Podcasts about best male vocalist

As 2024 comes to a close, we revisit some of our favorite music to shout out songs, albums, and artists that stood out along the way. With special help from some of our favorite guests on the show (Tommy Acker, Asher Swiss, and Jonah Park) we present the 2nd Annual Casual Genius Awards!Categories:​Most Underrated Artist (00:01:30)Best Rapper (00:07:45)​Best Female Vocalist (00:13:25)​Best Experimental Album (00:20:12)​Best Concept Album (00:26:28)​Best Storytelling in a Song (00:34:26)​Best Male Vocalist - with Tommy Acker (00:40:17)​Best New Artist (00:48:20)​Best Bar of the Year - with Asher Swiss (00:52:38)​Best Album Production - with Jonah Park (01:04:00)​Best Feature (01:15:05)​Best Album Art (01:18:55)

Burton Cummings' voice has been rated among the finest in rock music. Today he continues at the top of his game as performer, singer, songwriter, poet and recording artist. As lead singer and songwriter for Canada's original rock ‘n' roll superstars, The Guess Who, Burton scored an unprecedented string of international hit singles and albums including “American Woman,” “These Eyes,” “Laughing,” “No Time,” “Share the Land,” “No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature,” “Clap for the Wolfman”, “Albert Flasher” and others, all written or co-written by Burton. By 1970, The Guess Who had sold more records than the entire Canadian music industry combined before breaking up in 1975. The group achieved a long list of firsts including first Canadian group to reach #1 on Billboard charts -- holding that spot for three weeks - and first to earn a platinum album for U.S. sales of more than one million copies. Rolling Stone magazine hailed The Guess Who as “one of rock's most consistently fascinating maverick bands” with a succession of songs “that has few equals among contemporary North American groups.” Dick Clark described the group as rock innovators and ambassadors of Canadian music. Beginning his career as a solo artist in 1976, Burton continued his winning streak with a gold record for his solo debut single “Stand Tall,” produced by legendary hitmaker Richard Perry who numbered among his clients Barbra Streisand, Carly Simon and Ringo Starr. The choice of producer was evidence of Burton's star power in the music industry. He followed his inaugural solo success with more than a dozen hit singles and albums including “I'm Scared,” “My Own Way to Rock,” “I Will Play a Rhapsody,” “Timeless Love,” “Break It to Them Gently,” “Dream of a Child,” and “You Saved My Soul.” Sold-out tours across Canada and the United States solidified Burton's stature as a top entertainer. He starred in several highly rated television specials and, between 1977 and 1980, earned five Juno Awards for Best Male Vocalist and Best Album, serving as host of the annual Juno gala a record four times. Burton's 1978 album Dream of a Child became the first quadruple platinum-selling album by a Canadian artist. Through the ‘80s and ‘90s, Burton continued to tour and joined Beatles drummer Ringo Starr's All Starr Band. In 1980, a starring role in the feature film Melanie with Miami Vice star Don Johnson earned Burton a Genie Award for Best Original Song. He also launched his acclaimed Up Close and Alone solo concert series. A live album of the same name followed. The success of Lenny Kravitz' cover of “American Woman” in the hit feature film Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me brought renewed attention to the original Guess Who. The group reunited in 1999 for the closing ceremonies of the Pan-American Games with a television audience numbering in the tens of millions. Several high-profile North American tours followed. As the VOICE of all the classic Guess Who hit songs, Burton has toured with his long-time band, for the past twenty-three years across North America as well as joining Randy Bachman onstage as Bachman Cummings, performing his songs from the original The Guess Who, Bachman-Turner Overdrive and Burton's solo career. Described as Canadian rock ‘n' roll royalty, a national treasure, and a living legend, for Burton Cummings there has always been one constant: he remains true to himself and his own way to rock… and continuing to perform the songs the way they were originally conceived by the artist who sang and wrote/co-wrote them. Burton joins us this week to share his musical story and lets us know about his other passion - writing poetry. For more information head to his website burtoncummings.com

I'm thrilled to announce my guest this week is JIM CUDDY from BLUE RODEO! In this fun interview, we dive deep on his entire career, starting from his early beginnings through all his solo albums, including his most recent called ALL THE WORLD FADES AWAY. We discuss Blue Rodeo's early days, how they got signed to the Warner label and the upcoming Blue Rodeo Documentary. Jim's solo career has included a JUNO award for Best Male Vocalist and Best Adult Alternative album of the year. In the 35 years since forming, Blue Rodeo have sold over 4 million albums, received dozens of JUNO Award nominations/wins, played over 2,000 shows, been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, received a star on Canada's Walk of Fame, been named to the Order of Canada and have been honoured with the Governor General's Performing Arts Award. Most recently, Jim and his long time writing partner, Greg Keelor, were announced as new inductees into the CANADIAN SONGWRITING HALL OF FAME!!! (the ceremony will take place at Massey Hall Sept 28th) Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kyle grew up in a surf town in California, surfing with his dad, Jeff, and siblings. Inspired by his dad's work ethic, Kyle later found his natural talent in music. In high school, Kyle started taking vocal lessons and auditioned for a music program at his school where he was voted Best Male Vocalist. After he graduated high school, he started performing gigs and posting videos on social media. Kyle dreams of moving to Nashville for music, but currently works at a country club.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Send us a Text Message.Sharing the remastered episode of the interview that Mark Price and I did with Bart Millard. Thank you Mark for allowing me to share our interview with Bart. He is the lead singer of the band MercyMe. Our guest today is the Lead Singer of the group MercyMe, Bart Millard.We cover a lot of ground in this episode from hoops to Bart's favorite songs. Here's a little more about Bart.He has released two solo albums: Hymned, No. 1, in 2005 and Hymned Again in 2008.He received a solo Grammy nomination in the category of Best Southern, Country, or Bluegrass Gospel Album for the latter album.In high school, Millard wanted to become a football player, a dream which ended when he injured both ankles at a high school football game. As a result, Millard took choir as an elective.Millard was called the Best Male Vocalist by Christianity Today in 2005, for his work on his solo album Hymned No. 1 and for The Christmas Sessions album with his band MercyMe.[8] Millard's Hymned No. 1 was called the No. 9 best album of the year by Christianity Today in 2005.[9]Millard is from Greenville, Texas. He and his wife Shannon have five children: Sam, Gracie, Charlie, Sophie and Miles.MercyMe is an American contemporary Christian music band founded in Edmond, OklahomaThe group first gained mainstream recognition with the crossover single “I Can Only Imagine“, which elevated their debut album, Almost There, to triple platinum certification.The group has released 11 studio albums (six of which have been certified gold), two compilation albums, two video albums, and 28 singles.The group has also had 13 consecutive top 5 singles on the BillboardChristian Songs chart, with 7 of them reaching No. 1MercyMe has won 8 Dove Awards and has had many Grammy Award nominations.Support the Show.

