, Sparks co-founded and became the chief business development officer of the newly formed XSET, an esports and lifestyle gaming organization. He also hosts the Twitch show, Win Big with Clinton Sparks. In 2012 Clinton was nominated for a Grammy for his production work on Lady Gaga's Born This Way. That same year, Clinton also won a BMI Songwriting award for writing Pittbull's “Shut it Down” and has since won several ASCAP Awards with DJ Snake as part of his Get Familiar Music publishing company. Clinton has written and produced songs for a number of notable acts, including Akon, Ludacris, 2 Chainz, Ty Dolla Sign, Lil Uzi Vert, Big Sean amongst numerous others. On July 16th, 2020 Clinton announced his new esports and lifestyle gaming brand, XSET which he co-founded and co-owns with partners Greg Selkoe, Wil Eddins, and Marco Mereu.  Clinton and I reminisce about the golden age of mix-tapes and hip-hop while bonding over our experiences with our kids in this age of the internet, streaming music and media. Clinton also shares some of the gems contained in his new book, 10 Traits That Made Me Millions In The Music Industry: A Guide On How They Will Help You Too. We discuss some of the tried and true tips on networking, developing business relationships, and most importantly knowing how to treat people you work with. In addition to covering Clinton's musical career, we discuss how his insatiable curiosity, love for creativity, and vision for the future of popular culture drove him to revolutionize, innovate, and disrupt within the gaming and influencer space with XSET.    Topics include: Clinton's DJ and Radio Origins The Story Behind Clinton's Collaborations with Puff Daddy  Confronting Crooked and Lazy Content Creators The Importance of Making New Goals How Achieving Your Dreams Doesn't End Your Nightmares Ways Technology Is Bridging Generational Gaps  Keys For Fostering Healthy Business Relationships Letting Your Morality Guide Your Investing Clinton's Journey Within the Gaming Space   Pick Up Clinton's New Book: https://www.winbiginmusic.com/10-traits-mmm   XSET Youtube Clip & Socials:  Youtube Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeNhOBPdr5E Website: https://xset.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/XSET Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xset/   Connect with Clinton:  Website: https://clintonsparks.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clintonsparks/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1VDTuNkeG5nAYhrsBL0ozw Twitter: https://twitter.com/clintonsparks   Follow John: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johncerasani TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johncerasani LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncerasani   For More Info on John's Book: https://2000percentraise.com/ More 2000 Percent Raise Episodes and Content: https://linktr.ee/2000percentraise   Produced by: https://socialchameleon.us

My guest this week is Holly Knight, who's songs made up a good part of the soundtrack to the MTV eighties with mega-hits for Tina Turner (“The Best”), Pat Benatar (“Love Is A Battlefield”), and Patty Smyth (“The Warrior”). Holly has also worked with legends like Rod Stewart, Kiss, Heart and Aerosmith, has thirteen ASCAP Awards, her songs have won several Grammys, and in 2013 she was inducted into the songwriters Hall of Fame. Her songs have appeared in almost two dozen films and theater productions, as well as television shows like The Simpsons, 30 Rock, South Park, The Tonight Show Staring Jimmy Fallon, Stranger Things, The Voice and Saturday Night Live, among many others. Holly just released a new memoir about her life in music called “I Am The Warrior.” During the interview we spoke about getting into songwriting, the secret to song demos, how to know when a song is well-written, her view on collaborations, and much more. I spoke with Holly from her home studio in Los Angeles via zoom. On the intro I'll take a look electric vehicles are helping to kill AM radio, and how a simple jazz chord can be successfully used to treat nightmares. var podscribeEmbedVars = { epId: 84483155, backgroundColor: 'white', font: undefined, fontColor: undefined, speakerFontColor: undefined, height: '600px', showEditButton: false, showSpeakers: true, showTimestamps: true };

EP 52 | Clinton Sparks Speaks On Working With Kanye, Selling 75M Records, & Formula For Success https://instagram.com/clintonsparks?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Clinton Charls Sparks (born September 18, 1979) is an American DJ, record producer, songwriter and singer from Boston, Massachusetts.[2] He initially started his career as a rapper, dancer, producer, and DJ who gained notoriety by making bootleg remixes and mixtapes and parlayed that into hosting radio shows on Boston's Hot 97.7, Baltimore's 92Q, Hartford's Hot 93.7, and Sirius XM's Shade 45 (among others). He was the long-time host of a worldwide syndicated radio show called SmashTime Radio (also referred to as Get Familiar with Clinton Sparks). He is the current host and owner of the national hip hop radio station Get Familiar Radio on Dash Radio, a digital radio platform for which he served as vice president from 2016 to 2019. In 2012, he was nominated for a Grammy for his production work on Lady Gaga's Born This Way. That year, he also won a BMI songwriting award for writing Pitbull's "Shut It Down" and has since won several ASCAP Awards with DJ Snake as part of his Get Familiar Music publishing company. He has written and produced songs for a number of notable acts, including Akon, Ludacris, 2 Chainz, Ty Dolla Sign, Lil Uzi Vert, Big Sean, and numerous others. Sparks has also made music of his own, including the 2005 album, Maybe You Been Brainwashed, and the 2014 EP, ICONoclast. He was featured on the song "Saturday Night," which was featured on the soundtrack for the 2016 stand-up comedy film, Kevin Hart: What Now?. Additionally, Sparks co-founded the mixtape database, MixUnit.com; served as music correspondent for the E! series, The Daily 10 and E! News; and has held executive positions at a variety of companies including Karmaloop, FaZe Clan, Islide, PingTank, IC Realtech, and Dash Radio. In July 2020, Sparks co-founded and became the chief business development officer of the newly formed XSET, an esports and lifestyle gaming organization. He also hosts the Twitch show, Win Big with Clinton Sparks, and authored his first book, How to Win Big in the Music Business, in 2020. In March 2015, Sparks was named president of PingTank, a tech startup with an app that created animations to layer over photos and videos. He left that company in June to become the CCO and creative director of IC Realtech, a security and surveillance solutions company.[48][49] In July 2015, he opened a club called "blue" in Marina Bay.[50] He also formed the music publishing company, Get Familiar Music. He is credited with discovering and signing French DJ and producer, DJ Snake, who has won several ASCAP Pop Awards with songs published by Get Familiar. Other acts Sparks has discovered and signed include Tchami, Joey Bandz, and pineappleCITI.[51][52][53][54][55][56][57] In August 2016, he and Joey Bandz were featured on the Chocolate Droppa (Kevin Hart's musical pseudonym) song "Saturday Night". The song would eventually be featured on the soundtrack for the stand-up comedy film, Kevin Hart: What Now?.[58][59] In 2017, Sparks began his own branded party ("Get Familiar Fridays") and residency at Club Shrine inside the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut.[60] In June of that year, Sparks announced that he would start his own station[61] and weekly radio show, Clinton Sparks Radio, on the digital radio platform, Dash Radio.[62] The show and station were later renamed Get Familiar Radio.[49][63] In September 2017, pineappleCITI—an artist

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with James Gavin, Author, “George Michael: A Life” About Harvey's guest: Today's guest, James Gavin, is a highly respected celebrity biographer and award-winning journalist whose meticulous research, attention to detail, and exceptional, insightful storytelling, make his books fascinating, compelling and memorable.   His insightful books about some of the iconic artists in the world of popular music include, “Intimate Nights: The Golden Age of New York Cabaret”, “Deep in a Dream: The Long Night of Chet Baker”, “Stormy Weather: The Life of Lena Horne”, and “Is That All There Is: The Strange Life of Peggy Lee”.   And now, he's released his much-anticipated 5th book entitled, “George Michael: A Life”, a poignant and eye-opening biography, which has been hailed as the definitive account of the tumultuous, triumphant and yet tragic life story of one of pop music's most troubled and enigmatic superstars.   Behind the carefully crafted public image of a sexy, straight stud – a modern-day Elvis – there was a frightened, lonely, insecure gay man who felt like a fraud.  People Magazine chose this book as one of its top 10 summer reads.  And the New York Times called it " an engrossing, thorough and well-rounded view of George Michael's artistry and personal chaos”.   In addition to his books, our guest has written dozens of New York Times feature articles, and he's received 2 ASCAP Awards for excellence in music journalism, AND a Grammy nomination.   For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ http://www.jamesgavin.com/https://www.instagram.com/jamesgavinbooks/https://mobile.twitter.com/jamesgavinbooks #JamesGavin     #harveybrownstoneinterviews 

Everyone was "Counting Blue Cars" back in the late 90s with the band DISHWALLA.  The track earned them a Billboard Award for “Best Rock Song” for 1996 as well as two ASCAP Awards for “Rock Track of the Year” in both 1996 and 1997, driving Pet Your Friends to sell more than a million copies worldwide. Touted by fans and industry alike as one of the best live bands to come out of the 90's, Dishwalla is here to stay, with the stories and bruises to prove it.  Drummer George Pendergast joins Casio this week to talk about their new EP ALIVE available everywhere.

