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We dive into an information-packed edition of the Nerdy News Special covering major announcements across pop culture, featuring heated debates about upcoming adaptations and celebrations of recent successes.• Fantastic Four teaser trailer sparks mixed reactions from fans and the panel• Live action Mobile Suit Gundam and Bakugan movies in production, causing concern among anime fans• Captain America: Brave New World crosses $300 million at the box office despite initial skepticism• Buffy the Vampire Slayer reportedly getting a reboot with Sarah Michelle Gellar returning• Dragon Ball Daima making Super Saiyan 4 officially canon, delighting longtime fans• Monster Hunter Wilds achieving massive success with nearly one million concurrent players on Steam• DC and Marvel announced to have their first comic crossover event in decades• Kendrick Lamar wins five Grammys for "Not Like Us" and dominates streaming platforms• Beyoncé becomes first Black person to win Best Country Album at the Grammys in 50 years• French scientists set a new world record with their fusion reactor "artificial sun" lasting 22 minutesText us for feedback and recommendations for future episodes!Support the showWe thank everyone for listening to our podcast! We hope to grow even bigger to make great things happen, such as new equipment for higher-quality podcasts, a merch store & more! If you're interested in supporting us, giving us feedback and staying in the loop with updates, then follow our ZONE Social Media Portal!DISCLAIMER: The thoughts and opinions shared within are those of the speaker. We encourage everyone to do their own research and to experience the content mentioned at your own volition. We try not to reveal spoilers to those who are not up to speed, but in case some slips out, please be sure to check out the source material before you continue listening!Stay nerdy and stay faithful,- J.B.Subscribe to "Content for Creators" on YouTube to listen to some of the music used for these episodes!

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Erin Rider  Two days ago, musical artist Beyonce became the first black woman to win a Grammy Award for Best Country Album. Shortly thereafter, Utah Representative Burgess Owens spoke to a journalist and said Beyonce's win had to do with DEI. Is this an appropriate assessment? Or did Beyonce win based on her merits? Taylor and Erin have a lively conversation about it.   

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Erin Rider  Battle heats up on the national stage between the executive, judicial branches It's a battle between two branches of government on the national level: the executive and the judicial. President Trump and his team are pushing back on a few rulings from federal judges, saying the courts have no say over what the administration is doing. But legal precedent would disagree. We begin Inside Sources discussing the proper balance of power between the federal branches.  On the Hill 2025: Utah’s legislature looks at ways to change Utah’s judiciary Here in Utah, the state legislature is looking at ways to change the judicial branch of government. Some might say the legislature is trying to weaken the judiciary, while others say they’re working to ensure a proper balance between the branches of government. State Representative Jason Kyle joins us as we look into a few of those bills, which includes raising the threshold for judicial retention.  Religious organizations suing Trump administration over ICE raids in churches One of the recent changes to Immigration and Customs Enforcement policies was the removal of places of worship as protected places. The change meant that ICE agents could conduct raids on churches to find and capture immigrants who are here illegally. Now, it’s prompted a lawsuit from more than 2 dozen churches. KSL Legal Analyst and Inside Sources co-host Greg Skordas breaks down the latest lawsuit for our listeners.  On the Hill 2025: Potential changes to public records laws Could new legislation on Utah’s Capitol Hill make it harder for the average Utahn to see public records? First Amendment advocates say yes – it could become harder. Legislators, on the other hand, say their proposed changes would actually make things better for the public. KSL has been involved in the fight to keep public records ... public. The Inside Sources hosts analyze the current situation.  On the Hill 2025: Reducing liabilities for owners of dogs who bite trespassers If someone trespasses on your property and they get bitten by your dog, are you liable? A bill working its way through the Utah State Senate addresses these kinds of situations, looking to reduce the liability you – as the dog owner – may face. Erin Rider and Taylor Morgan discuss this and another dog-biting bill.  Rep. Burgess Owens says DEI played a role in Beyonce winning a Grammy Two days ago, musical artist Beyonce became the first black woman to win a Grammy Award for Best Country Album. Shortly thereafter, Utah Representative Burgess Owens spoke to a journalist and said Beyonce's win had to do with DEI. Is this an appropriate assessment? Or did Beyonce win based on her merits? Taylor and Erin have a lively conversation about it.  Pres. Trump signs order banning federal agencies from using paper straws Paper or plastic? Not bags... straws. President Trump has often said how much he hates paper straws. And now, he's signed an order barring federal agencies from using paper straws. It might seem like an odd political story, but the Inside Sources have lots of thoughts they share with listeners on this subject. 

Aaron Berg and Nick Simmons join Luis J. Gomez and Zac Amico and they discuss the hot girls getting deported, Luis' new solution to solve his clothes-folding dilemma, whether or not Berg is next to get the boot out of the country, new girls not wanting to go to Jamaica with Luis, Aaron's gay for pay past, how they lost their virginities, Beyonce winning the Grammy for Best Country Album, Kash Pattell hitting a hard R on the floor of congress, fake Hallal guys passing off pigeons as chicken and so much more!(Air Date: February 3rd, 2025)Support our sponsors!SmallBatchCigar.com - Use promo code: GAS10 for 10% off plus 5% bonus points!YoKratom.com - Check out Yo Kratom (the home of the $60 kilo) for all your kratom needs!*Send your video submissions for the Cuntest or the Look-a-Like Contest to LuisAndZac@gmail.com!To advertise your product or service on GaS Digital podcasts please go to TheADSide.com and click on "Advertisers" for more information!Submit your artwork via postal mail to:GaS Digital Networkc/o Luis And Zac151 1st Ave, #311New York, NY 10003You can sign up at GaSDigital.com with promo code: LAZ for a discount of $1.50 on your subscription and access to every Luis and Zac show ever recorded! On top of that you'll also have the same access to ALL the shows that GaS Digital Network has to offer!Follow the whole show on social media!Aaron BergTwitter: https://x.com/aaronbergcomedyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronbergcomedyNick SimmonsTwitter: https://x.com/notnicksimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnicksimmonsLuis J. GomezTwitter: https://twitter.com/luisjgomezInstagram: https://instagram.com/gomezcomedyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LuisJGomezComedyTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/prrattlesnakeWebsite: https://www.luisofskanks.comZac AmicoTwitter: https://twitter.com/ZASpookShowInstagram: https://instagram.com/zacisnotfunnySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Overview:This week on Live! with Fefe & Freddy, we explored budget-friendly cosplay hacks, the latest WTF moments in politics and current events, and some wild legal battles that turned the tables on hate groups. Plus, we shared behind-the-scenes updates, including Sex Trivia Night, Men of Mister Phoenix Pride Fundraiser, and the latest adventures in home decor. Segment Highlights: Cosplay on a Dime How to create Ren Faire and steampunk looks from thrifted and repurposed pieces Easy DIY accessories to elevate your cosplay game Tips for getting started without breaking the bank Current Events: The WTF Files Elon Musk's latest power grab – His team now has access to federal financial data The Proud Boys' legal loss – A Black church now owns their name and branding rights Trump's transgender athlete ban – What it means for sports and the LGBTQ+ community Politics Rundown Trump's plan to “redevelop” Gaza—aka a billionaire golf course dream Tariff negotiations between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada Canadian Prime Minister's not-so-subtle jab at American politics Minority Report & Pop Culture The controversy around Black History Month proclamations Beyoncé's Grammy wins for Best Country Album and Album of the Year Kendrick Lamar's legendary Grammy moment with a Canadian tuxedo Upcoming Shows & Events: Pride Day at the Ren Faire – February 16 Drag Bingo at Drink Me Tea Room – February 27 Drag Bingo + Cats at PHX Cat Cafe – February 28 Sex Trivia Night at Gracie's Tax Bar – April 17 Watch or Listen:Did you miss the livestream? Catch the replay on Facebook, YouTube, or Twitch. Prefer audio? Listen to the episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform.

Kendrick wins 5 Grammys for a diss track; Yeezy and his nekkid wife crash the red carpet; Don Lemon claps back and Ye; Janelle Monae is a five foot gangster; people are mad Will Smith was there; the redemption of Cynthia Erivo; Blue Ivy is  the Carter Family Manager; Beyoncé wins AOTY and Best Country Album; Alicia Keys wins the Dr. Dre Award; Roxanne Shante gets her first Grammy; Also, Eric Adams and Diddy are never going to trial; there's another Black Bachelor; How To Die Alone is unexpectedly cancelled.ABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasProtect your online privacy TODAY by visiting https://expressvpn.com/ratchet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kendrick wins 5 Grammys for a diss track; Yeezy and his nekkid wife crash the red carpet; Don Lemon claps back and Ye; Janelle Monae is a five foot gangster; people are mad Will Smith was there; the redemption of Cynthia Erivo; Blue Ivy is  the Carter Family Manager; Beyoncé wins AOTY and Best Country Album; Alicia Keys wins the Dr. Dre Award; Roxanne Shante gets her first Grammy; Also, Eric Adams and Diddy are never going to trial; there's another Black Bachelor; How To Die Alone is unexpectedly cancelled. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Protect your online privacy TODAY by visiting https://expressvpn.com/ratchet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

According to insiders Miller feels like a “third wheel” in his own relationship as Garner and Affleck’s bond has grown stronger than ever. After social media exploded over Kacy’s so-called “pissed” reaction to losing Best Country Album to Beyoncé, the country star is firing back—and she’s not holding back. Bianca Censori, baring it all on the red carpet might get her in big trouble. Donny Meacham joins Rob! Don't forget to vote in today's poll on Twitter at @naughtynicerob or in our Facebook group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Name 3 Songs… ⚡    Each year when the Grammy Awards roll around, we typically have an episode that critiques the award ceremony for being vastly out of touch with popular culture: Beyonce is snubbed for Album of the Year, BTS is used as a bait tool for viewership, Best New Artist doesn't represent the talent at the present moment. The list goes on. This year, at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards it was *checks notes* a good time. So good, to the point that there were hardly any critiques for the Recording Academy this year. So how did they do it? We discuss the significance of the expanded voting committee (13,000 voting members) which includes 40% POC, and large numbers of younger voters and female members. We also get into some of our personal highlights, featuring Doechii, Raye, Chappell Roan,and Sabrina Carpenter. And then we get into the big cultural takeaways of the night – Beyonce winning Album of the Year and Best Country Album, Chappell Roan calling out record labels for the way they treat artists, Lady Gaga and others standing for trans rights, and more.  Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal!  Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_million Check out all the sources for this episode at name3songs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shawna and LaLa are back, even with LaLa battling the flu. The Grammy Awards spark heated debates as Shawna and LaLa discuss Beyoncé's unexpected win for Best Country Album and Kanye West's wife's Bianca Censori revealing ensemble. They also discuss the rise in plane crashes—coincidence or something more? Shawna's conversation with Hal Elrod, author of The Miracle Morning, brings hope and perspective with his incredible story of triumph.