This week I sit down for a mid-morning chat with Derek Henry, lead vocalist for the band Observe the 93rd. We talked about everything we could think about, and even had some background jams provided by PA based punk pop band Headways: https://linktr.ee/headwayspa Observe the 93rd was voted 2021 Best Alternative Rock Band and Derek received the award for Best Male Vocalist at the Central Pennsylvania Music Awards. Observe the 93rd is an alternative rock band from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. It's comprised of vocalist/guitarist Derek Henry and drummer Dylan Zepp. Their focus will always be "raw, authentic expression." The songs are guided by a feeling, an idea, an experience, failure, triumph, suffering, joy...any abstract internal entity that yearns to be externalized. Sometimes the expression of this is a means of reflection, sometimes a means of relief and survival, and other times merely an exploration of the mind or ideas. Observe has played shows with: Foxy Shazam, Fuel, Three Days Grace, Stone Temple Pilots, Seether, Puddle of Mudd, Otherwise, Flyleaf, Lacey Sturm, Cold, Sponge, Drowning Pool, Saliva, Joyous Wolf, From Ashes to New, P.O.D., Icon For Hire, Conquer Divide, The Funeral Portrait, Rivals.

Kyle grew up in a surf town in California, surfing with his dad, Jeff, and siblings. Inspired by his dad's work ethic, Kyle later found his natural talent in music. In high school, Kyle started taking vocal lessons and auditioned for a music program at his school where he was voted Best Male Vocalist. After he graduated high school, he started performing gigs and posting videos on social media. Kyle dreams of moving to Nashville for music, but currently works at a country club.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

It's officially time to ring in the New Year by recapping the very best entertainment of 2023 during this, the first ever Casual Genius Podcast Award Show! Join Jaden & Ryder along with each of our special guests who joined us throughout 2023 (Blake Grimes, Asher Swiss, Madi Vance, & Jonah Park) and see where your favorite music and movies rank! Categories: (01:33) - Best Male Vocalist (08:00) - Best Female Vocalist (12:24) - Best Rapper (17:18) - Most Underrated Artist (23:20) - Best Storytelling In A Song (28:58) - Best Album Production (with Blake Grimes) (37:35) - Best Experimental Album (with Asher Swiss) (47:42) - Best New Artist (with Madi Vance) (54:08) - Best Cinematography (with Jonah Park) (1:07:52) - Best Album Concept/Theme (1:15:31) - Best Actor (1:22:46) - Best Actress (1:28:40) - Best Movie Script (1:34:00) - Best Album Art (1:38:53) - Best Feature On A Song

Week 87! We were given the opportunity to speak with the man who was voted The Best Musician and Best Male Vocalist of 2022 and 2023 in Charleston, SC, none other than Bennett Coleman! Listen in as we cover everything from how Bennett got started playing music to what his rap name would be. Nothing but respect for Bennett, he was an absolutely amazing guest. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deafdialogue/message

Episode 12 of the Mark Price For Three Podcast is a special one.Our guest today is the Lead Singer of the group MercyMe, Bart Millard.We cover a lot of ground in this episode from hoops to Bart's favorite songs. Here's a little more about Bart.He has released two solo albums: Hymned, No. 1, in 2005 and Hymned Again in 2008.He received a solo Grammy nomination in the category of Best Southern, Country, or Bluegrass Gospel Album for the latter album.In high school, Millard wanted to become a football player, a dream which ended when he injured both ankles at a high school football game. As a result, Millard took choir as an elective.Millard was called the Best Male Vocalist by Christianity Today in 2005, for his work on his solo album Hymned No. 1 and for The Christmas Sessions album with his band MercyMe.[8] Millard's Hymned No. 1 was called the No. 9 best album of the year by Christianity Today in 2005.[9]Millard is from Greenville, Texas. He and his wife Shannon have five children: Sam, Gracie, Charlie, Sophie and Miles.MercyMe is an American contemporary Christian music band founded in Edmond, OklahomaThe group first gained mainstream recognition with the crossover single "I Can Only Imagine", which elevated their debut album, Almost There, to triple platinum certification.The group has released 11 studio albums (six of which have been certified gold), two compilation albums, two video albums, and 28 singles.The group has also had 13 consecutive top 5 singles on the Billboard Christian Songs chart, with 7 of them reaching No. 1MercyMe has won 8 Dove Awards and has had many Grammy Award nominations.A podcast they thought was a good idea for some reason.The Rivalry Podcast is a no-punches-pulled, garbage-free analysis of the greatest sports rivalry. Each week, Jace and JP deliver game-by-game commentary on the Wolverines and Buckeyes – all while looking ahead to the last Saturday in November. Because it's not just *a* game – it's THE GAME.

Sharing the most recent episode from the Mark Price For 3 Podcast. Thank you Mark for allowing me to share our interview with Bart Millard of the band MercyMe. Follow Mark's Podcast for much more. About Bart:Episode 12 of the Mark Price For Three Podcast is a special one.Our guest today is the Lead Singer of the group MercyMe, Bart Millard.We cover a lot of ground in this episode from hoops to Bart's favorite songs. Here's a little more about Bart.He has released two solo albums: Hymned, No. 1, in 2005 and Hymned Again in 2008.He received a solo Grammy nomination in the category of Best Southern, Country, or Bluegrass Gospel Album for the latter album.In high school, Millard wanted to become a football player, a dream which ended when he injured both ankles at a high school football game. As a result, Millard took choir as an elective.Millard was called the Best Male Vocalist by Christianity Today in 2005, for his work on his solo album Hymned No. 1 and for The Christmas Sessions album with his band MercyMe.[8] Millard's Hymned No. 1 was called the No. 9 best album of the year by Christianity Today in 2005.[9]Millard is from Greenville, Texas. He and his wife Shannon have five children: Sam, Gracie, Charlie, Sophie and Miles.MercyMe is an American contemporary Christian music band founded in Edmond, OklahomaThe group first gained mainstream recognition with the crossover single "I Can Only Imagine", which elevated their debut album, Almost There, to triple platinum certification.The group has released 11 studio albums (six of which have been certified gold), two compilation albums, two video albums, and 28 singles.The group has also had 13 consecutive top 5 singles on the Billboard Christian Songs chart, with 7 of them reaching No. 1MercyMe has won 8 Dove Awards and has had many Grammy Award nominations.