The business of music catalog acquisition has become a hot topic of discussion lately. With the sales of such song catalogs once belonging to Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Nicks, Fleetwood Mac, Dire Straits, Shakira, John Lennon, Ryan Tedder, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, 50 Cent, Nelly, and many more, it's become a sellers paradise. But why? We talk with music publisher Trey Bruce, who is the owner and President of Galore Entertainment, a new entertainment company that develops artists and publishing assets through exploitation & sync licensing.  Emmy Award winning songwriter, Trey Bruce, moved to Nashville just in time for the 1990s Country Music boom. Trey was a rock drummer from Memphis so… what could go wrong? Luckily, as an unpublished songwriter, Trey's first demo got cut almost immediately by Shelby Lynn and was a top 15 hit so, as a result he signed his first publishing deal with MCA Music in November of 1989. During the MCA years Trey had a few minor cuts and then, his first #1 single, on Randy Travis called, “Look Heart No Hands”. After three years at MCA, in 1993, Trey co-founded a small indie publishing company, Big Tractor Music, with renowned record producer Scott Hendricks and there Trey received 13 ASCAP Awards, an Emmy Award, five #1 singles, multiple top 5 and top 10 radio hits and an Academy Of Country Music, Song Of The Year nomination. During the Tractor years Trey developed a love for coffee and long nights in the studio so he became a record producer. In 2005 Trey started a publishing/artist development joint venture with Chrysalis Music in Nashville. At Chrysalis Trey searched out new artists before anyone else had discovered them. Trey signed and developed teenagers, Charlie Worsham now on Warner Brothers, John & TJ Osborne of Brothers Osborne now on Universal Records, Chris Janson also on Warner Brothers and American Idol's 12th season runner-up, Kree Harrison. During this period Trey was writing songs with Scott Weiland, Billy Gibbons, Kerry Kurt Phillips, LeAnn Rimes, CarrieUnderwood, Katherine McPhee, Duff McKagan and Richard Marx. Trey wrote and helped build, from scratch, a catalog of more than 800 songs in 5 years, as well as cuts in the Rock format and two #1 singles in Australia and Canada. The Business Side of Music ™ © 2022 Lotta Dogs Productions LLC Showrunner and Executive Producer Emeritus: Tom Sabella Producer and Host (the guy who has a face for podcasting): Bob Bender Co-Producer - Audio/Video Editor (the man behind the curtain): Mark Sabella Director of Video and Continuity (the brains of the entire operation): Deborah Halle Marketing and Social Media (all knowing): Sarah Fleshner for 362 Entertainment All Around Problem Solver (and Mental Health Therapist for us): Connie Ribas Recorded inside an old beat up Airstream Trailer located somewhere on what's left of Music Row in Nashville TN (except during pandemics, then it's pretty much been accomplished VIA Zoom or over the phone, with the exception for those fearless enough to come to Bob Bender's dining room… and there have been a few that have survived). Mixed and Mastered at Music Dog Studios in Nashville, TN Editing and Post at Midnight Express Studio located in Olian, NY Production Sound Design: Keith Stark Voice Over and Promo: Lisa Fuson Special Thanks to the creator and founder of the podcast, Tom Sabella, along with Traci Snow for producing and hosting over 100 episodes of the original "Business Side of Music" podcast and trusting us to carry on their legacy.  Website: If you would like to be a guest on the show, please submit a request to: musicpodcast@mail.com If you're interested in becoming a sponsor for the show, let us know and we'll send you a media / sponsorship kit to you. Contact us at musicpodcast@mail.com

As a songwriter, a solo artist, and one half of the 70's duo Loggins and Messina, Kenny has charted close to 20 Top 40 hits including all time classics like “Danny's Song,” “House At Pooh Corner,” “Your Mama Don't Dance,” “Whenever I Call You Friend,” and “This Is It,” as well as his hits from the movies: “I'm Alright” (from Caddyshack), “Danger Zone” (from Top Gun), and the #1 iconic title song from Footloose. With a career that started at age 17, Kenny has released 19 Gold or Platinum albums, sold 25 million albums worldwide, earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and won two Grammy Awards (including Song of the Year in 1979 for co-writing the Doobie Brothers classic “What A Fool Believes”), a Daytime Emmy Award, and the ASCAP Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award, among others. This year, he released At The Movies, a compilation album of some of his biggest soundtrack hits, as well as “The Great Adventure,” the theme song for the San Diego Zoo Kids television network. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We had the pleasure of interviewing Russel Howard over Zoom video!  Best recognized as the Grammy Nominated & ASCAP Award-Winning Composer with the most placements on TV + Film to date. Now 19 years sober, he is a huge advocate in the recovery space, and will celebrate his 20-year-sobriety anniversary on March 29, 2021.As seen on Andy Cohen, Forbes, NY Times, Variety, Billboard and more, Howard has been highly decorated for his work that appears on MTV, ABC, and CNBC on shows like Keeping Up With the Kardashians and The Bachelorette, for his collaborations alongside Hollywood's most notable producers such as Scott Storch, and with celebrity musicians such as Jay-Z, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Miley Cyrus, DMX, Lupe Fiasco, Paris Hilton, Paul Wall, and more. As co-founder and head composer of Signature Tracks, Russell Howard has won five ASCAP Awards to date for being the composer who has the most placements on television and film to date.A true businessman, Howard spotted the need for quality music in television and decided to found Signature Tracks alongside childhood friends David Lasman and Adam Malka in 2008. The rest was history. Together, they produce track after track daily to keep up with the television and film industry's fast-moving demand, successfully cornering the market and taking over from all angles. Russell got his start being signed to Sony to produce Kobe Bryant's album, which included a song with Destiny's Child starring Beyoncé and a single with Tyra Banks. It was then that he struck the interest of Jay-Z, who decided to buy two tracks that landed on his album and made Russell a Grammy-nominated producer. From there, he signed a deal with Babyface Edmonds' label as an in-house producer. He went on to produce for DMX, Lupe Fiasco, Paris Hilton, Paul Wall, Seal, and so many more…When not working in the studio, Howard enjoys spending time working out. Now 19 years sober, he is a huge advocate in the recovery space and will celebrate his 20 year sobriety anniversary on March 29, 2021. He resides in the OC, with his son. We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #RusselHoward #jayZ #zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! 

John DeNicola is an American songwriter and producer. He is best known for co-writing the song "(I've Had) The Time of My Life", for which he won both an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award, as well as receiving a Grammy nomination, in 1988. In 1989 he was the co-winner of ASCAP Awards' "Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures" for "Time of My Life" as well as for "Hungry Eyes", another song from the film. Listen in as John tells Joseph about his latest release and the early days of analog recording.

A celebrated and prolific songwriter, Jimmy's works have been recorded by world-renowned artists, such as Glen Campbell, Richard Harris, Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Nina Simone, Donna Summer, and Tony Bennett, just to name a few. Some of his best known songs include “Up, Up and Away,” “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,” “Worst That Could Happen,” “Galveston,” “Highwayman,” “MacArthur Park” and “Wichita Lineman,” which Bob Dylan has called the greatest song ever written. In 1986, Jimmy became the youngest person ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and he later received the organization's most prestigious honor, the Johnny Mercer Award. Jimmy is also the recipient of the Ivor Novello Special International Award, the National Academy of Songwriters Lifetime Achievement Award, and the ASCAP Voice of Music Award. He is also the only Grammy winner to have won for music, lyrics, and orchestration. An artist in his own right, Jimmy has released several solo albums, as well as collaborations with Linda Ronstadt, Art Garfunkel, The 5th Dimension, Richard Harris, The Supremes, and more. In 2017, he published his riveting autobiography, The Cake and the Rain: A Memoir. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm speaking with singer, songwriter, and author Ginny Owens about finding hope - the topic of her new book Singing in the Dark. Ginny became a household name as the Gospel Music Association’s 2000 New Artist of the Year. Growing in notoriety as both a singer and a songwriter, winning 3 Dove awards and multiple ASCAP Awards along the way, Owens has sold over a million records over the course of her career. A top performer on the Christian radio charts with hits like “If You Want Me To,” “Free” and “I Wanna Be Moved” among others, Owens has released no less than 11 full albums and 3 EPs, and her music has also impacted mainstream audiences at Lilith Fair, the Sundance Film Festival and the White House. Key Points from Our Conversation: Her experience of living with blindness helped inspire her new book. We all live with an element of darkness in our lives on this side of heaven that distorts our view of God and therefore our hope in Him. Singing in the Dark talks about what it looks like to find lasting hope through engaging scripture with song. There's always a negative message that repeats in our minds, often about our value. Once that "dark song" becomes stuck in our heads, it's difficult to overpower its message with love. We must replace our song our doubt with the truth of our worth in God's Word. Like anything else we want to get good at, it will take daily practice.  In her Song for Inner Peace chapter, Ginny talks about Paul's letter to the church from prison found in Philippians 4. Despite his circumstances, he knew that Christ was the secret. The bigger Paul's view of Jesus became, the more that he believed Jesus was powerful enough to handle every pain, sorrow, and fear he was facing. The more he was about Jesus' work, his earthly circumstances lessened in comparison. He saw a Jesus who loved him enough to suffer and die for him, so he knew he was never alone. “The bigger our view of Jesus gets, the more can walk through whatever comes next.” If you want to expand your view of Jesus, start by meditating on Philippians 4:4-13. We tend to think the more scripture we read the better, but God instructs us to spend time thinking about what it says about who Jesus is and who we are. Invite God to speak to you through scripture. Resting requires intentionality. Set aside time for things that fill you like community, purposefully setting aside time to spend with God, and even napping.  We get burned out when we're driven by anything but Jesus. God never wants us to be depleted of our resources, but it requires self-discipline to determine what we need to operate best and trust God the most.  Accountability requires showing up and being vulnerable with the people you trust and admitting you can't do it alone.  Let’s Get Real Practical: Our simple steps this week center around accountability. Find in-person community Let your community in Listen to trusted people when they speak into your life Episode Sponsor: Sign up for JOYmail – my monthly newsletter that’s full of resources that deliver a little joy and practical action steps for life into your inbox. Connect with Ginny: website | Instagram | Facebook Connect with Rachael: website | Instagram | Facebook