Blake Lively's new film has been announced! Plus, a recap of her pretrial court hearing against Justin Baldoni. Fans are split over Beyoncé's Grammys win for Album of the Year and Best Country Album. Diddy ends up in the hospital, Lala Gaga drops new music, and more! Hosted by Zack Peter and Andy Lalwani Produced by Zack Peter, Andy Lalwani, and Jack Yuran - Find us online: https://instagram.com/justplainzack https://instagram.com/andylalwani Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this empowering episode, we delve into the inspiring story behind Beyonce's surprising and successful 'Cowboy Carter' album, which not only won Album of the Year but also the Best Country Album at the Grammys. We explore the lessons Beyonce teaches us about resilience, grace, and ignoring external validation. Whether you're facing criticism or hesitant to pursue your dreams, learn how to break free from societal expectations and live a life true to yourself. Plus, an exclusive invitation to a live masterclass on real estate investing! Retreat details: https://www.oliviatati.com/retreats-denver Book a call for the retreat! https://calendly.com/theoliviatati/denverretreat Link to the webinar: https://oliviatati.easywebinar.live/event-registration-5 Book a call to see if you would be a good fit for Wanderlust Wealth Academy: https://calendly.com/theoliviatati/wanderlustwealthacademy Learn more about WWA here: https://www.oliviatati.com/wwa Hang out with me on IG: @theoliviatati / @wanderlustwealth.show  Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Theoliviatati/

Send us a textThis week Kait fills the guys in on Taylor Swift at the Grammys.  From giving Beyonce the award for Best Country Album to Taylor being the best hype girl there could be. Then they dive into The Tortured Poets Department with I Can Do It With A Broken Heart. Is this a boo? Listen in and down out. Tell us what you think @theswifttalk

Frank Stallone is back with another round of bold takes, conspiracy theories, and gym wisdom! In this episode, we dive into Frank's thoughts on drones, wildfires, looters, the Biden administration, and of course, Beyoncé's historic Grammy win for Best Country Album. Is Frank making solid points, or has he completely lost it? We break down his Instagram rants, his time on Fox News, and his thoughts on why "woke liberals" deserve to have their houses burned down (yes, he actually says that). We also discuss Frank's new role as a right-wing media figure, his ideas for handling arsonists and looters, and his thoughts on diversity in Hollywood. And of course, we get a dose of classic Stallone gym advice—because apparently, your body “shows it” if you text between sets. Strap in for a wild ride through the mind of Frank Stallone. Keep punching! watch us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@frankstallonepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ email us at frankstallonepodcast@gmail.com Check out⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ryan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠'s other podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Worst of the Best Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zwick's Flicks - The Ed Zwick Podcast⁠

Frank Stallone is back with another round of bold takes, conspiracy theories, and gym wisdom! In this episode, we dive into Frank's thoughts on drones, wildfires, looters, the Biden administration, and of course, Beyoncé's historic Grammy win for Best Country Album. Is Frank making solid points, or has he completely lost it? We break down his Instagram rants, his time on Fox News, and his thoughts on why "woke liberals" deserve to have their houses burned down (yes, he actually says that). We also discuss Frank's new role as a right-wing media figure, his ideas for handling arsonists and looters, and his thoughts on diversity in Hollywood. And of course, we get a dose of classic Stallone gym advice—because apparently, your body “shows it” if you text between sets. Strap in for a wild ride through the mind of Frank Stallone. Keep punching! watch us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@frankstallonepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ email us at frankstallonepodcast@gmail.com Check out⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ryan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠'s other podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Worst of the Best Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zwick's Flicks - The Ed Zwick Podcast⁠⁠

In this episode, your hosts discuss their opinions on the 2025 Grammys. With Chappel Roan winning Best New Artist, Beyonce winning Best Country Album of the Year and Album of the Year, and finally Sabrina Carpenter taking home Best New Artist- there was a lot to talk about! Sam, Audrey, and Jayne share their all opinions from favorite outfits, to favorite performances of the night. Next, they go into conversation about the recent plane crash in Washington D.C, and the importance of safety while traveling. Finally, they finish it off with their favorite segment- Song of the Week, where Jayne tells all about Bad Bunny's new album.

pWotD Episode 2834: 67th Annual Grammy Awards Welcome to Popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 1,110,872 views on Monday, 3 February 2025 our article of the day is 67th Annual Grammy Awards.The 67th Annual Grammy Awards honored the best recordings, compositions, and artists from September 16, 2023, to August 30, 2024, as chosen by the members of the Recording Academy, on February 2, 2025. In its 22nd year at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the ceremony was broadcast on CBS and available to stream on Paramount+. Nominations were announced through a YouTube livestream on November 8, 2024. South African comedian Trevor Noah hosted the ceremony for the fifth consecutive time.Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" swept all five of its nominations, which included Record of the Year and Song of the Year, making it the most-decorated rap song in Grammy history. He became the second rap artist to win both awards, after Childish Gambino in 2019. Beyoncé received the most nominations at the ceremony with eleven and won three awards, which included Album of the Year and Best Country Album for Cowboy Carter. She became the first Black artist to win Best Country Album and the first Black woman to win Album of the Year since Lauryn Hill in 1999. Chappell Roan took home Best New Artist, and Sierra Ferrell swept the American roots categories, winning all four of her nominations. Best new artist nominee Doechii won Best Rap Album for Alligator Bites Never Heal, becoming the third woman to win this award since Cardi B's Invasion of Privacy. Other three-time winners included Charli XCX and St. Vincent. Other artists that led nominations included Charli XCX and Post Malone with eight each, and Kendrick Lamar and Billie Eilish with seven each.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:13 UTC on Tuesday, 4 February 2025.For the full current version of the article, see 67th Annual Grammy Awards on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Kendra.

Ebro, Laura, and Rosenberg host HOT 97's flagship program "Ebro In The Morning!" on today's episode 2/3/25 - Kendrick’s Victory Lap at the GRAMMYs, Beyonce wins Best Country Album, Rosenberg joins for the GRAMMY talk and doesn't give a damn about Saquon, it’s Tariff time, mental health check in, Trumpers call in, Doechii wins big, and much more! All that and more on Ebro In The Morning! To be a part of the Gurus email gurus@ebrointhemorning.com To be a part of Freedom Friday email info@ebrointhemorning.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. and Mexico agree to put tariffs on hold for the next month, averting for now a trade war with one of the U.S.'s largest trading partners. Tariffs on goods from China and Canada are still set to take effect. Yale University's Amit Khandelwal joins us to discuss the economic impact of tariffs. Then, Secretary of State Marco Rubio appointed himself the acting director of U.S. Agency for International Development or USAID after Trump adviser Elon Musk said he was shutting down the agency. NPR's Franco Ordoñez breaks down what's happening. And, The Grammys saw the crowning of Beyoncé in a first Best Album and Best Country Album win. We get the latest with Jill Mapes of Hearing Things.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Beyonce makes histroy after winning "Best Country Album" at the grammy's

Beyoncé, the most decorated artist in Grammys history, won her first Album of the Year award last night for “Cowboy Carter,” making her the first Black woman in the 21st century to do so. Despite four previous nominations, she had never won this top honor. She also became the first Black woman to win Best Country Album, marking another historic achievement. Beyoncé, who earned her first Grammy nod in 2000 with Destiny's Child, made history in 2023 by securing her 32nd Grammy, the most of any artist ever. Her latest wins further cement her legacy, breaking barriers and redefining genres in music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines include: Major flooding is continuing to impact northeast Queensland, however, heavy rainfall is expected to ease heading into Tuesday. A high-profile unlawful termination case between journalist Antoinette Lattouf and the ABC has begun in the Federal Court. Crews in Washington DC have now recovered 55 bodies from last week’s midair collision, believed to have killed 67 people. And today’s good news: Beyonce has made Grammys history, becoming the first Black woman to win in the Best Country Album category for Cowboy Carter. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Emma Gillespie Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before the 67th Grammys air, I share my predictions who'd win in these 10 categories: Best Music Video, Best Song Written for Visual Media, Best Rock Performance, Best Rap Album, Best Country Album, Best Pop Vocal Album, Best New Artist, Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Album of the Year. Grammys: X account, YouTube Channel, 2025 BallotMusic Notes with Jess' social media: Facebook, X, InstagramBuzzsprout: Send us a text / Support the showRelated Episodes: Album Nerds - The Power of LyricsGetting Down & Wordy: Sabrina CarpenterEp. 214 - The Beatles' "Now and Then"Ep. 225 - Grammys 2024 PredictionsEp. 228 - Beyoncé's "Texas Hold 'Em" &  "16 Carriages"Ep. 230 - Kacey Musgraves' "Deeper Well"Ep. 234 - COWBOY CARTER & EvolutionEp. 236 - Teddy Swims and Benson BooneEp. 237 - The Tortured Poets DepartmentEp. 243 - "Houdini" SongsEp. 249 - Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tipsy)"Ep. 254 - Post Malone's 'F-1 Trillion' (Review)Ep. 255 - VMAs 2024 PredictionsEp. 257 - "Die With A Smile"Ep. 260 - Global Citizen Festival 2024 - ReviewEp. 267 - Charli XCX Top 10Ep. 272 - Top 40 Songs of 2024 (Part 1)Ep. 273 - Top 40 Songs of 2024 (Part 2)

In this episode of Hollywood Live, Tanya Hart breaks down the latest Grammy nominations, where Beyoncé leads the pack with an impressive 11 nods, including a groundbreaking nomination for Best Country Album. Queen Bey also landed nominations for Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Record of the Year for “Texas Hold'em,” plus Best Pop Solo Performance for “Bodyguard” and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance with Post Malone for “Levi Jeans.” Other top nominees include Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, and Post Malone with seven nominations each. However, there were some surprising snubs, with Ariana Grande and Hozier missing out on the major categories. The 67th Grammy Awards will air on February 2, 2025, on CBS and Paramount. Tanya also shares the sad news of the passing of Tyka Nelson, Prince's sister, who reportedly faced serious health issues in the months leading up to her death. Tyka, who had a music career of her own, achieved success with singles on the Billboard R&B charts and released several albums over the years, including her gospel album Hustler. Tanya sends condolences to the Nelson family and honors Tyka's legacy in music. For more stories and updates, follow Tanya on social media and visit @aurnonline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bourbon Lens is joined by Raj Alva, Co-Founder of Outsiders Spirits, and Ari Sussman, renowed whiskey-maker, to discuss their project Whiskey JYPSI.  We discuss the origin story of the brand, including co-founder Eric Church, how his music inspires the direction of the brand, and what's in store for their future. Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you're there.  We are thankful for your support over the last 5 years. We must give the biggest shoutout to our growing Patreon Community of supporters! As always, we'd appreciate it if you would take a few minutes time to give us feedback on Bourbon Lens podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 Star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a written review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and X.  Also, consider supporting Bourbon Lens on Patreon for some of the behind the scenes, to earn Bourbon Lens swag, join the Bourbon Lens Tasting Club, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or guest suggestions, please email us at Info@BourbonLens.com. Check out BourbonLens.com to read our blog posts, whiskey news, podcast archive, and whiskey reviews. Cheers,Scott and JakeBourbon Lens About Outsiders Spirits Outsiders Spirits, LLC was founded in 2020 by CMA Entertainer of the Year and 10-time GRAMMY nominee Eric Church and entrepreneur Raj Alva as a purpose-driven incubator for whiskey innovation. The company officially launched its first whiskey release, Whiskey JYPSI Legacy Batch 001, in May 2023. It has since won multiple national and international awards, including the coveted Double Gold Medal from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and superlative ratings from the NY International Spirits Competition, the PR%F Awards and the Beverage Testing Institute. In April of this year, their all-new Explorer Series was released and has since won Gold in the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. For more information, visit WhiskeyJYPSI.com and follow @WhiskeyJYPSI on Facebook, Instagram, and X. About Eric Church A seven-time ACM Award winner, four-time CMA Award winner (including the 2020 award for Entertainer of the Year) and 10-time GRAMMY nominee, Church has amassed a passionate fan base around the globe known as the Church Choir, plus a critically acclaimed catalog of music. Known for his tenacity on the road, his recent The Outsiders Revival Tour earned rave reviews as he brought a rotating lineup of emerging artists along for the first fully-outdoor tour of his career. His prior outing, the 55-city The Gather Again Tour, offered fans an in-the-round arena show and earned the 2022 Billboard Music Award for Top Country Tour. Church is currently working on new music as the follow up to his most recent chart-topping project, the Heart & Soul triple album, which featured the results of a marathon session during which he spent nearly a month writing and recording a song per day while sequestered in rural North Carolina. This followed his Gold-certified Desperate Man, which earned a GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album (his third nod in the category) and prior releases including the Platinum-certified Sinners Like Me (“How 'Bout You,” “Guys Like Me”), Carolina (“Smoke a Little Smoke,” “Love Your Love the Most”) and Mr. Misunderstood (“Record Year,” “Round Here Buzz”), the Double-Platinum certified The Outsiders (“Like a Wrecking Ball,” “Talladega”) and the 3x Platinum-certified Chief(“Springsteen,” “Drink In My Hand”), as well as 30 Gold, Platinum and multi-Platinum certified songs. Church is also a minority owner of the Charlotte Hornets, a co-owner of the iconic Field & Stream brand, has his own SiriusXM music channel, “Eric Church Outsiders Radio,” and recently opened Chief's, a six-story venue on Nashville's famed lower Broadway. For more information, visit EricChurch.com and follow on Facebook and Twitter @ericchurch and Instagram @ericchurchmusic.