Sharing the most recent episode from the Mark Price For 3 Podcast. Thank you Mark for allowing me to share our interview with Bart Millard of the band MercyMe. Follow Mark's Podcast for much more. About Bart:Episode 12 of the Mark Price For Three Podcast is a special one.Our guest today is the Lead Singer of the group MercyMe, Bart Millard.We cover a lot of ground in this episode from hoops to Bart's favorite songs. Here's a little more about Bart.He has released two solo albums: Hymned, No. 1, in 2005 and Hymned Again in 2008.He received a solo Grammy nomination in the category of Best Southern, Country, or Bluegrass Gospel Album for the latter album.In high school, Millard wanted to become a football player, a dream which ended when he injured both ankles at a high school football game. As a result, Millard took choir as an elective.Millard was called the Best Male Vocalist by Christianity Today in 2005, for his work on his solo album Hymned No. 1 and for The Christmas Sessions album with his band MercyMe.[8] Millard's Hymned No. 1 was called the No. 9 best album of the year by Christianity Today in 2005.[9]Millard is from Greenville, Texas. He and his wife Shannon have five children: Sam, Gracie, Charlie, Sophie and Miles.MercyMe is an American contemporary Christian music band founded in Edmond, OklahomaThe group first gained mainstream recognition with the crossover single "I Can Only Imagine", which elevated their debut album, Almost There, to triple platinum certification.The group has released 11 studio albums (six of which have been certified gold), two compilation albums, two video albums, and 28 singles.The group has also had 13 consecutive top 5 singles on the Billboard Christian Songs chart, with 7 of them reaching No. 1MercyMe has won 8 Dove Awards and has had many Grammy Award nominations.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaronconrad/supportSupport the show

For Video Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here: https://youtu.be/MwrD9XuKm7o Scott Brogan was born towards the end of the Baby Boomer generation. Growing up watching The Wizard of Oz was a big deal. a big deal. Scott's interest in Judy Garland began after he bought the MGM Records soundtrack to the film. He loved Judy's voice, so he purchased the first Judy Garland album he saw. The cover intrigued him because it featured the mature Garland, who was new to him. From then on, he would buy any Garland album he could find. TOM JUDSON has been just about everywhere and done just about everything. He's written magazine columns and starred in adult films. This past September he walked 80 miles on the Cotswold Way in rural England. If you've been to a restaurant in the past 40 years, Tom was probably your waiter. In this new show Judson, who has appeared on, Off and Off-Off Broadway as an actor, writer and composer, and who has sparkled as a world-explorer, adult film star and magazine columnist, tells about how the moon has enthralled us since time immemorial.  Sean Patrick Murtagh made his cabaret debut in 2019 with his show, Mario! A Salute to the Great Lanza, and took the New York City night life scene by storm. Garnering much attention along with glowing reviews, Sean Patrick went on to win the 2020 MAC Award for Best Debut. To celebrate, Sean Patrick announced he would be presenting a new virtual concert series, The Mario 100!, led to two 2021 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards for Best Vocalist and Best Special Event, Solo as well as the 2022 MAC Award for Best Male Vocalist. Harvey Brownstone is a retired judge of the Ontario Court of Justice and the first openly gay judge in Canada. He is also a bestselling author and host of a television and internet talk show.

This episode is special. I mean… really special. Ari Axelrod is an artist and I've seen him in action, growing throughout the years. The episode is sort of broken down into three parts. What crafts a great cabaret? Our views on the multi-hyphenate. And Jewish identities in showbusiness, which is a huge topic of conversation right now.  When it comes to cabaret, according to Axelrod, cabaret should be perfectly imperfect. It is the art of being yourself on purpose. So what are the pitfalls an artist creating a concert or cabaret can run into? What is the purpose for which you're doing one? How can you best prepare? And what does it really mean when you choose not to memorize your lyrics…   “I want to hear the lyrics as you. I don't want to hear it as the song because I'll tune out. It's the difference between being a tour guide and a travel agent. A tour guide says, “Let me show you all of the things. Let me facilitate your journey. The travel agent says, ‘Where do you want to go? I will help you go to wherever you need to go.'” When it comes to the multi-hyphenate, it's simple to Ari. “It reminds me of what you said before. Straight, cis, white men – they have the keys to the door,” says Axelrod. “People who come from marginalized communities, and whatever marginalization that is, they have to find other ways into the building. And sometimes it means having multiple ways in because the front door is locked for them. So we have to climb through the window, or go through the chimney, or building another building. It's exactly what you're saying, that's what being a multi-hyphenate is. It's telling our stories in all of the ways, flexing all of our artistic muscles and integrity, to be able to reflect the full capacity of our world.” And the most important topic of this episode – what it means and feels like to be Jewish today. And how does that relate to our work in the industry? Anti-semitism, unfortunately, is rearing its ugly head once again. So, how do respond to it? And more importantly – how do we stop it? “Anti-semitism looks different on the left than on the right. It looks different here. Everywhere. I think the thing that people don't understand – the main problem, specifically, within our industry is that there is a lack of education in terms of what a Jew looks like. What a Jew is.” Ari is an actor, director, singer, and Jewish activist. He recently received the 2022 Bistro Award for Theatrical Performance in Song for his show, "Ari's Arias." His award-winning show, "A Place For Us: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway," began with a sold-out run at the historic Birdland Jazz Club, featuring six-time Emmy & Tony nominee Tovah Feldshuh, and has since grown to international acclaim performing to sold-out audiences around the world. In 2020, he received a MAC Award nomination for Best Male Vocalist and won the BroadwayWorld Award for Best Live Zoom Performance. Ari Axelrod's first solo show, "Taking the Wheel," directed by Tony Award winner Faith Prince, and music directed by multiple MAC Award winner Alex Rybeck, has been performed in numerous cities around the country. Ari's work as a director has been seen at the Tony Award-winning Paper Mill Playhouse, Birdland Jazz Club, 54 Below, and The Green Room 42. Ari is a recipient of The Jewish Week's prestigious 36 Under 36 Award, which "honors 36 noteworthy Jewish leaders, all 36 years old or younger, who make New York — and its many Jewish communities — better. These entrepreneurs, young leaders, and changemakers bring remarkable energy and new ideas to religion, philanthropy, the arts, Jewish learning, campus life, social action, inclusion, and justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we welcome Travis Scott! Some say Travis Scott Clevenger was singing before he could even talk! It was at age 16 he got on the stage for the first time and from then on Scott was hooked on singing. Throughout his 35+ years of entertaining, he has toured in over 30 states, and has worked with some of country music's biggest stars. He thrives on singing different genres of music, but traditional country is where his heart is. Keeping the "good ole stuff" alive is what he loves to do and will always do. Travis performs throughout Southwest Missouri as a solo artist and with his band, Travis Scott and The Playboyz. Voted Missouri's Best Male Vocalist 2019 and 2020, he knows how to handle a Country song. For his schedule visit his Facebook page: Travis Scott & The Playboyz