Trey Bruce is the recipient of 15 ASCAP Awards and is an Emmy Award Winning Songwriter. His professional songwriting career landed him 10 Number One singles on Billboard charts and opened the doors to working in Artist Development, Artist Management, and Production. Our newest episode features Trey and PLA Media President, Pam Lewis discussing his capabilities as a multi-genre songwriter and the importance of adaptability as a songwriter in a Covid world. For more episodes of Applaudable Perspectives, head over to our website.

On this episode of By His Grace, I interview Ginny Owens. Ginny became a household name as the Gospel Music Association’s 2000 New Artist of the Year. Growing in notoriety as both a singer and a songwriter, winning 3 Dove awards and multiple ASCAP Awards along the way, Owens has sold over a million records […]

This interview aired on November 11, 2020. From her first rejection to becoming an award-winning worship leader and singer, Babbie Mason spent an hour on Mornings with Tabi, sharing her song-writing strategies, her passion for teaching others, and her heart for worshipping the Lord. You'll enjoy this warm and laid-back conversation that takes us behind the scenes of this amazing woman's life. The name Babbie Mason is synonymous with excellence in the Christian community. A two-time Dove Award winning singer-songwriter of Christian music and a best-selling author and speaker, Babbie's ministry has blessed millions around the globe for more than three decades. Gracing the stage in numerous events and venues such as Billy Graham Crusades worldwide, Women of Faith Conferences, the Grammy Awards, Bill Gaither's Homecoming, Dr. Charles Stanley's In Touch, and Carnegie Hall, her gifts and talents are still making room for her. Babbie has shared the platform with American Presidents Carter, Ford and Bush, and many other dignitaries including Former First Lady Barbara Bush, Lady Margaret Thatcher, General Norman Scwartzkof and General Colin Powell. A preacher's daughter, Babbie was playing the piano for her father's church full-time by age nine. Those early days have paved the way for her long-lasting career. She was inducted into The Christian Music Hall of Fame in 2010 for her contributions to the Gospel music industry. A host of other awards and commendations line her walls, including eleven Dove Award Nominations and nominations for the Grammy, The Emmy and The Stellar Awards. Babbie has garnered two ASCAP Awards and ten number one radio singles. Her compositions have been recorded by Cece Winans, Larnelle Harris, Ron Kenoly, Helen Baylor, Albertina Walker and The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir. A sought after women's conference speaker, Babbie brings the messages of her numerous books and Bible studies to center stage, teaching women and Christian creatives that they matter to God and that He can use their gifts and talents regardless of their age or the adversities they may face. Babbie is an adjunct professor of Songwriting and Entrepreneurship in Music Business at Lee University in Tennessee and was tapped to teach at her alma mater, Spring Arbor University in Michigan. Babbie serves on the Advisory Council for the School of Music at Liberty University and received an honorary doctorate in 2019 from El Bon College of Ministry in Apple Valley, California. In addition to Babbie's eighth book, Fully Qualified: Maximizing Your God-Given Potential, her ventures include www.babbiemasonradio.com, an online radio station that features the music of independent artists and inspirational interviews with indie artists and self-published authors. Babbie is currently completing a songwriting textbook, Songwriting Made Easier, that she will use in her university songwriting courses, online webinars and individual coaching. The parents of two adult sons, Babbie and Charles Mason live on a farm in Georgia and enjoy fishing, eating fresh from the garden, starry nights and sunsets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On paper, Richard "Biff" Stannard is having one of the toughest years of his life. But music, as it has time and time again, has steered him away from the shadows – and towards celebration.Stannard says that his songwriting style has always been to "write myself happy". This approach has led to him writing and producing some of the fizziest and most successful pop songs of all time, including a run of Spice Girls' hits such as Wannabe – a timeless No.1 record in both the US and the UK."Writing himself happy" is also a big part of how Stannard has dealt with mental health issues across his whole life. That life began in East London in 1966, in a house typified, he says, by an "environment of hyper-masculine men". Stannard had a troubled relationship with his father, a boxer, who didn't take kindly to his son's childhood love of music.In this candid MBW Podcast, Stannard discusses his personal journey, including his early relationship with British maverick impresario, Tom Watkins, who gave the songwriter his break working with boyband East 17 in the 1990s. Watkins sadly died earlier this year – as did Stannard's mother, at 91. Stannard says his mom was particularly "protective" of him during his youth, and the only member of his immediate family that didn't discourage his love of music and creativity. That's not the only trauma Stannard has faced in the past 12 months, either. Having re-invented himself as a weight-lifter – replete with muscles like beach balls – Stannard broke the UK record for bench-press in his age category during a competition. He walked off stage jubilant, an official master of yet another discipline... before suffering a life-changing heart attack.This narrative, though – again, thanks to music – has a happy ending. Stannard has co-written two singles on Kylie Minogue's DISCO, which has just become the UK's fastest-selling album of 2020, even outstripping the first-week performances of new records from superstars like Lady Gaga.As such, DISCO is Stannard's biggest career success since he co-wrote and produced Ellie Goulding's worldwide hit Lights six years ago – and the beginning of a new chapter in his book of triumphs.Kylie has been a constant collaborator in Stannard's career, which has seen him work with everyone from U2 to Little Mix, One Direction and Leona Lewis – and win both Ivor Novello and ASCAP Awards.

Adrian Montanez & Dj Broadway return to Mambo in The City and remember one of the last times La Fania performed in New York City. We ask Victor Manuelle who is his favorite Fania All Star? The Ralph Mercado style of presenting, a Gold record to artists during the New York Salsa Festival. Gilberto Santa Rosa turns 58 and why Gilberto Santa Rosa is the Frank Sinatra of Salsa? Eddie Montalovo and future guests to be part of Mambo in The City Salsa Podcast.Lastly Salsa morns the loss of singer Willie Torres from the Joe Cuba Sexteto. www.mambointhecity.com#salsa #mambo #salsapodcast

Imagine selling millions of records only to end up starting from scratch in an entirely new music industry. This is the story of J.R. Richards and our SMA student guest joining C.J. this week. J.R. was the vocalist for the 90s band Dishwalla, which had two Gold and Platinum albums, and also won Billboard Music and ASCAP Awards. Now as a solo artist with a mainstream sound, C.J and J.R. tackle how to find his audience through other ways than sub-genre targeting. If your music is more mainstream and you are trying to find your audience, this is the episode for you! Key Points From This Episode: Introduction to J.R. Richards Finding old fans vs. making new fans What is your personal brand? Finding your audience as a mainstream artist Focus through resolve Having an ultimate objective Expanding and targeting key audience demographics Culture-based niche marketing Writing emotionally focused copy The almighty play button Juxtaposition to find new ideas Tweetables: “It's one thing to understand everything theoretically, it's another thing to apply to your own music business, and connect with your fans, and figure out how that monetization needs to work for you.” - @metalmotivation [0:10:10] “I love the idea of being resolved because resolved means there's no second guessing, and I don't want to see someone second guess themselves when they need to be marketing.” - @metalmotivation [0:18:43] “I really don't care what your logo looks like because for all intents and purposes, the only logo that people are seeing is a profile pic and a blue name.” - @metalmotivation [0:46:11] “I'm actually excited about going back through the program again just because it's a lot, and you have to kind of mature with it in order to fully appreciate what's going on. It's like reading a book twice that you really enjoy. You're going to get a lot out of it the second time around.” - @JRRICHARDS [0:54:28] Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: J. R. Richards Facebook Page — https://www.facebook.com/JRRICHARDSMUSIC/ The Online Musician 3.0 — https://theonlinemusician.com Book a Call With Us — http://www.CallSMA.com The Savvy Musician Inner Circle — https://savvymusicianacademy.com/innercircle