Want more Take This Pod and Shove It? Consider supporting us on Patreon HERE! (Patreon.com/takethispod)After blowing out his vocal chords and leaving much speculation about if or when he might ever return to music, Sturgill Simpson suddenly dropped a new album, Passage du Desir. This week Danny and Tyler talk about the new album, released as Sturgill's new alter ego Johnny Blue Skies, and discuss how Sturgill went on a globe-trotting quest to find himself, only to discover something totally new that's also satisfyingly familiar.Check out our Patreon!Check out our new merch store!Instagram: @TakeThisPodandShoveItFor everything else click HERE!Want to create your own great podcast? Why not start today! We use BuzzSprout for hosting and have loved it. So we suggest you give them a try as well! Buzzsprout gets your show listed in every major podcast platform, and makes understanding your podcast data a breeze. Follow this link to let Buzzsprout know we sent you—you'll get a $20 credit if you sign up for a paid plan, and it helps support our show.

In this episode, Caroline Hobby sits down with Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer Alysa Vanderheym. Alysa was a co-writer and producer on Kelsea Ballerini's “Rolling Up the Welcome Mat” EP which was nominated for Best Country Album at this year's Grammy Awards. Alysa weighs in on being a female producer in a male-dominated industry. She shares about the process of creating “Rolling Up the Welcome Mat” and how she was ironically in a creative rut at the time of producing it. Alysa is an incredibly accomplished songwriter. She earned her first No. 1 with Jameson Rodgers and Luke Combs‘ “Cold Beer Calling My Name,” and has had cuts with Blake Shelton, Jelly Roll, Kygo and One Republic, Florida Georgia Line and more. We get to hear how she made her way from California's Bay area to Nashville to make her mark in the music industry. Follow Get Real on IG: @GetRealCarolineHobby Follow Caroline Hobby on IG: @CaroHobby  Follow Alysa Vanderheym: @AlysaVanderheym Have a question for Caroline?? You can leave a voice message and she may answer on a future episode! Click hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Glennon shares a very special conversation with two of her favorite people on the planet: Brandi Carlile and Tish Melton. In this celebration of music, collaboration, friendship, and community, they take you behind the scenes of how Brandi and Tish created Tish's debut EP, When We're Older.   Discover:  -What it's really like having Brandi Carlile as your mentor;  - The happy 3:00 AM accidents that found their way into the album;  - Why we need to take girls' emotions seriously;  -What it finally took for Glennon and Tish to – just recently – realize they are two different people; and  -Why we should stop justifying who we are.   Download/Stream Tish's debut EP, When We're Older, Here: https://ffm.to/whenwereolder  For our other We Can Do Hard Things conversations with Brandi Carlile, check out: Episode 76. Brandi Carlile: Live From My Couch! Episode 77. Double Date with Brandi & Catherine Carlile! Brandi Carlile is an eleven-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, performer, producer, #1 New York Times Bestselling author and activist – one of music's most respected voices. Aside from the production of her own work, Carlile has been increasingly in-demand as a record producer – helming albums by Tanya Tucker, Lucius, The Secret Sisters, Brandy Clark, and Tish Melton. Tanya Tucker's 2019 album While I'm Livin', co-produced by Carlile with Shooter Jennings, won the GRAMMY for Best Country Album. Last year saw her production talents excel with new album projects from Brandy Clark and Joni Mitchell – both of which took home wins at this year's GRAMMY Awards – as well as her cover of “Home” for the last season of Ted Lasso and her version of “Closer To Fine” with wife Catherine Carlile for Barbie The Album (Best Weekend Ever Edition). Carlile has collaborated closely with Joni Mitchell, Elton John, The Highwomen, Soundgarden, Alicia Keys, Marcus Mumford, Dolly Parton and more. When not on the road, she spends time in her home studio in rural Washington state where she and Catherine raise their two daughters, Evangeline and Elijah. Tish Melton: 18-year-old singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who wears her incredibly perceptive heart on her sleeve. “As a songwriter, I've realized you can just tell stories,” she says. “They don't have to be big, dramatic moments. Personally, I learned how to write songs by simply sharing my journey and feeling how I naturally do.” For her debut EP When We're Older, she has teamed up with eleven-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Brandi Carlile, who is a mentor to Melton and joins as producer. Their musical chemistry is undeniable, rooted in mutual respect, shared taste, and an appreciation for good songwriting and musical catharsis. Inspired by the clear-eyed storytelling and indie rock influences of Taylor Swift and boygenius, Melton chronicles teenage relationships – from the lonely pain of first love, unrequited love, friend crushes, joyous friendships, and the pain, fear and excitement of becoming an adult. She tells these stories as she's living them, with a sharp eye for detail and lyricism that brings them to life. Her work has received praise from Variety, V Magazine, FLOOD, and Magnet Magazine. When We're Older is a bold and generous opening statement from a newcomer who is destined to share her stories, and it's available to stream or download now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Edgy. Classic. Country. A defining voice of music and a modern-day legend, GRAMMY award winner, Tanya Tucker is known for some of country music's biggest hits such as" "Soon," "Two Sparrows in a Hurricane," "It's a Little Too Late," "Trouble," "Texas (When I Die)," "If It Don't Come Easy" and "Strong Enough To Bend," Tanya has cemented herself as one the most admired and influential performers in county music. Since the auspicious start of her career at the age of 13, when released the classic county hit, "Delta Dawn," in 1972, Tucker has amassed 23 Top 40 albums, 56 Top 40 singles, 10 No. 1 songs on the Billboard country charts, numerous accolades including two CMA's, two ACM's, three CMT awards, and in 2020 she won her first two GRAMMY Awards for Best Country Album. Molly & The Danger Band started in 2006 when Molly Otis crawled onto a three foot wide ledge, hovering eight feet above a glass top bar at the Pavilion in downtown Hayward WI. You probably had heard or seen Molly Otis as the front person for Warner recording artists Molly and the Heymakers. She is a powerful vocalist and plays multiple instruments including fiddle, mandolin and guitar. Randy Wydra sings, lays down the bass lines, adds acoustic guitar and even plays drums with his feet. You could call them a rock/country/jazz/bluegrass band, but they are really an Americana band. The blending of different American roots music creates a unique musical cocktail, with a twist of Irish. From classic covers, traditional and original music, no matter what you call it, you're bound to have a good time.   First broadcast in 1994, Tent Show Radio is a weekly one-hour radio program showcasing the best live recordings from acclaimed music acts and entertainers who grace the Big Top Chautauqua stage each summer in beautiful Bayfield, WI. In the program's nearly 30-year history it has featured artists like Johnny Cash, B.B King, Brandi Carlile, Willie Nelson, Don McLean, and many more. Hosted by celebrated New York Times best-selling author Michael Perry-who weaves stories and humor throughout each episode - Tent Show Radio features performances from renowned national & regional artists, with regular appearances featuring Big Top's own unique brand of shows that feature songs and stories performed by its acclaimed house band, The Blue Canvas Orchestra. Tent Show Radio is independently produced by Big Top Chautauqua, a non-profit performing arts organization, with a mission to present performances and events that celebrate history and the environment - along with their annual summer concert series - nestled in the woods on the shores of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands.   EPISODE CREDITSMichael Perry - Host Phillip Anich - Announcer Jaime Hansen - Engineer Gina Nagro - Marketing Support FOLLOW BIG TOP CHAUTAUQUA https://www.facebook.com/bigtopchautauqua/ https://www.instagram.com/bigtopchautauqua/ https://www.tiktok.com/@bigtopchautauqua https://twitter.com/BigBlueTent FOLLOW MICHAEL PERRYhttps://sneezingcow.com/ https://www.facebook.com/sneezingcow https://www.instagram.com/sneezingcow/ https://twitter.com/sneezingcow/ 2023 TENT SHOW RADIO SPONSORSAshland Area Chamber of Commerce - https://www.visitashland.com/  Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau - https://www.bayfield.org/  Bayfield County Tourism - https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/150/Tourism  The Bayfield Inn - https://bayfieldinn.com/  Cable Area Chamber of Commerce - https://www.cable4fun.com/  Washburn Area Chamber of Commerce - https://washburnchamber.com/ SPECIAL THANKSWisconsin Public Radio - https://www.wpr.org/ 

Hailing from the heart of Texas, Todd Barrow has emerged as a rising star in the country music scene, capturing the hearts of audiences worldwide. His remarkable journey in music is paved with numerous accolades, from the prestigious PRSA Award of Excellence to an Akademia Award for Best Country Album. Todd's talent and dedication have garnered him spotlights in respected publications like Alternative Roots Magazine, American Pride Magazine, and AVA Radio.A versatile artist, Todd's musical prowess extends beyond vocals. He effortlessly wields a diverse array of instruments, including piano, guitar, mandolin, harmonica, and drums. This multi-instrumentalist not only crafts soulful songs for himself but also lends his songwriting skills to fellow artists.While he draws inspiration from legends like Hank Williams and Johnny Cash, Todd's melodies carry a distinct modern flair, setting him apart in the contemporary country music landscape. His music weaves stories that resonate with authenticity and sincerity, a testament to his deep connection to the genre.One of Todd's standout achievements is his single, "The House That Love Built," co-written with Sonny Burgess. The song's impact was felt not only in the music world but also in the community, as it was featured on RightNow TV and received an accolade from PRSA Fort Worth for its support of the Ronald McDonald House.Todd's artistry has led him to share stages and studios with some of country music's luminaries, including members of Miranda Lambert's band and acclaimed producer Bart Rose. He's made captivating appearances on television, gracing shows like Good Morning Texas with Jerry Matheny and PBS's Texas Music Café.His musical journey continues to evolve, with recent ventures including an exciting role in the short film "The Third Division." Todd's captivating performances have solidified his place in the entertainment world, earning him membership in esteemed organizations like the Entertainment Community Fund and SAG-AFTRA.In addition to his musical endeavours, Todd is an active member of a diverse range of associations, from the Country Music Association to the British Country Music Association. His commitment to his craft and the industry at large is evident in every note he plays and every lyric he pens.With his latest release, "Best of Me," Todd Barrow offers a poignant reflection of his life's story, inviting listeners into his world with open arms. As he continues to leave an indelible mark on the country music landscape, Todd's unwavering dedication and heartfelt artistry promise an exciting journey ahead. Stay tuned for his forthcoming TV series set to premiere next fall, as Todd Barrow's star continues to rise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the episode 5 of "Women In The Music Industry", a podcast that shines a spotlight on the remarkable women who are breaking barriers and making their mark in an industry that has long been dominated by men. Today I get to speak with Nashville based, Grammy Nominated Music Producer, Songwriter & Musician Extraordinaire, Karen Kosowski. Karen produced and played on the majority of Mickey Guyton's Grammy-nominated album “Remember Her Name” (Capitol Records Nashville); she is also a co-writer on several tracks, and mixer on two tracks. The album received three Grammy nominations including “Best Country Album”, and was hailed by NPR as “one of the standout country-pop works of the modern era”. Karen arranged, produced and played piano with Guyton for her live performance of the Star Spangled Banner at Super Bowl 56. Previously, Karen produced the majority of The Washboard Union's “Everbound” album, which was awarded Roots Album Of The Year at the 2020 Canadian Country Music Awards and contained the Certified Gold, #2 Canadian Country Radio single “Country Thunder”. She produced, mixed and co-wrote the six-week #1 Australian Country Radio single, APRA award nominated “Memphis T-Shirt” for Melanie Dyer and has two more Canadian Gold Certifications, a Platinum Certification, and a #1 Canadian Country Radio single for songwriting cuts with Tim Hicks (“What A Song Should Do”) and Brett Kissel (“Anthem”, “She Drives Me Crazy”). Instagram: @karenkosowski Website: www.karenkosowski.com

Lyle Lovett began performing by playing acoustic sets at bars just off of the Texas A&M University campus, while studying for bachelor degrees in German and Journalism. His career has been typically associated with country music and he's won four Grammys, including awards for Best Male Country Vocal Performance and Best Country Album. He's also incorporated gospel, blues, jazz and swing into his body of work and acted in television and film; most notably in four movies for the late director, Robert Altman.