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Kyle Vincent. He is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and entertainer. He was called the "crown prince of soft pop," by Goldmine Magazine. When he's not busy writing or recording, he spends most of his time on the road, playing shows around the world for his dedicated fan base. In 2014 Vincent was nominated for, and won, "Best Male Vocalist" at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards. Kyle Vincent began his music career at the age of eight, playing alto saxophone in Berkeley school jazz bands. At age 11 he appeared on stage with Donald Byrd, taking turns improvising with the trumpeter. He took jazz and bebop lessons for several years with saxophonist Hal Stein. Vincent studied voice with master vocal coach and opera singer Claudine Spindt for several years, and took bass lessons from guitarist Joe Satriani. After moving to Los Angeles, Vincent studied with renowned vocal coach Seth Riggs. Vincent was the lead singer in the seminal teen power pop band, Candy, which recorded one album, ‘'Whatever Happened To Fun...'' on the Mercury/Polygram label, and included future Guns N' Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke. Signed to MCA as a solo artist, he recorded the album, ‘Trust', and toured as the opening act for Barry Manilow on his "Greatest Hits and Then Some" tour. For his next album, he signed with Disney's Hollywood Records which spawned the U.S. Billboard/Radio & Records Adult Top 20 single, "Wake Me Up (When The World's Worth Waking Up For)". In 2020, Vincent signed with Universal Music Group to distribute the album, ‘Whatever It Takes'. He edited, remixed, remastered, and added bonus tracks to ‘Whatever It Takes” and re-released it in 2021. Sherry and Kyle chat about his career in music and much more! Visit kylevincent.com for information.

So who are the guests?Our first guest is Tricia Brouk.An award-winning director, author, and one of the most influential women over the past few years, Tricia Brouk is a needle-mover in the public-speaking arena.The winner of countless awards including the Empowered Woman of 2021 Award and the Top Director of 2019 by the International Association of Top Professionals, Tricia has put over 50 speakers onto more than 15 TEDx stages. Simply put, If you want to get on big stages, Tricia's the one to get you there.Our second guest is Peter Katz.Dubbed “One of the most promising songwriters of our time” by B.Y.E Magazine, Peter Katz is creating quite a stir in the music industry.A viral Candian singer-songwriter who connects words to people's heartstrings, Peter has amassed over 20 million views for one music video alone. The Winner of the Best Male Vocalist in the NOW Magazine and the CBC Galaxie Rising Star Award, Peter's ‘keynote concerts' has positioned him as one of Canada's most in-demand speakers and facilitators.You can follow Giovanni:Archangel Academy: https://archangel.cc/Giovanni Marsico Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giftedwithgio/Giovanni Marsico Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiftedentrepreneur/Giovanni Marsico LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovannimarrsico/#gifted #weareallgifted #changemaker #selfimprovement #personaldevelopment #dreams #business #journey #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #motivation #manifestation #growth #mindset #success

Sharing my Friendship and Support for Sten Joddi. He's up for 4 nominations at the Native American Music Awards. Artist of the year. Best Male Vocalist. Best Rap/Hip Hop recording. And Best Narrative in a Video. So tune in. Check out his Music. And give him your vote at the Native American Music Awards. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Tristan Cole is an award-winning singer-songwriter, model, actor, and dancer whose genre of music includes Country, Pop and R&B. We had a great talk about live performances versus video performances and how getting back out on the road is letting Tristan connect with his fans again on a personal level.He shares his thoughts on the current Pop/RnB genres of music and why he is so happy writing and performing country songs that trace back to his roots in North Carolina. Tristan has definitely had his share of ups and downs in the music business and it's great to hear how he is excited again with sharing his music with us. Make sure to connect with him on social media and I can attest he is responsive with his fans.ABOUT Tristan ColeAs a youth, Tristan Cole gained the attention of both Lou Pearlman, CEO of Transcontinental Records, (responsible for signing NSync, Backstreet Boys, and Britney Spears) and Christian “Dio” Diodatti, CEO of Caliber Records (responsible for remixes for Michael Jackson and Mary J. Blige among others). Through business relationships with these music moguls he was able to meet and work with people like Andrea Martin (song writer/voice coach whose credits include Whitney Houston and Mariah Cary), and Glenn Douglas Packard (choreographer for artists like Britney Spears).In 2016, Tristan was featured on the hit single “Fun” on Jam Artis' (Bruno Mars' bass player) solo album which was given major praise by Bass Magazine, Bruno Mars, and Randy Jackson. He was also featured on Jacob Colon's hot summer house track, “Sweat,” which made it to the top 100 House charts for two consecutive weeks and was released by Nervous Records. After releasing four successful singles under the name Ricky Jarman and some recent rebranding, this young artist is now officially and artistically known as Tristan Cole.He has been featured in numerous venues, publications, and websites, including MTV-U, The Canadian Music Festival, Vevo, Top 40 Radio, New York Fashion Week, The Hype Magazine, DNA Magazine, on the cover of Super Models SA magazine, Kokane Music Blog, ThisIs50.com, Black Dragon Live, Jamsphere, on the cover of Get Out Magazine, Adelente Magazine, and The Carolina Music Festival to name a few.Tristan Cole's list of accolades includes winning Best Male R&B Artist of the Year at the Carolina Music Awards and Best Male Vocalist for the Odyssey Night Life Awards. He has also partnered with the Sound Affects charity foundation and opened for Grammy nominee, J. Cole. DNA Magazine proclaims, “Tristan is the Channing Tatum of Pop!” And DJ Nunez from Colorado's KS 107.5 FM says, “Tristan is certainly bringing out a new sound and style…Such a talented man. If you don't know him, get to know him!”SUBSCRIBEYou can subscribe to The Travel Wins Podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, YouTube, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, Podnews, Castbox, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, and Amazon.The Travel Wins intro song by Allison Johnson and Steve StevensWebsite Design by Stack Host#tristancole #tristan #countrymusic