Clinton C. Sparks (born September 18, 1975) is an American DJ, record producer, songwriter, radio personality, and marketer from Boston, Massachusetts. Check out his new book - http://winbiginmusic.com He initially started his career as a rapper, dancer, producer, and DJ who gained notoriety by making bootleg remixes and mixtapes and parlayed that into hosting radio shows on Boston's Hot 97.7, Baltimore's 92Q, Hartford's Hot 93.7, and Sirius XM's Shade 45 (among others). He was the long-time host of a worldwide syndicated radio show called SmashTime Radio (also referred to as Get Familiar with Clinton Sparks). He is the current host of Get Familiar Radio on Dash Radio, a digital radio platform for which he also serves as Vice President of Business Development. In 2012, he was nominated for a Grammy for his production work on Lady Gaga's Born This Way. That year, he also won a BMI songwriting award for writing Pitbull's "Shut It Down" and has since won several ASCAP Awards with DJ Snake as part of his Get Familiar Music publishing company. He has written and produced songs for a number of notable acts, including Akon, Ludacris, 2 Chainz, Ty Dolla Sign, Lil Uzi Vert, Big Sean, and numerous others. Sparks has also made music of his own, including the 2005 album, Maybe You Been Brainwashed, and the 2014 EP, ICONoclast. He was featured on the song "Saturday Night," which was featured on the soundtrack for the 2016 stand-up comedy film, Kevin Hart: What Now?. Additionally, Sparks co-founded the mixtape database, MixUnit.com; served as music correspondent for the E! series, The Daily 10 and E! News; and has held executive positions at a variety of companies including Karmaloop, Islide, PingTank, IC Realtech, and, currently, Dash Radio and FaZe Clan.

Clinton C. Sparks is an American DJ, record producer, songwriter, radio personality, and marketer from Boston, Massachusetts. In 2012, he was nominated for a Grammy for his production work on Lady Gaga's Born This Way. That year, he also won a BMI songwriting award for writing Pitbull's "Shut It Down" and has since won several ASCAP Awards with DJ Snake as part of his Get Familiar Music publishing company. He has written and produced songs for a number of notable acts, including Akon, Ludacris, 2 Chainz, Ty Dolla Sign, Lil Uzi Vert, Big Sean, and numerous others. He is the current host of Get Familiar Radio on Dash Radio, a digital radio platform for which he also serves as Vice President of Business Development, and has helped the company close an $8.8-million funding round. Sparks also serves as the Director of Business Development for the esports team, FaZe Clan. Pre Order "How To Win Big In The Music Business" now: https://Winbiginmusic.com Learn more about Clinton Sparks: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinton_Sparks Follow Clinton Sparks on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clintonsparks/?hl=en

Nashville Hall of Fame Songwriter, Byron Hill, moved from his hometown of Winston-Salem, NC to Nashville in 1978 to make it as a songwriter. His songs have been on over 700 recordings earning 96 Gold and Platinum Awards, 10 ASCAP Awards, 34 U.S. and Canadian Top 10 Hits. He reached the Number 1 Country Chart position with “Fool Hearted Memory (George Strait), Born Country (Alabama), and Nothing On But The Radio (Gary Allan). His other hits include "Out Of Your Mind", (Joe Sun), "Pickin' Up Strangers” (Johnny Lee), "The Pages Of My Mind" (Ray Charles, “Nights” (Ed Bruce), “Alright Already” (Larry Stewart), “Lifestyles Of The Not So Rich And Famous” (Tracy Byrd), “High-Tech Redneck” (George Jones), “Over You” (Anne Murray), “If I Was A Drinkin' Man” (Neal McCoy), “Politics, Religion And Her” (Sammy Kershaw, “The Strong One” (Mila Mason), “Size Matters” (Joe Nichols).https://www.byronhillmusic.com/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byron_Hillhttps://www.facebook.com/ByronHillMusic/https://www.instagram.com/byronhillmusic/https://twitter.com/ByronHillMusicSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/back-story-song/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

New York pianist-composer Jane Leslie has created her own signature 'crossover' style, blending elements of classical and popular music with beautiful melodies that convey a sense of peace, and touch the heart of the listener. She has been honored with several ASCAP Awards for her music, and holds Bachelors and Masters degrees from the Juilliard School, and a Doctoral degree from the Manhattan School of Music. Her recordings of her original piano music can be heard on radio stations and podcasts, and are available on all the major music streaming sites. We will be hearing Jane Leslie's piano solo called “Floating,” which was recently released as a single recording. “Floating" will also be part of her upcoming album “Ocean Suite,” which will be featured on this podcast when it is released in the near future. Jane has created a music video for “Floating” which can be found on her YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/JaneLeslieMusic. More information can also be found on her website at www.janelesliemusic.com, and her Facebook page www.facebook.com/JaneLeslieMusic. https://www.janelesliemusic.com https://open.spotify.com/artist/1KpZ7MOliw4Iez8SrmWCne https://youtube.com/janelesliemusic https://facebook.com/janelesliemusic Classical Music Discoveries is sponsored by La Musica International Chamber Music Festival and Uber. @khedgecock #ClassicalMusicDiscoveries #LaMusicaFestival #CMDGrandOperaCompanyofVenice #ClassicalMusicLivesOn #Uber

Clinton Sparks is an American DJ, record producer, songwriter, radio personality, and marketer from Boston, Massachusetts. He initially started his career as a rapper, dancer, producer, and DJ who gained notoriety by making bootleg remixes and mixtapes and parlayed that into hosting radio shows on Boston's Hot 97.7, Baltimore's 92Q, Hartford's Hot 93.7, and Sirius XM's Shade 45 (among others). He was the long-time host of a worldwide syndicated radio show called SmashTime Radio (also referred to as Get Familiar with Clinton Sparks). He is the current host of Get Familiar Radio on Dash Radio, a digital radio platform for which he also serves as Vice President of Business Development. In 2012, he was nominated for a Grammy for his production work on Lady Gaga's Born This Way. That year, he also won a BMI songwriting award for writing Pitbull's "Shut It Down" and has since won several ASCAP Awards with DJ Snake as part of his Get Familiar Music publishing company. He has written and produced songs for a number of notable acts, including Akon, Ludacris, 2 Chainz, Ty Dolla Sign, Lil Uzi Vert, Big Sean, and numerous others. Sparks has also made music of his own, including the 2005 album, Maybe You Been Brainwashed, and the 2014 EP, ICONoclast. He was featured on the song "Saturday Night," which was selected to be on the soundtrack for the 2016 stand-up comedy film, Kevin Hart: What Now?. -- LINKS Website: https://www.getfamiliarradio.com/home *HIGHLY RECOMMEND for music artists looking to get REAL plays on their music. Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinton_Sparks *Book coming soon (January 2020) -- Follow Clinton Sparks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clintonsparks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clintonsparks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/clintonsparks Twitter: https://twitter.com/clintonsparks -- SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: (Please feel free to give us a 5 star review as it helps with getting the word out, thank you!) iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-roots-of-success-podcast/id1357814847 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6isw9lx9NzpBnqWZIqYzxC YouTube: https://bit.ly/2RPxcwm -- LINKS *Inquire about getting published in Forbes, Wikipedia, Bloomberg, Inc, Billboard, Business Insider, Reuters, MSNBC, Sports Illustrated, Cosmopolitan, Times Square, etc. Message @natethegreat on Instagram. Book Nate To Speak: https://natethegreatpeterman.com/request-nate-the-great/ Claim Nate's FREE Book: https://natethegreatbook.com/hs-book-ig29765584 -- FOLLOW NATE THE GREAT: Follow Nate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natethegreat Follow Nate on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/natethegreatpeterman Follow Nate on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/natethegreatpeterman Follow Nate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-peterman-0944b1b5/ Follow Nate on TikTok: http://vm.tiktok.com/B2AYnC/ Follow Nate on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/natetgpeterman Follow Nate on SnapChat: https://www.snapchat.com/natetgpeterman -- Hit that Subscribe/Follow button for more valuable content! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rootsofsuccess/message