Edgy. Classic. Country. A defining voice of music and a modern-day legend, GRAMMY award winner, Tanya Tucker is known for some of country music's biggest hits such as" "Soon," "Two Sparrows in a Hurricane," "It's a Little Too Late," "Trouble," "Texas (When I Die)," "If It Don't Come Easy" and "Strong Enough To Bend." Since the auspicious start of her career at the age of 13 when she released the classic county hit, "Delta Dawn" in 1972, Tanya has cemented herself as one the most admired and influential performers in county music. Tucker has amassed 23 Top 40 albums, 56 Top 40 singles, 10 No. 1 songs on the Billboard country charts, numerous accolades including two CMA's, two ACM's, three CMT awards, and in 2020 she won her first two GRAMMY Awards for Best Country Album. Molly & The Danger Band started in 2006 when Molly Otis crawled onto a three foot wide ledge, hovering eight feet above a glass top bar at the Pavilion in downtown Hayward WI. You probably had heard or seen Molly Otis as the front person for Warner recording artists Molly and the Heymakers. She is a powerful vocalist and plays multiple instruments including fiddle, mandolin and guitar. Randy Wydra sings, lays down the bass lines, adds acoustic guitar and even plays drums with his feet. You could call them a rock/country/jazz/bluegrass band, but they are really an Americana band. The blending of different American roots music creates a unique musical cocktail, with a twist of Irish. From classic covers, traditional and original music, no matter what you call it, you're bound to have a good time.   First broadcast in 1994, Tent Show Radio is a weekly one-hour radio program showcasing the best live recordings from acclaimed music acts and entertainers who grace the Big Top Chautauqua stage each summer in beautiful Bayfield, WI. In the program's nearly 30-year history it has featured artists like Johnny Cash, B.B King, Brandi Carlile, Willie Nelson, Don McLean, and many more. Hosted by celebrated New York Times best-selling author Michael Perry-who weaves stories and humor throughout each episode - Tent Show Radio features performances from renowned national & regional artists, with regular appearances featuring Big Top's own unique brand of shows that feature songs and stories performed by its acclaimed house band, The Blue Canvas Orchestra. Tent Show Radio is independently produced by Big Top Chautauqua, a non-profit performing arts organization, with a mission to present performances and events that celebrate history and the environment - along with their annual summer concert series - nestled in the woods on the shores of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands.   EPISODE CREDITSMichael Perry - Host Phillip Anich - Announcer Jaime Hansen - Engineer Gina Nagro - Marketing Support FOLLOW BIG TOP CHAUTAUQUA https://www.facebook.com/bigtopchautauqua/ https://www.instagram.com/bigtopchautauqua/ https://www.tiktok.com/@bigtopchautauqua https://twitter.com/BigBlueTent FOLLOW MICHAEL PERRYhttps://sneezingcow.com/ https://www.facebook.com/sneezingcow https://www.instagram.com/sneezingcow/ https://twitter.com/sneezingcow/ 2023 TENT SHOW RADIO SPONSORSAshland Area Chamber of Commerce - https://www.visitashland.com/  Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau - https://www.bayfield.org/  Bayfield County Tourism - https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/150/Tourism  The Bayfield Inn - https://bayfieldinn.com/  Cable Area Chamber of Commerce - https://www.cable4fun.com/  Washburn Area Chamber of Commerce - https://washburnchamber.com/ SPECIAL THANKSWisconsin Public Radio - https://www.wpr.org/ 

Join us as country music star Casey Barnes shares his journey of chasing dreams and finding balance in the music industry. From opening for Bryan Adams to meeting Keith Urban, Casey's story is packed with inspiration and insights for anyone pursuing their passion.Casey Barnes kicked off 2023 with a bang, picking up Golden Guitar Award wins for Toyota Album of the Year and Top Selling Album of the Year for his latest album, Light It Up along with the APRA Award for Most Performed Country Work for God Took His Time On You. 'Light It Up' also took out the 2022 ARIA Award for Best Country Album. Debuting #1 on the ARIA Australian Country Album chart and #3 on the All-Genre Australian Album chart, Light It Up features five smash hit singles including “Come Turn Me On”, “God Took His Time On You”, “Get To Know Ya”, “Light it Up” (all of which reached #1 on the CountryTown Hot50 chart) and “Kiss Me Like You Mean It”.Key Points:Setting and achieving goals in the music industryOvercoming challenges and embracing pivotal momentsBalancing work, family, and personal well-beingCultivating patience and perseverance in a competitive fieldThe impact of social media on artists and the music industrySPONSOR:Get 20% discount on The Breakthrough Experience Program - CODE = TMTCPExtra Stuff:Check out Casey Barnes Website - https://www.caseybarnes.com.au/Check out his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casey_barnes_music/Presave his new single - https://ffm.to/boyslikemeCreating a community that empowers men to create direction for their life through strengthening mental & physical fitness.20% off The BREAKTHROUGH EXPERIENCE: code TMTCP (At checkout)https://the-man-that-can-project.mykajabi.com/Get in touch in the comments below or head to...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lachlanstuart/YouTube:https://youtube.com/@lachlanstuart91Website:https://themanthatcanproject.com/Do Something Today To Be Better For Tomorrow

In this episode, Laura and Tracy sit down with songwriter, producer and publisher Luke Laird. Luke talks the magic of writers' rounds, being reluctant to ask for help, letting go of jealousy and the nitty gritty details of his early publishing deals. Laura also shares the story of a pivotal moment that lead to her being a songwriter. Ferocious talent, wit, and sincere humility rarely come together like they do in Grammy winner Luke Laird. Since moving to Nashville from a small farming town in Pennsylvania, Laird has become one of country and pop's top songwriters and producers. The numbers are staggering: 52 radio singles –– 24 of which were Billboard No. 1 hits and 5 of which were in the Top 5 –– 2 Billboard No. 1 singles as a producer, and more than 125 released cuts fill his catalog. In four separate years, every single released that Laird wrote peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard charts. He earned ACM Songwriter of the Year honors in 2015, and was named BMI Songwriter of the Year in 2012.   As a producer, Laird has helped shape some of music's most critically acclaimed projects of the last decade. He co-produced Kacey Musgraves' 2013 debut, Same Trailer, Different Park, which garnered Grammy honors for Best Country Album and an ACM Album of the Year win. In 2015, he returned to the studio with Musgraves to co-produce her triumphant sophomore release, Pageant Material. Laird earned his second Grammy for Best Country Song with Musgraves' “Space Cowboy” in 2019. He also has producer credits on Thomas Rhett, Ingrid Michaelson, Brett Eldredge, Steve Moakler, Everette, Kassi Ashton, Anna Vaus and more.   A slew of Grammy, ACM, CMA, and other nominations line Laird's resume, which also includes six CMA Triple Play Awards, four NSAI “Songs I Wish I'd Written” Awards, the 2012 BMI Country Song of the Year trophy for Rodney Atkins' “Take a Back Road,” and more. His list of No. 1 singles reads like a carefully curated playlist of soulful contemporary country: “Hard To Forget” (Sam Hunt); “Fast” and “I See You” (Luke Bryan); “Head Over Boots” (Jon Pardi); “T-Shirt” (Thomas Rhett); “Gonna” and “Hillbilly Bone” (Blake Shelton); “Talladega,” “Give Me Back My Hometown,” and “Drink In My Hand” (Eric Church); “American Kids” (Kenny Chesney); “Sunshine & Whiskey” (Frankie Ballard); “One of Those Nights” (Tim McGraw); “Downtown” (Lady Antebellum); “Somebody's Heartbreak” (Hunter Hayes); “Beat This Summer” (Brad Paisley); “Pontoon” (Little Big Town); “You” (Chris Young); “A Little Bit Stronger” (Sara Evans); “Take A Back Road” (Rodney Atkins); and “Temporary Home,” “Undo It,” “So Small,” and “Last Name” (Carrie Underwood).   Other artists who have recorded Laird-penned songs represent a jaw-dropping grab bag of genres: George Strait, Maren Morris, Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert, Brandy Clark, Toby Keith, Jake Owen, Steve Moakler, Sister Hazel, Ingrid Michaelson, Ashley Monroe, Sam Hunt, Angaleena Presley, Nikki Lane, Darius Rucker, Jason Aldean, Sheryl Crow, Brett Eldredge, Florida Georgia Line, Ne-Yo, Neal McCoy, Amy Grant, and many more.   Laird recently released his own record, Music Row, that offers an intimate look into his journey from Hartstown to Nashville. The first-ever record from one of music's most trusted creators and collaborators, Music Row is a songwriter's story, traversing childhood, grief, addiction, family, and the community he loves. The songs are deeply personal and sometimes raw, all delivered by the songwriter himself.   Today, Laird writes for and co-owns Nashville-based publishing and management company Creative Nation with his wife, Beth.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before the 65th Grammy Awards air, I've shared my winner predictions for: Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media, Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Rock Performance, Best R&B Performance, Best Melodic Rap Performance, Best Country Album, Best New Artist, Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Album of the Year. Grammys: https://www.grammy.com/awards/65th-annual-grammy-awards-2022https://twitter.com/RecordingAcadParamount+ Livestream: https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/grammys/Sirius/XM's Grammys Channel: https://www.siriusxm.com/channels/the-GRAMMY-ChannelMusic Notes with Jess' social media:Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/musicnoteswithjessTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/musicnotesjessInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/musicnoteswithjessRelated Episodes:Ep. 113 - Annie/MJ The Musical/West Side Story: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/47885459Ep. 117 - Top 40 Songs of 2022 (Part 2): https://www.spreaker.com/episode/48218402Ep. 119 - 'Encanto' Songs: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/48405882Ep. 126 - GAYLE's "abcdefu": https://www.spreaker.com/episode/49040235Ep. 129 - Grammys 2022 Predictions: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/49296265Ep. 133 - Miranda Lambert Discography: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/49608425Ep. 137 - 2022 Summer Song?: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/49978293Ep. 138 - Top Gun Movie Songs: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/50063232Ep. 141 - Class of 2007 Songs: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/50328328Ep. 143 - "The Kind of Love We Make": https://www.spreaker.com/episode/50516433Ep. 146 - Beyonce's "BREAK MY SOUL": https://www.spreaker.com/episode/50758397Ep. 152 - Harry Styles' "As It Was": https://www.spreaker.com/episode/51206932Ep. 156 - Steve Lacy's "Bad Habit": https://www.spreaker.com/episode/51509341Ep. 162 - AMAs 2022 Predictions: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/51953444Ep. 168 - Top 40 Songs of 2022 (Part 1): https://www.spreaker.com/episode/52323715Ep. 169 - Top 40 Songs of 2022 (Part 2): https://www.spreaker.com/episode/52379431Ep. 171- Lisa Marie Presley & "You Are Not Alone": https://www.spreaker.com/episode/52503810

We speak to our very own Casey Barnes as he takes home the award for the Best Country Album at last night's ARIA awards. From busking in Cavil Mall and doing countless covers gigs at Melbas he did it! Giving advice to everyone out there chasing their dreams; ‘Don't ever give up, it can happen” Be Patient that's the biggest thing, so many artists expect it to happen straight away.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local Currumbin Country music legend Casey Barnes joins Bianca and Lakey talking all things ARIA's. The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) awards are on tonight and Casey is nominated for Best Country Album. Casey is excited for tonight and says it's also nice to see Amy Shark is nominated to “Go The Gold Coasters”.Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcasts/seafm-gold-coast-breakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todd Barrow is making a name for himself as a country artist to watch. The Texas singer-songwriter has racked up more than a few accolades, from a PRSA Award of Excellence, an Akademia Award for Best Country Album, and an artist spotlight in Alternative Roots Magazine, American Pride Magazine and AVA Radio. He has appeared on television shows including Good Morning Texas with Jerry Matheny and Texas Music Café on PBS. He's even shared the stage and studio with some of country music's heaviest hitters, from CMA musicians in Miranda Lambert's band to Fort Worth Producer of the Year Bart Rose. But it's more than just Todd's success to date that makes him such a compelling country artist. What's most readily apparent in Todd Barrow's music is his heart.  Todd's music is no country for old men. While he undoubtedly draws his sonic influence from titans like Hank Williams and Johnny Cash, his melodies skew modern. He plays almost every instrument, from piano to guitar, mandolin, harmonica, and drums, and the multi-instrumentalist doubles as a songwriter for himself as well as for other artists.