Tristan Cole is an award-winning singer-songwriter, model, actor, and dancer whose genre of music includes Country, Pop and R&B. We had a great talk about live performances versus video performances and how getting back out on the road is letting Tristan connect with his fans again on a personal level.He shares his thoughts on the current Pop/RnB genres of music and why he is so happy writing and performing country songs that trace back to his roots in North Carolina. Tristan has definitely had his share of ups and downs in the music business and it's great to hear how he is excited again with sharing his music with us. Make sure to connect with him on social media and I can attest he is responsive with his fans.ABOUT Tristan ColeAs a youth, Tristan Cole gained the attention of both Lou Pearlman, CEO of Transcontinental Records, (responsible for signing NSync, Backstreet Boys, and Britney Spears) and Christian “Dio” Diodatti, CEO of Caliber Records (responsible for remixes for Michael Jackson and Mary J. Blige among others). Through business relationships with these music moguls he was able to meet and work with people like Andrea Martin (song writer/voice coach whose credits include Whitney Houston and Mariah Cary), and Glenn Douglas Packard (choreographer for artists like Britney Spears).In 2016, Tristan was featured on the hit single “Fun” on Jam Artis' (Bruno Mars' bass player) solo album which was given major praise by Bass Magazine, Bruno Mars, and Randy Jackson. He was also featured on Jacob Colon's hot summer house track, “Sweat,” which made it to the top 100 House charts for two consecutive weeks and was released by Nervous Records. After releasing four successful singles under the name Ricky Jarman and some recent rebranding, this young artist is now officially and artistically known as Tristan Cole.He has been featured in numerous venues, publications, and websites, including MTV-U, The Canadian Music Festival, Vevo, Top 40 Radio, New York Fashion Week, The Hype Magazine, DNA Magazine, on the cover of Super Models SA magazine, Kokane Music Blog, ThisIs50.com, Black Dragon Live, Jamsphere, on the cover of Get Out Magazine, Adelente Magazine, and The Carolina Music Festival to name a few.Tristan Cole's list of accolades includes winning Best Male R&B Artist of the Year at the Carolina Music Awards and Best Male Vocalist for the Odyssey Night Life Awards. He has also partnered with the Sound Affects charity foundation and opened for Grammy nominee, J. Cole. DNA Magazine proclaims, “Tristan is the Channing Tatum of Pop!” And DJ Nunez from Colorado's KS 107.5 FM says, “Tristan is certainly bringing out a new sound and style…Such a talented man. If you don't know him, get to know him!”SUBSCRIBEYou can subscribe to The Travel Wins Podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, YouTube, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, Podnews, Castbox, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, and Amazon.The Travel Wins intro song by Allison Johnson and Steve StevensWebsite Design by Stack Host#tristancole #tristan #countrymusic

Garry Foisy guitarist and vocalist has been performing in the New England region for 30+ years. He performs at Cafe's, Festivals and a multitude of local RI & MA restaurant/bar venues. Garry has been nominated several times for Best Male Vocalist in MOTIF magazine ans a 1st place winner in the Stone Soup Singer-Songwriter contest and a finalist with the late Susan Ballard in the John Lennon Song-Writing competition.

For the video version, click here: https://youtu.be/V3JPS0g65EA Steve March-Tormé is the first born son of the multi-talented Mel Tormé. His stepfather was the actor/comedian Hal March, who was the host of NBC-TV’s The $64,000 Question Show and subsequently starred in Neil Simon’s Come Blow Your Horn on Broadway. Steve is an international touring and recording artist and has wowed audiences in every venue from intimate jazz clubs to Performing Arts Centers to jazz festivals worldwide (Australia, England, Japan, Canada and Brazil to name a few). In 2019, Steve was nominated for a Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) Award in the category of Best Male Vocalist. In addition to his performing and recording career, he’s also the voice you hear every weekday morning (6:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.) and afternoon (3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.)  plus Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.on 91.1 The Avenue (FM)(avenueradio.com) in Wisconsin. https://youtu.be/E5-wCo_rlNA https://www.stevemarchtorme.com/biography.html

On this episode of WOKE I bring Jeffery back to talk about the best male vocalist, old new, underrated and in between.