323 - Bob McDill In the world of songwriting there are a handful of giants. Bob McDill is a true example of a songwriting giant. It's a great pleasure and excitement I present the Bob McDill interview. McDill is a legendary figure in songwriting who is now retired. A past guest of ours referred to him as a gentleman and a master songwriter. More than 300 of his songs were recorded through the 70s to the 90s, 31 became #1 hits. As one of Music Row's most respected songwriters, Don Williams, Bobby Bare, Conway Twitty, Loretta Lynn, Emmylou Harris, Alan Jackson, Waylon Jennings, the band Alabama, Keith Whitley have all recorded his songs. Bob McDill has won 37 BMI Awards and 17 ASCAP Awards and was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Ladies and gentlemen, it's a great pleasure to welcome one of the hardest working men in songwriting, the great McDill. It's right here on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Hans Zimmer on Dune, Thomas Newman on 1917, and Junkie XL on Terminator: Dark Fate are three upcoming composer assignments. Michael Abels on See You Yesterday, Michael Giacchino and Pinar Toprak receiving ASCAP Awards and Alan Menken receiving a Razzie Award are all in the past now, but in this extremely belated episode, Dane Walker, Kristen Romanelli and Christopher Coleman make these the central topics for this volume of The Soundcast Six.Episode Highlights05:13 - #1 Hans Zimmer on Dune15:50 - #2 Thomas Newman on 191723:29 - #3 Michael Abels on See You Yesterday32:12 - #4 Michael Giacchino and Pinar Toprak receive ASCAP Awards42:52 - #5 Junkie XL on Terminator: Dark Fate52:18 - #6 Alan Menken receives a RazzieMusic Selections 01:10 - "Sandstorms" (Dune) by David Matthews04:58 - "To Tame a Land" - (The Hand of Doom Orchestra Plays Iron Maiden...) Vitamin String Quartet15:19 - "World War I" (War Collection Grades 3 - 12) by Mind Music23:05 - "Pas De Deux" (Us) Michael Abels and Various31:28 - "Lujon" - (Summer Swing Party, Vol. 1) by Henry Mancini42:26 - "Terminator" (Terminator) SPENSR51:42 - "High Times, Hard Times" (Newsies) by Newsies Ensemble & Newsies Add. Singing Cast65:28 - "Sandstorms" (Dune) by David MatthewsFind and Follow:Follow Dane Walker on Twitter - @maestrodane or on Letterboxd @maestrodaneFollow Kristen Romanelli on Twitter - @kbfornow or on Letterboxd @kbfornowFollow Christopher Coleman on Twitter - @ccoleman or on Letterboxd @clcolemanFollow The Soundcast on Twitter - @audiosoundcastFollow Tracksounds on Twitter - @tracksounds Spotify: Find our Spotify Companion Playlist here! Find the Soundcast Six - The Bumpers Playlist here!Support Tracksounds:Most of the soundtracks mentioned in this episode can be found at Amazon. Your purchases through these links help us to keep on keepin' on! Thank You!Buy Soundtracks at Amazon.com http://bit.ly/amazonsoundtracksSubscribe and More InfoaCASTGOOGLE PLAYiTUNESRADIOPUBLICRSS FEEDSPOTIFYSTITCHER RADIOTUNEIN RADIO

Prince Raphael Shawan (PRS150) is a multi-platinum recording artist with eight Billboard Music Awards, four ASCAP Awards, a pair of nominations for American Music Awards, and a Soul Train Award to his credit. He is a visionary and revolutionary “HIGHVIBE” artist who’s worked in the music industry for more than two decades. Fans worldwide know him as “Tweet” as member of the multi-platinum trio, NEXT.  NEXT is responsible for some of R&B’s more memorable hits – including the chart-topping singles “Wifey,” “Butta Love,” “I Still Love You,” and “Too Close” (which ranks #28 on The Billboard Hot 100 All-Time Top Songs). PRS will highlight his unique innovative HighVibe frequency charged messages through Motivational Speaking/Singing/Rapping/Songwriting/Energy Healing & Prayer. PRS is blessed with a plethora of talents, one of them being an artist who is a consummate performer, but an even more willfully gifted Healer. Here are few of the clips that will help you start connecting with your true self.   [00:05:14] It's the absolute truth because wherever you are in your so-called struggle your struggle is like I always use the analogy of the gym. Your struggle is like that you go to the gym you work out 48 hours later you don't know which part you worked on. You got to be a bit sore if you did it right. Right. And that's okay because when the soreness goes away you know you feel stronger and that's why you're going through what you're going through. Everyone heals stronger no matter what we do. [26.4]     [00:06:16] I mean everybody tries to do it but you have to be the person that you are in the shower because the universe deals which you view your fingerprints the universe only knows you by that. [11.6]   [00:08:36] Things can happen to you. And that voice, that's been the same voice since you were a little kid. It did not mature, get younger, older or changes. The same voice, exactly I have the same voice in me too. [11.8]   [00:10:19] I'm just making myself an available vessel for the wisdom that we need to be able to navigate the world life a bit easier. It's not as hard as we've been told that it is. That's a lie. [12.5]    [00:12:37] I learned to be in connection with the universe itself. I do not argue or fight with what is. That's what- what is. You can't do anything about what is what you can do something about how you deal with what is. You only focus on what you want. That's it. [17.8]   [00:15:07] And I want everyone to know that you know when I say said a prayer because the prayers between you and the universe merrily you just got to see my relationship with the universe with saws so that God to me is the creation of all things. So I usually just say source because I'm saying the source of all creation. [21.5]    [00:15:56] Things are not here to challenge you they're here to show you how much you've grown. All that practice you were doing when the situation shows itself. You're not supposed to do the same behavior you've been doing because you're going to get the same result. You have to do the new behavior that you've been practicing. [16.0]     [00:16:18] Listen, get your love and your blessings from source,from the universe. When you bless people don't stand over them like you owe me back right now because you going to get just what they owe you back. But if you allow the universe to bless you back,you get that a million fold. Trying to teach you how to navigate life easier. [21.8]    [00:00:54] Children just trust them full faith and they're living right in the moment. They could care less what's for dinner. They don't care about what's happening in two hours they don't even know that two hours later exists. All they know is right now because that's all there is. Everything else exists in our mind.   [00:01:09] And what I was saying about the 300 million is this. If you and I teamed up against 300 other teams and we won the race, what would we do - we celebrate right. So if you beat out 300 million people to be born shouldn't this be a celebration? I'm just saying in this life be a full blown celebration. Think about it. Right? [36.3]    [00:03:48] So my manager and business partner just introduced me to this concept that no matter what I do I have to have a clear intent why I'm doing it and as I was the most it was like the missing piece to my puzzle. Because I know that everything is perspective. However you believe it is or should be that's how it's going to be all about perspective. [23.8]     [00:04:46] Why am I doing this podcast today? One because I love what Henry stands for. I love what he's done with his life and I want to be a part of that. But it's the exact same thing that I stand for. I want to be able to share my life with the world because like I said I've gone through it for us and I'm sharing it. But I'm also living my life in the light. Because before the high vibe tribe they lived in the corner quietly and they didn't really enjoy the world like you know we're here to enjoy. [27.3]    [00:05:24] There are five planets in retrograde and retrograde. What that means is the energy is in reverse. Even if you don't acknowledge it you don't have to because you don't have to acknowledge gravity. You don't. You don't have to acknowledge magnetism. You don't have to acknowledge electricity but it's constantly working. So when planets go in retrograde what happens on earth for humans is all the energy we put out. It mirrors back at us and it usually comes to us in the form of our fingerprints. It comes to us in the form of that thing that is our greatest challenge that we thought we worked so much on. That is our light test to prove what we learn. [38.6]    [00:08:07] Well I want to tell you that you know like who is going to happen like the world spins on its axis no matter what. It's going to keep moving. And if we stay still in our lives we get stagnant. The only thing that's guaranteed in this life is change. So you have to keep it moving. So if you are ready to make that change. There, life there's momentum. [22.7]   [00:09:08] When people say you're trying to stop me from. No, one can stop you from doing anything,Becasue you can do whatever you want. Once you make a decision you can do it. So you really have to make a decision. All the stuff that you've grown so accustomed to is going to come in your consciousness. You're going to have to make a choice. Be it relationships, relationships with your kids at work. You have to stop talking crap about where you are right to go somewhere new.   [00:09:36] So if you're really ready to change you're going to make peace right where you are. You know who got you there. You - you are in control of everything that happens in your life. It can not happen without your permission. And we don't get what we want. We get what we are.   [00:09:52] You get what you believe you deserve right in this moment. So whatever you have right now, you've already created this. What you want - going forward, you have to create a new way of thinking and believing. [55.1]    [00:10:48] We have to think about what we're saying because this, our kids don't belong to us .they belong to the universe. If we do it right. The kids are here. We're gone one kids outlived their parents so don't belong to the universe not us. So it's our job to help guide them well.   [00:11:04] So if you're ready for change, surround yourself with people who are doing what you want to be doing. You have to change your energy. The only way to change to something positive is to be in positive energy when you ask for it - like really be. [33.5]   [00:15:43] What's your intent? You want to change your life. You made the choice to change your life. Why do you want to change your life? Do you want to change your life to be a better person for yourself? Do you want to be better for your relationship? Do you want to be better for the world at large. Start on the inside. You don't owe anybody anything. You don't owe none of us nothing whatever you do for the world good or not good. That's your contribution to this world. Ask yourself this: Would you hang out with you if you weren't you?   [00:16:11] Would you trust you if you weren't you. Would you trust your most personal most personal valuables. Are you that person that you say you are when everybody is looking. Be the best you you can be because this world has something really special for you when you do that. [44.6]   Follow Prince Raphael Shawman: Website| Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn |    Follow Henry Ammar: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn | SnapChat  

Soft and reflective piano solos dedicated to those who love beautiful, peaceful melodies, and the warm sound of the piano. Winner of several ASCAP Awards for her music, Jane Leslie holds two degrees from Juilliard.