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Absolutely THRILLED to announce new guest, Catherine Britt, to The Story!When you look at modern country music you can identify a diverse range of styles that have evolved from the traditional roots form. From pop country to bush ballads, acoustic folk-leaning songs to rousing country rock and the polymorphic blend of Americana. One Australian artist that can lay claim to all of these strains is Catherine Britt, a songwriter who has already packed a respected and highly acclaimed career into her first two decades as a recording artist.From Newcastle to Nashville, Catherine made the move to the home of country music at just 17 years old. It proved to be a brave decision that gave her immeasurable experience as a musician, insight into the machinations of the industry and a contract with the legendary RCA Records. Upon returning to Australia in 2009, Catherine set about recording her debut full length album Dusty Smiles and Heartbreak Cures, the first of five consecutive albums nominated for Album Of The Year at the CMAA (Country Music Awards of Australia). The accolades didn't stop there. Along the way she has received five Golden Guitar Awards, the CMA Global Artist Of The Year award in 2010 and six ARIA Award nominations for Best Country Album.The critical acclaim for her albums and reputation as a performer has seen Catherine tour and perform with some of the biggest names in music, including Sir Elton John, Don McLean, Kasey Chambers, Brooks & Dunn, Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley, Dolly Parton, Kenny Chesney, Steve Earle, Guy Clark, Chris Isaak and Keith Urban.Not content with just carving out an enviable career as a songwriter, performer and recording artist, Catherine has also been involved in the wider country music community as a radio broadcaster on ABC's Saturday Night Country show, TV host on CMC's Alt Country program and most recently as the editor and owner of Rhythms, Australia's premiere roots music magazine.Life has a way of throwing curveballs, both good and bad, and the few years have seen Catherine fight and win a battle with breast cancer, give birth to two boys, and leave her marriage.“Over the years being an artist has meant different things to me and I've had different goals. My goal from when I was a young girl was to make money from music which I've been able to do and I'm really proud of. At different points of my life I've felt the pull of wanting to be famous and chasing that dream, living in Nashville and then realising that that wasn't what I wanted to do. It's constantly changing but my ultimate goal has been fulfilled and I can never see myself not making music. It's what I've always done and it comes naturally to me and I feel like it's what I'm meant to do, that and being a mum.”You can find Catherine and her projects here:Website : http://www.catherinebritt.comFacebook : https://www.facebook.com/CatherineBrittFansYoutube :https://www.youtube.com/c/CatherineBrittMusicTwitter: @catherinebrittInsta : https://www.instagram.com/catherine_britt/Apple Music : https://music.apple.com/us/artist/catherine-britt/31726801Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/artist/2U7nIOFSqqsKaBdSIdL0iZ...Go see her at Tellus350 Aug 21st, 6pm! Buy Tickets here:https://www.eventbrite.com/.../catherine-britt-tickets...Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-story/donations

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Recently stepping off the stage as a host for the season finale of Canada's Got Talent, award-winning artist Lindsay Ell joins All Heart with Paul Cardall to discuss her journey leading up to CMA nominations, a Gold record, head-lining her first concert tour, and the recent release of a her hit single, “Right On Time.” Lindsay, whose toured with Keith Urban, Brad Paisely, and Sugarland is putting a voice to the pressure she feels as a career-focused woman in her 30s, “Right On Time” is an anthem for anyone who has felt pressured to be something or someone they aren't, while working on timelines determined by societal norms. ABOUT LINDSAY“I've learned to care a little less about what everybody thinks,” says singer/songwriter/guitarist Lindsay Ell. “Following my gut instinct, truly saying what I want to say—that's the magic, the elements that make you relatable and real. Before, I was worrying about writing for radio, for fans, but now this is what I know, this is my journey. And the more honest I get, the more effective it is.”With her new album, heart theory, Ell does just that, weaving the story of her journey of the heart in her own voice using her arsenal of tools as a musician and artist to give each song the sonic backdrop it deserves. “Theory is the science of music, heart theory is the science of a heart,” says Ell.The tracks take the listener along the path of the seven stages of grief: shock, denial, anger, bargaining, depression, testing and acceptance. “If my last record was called The Project, this one could be called the process.” From the shock-to-the-heart felt in the groovy opening track “Hits me” to the sing-along-at-the-top-of-your-lungs acceptance of the closing track “ReadY to love,” Ell invites you to experience her journey.Produced by the legendary Dann Huff, heart theory maintains a sonic depth and auditory aura while still conveying the emotional rawness and storytelling that highlights Ell's growth since her debut album on Stoney Creek Records, The Project, which debuted at No. 1 on the Country Album Sales Chart and was named Billboard's “Best Country Album of 2017.” That album spawned her first Top 20 hit in the US, as well as her first No.1 on the Canadian Country radio charts – making her the first female artist to top that chart in 10 years.Most recently, she scored her first No. 1 with “What Happens in a Small Town,” her duet with Brantley Gilbert – another milestone moment making her the first Canadian artist to hit No. 1 in the US since Emerson Drive's “Moments” in 2007, and the first Canadian woman to reach the top of the charts since Terri Clark with “I Just Wanna Be Mad” in 2003.Over the past 3 years, Ell has shared the stage with some of the biggest acts in the world touring with Keith Urban, Brad Paisley, and Sugarland.  She has more than held her own in moments alongside such artists as Mellissa Etheridge, Billy Ray Cyrus, Robert Randolph, Billy Gibbons and other legends. She has made multiple appearances on the CMA Awards stage including playing with Carrie Underwood and performing with distinguished country group, Little Big Town, alongside other powerhouse female artists in one the biggest moments of the 2019 CMA Awards where she was also nominated for Musical Event of the Year. Ell's nominations do not stop there, she is a 2x 2020 ACM nominee for New Female Artist of the Year and Music Event of the Year.Concurrently though, Ell was grappling with the real-life complexities that come with growing up, even as a rising star. “The past couple of years, I've been through a lot,” she says. “A public break-up took me through all of the stages of heartbreak, I turned 30, I had a health scare and countless other hurdles. And I came out the other side as a full human. There are moments when life just smacks you in the face and you need to do the work of figuring out what that means, how it changed you, and how to take full control of your life.”Ell points to several of the new songs as examples of her evolution and sense of maturity. “There's a song called ‘make you' that's about a trauma that happened to me as a little girl, something I have never publicly talked about,” she says. “Holding pieces of our story back means missing out on the opportunity to feel inspired, changed, drawn to make a difference. I got into this business to change people, to make them feel something. So, it was important to me to get really honest and say that all of us have skeletons in the closet, but those things make us who we are.”With a chorus and guitar lines that soar “wAnt me back” is glowing with self-appreciation and tints of anger. “I love watching people step into their own power,” says Ell. “It is one of the most inspiring moments to watch someone finally see their full potential.” With this sentiment, Ell co-wrote this mid-tempo track with hit-maker Kane Brown along with Matt McGinn and Lindsay Rimes. Preaching confidence and that there is no other you, Ell hopes to inspire others to free themselves of the shackles that no longer serve them well.Lauded by Forbes magazine as “one of the most exciting and talented young artists in Country music,” the Calgary native learned to play guitar while traveling with her father to Country-Bluegrass camps as a young girl. Ell was championed by Randy Bachman (of Bachman Turner Overdrive and The Guess Who), who discovered her at the age of 13, and was soon touring alongside the likes of Luke Bryan and Buddy Guy.While Ell has earned special recognition for her blistering guitar playing, she notes that she doesn't want to be defined by any one dimension of her work. She says, “I don't want to be known as just a guitar player. My favorite artists, like John Mayer and Keith Urban, are great players, but that's not the only thing you think of. I write, sing, produce and think all the pieces of the puzzle come together to make an artist's story unique, to paint the full picture. Yes, this is a huge guitar record, but that's not what I want be the first thing that rings the bell when you listen.”A major part of Ell's success has come from her dedicated exposure to an international audience. She has performed on her own tour, at the C2C Festival, opening tours for stars in their home territories, and as part of the CMA's “Introducing Nashville” series in Europe and Asia (at one point playing in eight different countries in 32 days).“I've loved doing so much international travel.” she says. “I always wanted to build my career beyond the borders of North America, so it's incredible to go to New Zealand, Japan, Germany, places where they're trying to figure out what I'm saying, but they're so into it. They listen to the catalog, learn the songs, come to the show ready for the experience—they're the perfect audience, they care so much.”As Lindsay Ell gears up for a new album and continues to tour around the globe, she embraces this next chapter of her career. “Artists are always scared of the infamous sophomore album,” she says, “but I'm so excited. I've done the work, I've found the right team, and I'm coming at it from a place of more strength and more honesty. I'm ready to do this, so bring it on.”Keep up will all Lindsay Ell on her socials:Instagram Facebook | Twitter | TikTok | YouTube

Today's guest brings the phrase “sing your heart out” to a whole other level. In this episode of the Live Through Love Podcast, Ruben welcomes country music artist, Mickey Guyton, to talk about building resilience in your career, dealing with loneliness as a creative, and the importance of trusting yourself and your purpose through life's hardest challenges. Making history as the first Black artist to earn a Grammy nomination for Best Country Album, Song, AND Solo Performance, Mickey is a force to be reckoned with! Listen in as Mickey sheds light on the highest and lowest moments of her musical career, the most powerful lessons she's learned along the way, and what she's still working on today. She shares about her struggle with self-love and the voice of doubt, the dark side of having a record deal, and what gave her the motivation to keep writing and singing even when she wanted to quit. “You sign a record deal and they sign you because of who you are as an artist in that moment. Then… they want to change and strip everything away from you that was you. And I allowed it… and in doing that, I completely lost who I was.” - Mickey Guyton Ruben challenges Mickey and YOU to write a love letter to yourself, especially during times where you're being too hard on yourself. Remember to give yourself grace and don't lose belief in yourself because you never know, the record deal of your lifetime could be just around the corner. “My mom always told me… to find a purpose within your purpose and that was something that always struck me… My purpose is art but it's also to bring love and equality to an industry through my art and that helps me sleep at night.” - Mickey Guyton SUBSCRIBE to Live Through Love so you never miss an episode & leave us a 5-STAR RATING & REVIEW - thank you! About the Guest: Mickey Guyton is a country music artist born in Arlington, Texas. After signing to Capitol Records Nashville, Mickey's first appearance was an all-star concert at the White House captured by PBS. In 2015, she released her self-titled EP featuring her debut single “Better Than You Left Me”. The following year she was nominated for her first Academy of Country Music Award for New Female Vocalist. Mickey returned to the ACM Awards in 2019 performing “I'm Standing With You” from the BREAKTHROUGH movie soundtrack alongside Chrissy Metz, Carrie Underwood, Lauren Alaina and Maddie & Tae. This last year, Mickey performed her first solo ACM Awards performance of “What Are You Gonna Tell Her?” with labelmate Keith Urban's accompaniment on piano. Mickey recently made history as the first Black female solo artist to earn a GRAMMY nomination in a country category (Best Country Solo Performance) for “Black Like Me” which she performed as part of the awards ceremony Sunday, March 14th. In addition, Mickey was a co-host alongside Keith Urban for the 56th Academy of Country Music Awards on CBS April 18. She was nominated for New Artist at the 55th CMA Awards on November 10. On September 24, Mickey released her album, Remember Her Name. She is currently working on a new album. Listen to Mickey's music on Spotify Follow her on Instagram Follow him on Twitter Visit her website About the Host: Ruben Rojas is a Los Angeles based artist, designer, speaker, and entrepreneur who uses art to inspire others to see through the lens of LOVE. By using the urban landscape as his canvas, Ruben encourages communities to change for the better through optimism and collaboration. Once vacant walls, and now this podcast, are vibrant reminders created to inspire you to dream big, feel beautiful, live in possibility, and to love. Ruben's murals can be seen in cities across the country and around the world from Paris to New York and Florida to Mississippi. You can also bring love home by buying his art.  Follow Ruben on Instagram Visit his website This is an Operation Podcast production.  For more information, please contact us at info@operationpodcast.com. Follow Operation Podcast on Instagram.