A Statement from Marcus:  "I wrote The Difference You Make (2015) because I lost my soul brother to suicide in 2012. His name was Wade Fisher and something that I struggled with pretty heavily after he died was shame and guilt. I couldn't stop thinking about all of the ways I could've saved him…all the ways I should've saved him. Shortly thereafter, I connected with a wonderful organization called, Samaritans. They embraced my grief in a way I had never experienced before and they invited me to consider all of the times I actually HAD saved him and just not been aware. I began thinking about the potentially life-saving secret impact that we all have on one another other each day and I wanted to write a song that spoke to that powerful dynamic. If there is anything your listeners take away from this song, my hope is that they realize their own secret life-saving power and to anyone struggling with any kind of mental illness - you are not alone." Find more of Marcus:  Twitter/Instagram: @marcusgoldhaber  Website: www.marcusgoldhaber.com  A Hot House Magazine & Broadwayworld.com nominee for “Best Male Vocalist,” and MAC award nominee for “Best Song," Marcus Goldhaber is known as an all around entertainer! His songwriting and intimate approach to The Great American Songbook have garnered acclaim from Jazztimes, labeling Marcus as “Wonderfully imaginative,” while Jazziz says he is “exciting and fresh” and All About Jazz simply proclaims, [Marcus is] “like a plate full of comfort food!”  Currently, Marcus is the host/emcee at a brand new speakeasy Jazz club in Harlem called ROOM 623. For upcoming performances, visit room623.eventbrite.com or follow @room623nyc on Instagram. Marcus' NYC performances include Carnegie Hall, 54 Below, Blue Note, Smoke, Iridium, Birdland, Kitano, The Friars Club & The Cutting Room. He has appeared nationally at Catalina (LA), The Lied Center (KS), The Count Basie Theatre (NJ), The Smith Center (Las Vegas), The RRazz Room (PA) and World Café Live (PA). Goldhaber's NYC residencies include The Renaissance Hotel, Symphony Space, Benjamin Hotel and The Night Hotel. Marcus has performed with Joe Muccioli's Red Bank Jazz Orchestra along with w/Deanna Martin and Donny Most and also co-starred in the off-broadway & touring hit musical, “The Wonderful Wizard of Song” (music of Harold Arlen). TV appearances include: “Guiding Light” (CBS) and “The Patriot Act w/Hasan Minhaj.” (NETFLIX). Film soundtracks: How We Got Away With It (Jon Lindstrom) & Going Down In La La Land (Embrem). His 5 CD's (Fallen Apple Records) have all received noteworthy press, including a 4-star review from PEOPLE Magazine saying, “Goldhaber will have you giddy one moment, melancholy the next and loving every note.” Marcus has also been featured by Jonathan Schwartz on WNYC and Sirius XM saying, “Goldhaber is excellent…[he's] filled with ideas!”   A proud supporter of our veterans and active duty service members, Marcus raised $70K through Kickstarter to record and perform “Carry You On,” a album of original patriotic songs aimed at strengthening the relationship between civilians & military veterans. With 50% of album sales going to benefit Iraq Afghanistan Veterans of America (iava.org), this project has inspired national momentum around it's mission to #bridgethegap. Joe Brooks (President/COO Liberty USO) proclaims, “IT'S THE START OF A MOVEMENT!”  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Created during a time of quarantine in the global Coronavirus pandemic, A Moment Of Your Time's mission is to provide a space for expression, collaboration, community and solidarity. In this time of isolation, we may have to be apart but let's create together.  Follow Us: Instagram | Twitter Created by CurtCo Media Concept by Jenny Curtis Theme music by Chris Porter A CurtCo Media Production See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever had one of those days where you felt like you wanted to get back in bed and start over? Some mornings I roll over while still in bed and check my social media feed before actually getting up to starting the day-this is not the best practice-I'll be the first to admit I'm not perfect. There are some mornings when I'm outraged by what I see online and that causes me to jump up and start the the day. The inconsistency is not good and the beautiful thing about us as humans is we can change. S/O to Yolanda Jones, Tangel Clinard, and Norman Thomas for leaving a voice message. Norman, hails from Hamden CT has been one of the best-kept secrets of our time. Growing up, Norman spent most of his time listening to Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, Aretha Franklin, and many other jazz greats. Since graduating from Berkeley College (NY), Norman has traveled extensively throughout the United States, and abroad spreading the Gospel through song. Credits At a young age, Norman was a featured artist for four years with The First Church of God National Convention, appearing with Anita Baker and the Winans as a background vocalist, and Opening performer. Norman has had the privilege of sharing the stage, opening up for, and singing background for amazing artists like Coko (of SWV), Pastor Shirley Caesar, Donald Lawrence, Ricky Dillard, John P Kee, Angie Stone, Kelly Price, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Faith Evans, Pastor Hezekiah Walker, Cece Winans, Yolanda Adams, Melonie Daniels, Lucinda Moore and Mary Mary. He was also featured on Bobby Jones New Artist Showcase. Norman is the recipient of the Connecticut Gospel Music Award 6 years consecutively for Best Male Vocalist, Connecticut HBV Music Award 5 years consecutively. Norman has a CD available on www.iTunes.com/NORMANTHOMAS “SCRIPTURES Chapters 1-7” All the songs featured on the album were written and arranged by Norman Thomas. Norman is currently preparing for his first Live Recording. Personal Norman is not only a gifted and talented Singer / Songwriter, he has a heart for other young and upcoming artists. He is currently working on touring his “Free Concert” series that will offer new artists the chance to be showcased live on the internet. Booking: 714-257-5171 If you're tired of a station that doesn't speak to your needs and you're interested in learning more about the BTW Podcast visit RUNUTAINMENT . Oh yeah I haven't mentioned my Ko-fi page. The launching of my Ko-fi page is me embracing my talents, this is me walking in my purpose, this is me taking the leap, acknowledging that what I'm doing is providing a valuable service for the audience, the guest and the sponsors. BTW Podcast is a business. You can visit Derek Oxley to stay up today on current happenings with BTW Podcast, sign up for the Newsletter, check out the blog or order merchandise. I took the leap 4years ago to drive for Uber/Lyft Full-time, so I could have the flexibility to devote to building BTW Podcast. Ko-fi is platform that will allow entrepreneurs/business owners to sponsor an episode PRE, MID or POST roll, it also allows you to buy me a cup of coffee. Thanks for accompanying my on this ride. Leave a voicemail on Anchor to let us know how we’re doing and receive a shout out in a future episode or you can now visit my brand spanking new BTW Podcast website in lower righthand corner there's a microphone simply click that and record a message. --- This episode is sponsored by · Charity Promotion: BallotReady: The goal of this initiative is to increase voter education and encourage your listeners to get the vote out during the 2020 General Election this November. https://www.ballotready.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/support