CeCe PenistonCeCe Peniston (/siːˈsiː ˈpɛnistən/; born Cecilia Veronica Peniston; September 6, 1969)[1] is an American recording artist and former beauty queen.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8] In the early 1990s, she was one of the most successful dance club artists in the history of the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play, scoring five number one hits in the chart within three years.[9][10] Her signature song "Finally" (#5 in the Hot 100[10] and #2 in UK Top 75[11]) became one of the biggest dance singles, selling three million copies worldwide.[12]Peniston has performed at private engagements for Aretha Franklin's private birthday party in Detroit, Michigan, Pope John Paul II in Rome at the Vatican (as a member of the gospel band Sisters of Glory) and the 42nd President of the United States, Bill Clinton, during both of his inauguration ceremonies in Washington, D.C.[13] She was the first foreign female entertainer to perform in post-apartheid South Africa.[13][14]On February 4, 2011, Peniston signed a record deal with West Swagg Music Group/Bungalo Records, with full distribution through Universal Music Group Distribution, and announced release of a new solo album 15 years after her last studio set (I'm Movin' On from 1996 on A&M Records).[15]By the end of the year, however, only three digital singles had been issued including a new song called "Stoopid!",[16] and two cover versions of her prior hits, "Keep On Walkin'" and "Finally".[17][18]In December 2016, Billboard magazine listed her among the 100 Top Dance Club Artists of All Time (as the 52nd) 1969–90: Early life[edit]Peniston was born in Dayton, Ohio, in United States, but spent the majority of her formative years in Phoenix, where she was raised since she was nine. As a daughter of a former military father, Ronald Peniston (born 1934, married Barbara Anne in 1960), she started singing at church[20] and doing plays and musicals such as H.M.S. Pinafore in the 6th grade. She participated in local karaoke contests and singing talent shows, while taking piano lessons.[4][8]She attended Trevor G. Browne High School, class of 1987, in Phoenix,[21] and landed a part in a local theater group's production of Bubblin' Brown Sugar[3][4] (playing the young Sweet Georgia Brown[22]). After earning her diploma, she continued to study liberal arts at the Phoenix College, where she got involved in athletics, and entered beauty pageants. She was crowned Miss Black Arizona in 1989[3][4][5][6][7][8][12] and Miss Galaxy in 1990.[3][7]Peniston began writing pop lyrics already at school. The words of her international hit "Finally" were purportedly penned during a chemistry class, while thinking about dating in college. Her music career began in January 1991, when Felipe "DJ Wax Dawg" Delgado, her friend and a record producer based also in Phoenix, asked Peniston to record back-up vocals for Tonya Davis, a black female rapper known as Overweight Pooch after her childhood nickname.[3][4][24]Davis, headed in a direction of a "new" Monie Love, was searching for a singer to add vocals to the title track of her album Female Preacher, which was to be released on A&M Records that summer. At a talent show she met a woman named Malaika LeRae Sallard, but when it came time to get Sallard into the studio, the rapper found she'd lost her future label-mate's number. When Delgado, who'd preferred Peniston instead, brought his favorite in to do background parts, the response from everyone was immediate, but did not move the Pooch to invite Peniston back for more vocals – unless she was successful in locating Sallard.[24]Later, as it became clear that Peniston was leaping from the Overweight Pooch's album to the top of the charts, rumor had it the Pooch was stewing over Peniston's using Female Preacher as her springboard. Tonya Davis, pregnant at the time of recording her album, swore she harbored no jealousy towards Peniston. "There's no jealousy, because she has a voice. I gave her the chance, but I didn't give her a voice,"[24] the rapper insisted for Phoenix New Times in July 1992, and Peniston, interviewed by the same newspaper in the meantime, reacted by her own words. "I feel like anything's possible and I know one thing. If I wasn't at this spot, I still would be achieving to get to this spot."[24] Ironically enough, Sallard eventually threw in a few back-up vocals for Peniston on a song with a significant title, "You Win, I Win, We Lose", while Peniston, who in return played an agent to get a record deal also for Malaika (whose album Sugar Time scored in 1993 two Top 5 hits on the US Dance chart, including the No. 1 single "Gotta Know (Your Name)") mentioned the Pooch's name on her own debut album in addition, leaving Davis a note saying "thanks for letting me be a part of Female Preacher".[25]Besides the Peniston's vocal performance on three tracks in total, of which "I Like It" was released as a single with a moderate success (at #16 in US Dance[26] and #58 in UK Top 75[27] the following January), she was eventually given also a credit for co-writing two of those, "Kickin' Da Blues" and the title's, "Female Preacher". But the Overweight Pooch's album flopped on the market, and A&M was the first major label for Delgado himself, who was facing contractual disputes with the record company. After Manny Lehman (a DJ, then A&M Art Director and one of the executive producers of Female Preacher) also noticed the powerful voice of a still back-up vocalist, he offered Delgado a second chance, and commissioned him to produce a track for Peniston herself as a solo artist.[4] Not looking to lose his major deal connections, Delgado called on a hometown friend and music producer too, Rodney K. Jackson (they two met through mutual friends in Arizona), who was brought then to A&M family to help co-produce the Peniston's single, which was soon to be recognized as “Finally”.[28]Despite an initial label's resistance to sign Peniston to more than a one-off single deal, the “Finally” session resulted in recording her own debut album after the final approval of A&M's Vice President, Mark Mazzetti.[29]1991–92: Finally[edit]Peniston with Felipe Delgado at Chaton Studios in Phoenix, Arizona, putting final touches to her debut albumI was sitting in a Chicago pizza parlor in October and I heard over the radio 'Finally by CeCe Peniston'. I just started looking around going 'That's me! That's me!"[5]—Peniston recalled for EW magazine in 1992. (Almost 20 years later, when asked by Mega 104.3, she denied saying it, during her interview broadcast live on April 5, 2011.)[30]Peniston was 21 years old when her debut single "Finally" was released. The song burst on to the US club scene in the fall of 1991, where it became an instant dance anthem peaking, in October,[10] at the top of the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play for two weeks, while achieving a respectful starting position (at No. 29)[11] overseas.After her first song climbed the international charts, Peniston was headed into the studio to record a full-length album. However, she "had two months to pull the whole album together" and "didn't realize the impact the record was having until it reached the top five". She also described how difficult it was to begin her career at such an extreme pace, but [4] the result was a solidly produced ten track collection titled Finally, issued in January of the following year.Both the single and album entered the US Hot 100, as well as the UK Top 75 chart (at No. 5[10] and No. 2 for single,[11] respectively at No. 70[10] and at No. 10 for album release[11]), and ultimately earned Peniston a gold or silver certification in both countries. By the end of 1992 her debut (in Europe re-released in 1997 with a bonus remix "Finally '97") sold over 540,000 in United States.[31]"We Got a Love Thang", the second single (co-written by Chantay Savage), with a video clip in heavy rotation on TV music channels, went to No. 1 in the US Dance chart in February (No. 20 in the Hot 100),[10] and in England (where "Finally" skipped to No. 2 eventually[11]) "We Got a Love Thang" peaked at No. 6.[11] Might the only controversial question regarding the title remain who had provided background vocals on the record? While on her album Finally Darnnel Rush was credited, on its single release, the name of Kym Sims (who was a co-writer of "Keep On Walkin'") appeared as one of back-up vocalists actually.[32]With another hit record on the charts, Peniston began a year of touring clubs and small theaters in the USA in support of her album. Her travels started with a series of shows in the Philippines, Japan, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain and Italy, and after her return to the USA, Peniston continued with such R&B acts as Joe Public, the Cover Girls, R. Kelly and Levert.[4] While on tour, "Keep On Walkin'", a hip hop swinging composition, joined the list of Peniston's three consecutively running hits, bringing Peniston in June her third No. 1 in the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart (No. 15 in the Hot 100),[9] and another Top 10 hit in UK.[11] Later in August, that was also her highest outing in the US R&B chart, scoring at No. 3.On October 17, Billboard magazine announced that Peniston was the leading nominee in the Billboard Music Awards, being nominated in four categories: three times in the dance category with "Finally" (Best New Artist, Best Female Artist and Best Director), and one in the R&B/Rap category (Best Female Artist) for her urban hit "Keep On Walkin'".[33] Ultimately the song won two awards, and three of her singles released in 1992 were listed also within the Top 100 songs of the Billboard Year-End chart (at No. 20 with "Finally", at No. 61 with "Keep On Walkin'", and at No. 97 with "We Got a Love Thang"[34]). In the UK, Peniston was listed as the 20th of Top Selling Singles Artists in 1992.Additional songs taken from album Finally achieved the Top 40 status at least in the hip hop/R&B field. The grieving lyrics of her ballad "Inside That I Cried", co-written by Peniston's then-husband, Malik Byrd (who appeared also in its video), and produced in conjunction with Anita Baker's cohort, Steve Lindsey, peaked at No. 10 in the US R&B (No. 94 in the Hot 100[10] and No. 42 in UK Top 75[11]). The fifth single, a midtempo, "Crazy Love", climbed to No. 31 (No. 97 in the Hot 100[10] and No. 44 in UK[11]).By the end of the year, Peniston received several awards for her achievements in the music industry for 1992. Among them, one Billboard Music Award (as Best New Artist – Dance, the second went to the video director Claude Borenzweig), three ASCAP Awards (for Song of The Year, Most Performed Song of The Year, and Pop Songwriter of The Year), another three awards (as Best New Dance Artist, Best Dance Solo Artist, and for Best 12" Dance Record) at the Annual Winter Music Conference, and the BMI Urban Award of Achievement.[13] The album itself was nominated on a Soul Train Music Award '93 in the Best R&B/Soul Album – Female category.[35]1993–95: Thought 'Ya KnewWithin a year, Peniston was back in the studios to record her sophomore release, and the particular challenge for the vocalist was to avoid getting pigeonholed into the dance genre. For that reason, several ballads were arranged to appear on the final set (in the front with "Forever In My Heart", produced by Brian McKnight), of which, however, none was chosen for a single release. This time around, Peniston co-authored three of thirteen tracks ("Whatever It Is", "Give What I'm Givin" and "Maybe It's The Way",[4] a ballad about her father[8]), and along with Manny Lehman and Damon Jones, who later became Peniston's manager, she was also credited as an executive producer of her scheduled album release, Thought 'Ya Knew. Apart from others, also fellow Ohio-born singer Norma Jean Wright joined the session.[36]After a certain level of hesitation over the first single, "I'm in the Mood" (originally produced by Soulshock and Karlin) was picked to be the final leader—though as support for "Searchin'", which would be separately delivered on vinyl only to DJs. "I'm in the Mood" did well by itself, and with a video accompanied by a hip-hop remix from M-Doc & Jere M.C. (better known as In Da Soul) the title was on singles reproduced by David Morales for the dance floor. The song spawned Peniston's fourth No. 1[10] (dethroning from the top of the US Dance chart Aretha Franklin's "A Deeper Love") and peaked at No. 16 in UK[11] (#32 in the Hot 100[10]).On January 25, 1994, the album Thought 'Ya Knew, which was to represent Peniston's musical zenith at that time, arrived on all available formats, including digital compact cassettes. However, as the record promptly entered the music charts, it was soon to be evident Thought 'Ya Knew was not enjoying the high-profile success of her previous set Finally. After its progress had stalled in the Billboard 200 at No. 96,[10] Thought 'Ya Knewclimbed to No. 31 in the UK,[11] but the album charted for only two weeks in the UK.Not certain about the second single either, "Keep Givin' Me Your Love" was accepted to become the British follow-up. But the track, remixed by Eddie Gordon's West End production team, had no supporting music video, and after peaking at No. 36 in April in the United Kingdom,[11] an alternative title ("I'm Not Over You") was chosen for the US market as the second cut from the Thought 'Ya Knew album."I'm Not Over You" (written by Steve Hurley, Jamie Principle, and M-Doc) might have missed the highest position of the US Dance chart, but only by about one point (at No. 2),[10] and the single was later classified in the overall Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart as the ninth most successful track of 1994 (leaving "I'm in the Mood" far behind, at #44). However, although the song had sealed the Top 10 of the US R&B chart, it did not succeed in the Hot 100 that much, failing to crack Top 40 (No. 41).[37] Considering that expectations of A&M Records company must have been bigger than a club play sale of Peniston's singles, "I'm Not Over You" was released in UK only on B-side of the "Hit by Love" release."Hit by Love" was to be the third song taken from the album. As with her previous releases, the song (with additional remixes by David Morales) became Peniston's next US Dance hit in a line of her No. 1s, but while on the top of the chart "Hit by Love" stayed for another week, the single stuck at No. 33 in the UK Top 75,[11] as well as on the bottom positions of the American Hot 100 chart (at No. 90).[10]Along with "Hit by Love" in the charts, A&M issued a rare compilation, Remix Collection, in Japan with nine alternate versions of her songs previously available only on vinyl, which tracked Peniston's music career since the "Keep On Walkin'" release. A similar remix collection, however, consisting of only two singles ("Finally" and "We Got a Love Thang"), was earlier issued in Japan as an EP under the title Finally / We Got a Love Thang: Remix Collection featuring overall eight remixed versions.At the end of the year Peniston was named the No. 1 Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play Artist,[37] summarizing all her songs released in 1994 ("I'm Not Over You" #9, "Hit by Love" #24, and I'm in the Mood" #44). While A&M was listed as the sixth best dance label in the Billboard Year-End chart, Peniston was also rated as the 5th Top R&B Singles Female Artist (behind Janet Jackson, Toni Braxton, Aaliyah and Mariah Carey).[38]In addition, a remix of "Keep Givin' Me Your Love" was popularized on the original motion picture soundtrack of the Prêt-à-Porter (Ready To Wear) film, and released in the U.S. after a one-year delay, scoring No. 4 in the US Dance charts in March 1995. "Keep Givin' Me Your Love" became Peniston's first song not to enter the Hot 100 chart (No. 101),[10] possibly as the result of appearing as a B-side on her previous release, and sharing its sales with the single "Hit by Love". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ginny Owens became a household name as the Gospel Music Association’s 2000 New Artist of the Year. Growing in notoriety as both a singer and a songwriter, winning 3 Dove awards and multiple ASCAP Awards along the way, Owens has sold over a million records over the course of her career. A top performer on the Christian radio charts with hits like “If You Want Me To,” “Free” and “I Wanna Be Moved” among others, Owens has released no less than 11 full albums and 3 EPs, and her music has also impacted mainstream audiences at Lilith Fair, the Sundance Film Festival and the White House. In this episode, John Chisum has a chance to dig into the real life inspirations and struggles of this singer-songwriter who just happens to have been completely blind from three-years old. Despite this lifelong challenge, Ginny Owens has managed to capture a loyal audience with her soulful, yet-pop-oriented vocal style and songwriting and shows no signs of slowing down. In this warm and often funny episode, John & Ginny cover everything from touring and songwriting to Ginny’s cooking with the Instapot® and Ginny shares valuable songwriting insights for every aspiring Christian songwriter. Connect with her at ginnyowensmusic.com, on Twitter @GinnyOwens, and on Instagram @blindchickphotog. For more information visit www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com and join the Successful Christian Songwriters Group on Facebook! Be sure to join NCS MEMBERSHIP today at www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com  for the finest songwriter resources, coaching, inspiration and information!