The 64th Grammy Awards is airing 4/3 8pm on CBS and Paramount+. It will be available to stream the day after broadcast. The Recording Academy added 10 entries to the Grammys' Big Four categories: Best New Artist, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year. I "announce" my predictions for the Big Four, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Rock Song, Best R&B Performance, Best Rap Album, and Best Country Album. You can view my predictions before and after the show on Music Notes with Jess' social media. Music Notes with Jess' social media:facebook.com/musicnoteswithjesstwitter.com/musicnotesjessinstagram.com/musicnoteswithjessGrammys: https://www.grammy.com/awards/64th-annual-grammy-awards-2021Grammys Twitter account: twitter.com/TheRecordAcadMusic Notes with Jess' Grammy 2022 Nominees Recap Episode:https://www.spreaker.com/user/jesscatena/ep-111-grammys-2022-nominees-review

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The hosts come back after a week off due to JT's back injury and Amanda's hectic week. They discuss millennials buying homes together, Adele's newest single "Easy on Me" and upcoming album '30' as well as splitting the bills 50/50 in a relationship where one partner makes more money. Later they talk about Kacey Musgraves being shunned from the Grammy's Best Country Album category and the Jesy Nelson blackfishing controversy.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Described as “A signpost for modern female complexity,” by Billboard, today’s Warner Music Nashville / Atlantic Records recording artist guest was nominated for three GRAMMY Awards and was the only country artist nominated in the general field “Big Four” categories as a Best New Artist nominee. Tied as this year’s most-nominated country artist alongside Miranda Lambert, she co-wrote and co-produced every song on her debut album, Lady Like, which earned a nod in the Best Country Album category as well. The critically-lauded project features her Platinum-selling, No. 1 debut single “More Hearts Than Mine,” also nominated for Best Country Song, and her current single “Lady Like,” which is climbing the country radio charts now. In addition, the 2020 CMA, ACM and CMT Music Awards nominee took home Song of the Year honors earlier this year from both the MusicRow Awards and NSAI’s Nashville Songwriter Awards. She has received widespread acclaim from outlets such as The New York Times, NPR, HUFFPOST, Entertainment Weekly, ELLE, Teen Vogue, WWD, PAPER and Wonderland to name a few and has made several national TV performances including appearances on ELLEN, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Late Late Show with James Corden, TODAY, Late Night with Seth Meyers, The 54th Annual CMA Awards and The 2020 CMT Music Awards. The accomplished singer / songwriter has penned songs for artists including Bebe Rexha, Charli XCX, FLETCHER and Dove Cameron. Having started last year touring with Keith Urban on select dates, Andress’ 2020 tour dates also included shows with Dan + Shay, Tim McGraw and Thomas Rhett. And The Writer Is… Ingrid Andress!Artwork: Michael Richey White See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Meet Ingrid Andress, one of Nashville’s fastest rising country stars, a die-hard tequila lover, and someone you just want to be besties with ASAP. At just 29-years-old Ingrid has a pretty insane resume – a degree from Berklee School of Music, she’s written for artists like Bebe Rexha and Alicia Keys, and her No. 1 debut single, “More Hearts Than Mine," went platinum. She’s nominated for three Grammy’s this year - Best New Artist, Best Country Song for “More Hearts Than Mine”, and Best Country Album for “Lady Like.” In this episode, Ingrid tells us how vulnerability drives her inner artist, her mission to break down country stereotypes, and how she’ll be tuning in to her first-ever Grammy Awards!   Follow Ingrid on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/ingridandress/ Check out the video for Lady Like here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gr9VJkiDG4I Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Ritual: Get key nutrients–without the B.S. Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/FRIEND to start your Ritual today. Enuf: Get 20% off with your first purchase with code FRIEND at enufperiod.com Produced by Dear Media

Success coach and former professional golfer, Christina Lecuyer interviews the kind-hearted, introverted, INCREDIBLE country music sing-songwriter, Jamey Johnson. This episode takes you on Jamey's amazing journey into music, the twists and turns he took to get where he is today and how he always remembered to follow his gut. Plus, a special shoutout to a foundation close to Jamey's heart, the Nikki Mitchell Foundation. Jamey Johnson's Bio:Truth and tradition. These non-negotiable principles serve as the bedrock of the music of 11-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson, who is “one of the greatest country singers of our time,” according to The Washington Post . Indeed, the Alabama native has been acknowledged by many as country music's north star, guiding us down a path of confession and conflict to a place of reflection and redemption. He is one of only a few people in the history of country music to win two Song of the Year Awards – for “Give It Away” and “In Color”-- from the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association. He has received tremendous praise from The New York Times, Rolling Stone, The Wall Street Journal and other publications, many of which have hailed his albums as masterpieces. He was among the artists asked to set Johnny Cash's poetry to music in the new album Johnny Cash Forever Words: The Music.His influential album, That Lonesome Song , was certified platinum for 1 million in sales, and his innovative double album, The Guitar Song , debuted at No. 1 on the country album charts and was certified gold. In 2012, he released a Grammy-nominated project honoring one of his heroes, Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran. In addition to his own recordings, he has written songs for George Strait, Willie Nelson, Trace Adkins, James Otto, Joe Nichols and others. He and Alison Krauss recently joined Brantley Gilbert to record the song “Fire and Brimstone” for Gilbert's new album.Follow Jamey Johnson:InstagramFacebookTwitterJamey Johnson's WebsiteNikki Mitchell Foundation Website If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating  and leave us a comment on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox about what you'd like us to talk about that will help you realize that at any moment, any day, you too can decide, it's your turn!  Christina Lecuyer's Bio:Christina Lecuyer is a former Professional Golfer, a three-time reality television competitor, Confidence + Mindset Coach, Motivational Speaker, and Founder of Women with C.L.A.S.S. Mastermind, as well as Decide It's Your Turn: Women's Weekend. Christina's mission in life is to empower people to fully live in their purpose, confidently and successfully! Decide It's Your Turn! PodcastResources and Links:Christina Lecuyer's WebsiteFollow us on InstagramFollow us on FacebookLooking for our Tweets?Christina Lecuyer on YouTubeHashtags : #justbe #worthaf #livealifeyoulove 

My next guest, I have known for a long time. Just about ten years. I wanted to have him on the podcast because has a lot of experience in the music culture. Nick Stark is a 35-year-old singer and songwriter from Cortland, New York and as we'll learn in the interview – he's was not in the Cortland area for some time before returning and getting more into the local music scene. Nick is the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for Chasing Neon. And was formerly the lead singer of a band called Small Town Shade. He is a three-time SAMMY award winner. Two awards for the People's Choice Best Band and one award for Best Country Album. And we can't forget to mention the greatest accomplishment of it all, he's a dad to four-year-old son, Max. You'll hear more about the relationship with his son. We'll hear Chasing Neon's song, Shoot Your Shot during the episode. Find more of Chasing Neon's music on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, and more. You can also find the band on Facebook and Instagram. Be sure to like, subscribe and give the More Than Music Podcast a review wherever you listen to the podcast and share us with a friend! We release shows every Wednesday and look out for a bonus episode every now and then. Find me, Kara Conrad on Facebook and the podcast on Instagram at More Than Music Pod. If you want to talk to me or suggest a guest just send me a message on Instagram or email me at karaaconrad@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/morethanmusicpod/support

Thanks for checking out our podcasts here on YouTube. Our guest this hour is Brandy Clark, the inspired and insightful singer-songwriter from Morton, Washington whose been nominated for 8 Grammy awards and whose collaborated with Dwight Yoakam, Sheryl Crow, Brandi Carlile and Kacey Musgraves, just to name a few. Today, she chats with Amy Wright about how she's feeling to be currently nominated for two Grammy Awards, BEST COUNTRY SOLO PERFORMANCE for “Who You Thought I Was” and BEST COUNTRY ALBUM for Your Life Is A Record. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Benjamin Thomas is an engineer, producer, and mixer from Philadelphia, PA. He graduated from Temple University in 2018 with a degree in Entrepreneurial Studies and Innovation Management. With over 4 years of professional experience, he is known for his work in the Hip-Hop, R&B, and Gospel music genres, helping to shape the sound of Philadelphia in this time.  In 2017, Ben had the opportunity to engineer "Insecure" which featured Jazmine Sullivan and Bryson Tiller, as well as work on Brian McKnight's album Genesis. This work earned Ben 3 NAACP Image and Soul Train award Nominations. Since then, Ben has had the opportunity to work with artists including: Lil Uzi Vert, Post Malone, Ty Dolla $ign, Jeremiah, Lil Dicky, Meek Mill, NLE Choppa, Donn T, Chill Moody, Jorja Smith, and many others. In 2020, Ben Opened his first commercial studio space, After5 Studios. In 2020, Ben earned his first Billboard #1 with his work on the ‘Pluto x Baby Pluto’ Album for Lil Uzi Vert and Future. Ben also worked on Ingrid Andress debut album, ‘Lady Like.’ which was nominated for a GRAMMY for Best Country Album. Currently, Ben works out of After5 Studios. He is also a co-owner of nicethingsMUSIC, an independent record label & management company. Ben is also a former Governor on the board of the Philadelphia Chapter of The Recording Academy and is an active member in the Recording Academy. Outside of music, Ben has spent time editing podcasts for iHeart Radio’s "Art of the Hustle" hosted by Ryan Leslie, as well as audio mixing work for the online TV Series "Single and Anxious." Here are the Self Made Strategies of Ben Thomas. On this episode you will hear Ben discuss: How he called his shot (winning a Grammy) Success (in any endeavor) is really a function of time The people that have helped Ben get to where he is Ben's mission related to After5 Studios How Ben became co-owner of nicethingsMUSIC (@nicethingsMUSIC on Instagram) and close friends with Chill Moody Why seizing opportunities that others pass up was the difference maker in Ben's life and career Production Credits: This Self Made Strategies Podcast is a SoftStix Productions LLC jawn. This episode was hosted, produced and edited by Tony Lopes, in Philly, PA USA. The Self Made Strategies Podcast is sponsored by Lopes Law LLC (www.LopesLawLLC.com). NOW also available on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCOG-mybCfvYWhoXo4vPoB5g Make sure you subscribe to the Self Made Strategies Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform. You can find us on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Blubrry and many other podcasting platforms. Don't forget to visit www.selfmadestrategies.com to subscribe to our podcast, sign up for our newsletter, or to get more information about our guests. Follow us on: • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram • LinkedIn  