The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with Artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. This week, Courtney speaks with with professional singer, songwriter, actor, educator, and looping artist, Taylor Mallory, about how his artistic statement, “my passion is my profession,” shapes his multi-faceted career; as well as creating music in the 52 Week Song Challenge, being teacher as a Black male, the importance of being on SAG-AFTRA's board, and so much more! The aim of The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux is to not just make you a better actor, but to help you live a more fulfilled life. Courtney's Book Shelf! Follow Courtney Rioux on Social Media Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook TAYLOR MALLORY: Photography: Chollette Taylor Mallory is a professional singer, songwriter, actor, educator, and looping artist. As a music artist, he's been featured in the Wall Street Journal, JET, Windy City Live! and nominated for Best Male Vocalist for the Chicago Music Awards. His acting highlights include national print, radio, and commercial ads from Corona, Newport, McDonalds, Rocket Mortgage and many more. He made his television debut on NBC's Chicago P.D., as Darius Brown. Above all, Mallory uses his artistry as an entertainer to uplift and encourage those who have experienced childhood trauma and sexual abuse; his message is simple “You are enough and your healing starts with you. Embrace all of your different “selves!” In addition, Taylor is a proud SAG-AFTRA member and a vocal mentor for the F.A.M.E. foundation. He currently teaches a course entitled Professional Development for Vocalists at the Chicago High School of Arts and directs a 20 student rock band at the School of Rock — Oak Park. His artistic statement is simple: “My passion is my profession.” Find Taylor On The Internet: Taylor's Website (taylormallorymusic.com) The Challenge Sessions Vol. 1 (all proceeds from The Challenge Sessions Vol. 1 will be donated to @dreamoneducation — a black female led organization helping black youth in academic achievement) Feeling Better (feat. Sam Trump, Trentino, & Budway Ferris) Dream on Education (dreamoneducation.org) Instagram (instagram.com/taylormallory) Facebook YouTube ### Credits: Photography by Joe Mazza, Brave Lux. For more information, go to http://bravelux.com/ Music by Blythe Martin Productions. For more info, please contact Jamie and Erik at erik@SoundAnswer.com This is a PodClubhouse original production. Produced, engineered and edited at PodClubouse Studios. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/support

JusPaul is a multi talented entertainer born and raised in Washington D.C. He has been performing since he was very young, learning to play several instruments by ear. By the age of 9, he discovered he could also sing; however, as adolescence approached, singing morphed into rapping. JusPaul went on to become lead singer of the legendary, Grammy-nominated jazz-funk/soul band, Blackbyrds! JusPaul was recently voted winner of syndicated radio station WPGC-FM’s “Verses & Flows” competition, the Titan Arts Awards of D.C.’s 2017 “Best Male Vocalist of the Year,” and signed to a distribution deal with Priority Records. He has blessed stages from Russia to Panama and prides himself as a true artist and lover of the people! Tune in as we chop it up about all things music & more at the premiere Black Owned restaurant Blue Waters Caribbean & Seafood Grille! ADS/SPONSORSHIP SLOTS AVAILABLE!! EMAIL US AT FREADOMPODCAST@GMAIL.COM !! PLEASE. LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A REVIEW!  TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW OR TO WRITE IN FOR ADVICE OR TOPICS YOU WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS PLEASE EMAIL  FREADOMPODCAST@GMAIL.COM Follow us Online!    Facebook.com/ConsciousKingdom   - Instagram.com/ConsciousKingdom - Shop Online & Check out Our Blog @  ShopConsciousKingdom.com

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Will Dailey is a singer, songwriter and musician. Originally from the Boston area and now a decade and a half into his professional music career, Dailey is an acclaimed independent recording and performing artist with a sound often described as having a rich, vintage vibe with a firm appreciation of rock, folk and pop. Dailey has received multiple Boston Music Awards, including wins for Best Singer/Songwriter, Best Male Vocalist and Artist of the Year.  In 2013 Dailey was featured on a Stephen King & John Mellencamp project produced by T Bone Burnett called Ghost Brothers Of Darkland County and has played multiple Farm Aid Concerts over the years alongside performers such as Neil Young, Willie Nelson, and Dave Matthews. Dailey's music has been featured on over 50 television programs and films. Daily’s most recent work was last year’s acclaimed album Golden Walker, a collection of 11 tracks highlighting Dailey’s talent for sharp songwriting and varied, wide-ranging musical arrangements. Dailey is currently performing in various locations in New England and his music can be found on all major streaming platforms and through his website willdailey.com.

Craig is an internationally known singer/song-stylist, actor and author.   His first children’s book Made By Raffi is published in 8 languages and 11 countries to date by UK publishers Quarto and their imprint, Frances Lincoln. Made by Raffi can be found on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and all book retailer sites. Inspired by Made by Raffi composers Amanda McBroom (Bette Midler’s award-winning song “The Rose”) and Michele Brourman (The Land Before Time series) have written the song "Different".   You can find it on youtube and of course Craig’s youtube channel. His popular CDs “More Than A Seasonal Thing” and “My Heart Don’t Skip A Beat” are heard on radio stations around the world and available on iTunes, CDBaby and his website www.CraigPomranz.com.   Originally from St. Louis, MO Craig got his professional start at age 12 performing at The MUNY (the largest outdoor theater in the country).  Craig attended Carnegie-Mellon and The Goodman Theatre - The Art Institute of Chicago. Craig lives in New York City and travels the world performing in nightclubs and theatres.  Among his awards are New York’s MAC Award for Best Male Vocalist and the TOR Award for best actor in a musical venue. He is busy working on his next series of books hoping to empower children.  You can find out more on his website www.CraigPomranz.com Follow him on twitter @MadebyRaffi, Instagram #CraigPomranzHere and like Made by Raffi on Facebook. * You are invited to join our community and conversations about each episode on FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/MutuallyAmazingPodcast and join us on Twitter @CenterRespect or visit our website at http://www.MutuallyAmazingPodcast.com** YOUR HOST: Mike Domitrz is the founder of The Center for Respect where he helps educational institutions, the US Military and businesses of all sizes create a culture of respect throughout their organizations. From addressing consent to helping corporations build a workplace free from fear (reducing sexual harassment and helping employees thrive by treating them with respect every day), Domitrz engages audiences by sharing skill sets they can implement into their lives immediately. As an author, trainer, keynote speaker and coach, Mike Domitrz loves working with leaders at all levels. Learn more at http://www.CenterForRespect.com

Frankie Picasso, host of Mission Unstoppable chats with Craig Pomranz, a Singer, Songwriter, Song Stylist, voice actor, author, dancer and much more. Craig Pomranz is said to have– “one of the dreamiest voices in music”. He is a winner of a MAC award ( Best Male Vocalist), as well as a TOR Award- actor in a musical venue but it's his first book, "Made By Raffi", that caught my attention. As you all know, I love anything that allows for diversity to thrive. I can’t imagine having to go through life, HIDING the real me or you having to hide the real YOU..although we all know, many people do. Why do we have to be such conformists? Why can’t we appreciate all the colours instead of the 7 the always show defining a rainbow,? Who are we to judge others for their uniqueness?Craig Pomranz has written a beautiful book for kids title and adults Made by Raffi

Professional vocalist and musician Thomas Claxton just might be the hardest working musician you haven't heard of... yet. With more than 300 performances per year, all over the U.S., Claxton performs original material as both a solo artist and with his band, "The Myth." He also can play more than 1,800 cover songs and was Rockwell UnScene Magazine's "Best Male Vocalist" in 2014 and 2015. Special thanks to Cole Clark USA for the guitars made available for the podcast.