Iconic American conductor Gerard Schwarz offers his insights about music and conducting gained from an illustrious career at the pinnacle of the classical music world. Topics: Maestro Schwarz' musical beginnings, the American Brass Quintet, and the New York Philharmonic Four steps to success: Talent, Hard Work, Say Yes, Stay Positive Tips for conductors including thoughts about becoming more artistic, even with young ensembles and score preparation The importance of listening to learn styles and listening to your own old performances to gain insight on the music The All Star Orchestra and the Khan Academy Keep analyzing yourself and the perception of your career to keep improving. The conducting institute at the Eastern Music Festival Jerry's Experiences with conducting wind band, particularly the Marine Band Schwarz' new book Behind the Baton: An American Icon Talks Music The relevance of music in modern society and the importance of music in education  Links: Gerard Schwarz Eastern Music Festival All Star Orchestra Khan Academy Mahler: Symphony no. 8 Schwarz: Above and Beyond Behind the Baton: An American Icon Talks Music Biography: Internationally recognized for his moving performances, innovative programming and extensive catalog of recordings, American conductor Gerard Schwarz serves as Music Director of The All-Star Orchestra an ensemble of top musicians from America’s leading orchestras featured in twelve television programs that have aired throughout the United States on public television, worldwide by internet streaming and is the basis for their Khan Academy education platform that has already reached over 4 million students. As in baseball, Schwarz created an “all-star” team of top musical athletes to encourage a greater understanding and enjoyment of classical music. All programs are now released by Naxos on DVD and are awarded four Emmy Awards and ASCAP Award. Schwarz also serves as Music Director of the Eastern Music Festival in North Carolina and Conductor Laureate of the Seattle Symphony. His considerable discography of over 350 showcases his collaborations with some of the world’s greatest orchestras including Philadelphia Orchestra,  London Symphony,  Berlin Radio Symphony, Orchestre National de France, Tokyo Philharmonic, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, New York Chamber Symphony and Seattle Symphony among others. Schwarz began his professional career as co-principal trumpet of the New York Philharmonic and has held leadership positions with Mostly Mozart Festival, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and New York Chamber Symphony. As a guest conductor of both opera and symphony, he has worked with many of the world’s finest orchestras and opera companies. Schwarz, a renowned interpreter of 19th century German, Austrian and Russian repertoire, in addition to his noted work with contemporary American composers, completed his final season as music director of the Seattle Symphony in 2011 after an acclaimed 26 years a period of dramatic artistic growth for the ensemble. In his nearly five decades as a respected classical musician and conductor, Schwarz has received hundreds of honors and accolades including Emmy Awards, GRAMMY nominations, ASCAP Awards and the Ditson Conductor’s Award. He was the first American named Conductor of the Year by Musical America and has received numerous honorary doctorates. The City of Seattle and named the street alongside the Benaroya Hall “Gerard Schwarz Place.