I think we can all agree 2020 has been a YEAR. No one more so than country music singer Fanny Lumsden. Based in the tiny town of Tooma, on the western side of the Snowy Mountains, her release plans for her beautiful third album Fallow took a turn for the worse, when disaster and pandemic struck. But that didn't stop Fanny. Her resilience, and optimism has carried her and her community through this year, and it's why I asked her to share her songs of solace for her Take 5. Fanny Lumsden has been making music since 2015, but her new album is what's really put her on the map. It's been nominated for seven Golden Guitar Awards, leading the pack. She's up for an ARIA for Best Country Album, and she's gained a whole lot more fans with this heartfelt and acclaimed new record. Fanny joined me from her property in Tooma to share her story, some beautiful songs, and a big dose of hope. Josh Pyke - 'Middle of the Hill' Allison Krauss - 'Baby Now That I Found You' Fleet Foxes - 'Tiger Peasant Mountain Song' Melanie Horsnell & Steve Appel - 'Someone Like You' Debussy - ‘La Fille Aux Cheveux de Lin'

I think we can all agree 2020 has been a YEAR. No one more so than country music singer Fanny Lumsden. Based in the tiny town of Tooma, on the western side of the Snowy Mountains, her release plans for her beautiful third album Fallow took a turn for the worse, when disaster and pandemic struck. But that didn’t stop Fanny. Her resilience, and optimism has carried her and her community through this year, and it’s why I asked her to share her songs of solace for her Take 5. Fanny Lumsden has been making music since 2015, but her new album is what’s really put her on the map. It’s been nominated for seven Golden Guitar Awards, leading the pack. She’s up for an ARIA for Best Country Album, and she’s gained a whole lot more fans with this heartfelt and acclaimed new record. Fanny joined me from her property in Tooma to share her story, some beautiful songs, and a big dose of hope. Josh Pyke - 'Middle of the Hill' Allison Krauss - 'Baby Now That I Found You' Fleet Foxes - 'Tiger Peasant Mountain Song' Melanie Horsnell & Steve Appel - 'Someone Like You' Debussy - ‘La Fille Aux Cheveux de Lin’

I think we can all agree 2020 has been a YEAR. No one more so than country music singer Fanny Lumsden. Based in the tiny town of Tooma, on the western side of the Snowy Mountains, her release plans for her beautiful third album Fallow took a turn for the worse, when disaster and pandemic struck. But that didn’t stop Fanny. Her resilience, and optimism has carried her and her community through this year, and it’s why I asked her to share her songs of solace for her Take 5. Fanny Lumsden has been making music since 2015, but her new album is what’s really put her on the map. It’s been nominated for seven Golden Guitar Awards, leading the pack. She’s up for an ARIA for Best Country Album, and she’s gained a whole lot more fans with this heartfelt and acclaimed new record. Fanny joined me from her property in Tooma to share her story, some beautiful songs, and a big dose of hope. Josh Pyke - 'Middle of the Hill' Allison Krauss - 'Baby Now That I Found You' Fleet Foxes - 'Tiger Peasant Mountain Song' Melanie Horsnell & Steve Appel - 'Someone Like You' Debussy - ‘La Fille Aux Cheveux de Lin’

Toby is joined by country singer Todd Barrow to talk about his unique style of music and his new single 'Girl Like You'.Todd Barrow is making a name for himself as a country artist to watch. The Texas singer-songwriter has racked up more than a few accolades, from a PRSA Award of Excellence, an Akademia Award for Best Country Album, and an artist spotlight in Alternative Roots Magazine, American Pride Magazine and AVA Radio. He has appeared on television shows including Good Morning Texas with Jerry Matheny and Texas Music Café on PBS. He's even shared the stage and studio with some of country music's heaviest hitters, from CMA musicians in Miranda Lambert's band to Fort Worth Producer of the Year Bart Rose. But it's more than just Todd's success to date that makes him such a compelling country artist. What's most readily apparent in Todd Barrow's music is his heart. Todd's music is no country for old men. While he undoubtedly draws his sonic influence from titans like Hank Williams and Johnny Cash, his melodies skew modern. He plays almost every instrument, from piano to guitar, mandolin, harmonica, and drums, and the multi-instrumentalist doubles as a songwriter for himself as well as for other artists. “"If I can put a smile on someone's face through song, well that just means the world to me,” he says. “I try to get to the real heart and soul of a song. To me, it's not just words but a story, and I do my best to portray that with every line. That's my main draw to country music; the stories, the people, and the sincerity that comes from the heart." It's precisely that heart that has won over audiences around the world. Todd Barrow's recent single, “The House That Love Built”, co-written with Sonny Burgess, was featured on RightNow TV and was honored by PRSA Fort Worth for its fundraising efforts on behalf of the Ronald McDonald house. Todd was featured in the lineup for Bo's Extravaganza festival at John Schneider's Studio, alongside such artists as Kid Rock and Tom Wopat from Dukes of Hazzard. He has received radio airplay from Italy Radio 6.75 for his single “Hot Southern Night”. Todd Barrow just released his latest single, “Girl Like You,” written about love during COVID-19! Todd is a proud member of the Harry Fox Agency, the Country Music Association, the International Singer-Songwriters Association, the Texas Music Office, BMI, the Fort Worth Songwriters Association, American Music Podcasting, the NSAIDFW Songwriters Association, the Dallas Songwriters Association, the British Country Music Association and the Bayou Country Music Association.Email:Toddwaynebarrow@yahoo.com Phone: 817-983-4168Website: http://www.ToddBarrowMusic.comFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/ToddBarrowMusic Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ToddBarrowMusicInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/ToddBarrowMusic1YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/ToddBarrow See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

PART ONE: Scott and Paul chat about watching Cobra Kai, 80s nostalgia, and why bands are re-recording their classic hits for movies. They discuss why Brandy is the first guest to appear on Songcraft twice, and return to 80s movie sequel nostalgia yet again whereupon Paul floats his theory that Rocky III and Rocky IV are the Rubber Soul and Revolver of movies. Somewhere in there's it's decided that Brandy Clark is the Empire Strikes Back of Songcraft. PART TWO: Our in-depth conversation with six-time Grammy nominee Brandy ClarkABOUT BRANDY CLARKBrandy Clark has made a successful career writing songs for other artists, including The Band Perry’s #1 hit “Better Dig Two,” and Miranda Lambert’s “Mama’s Broken Heart,” which earned a Grammy nomination for Best Country Song and CMA and ACM nominations for Song of the Year. Other highlights from her catalog include Kasey Musgraves’ “Follow Your Arrow,” which won CMA Song of the Year, as well as cuts by artists such as Reba McEntire, George Strait, Jennifer Nettles, Darius Rucker, Keith Urban, LeAnn Rimes, Lindsay Ell, Toby Keith, and Sheryl Crow. As a critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter, her debut album, 12 Stories, earned her Grammy nominations in the categories of Best Country Album and Best New Artist, regardless of genre. The single “Hold My Hand” was nominated for Best Country Song. Her second album, the Grammy-nominated Big Day in a Small Town, was named one of the best albums of the year by Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly and American Songwriter, while the single “Love Can Go to Hell” earned Brandy yet another nomination for Best Country Solo Performance. Her most recent album, Your Life is a Record, was released earlier this year, with The New Yorker review noting that “no one is writing better country songs than Brandy Clark is.”   American Songwriter Podcast Network

No interview this week... opening remarks -  WEAR A MASK!!! Guest co-host this week, Jennifer Jenkins. Sucking On A Chili Dog Segment  (click link to see what this is about, and listen to the episode for further explanation)Restaurants in Germantown and Salemtown that are open today (the linked locations have music)Von Elrod'sRolf and DaughtersBearded Iris Brewing Company Farmer's Market with multiple venues (for food and music)Jonathan's Grill312 PizzaBig Al's DeliThe Local Distro - SalemtownJack BrownsGrillshackVeggie VillageGermantown PubMonell's (a true Nashville gem)City House312 Pizza 5th and TaylorMother's RuinSteadfast CoffeeBarista ParlorWaldo'sJuice BarVui's KitchenHenrietta RedSaint StephenTailor NashvilleButchertownO-Ku SushiThe OptimistSamarai SushiThe GoatA few that are closed due to the tornado and covid, but we hope will be back soon… SiloGermantown CaféThe Red BicycleNeighbors Bar and GrillGeistSedona TaphouseThird and HomeThe Back Corner @ 5th and TaylorBrooklyn BowlSmokehouse on 6thObviously with the tornado and covid hitting in March - right now G-town is fluid… there is constant change, but it has a lot to offer even today and when we get back to the new normal... we will be back.Artist Spotlight SegmentTyler Childers, Paintsville, KY - 1991, country, bluegrass, folk2011 first album with his back-up band "The Food Stamps"Success 2017 with Sturgill Simpson (Rolling Stone - top 50 albums in 2014 @ 18, NPR's 50 Fav 2014, later, "Best Country Album" grammy in 2017 with "A Sailor's Guide to Earth")  produced album "Purgatory" recorded at The Butcher Shop in Nashville2020 Grammy Nominee, Feb 2020, played 4 nights of sold out shows at the RymanCheck out Tyler Childers.Dead Man's Curve

Terri Clark interviews Tanya Tucker about her new album "While I'm Livin.'"  It just won a Grammy for Best Country Album and her song "Bring My Flowers Now" was named Best Country Song.  Tanya talks about making the album and writing that song.

I made 10 winner predictions for the 62nd Grammy Awards: Best New Artist, Best Pop/Duo Group Performance, Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Rap/Sung Performance, Best R&B Performance, Best Rock Song, Best Country Album, Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Album of the Year. Songs Used:Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena"Good as Hell" - Lizzo"Sunflower" - Post Malone & Swae Lee"BLOW" - Ed Sheeran, Chris Stapleton & Bruno Mars"Panini" - Lil Nas X"Could've Been" - H.E.R. feat. Bryson Tiller"Harmony Hall" - Vampire Weekend"Look What God Gave Her" - Thomas Rhett"Lover" - Taylor Swift"Talk" - Khalid"bury a friend" - Billie Eilish

For the 62nd Grammy Awards, I made predictions of 10 categories: Best New Artist, Best Pop/Duo Group Performance, Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Rap/Sung Performance, Best R&B Performance, Best Rock Song, Best Country Album, Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Album of the Year.Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