Asadour Santourian, vice president for artistic administration and artistic advisor of the Aspen Music Festival and School, has been with the AMFS since 2003. He has developed the season themes, other artistic initiatives including the Overtures series featuring the chamber music of Beethoven and Mozart and the thematic minifestivals. In his time the AMFS has garnered seven ASCAP Awards for Adventuresome Programming of Contemporary Music.

Concert: Bartók Cycle with Dudamel and Yuja Wang Upbeat Live provides historical and cultural context for many concerts, featuring engaging speakers, audio examples, and special guests. These events are free to ticket holders and are held in BP Hall, on the second floor, accessible after your ticket is scanned. For more information: laphil.com/upbeatlive About the Speaker: Asadour Santourian, vice president for artistic administration and artistic advisor of the Aspen Music Festival and School, has been with the AMFS since 2003. He has developed the season themes and other artistic initiatives, including the Overtures series and the thematic minifestivals. In his time the AMFS has garnered seven ASCAP Awards for Adventuresome Programming of Contemporary Music. Previously artistic director of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra and the Gergiev Festival in Rotterdam, he is a member of the recommendation board of the Avery Fisher Career Grants among others and has served on numerous competition jury panels. He is a regular lecturer for the Los Angeles Philharmonic and was a featured lecturer for its 2012 Mahler Project. From 1991 to 2000 he was the Minnesota Orchestra's director of artistic planning.

Concert: Romeo and Juliet with Dudamel Upbeat Live provides historical and cultural context for many concerts, featuring engaging speakers, audio examples, and special guests. These events are free to ticket holders and are held in BP Hall, on the second floor, accessible after your ticket is scanned. For more information: laphil.com/upbeatlive About the Speaker: Asadour Santourian, vice president for artistic administration and artistic advisor of the Aspen Music Festival and School, has been with the AMFS since 2003. He has developed the season themes and other artistic initiatives, including the Overtures series and the thematic minifestivals. In his time the AMFS has garnered seven ASCAP Awards for Adventuresome Programming of Contemporary Music. Previously artistic director of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra and the Gergiev Festival in Rotterdam, he is a member of the recommendation board of the Avery Fisher Career Grants among others and has served on numerous competition jury panels. He is a regular lecturer for the Los Angeles Philharmonic and was a featured lecturer for its 2012 Mahler Project. From 1991 to 2000 he was the Minnesota Orchestra's director of artistic planning.

The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Hip Hop Legend Coolio. Coolio will discuss how he came up with Gangster Paradise, his book, and his latest music. Coolio, the multi-talented Grammy Award winning and multi-platinum selling artists, composer and actor, is one of the most popular and successful Rappers worldwide.  To date, Coolio has sold over 30 million records globally and has performed in concerts to adoring fans in Africa, Israel, Russia, Japan, Thailand, Brazil, Australia, and Turkey and throughout Europe.  In the diversified hip hop industry, Coolio is one of the few rap artists who has been able to garner mainstream success and critical acclaim.  The last Lp entitled “The Return of the Gangsta” was released in August 2006 and Coolio teamed up with long time friend Snoop Dogg for the undeniable hit “Gangsta Walk”.  “Return of the Gangsta” sold over 525,000 copies. Coolio won a Grammy Award in 1996 for Best Rap Performance, Solo for his international hit single, “Gangsta's Paradise” which was also featured on the “Dangerous Minds” soundtrack and movie.  The single “Gangsta's Paradise” was also nominated for a Grammy for Best Song of the Year and it sold over 4 million copies and was Billboard Magazine's number one single in 1995.  Coolio has won an American Music Award, 3 MTV Awards, 2 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards and a World Music Award.  He has received 6 Grammy Award nominations (1994,1995,1996), 2 Billboard Music Awards(1994,1996), 2 ASCAP Awards(1996, 1997), 3 MTV Video Awards(1996, 1997), 4 American Online Awards(1996) and was the Playboy Music Poll Winner in 1997. He will forever be held as one of the West Coast Greatest and He is truly a Hip Hop Legend!    

Price’s double-platinum debut, Soul of a Woman, featured the record-breaking single, “Friend of Mine.”  She returned to center stage three years later with the platinum-plus seller, Mirror, Mirror, led by her remake of the R&B classic, “As We Lay,” and followed up with the gold-selling holiday collection, One Family: A Christmas Album in 2001. Three years after releasing Priceless, she returned to her roots for This Is Whom I Am, a live gospel album recorded at her church home in Long Island. The album included the uplifting single, “Healing,” which not only reached the top of the gospel charts, but was also credited and awarded at the 2007 ASCAP Awards as one of the top five songs played across both R&B and Gospel genres during 2006.She’s also taken her talents to the screen and stage with roles in Soul Food, the series Bringing Down the House and the stage plays Why Did I Get Married? and The Bible Experience. In 2005, she added the title of ‘self-published author’ to her resume with the release of the inspirational tome, Inscriptions of My Heart. The audio book is currently in the works.  Price was also a cast member of TV One’s R&B Divas last season.  

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers also held their annual awards dinner leading up to the CMA Awards.  This year the event was held at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Resort, and the evening wrapped up with Ben Hayslip receiving his second consecutive songwriter of the year award.  Kelly Lynn stepped out to the red carpet to check in with many of the special guests.

Wayne Hankin is a period instrument specialist who has played 400 different instruments over a 30 year career. Specializing in medieval, renaissance, and baroque periods, Wayne has mastered instruments played only by a small handful of people in the world, including various bagpipes, hornpipes, flutes, whistles, gemshorns, trumps, bone flutes, double reeds, and others. There are also instruments made exclusively for his talents of which he is the sole performer. With over 4000 concerts to his credit and over 300 works composed for period instruments, Wayne has received numerous awards and commissions from ASCAP Awards to The National Endowment of the Arts. His film, 7 SOLOS, was awarded best short subject at The World Music and Independent Film Festival in Washington DC. To learn more about Wayne and his work, visit: http://waynehankin.com Jeffrey Pflaum formerly taught inner-city elementary school children in NY for thirty-four years. During this time, he created a successful education project in social-and-emotional learning called The Contemplation Music Writing Project, where he combines music and writing to develop awareness, creativity, and motivation for extraordinary results. He has written articles for professional newspapers and publications about his original curricula. Jeffrey has recently published an inspirational book about adolescent reading life experiences titled, Motivating Teen and Preteen Readers: How Teachers and Parents Can Lead the Way. To learn more about Jeffrey and his work, visit: www.JeffreyPflaum.com

Wayne Hankin is a period instrument specialist who has played 400 different instruments over a 30 year career. Specializing in medieval, renaissance, and baroque periods, Wayne has mastered instruments played only by a small handful of people in the world, including various bagpipes, hornpipes, flutes, whistles, gemshorns, trumps, bone flutes, double reeds, and others. There are also instruments made exclusively for his talents of which he is the sole performer. With over 4000 concerts to his credit and over 300 works composed for period instruments, Wayne has received numerous awards and commissions from ASCAP Awards to The National Endowment of the Arts. His film, 7 SOLOS, was awarded best short subject at The World Music and Independent Film Festival in Washington DC. To learn more about Wayne and his work, visit: http://waynehankin.com Jeffrey Pflaum formerly taught inner-city elementary school children in NY for thirty-four years. During this time, he created a successful education project in social-and-emotional learning called The Contemplation Music Writing Project, where he combines music and writing to develop awareness, creativity, and motivation for extraordinary results. He has written articles for professional newspapers and publications about his original curricula. Jeffrey has recently published an inspirational book about adolescent reading life experiences titled, Motivating Teen and Preteen Readers: How Teachers and Parents Can Lead the Way. To learn more about Jeffrey and his work, visit: www.JeffreyPflaum.com