The Word Podcast's Julian Spivey is joined by Tyler Glover to preview the 2020 Grammy Awards. The two predict Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Best New Artist, Best Pop Performance, Best Pop Song, Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Country Album, Best Country Song, Best Rap Song, Best Rock Song and Best American Roots Song. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our guest is a three-time Grammy Award-winning songwriter and producer who has earned 40 No. 1 singles to date. He was named Songwriter of the Year by the Academy of Country Music in 2014 and 2019. Hot Country Songwriter of the Year by Billboard in 2015. This writer co-produced Kacey Musgraves' 2012 award-winning debut album, ‘Same Trailer Different Park,’ which earned him the Grammy for Best Country Album, and her 2015 follow-up, ‘Pageant Material.’ He's also produced debut albums for Sam Hunt (‘Montevallo’), Old Dominion (‘Meat and Candy’), Midland (‘On the Rocks’), Walker Hayes (‘boom.’) and more. In 2016, he arranged and produced "Forever Country," a collaborative song featuring Luke Bryan, Faith Hill, Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood and more to commemorate the CMA's 50th anniversary celebration. "Forever Country" debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, making it the third song to debut at No. 1 on the chart since it began in 1958. He earned a five-times-platinum No. 1 co-writing "Body Like a Back Road," by Sam Hunt, which was the longest-reigning No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Song chart by a solo artist, spending 34 weeks atop the chart. Last year, our guest announced his co-presidency of Monument Records (with industry veteran Jason Owen) in conjunction with Sony Records, adding "label head" to his impressive list of accomplishments. He earned his latest No. 1 song with Old Dominion's “Make It Sweet“ and was named to Billboard's 2018 Country Power Players list. He also co-wrote Kacey Musgraves' "Space Cowboy," which recently won Best Country Song at the Grammys. This summer he will serve as a producer on NBC’s new musical competition series “Songland.” And The Writer Is…Shane McAnally! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Country singer Kacey Musgraves is well-known in New Zealand, but it’s hard to grasp just how huge she is in the country-loving US.She’s won six Grammys, and this year became the first female solo artist to win Best Country Album twice, as well as winning the Best Album for Golden Hour. However, she’s not your average gun-toting, Trump-loving country star. Her latest album has a song for LGBT youth and she’s certainly not a card-carrying Republican.That variety has made her globally appealing, and she has made a flying visit to Auckland for a one-off show at the Town Hall. She told Jack Tame that there seem to be a lot of music lovers here that seem open to country music. “It seems like there is a  nice young pop culture here that seems to be interested in bringing different kinds of music here.”Musgraves says that finding down-time when on time can be difficult, but has enjoyed some free-time in Auckland, including riding a horse down Piha Beach. She has become in hot demand since her Grammy wins earlier this year. Musgraves says that she was stunned that Golden Hour got nominated, but believes that it deserved mainstream recognition outside of the country music label."I think that it's an album that, in my heart, we all kind of need right now in terms of getting away from a lot of the negativity of a lot of what's going on in the modern landscape." Musgraves says that there has always been a divide between country and other genres, but that those genre lines are becoming increasingly blurred. "That's a great thing about modern music, that it can mean a lot of different things to a lot of different people." When it comes to politics, Musgraves says she tries to avoid being a lobbyist for anything, only when an issue goes beyond being a political issue. "I think that, at that point, it is a privilege to have a platform, and I'm not saying everyone has to agree with me, but I have been put into a position where I'm allowed to speak my opinion."She says that people tend to value celebrities speaking out until their opinions go against their own beliefs. Musgraves argues that music and art has long been influenced and a reflection of the political world. "They've always been hand in hand. You never hear any art or watch any movies that isn't in some way reflect of our state." 

If you tuned into the 2019 Grammy Awards in February, you might have confused it for the Country Music Awards. Up-and-coming country star Kacey Musgraves took home some of the biggest awards of the night with “Best Country Album” and “Best Country Song,” not to mention beating out Drake, Cardi B and Post Malone in … Continue reading "For Queen (City) and Country (Music): Caroline Keller On Making It In Nashville And Breaking It In Charlotte" The post For Queen (City) and Country (Music): Caroline Keller On Making It In Nashville And Breaking It In Charlotte appeared first on Amplifier.

Kacey Musgrave, the 30-year-old country singer from a town called Golden in Texas is in a golden period right now. Fittingly, it's with her fourth album called Golden hour. She has just swept the Grammy Awards with the album winning Best Country Album and two of her singles winning the Gramaphones as well. What was really impressive is that she also won the Grammy for overall Album of the Year.However, New Zealand's strange aversion to country music continues. This album has been the biggest thing for a year now and yet not here. I went down to the music stations here and no one is playing her.But that's a pity! Atmospheric, light, poppy and distinctly dance-y in places, it's country music but not as you know it, and slow burn is possibly my favourite song of this summer. Even though it was almost released last summer. A delightful fresh album.  8/10 

Hi guys! Welcome back to Geeking Out Loud! On our eighteenth episode of Season 2, Maria talks about the Grammy's and everything that happened during the pre-ceremony and the actual ceremony! The two biggest awards of the night went to This is America, by Childish Gambino for Best Record or the Year, and Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves for Best Album of the Year. This is America also won Best Music Video during the pre-ceremony, and Golden Hour won Best Country Album during the ceremony too.  But guys, there’s actually so much to talk about! We were blessed with a duet from Miley Cyrus and Shawn Mendes, and also Michelle Obama’s presence. Our girl Lady Gaga performed a solo performance of Shallow, and took home a couple awards too. Cardi B won Best Rap Album too, OKURR?  Everything was beautiful and amazing, y’all! Let’s talk about it, shall we? Song: Ikson - Heartbeat (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music promoted by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/YQjlxD0IbtA 

Ben Mastwyk is the Liberace of the Australian indie-country scene. He brings the flash and the style but backs it up too with brilliant songwriting and psych tinged arrangements. Sean has a chat to Ben over his dining table about power animals and the inspirational power of flâneuring, among other things. Ben's latest album, Winning Streak, was nominated for Best Country Album in the 2018 Age Music Victoria Awards. Sean begins the show by reading his poem, Suicide Is Never Funny Unless You Dead. Suicide is Never Funny Unless You’re Dead.   I wrote this. I wrote this in chalk on the pavement outside the church at the end of my street. I started at the front door of the church and I worked my around the block. I didn’t know how much chalk I would need so I took a whole bucket with me. I’m not stupid. This is the first lie I have told in this poem. I’m writing this. I’m in present tense now. I’m intensely present now. My script is cursive and considerate across the sidewalk down Rucker’s Hill towards Merri Creek.   I’m writing a letter asking the author to respond. There is so much to be explained. My flow is slow but steady. The air is cold and as sharp as a box. I like this weather. It reminds me of red lampshades, warm kitchens and the comfort in being sad. I’m writing all this from the front door of the church at the end of my street and I’ll go as long as I have to. I have many questions but I have never enjoyed the closing credits of answers. While writing this letter on the footpath I pass many mailboxes. At each mailbox I pause to feel if the heat of a love letter is burning inside. I hold out my hands at a safe distance and feel… nothing. Nobody writes love letters anymore. I remember a letter I wrote once to which I have received no response. A high school crush. Her name was blank blank. It was the last day of high school and it was a now or never situation. I cut my heart out and squeezed it all over the page like a red lemon. Email would have been easier but we didn’t have it in those days. I gave the letter to a friend and asked him to place it in her hand because I knew if I attempted such a thing, I would surely catch fire. She has never responded. But I remain hopeful. When Nick Cave sings ‘Bukowski was a jerk! Berryman was best!’ he’s referring to the two American poets, Charles Bukowski and John Berryman. In 1972 Berryman jumped off a Minneapolis bridge to look at life from a completely different angle. He missed the water, landed in the mud and died from slow suffocation. Take note from this and always check your flight path in advance. The mud sucked the life out of him through underground tunnels and drew it all back into the core of the earth. Suicide is never funny unless you’re dead. And then the core of the earth is a wonderful place to laugh, sit on a box and warm your hands in front of the eternal pile of burning love letters. I’m writing all this on the pavement from the front door of the church around my block and now it’s taken me to the Westgarth Bridge under which I stand. I’ve written several more lies in this poem now but they’re all wearing tuxedos and have the best intentions. I come across Berryman and Bukowski, two serial liars like me, standing under the bridge. I think they live there. I think they’re friends now. I think maybe they haven’t been accepted at the campfire circle surrounding the burning love letters in the core of the earth. And that’s why they’re hanging out in my neighbourhood. I call upon the authors to explain. Bukowski just waltzes over and simply pisses on my chalk written letter on the pavement. This somewhat dilutes the intensity of my presence. Berryman looks at me and says “I feel like getting confessional. I’m scared, but I’m willing. I’m sure this is a preposterous attitude, but I’m not ashamed of it.” By the time I finish writing his quote I’m a block away from them. I look up, I’ve gone full circle. I’m outside my door. I stand beside my letterbox.   I’m intensely present. I hold out my hands, in search of the heat. There’s something coming off the letterbox, like a tiny slow burning star. I reach for the envelope and I’m dizzy with the possibilities of it all. Is it her?   Sean and Ben chat about the benefits of staying busy to stop yourself from going crazy. They talk about Ben's process of songwriting and his constant muse, a beautiful golden retriever called Bea. See the More Than A Whelan Instagram or the More Than A Whelan Facebook page to see a photo of Ben's four legged co-writer. Ben performs a piece of micro fiction inspired by the creative prompt 'Pomade' by Kim Jeffs. And then inspired by the creative prompt 'Silent Songs' by Ian Gostelow, Ben performs an original song especially written for More Than A Whelan. Finally Ben Mastwyk honours MTAW with one more original composition! Inspired by the prompt Love Spy, supplied by a previous guest on MTAW, Malcolm Hill. Thank you so much to our Muses of the Week and their creative prompts for Episode 22, Kim Jeffs (Pomade), Ian Gostelow (Silent Songs) and Malcolm Hill ( Love Spy). Finally Sean closes the show with a poem inspired by the prompt Confession Booth for Dogs by regular prompt contributor George Dunford. Thank you George for being our final Muse of The Week for Season 1! Confession Booth For Dogs (inspired by MTAW Muse of the Week George Dunford) They line up around the block. To get it off their shoulders. That heavy heavy burden. The crimes are plenty. From dry humping the neighbours cat into a state of trauma, to rolling around in shit in the backyard and then spreading out and sleeping on the good couch, to digging that hole in the back fence to freedom and then once having escaped realising that at home you get fed every day so you come back in a few hours while everybody has been trawling the neighbourhood for you and you’re like ‘what’s up guys, you miss me?’ At the Confession Booth For Dogs they enter one by one and address the shadowy figure behind the screen. Every breed, every size. I’m no scientist but to the best of my knowledge dogs are the only animals that exhibit shame. Think about that moment. When you come home to find that Charlie the cocker spaniel has managed to tip the bin over and spread its entire contents throughout the whole house. You turn to him to say ‘what the fuck Charlie?’ But he already knows he’s in trouble. His chin is touching the floor. And his little chocolate eyes are rolled up to you. And his whole face reeks of shame and he pleads you to forgive him. It will never happen again, his face says to you. And who can stay mad at that face. When I was a kid we had a dog called Max. He hated wheels. Not me. He loved me. He hated actual wheels. He especially hated the wheels on the lawnmower,but even more problematic was that he hated the wheels on cars and when he escaped, which was often, he would chase cars and try to nip at their tyres. One of his sins that a typical dog might go to confession for was that he would dig up the garden all the time which drove my parents crazy. So when I got home from school one night and I entered the back gate and Max’s face was dripping with shame I knew he had done something wrong and I assumed he had gotten into the garden again, so I walked around trying to find where, he meekly followed me, head as low as it can get. But I couldn’t find any evidence of garden destruction. We had stopped by the Hills Hoist clothes line. And I turned to Max and I said ‘what did you do?’ And it was only then I noticed that all this time his mouth had been firmly closed. He looked up at me, slowly opened his mouth and suddenly a bird flew out of his mouth. And even though it was covered with dog spit. It somehow managed to still take flight and disappeared over the fence. Stunned I looked back to Max. He looked back at me. And I heard his inner thoughts saying ‘I finally caught a bird with my mouth, but once it was in there, I just didn’t know what to do with it.”

My guest today is Vance Powell, a six-time Grammy award winning producer, engineer and mixer, whose impressive list of credits includes Chris Stapleton, Elle King, The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather, The White Stripes, Arctic Monkeys, Wolfmother, Seasick Steve, Black Prairie, Tinariwen, and Jeff The Brotherhood, among many others. Powell recently won two Grammy awards in 2018 for mixing and engineering Chris Stapleton's From A Room: Volume 1 (Best Country Album), and mixing and engineering various songs on CeCe Winans' Let Them Fall In Love ('Best Gospel Album'). He was also nominated for mixing Robert Randolph & The Family Band's Got Soul ('Best Contemporary Blues Album'). Today we are going to dive right into the topic of producing, recording, and mixing. And I’ll ask some questions about recent productions for Vance over at his private studio Sputnik Sound which he shares with Mitch Dane. Download: Vance Powell's Free Pro Tools UAD Mixing Template Thanks to our sponsors! Sonarworks: https://www.sonarworks.com/ OWC - Other World Computing: https://www.OWC.com Hear more on Youtube If you love the podcast then please Leave a review on iTunes here Want to learn more about mixing? Get Free mix training with Lij at: http://MixMasterBundle.com CLICK HERE FOR SHOW NOTES AT: http://RSRockstars.com/171