Matt and Heather present the 2017 Paradise Rock Music Awards, with awards including Best Rock album, Best Metal album, Best Newcomer, Award for Excellence and many more. 0:49 – Best Rock Album 1:51 – Best Metal Album 3:29 – Best Female Fronted Album 5:40 – Best Female Vocalist 6:39 – Best Male Vocalist 8:01 – Best Melodic Rock Album 8:28 – Best Folk Metal Album 9:26 – Best Newcomer 10:12 – Legend of the Year 11:00 – Notable Mention of 2017 12:12 – Award for Excellence This is also available on our YouTube channel, links below. Thanks for joining us, and stay meddlesome! This episode was hosted by Matt and Heather, and featured narration by Greyskarn The Black. It featured the following songs: Pipe Choir – “Ignite To Light” Eidetic Seeing – “It's Brick Out” Meddlesome Meeples website: https://goo.gl/LiXWAV SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: Meddlesome Meeples on Twitter: https://goo.gl/rUCsEr Meddlesome Meeples on Facebook: https://goo.gl/2ybCxc Meddlesome Meeples on Instagram: https://goo.gl/ttBMPU Meddlesome Meeples on YouTube: https://goo.gl/SJ9SZD Matt's Twitter: https://goo.gl/kK7DHL PODCASTS: The Meddlesome Meeples Podcast: https://goo.gl/dHrgbz The Quest Report Board Gaming Podcast: https://goo.gl/uH9ovN Tome Talk Reading Recommendations: https://goo.gl/o33Y5W Tiny Meeples, Big Talk on iTunes: https://goo.gl/noA6gf Bards Corner Music News Podcast: https://goo.gl/fv3gkW WEBSITES: Paradise Rock UK: https://goo.gl/uXCnaS Matt's Personal Website: https://goo.gl/vhU41q… Read More

With a voice like Chris Young's got, I always feel like I'm gonna sound like a Muppet in the interview. Before we left for Las Vegas to do these interviews at the ACM Awards, I had my Facebook friends submit questions and a USF student had an interesting one for Chris.  Would he ever do a show on Broadway?  A few country stars have done it, but would it be right for him? I asked. This interview happened the day before Chris would find out if he won the ACM for Best Male Vocalist.  

KasticK's been in overdrive, having toured around the world since being chosen in 1989 to rule the drummers’ chair for Jamaica’s top backing band 809. KasticK has never looked back, nor taken any prisoners - As a Drummer, Music Director, and Producer – (Currently touring & producing alongside Grammy nominated Reggae/Pop/R&B artiste Maxi Priest & reggae Legend Bob Marley’s son Ky-Mani Marley (Reggae, Hiphop, Dancehall, Alternative) and having produced one of Jamaica’s hottest female Reggae, Punk, Rock export Tessanne Chin’s debut album “In Between Words” who went on to win America’s The Voice 2013 & currently working with Jamaica’s hottest sensation Faraji who was awarded the “Best Male Vocalist” at the World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA/WorldStars) Festival in Burbank California, Italee who was featured on Shaggys multi-platinum diamond selling album Hot Shot and producing the lead singer for the Wailers; Dwayne Anglin's debut CD coming out this summer 2017.

Theo BleckmannPlease read more at theobleckmann.com Photo: Lynn Harty GRAMMY® nominated jazz singer and new music composer Theo Bleckmann’s diverse recorded work includes albums of Las Vegas standards, Weimar art songs, and popular “bar songs” (all with pianist Fumio Yasuda); a recording of newly-arranged songs by Charles Ives (with jazz/rock collective Kneebody); and his acclaimed "Hello Earth - the Music of Kate Bush." Bleckmann has most recently appeared as a special guest on recordings by Ambrose Akinmusire for Blue Note Records and Julia Hülsmann’s trio for ECM Records. In January 2017, ECM will release Bleckmann’s recording with his new Elegy Quintet, produced by legendary label head and founder, Manfred Eicher. Bleckmann has collaborated with musicians, artists, actors and composers, including Ambrose Akinmusire, Laurie Anderson, Uri Caine, Philip Glass, Ann Hamilton, John Hollenbeck, Sheila Jordan, Phil Kline, David Lang, Kirk Nurock, Frances MacDormand, Ben Monder, Michael Tilson Thomas, Kenny Wheeler, John Zorn, the Bang on a Can All-Stars, and, most prominently, Meredith Monk, with whom Bleckmann worked as a core ensemble member for over fifteen years. He has been interviewed by Terry Gross on NPR’s Fresh Air and appeared on the David Letterman show with Laurie Anderson. In 2015, Bleckmann premiered a new work for the American Composers Orchestra at Carnegie Hall, and in 2016 he brings new work to the New York Philharmonic Biennial and the LA Philharmonic. Bleckmann has consistently appeared in the top-five spots in the DownBeat Critics’ Polls for Best Male Vocalist, and top-ten spots in their Readers’ Polls, and his work on Phil Kline’s “Out Cold” helped place that production on WQXR's Operavore "Best Opera of 2012". In 2010, Bleckmann received the prestigious JAZZ ECHO award from the Deutsche Phono-Akademie in his native Germany.

Matt Cusson, an award-winning singer/songwriter and pianist, continues to wow audiences and prove that he is the real deal. He is a gifted self-taught musician who excels in jazz, pop, singer/songwriter and soul, as demonstrated by his expert writing and arranging skills on his critically acclaimed self-titled debut album of 2009. That same year, Matt won (by unanimous vote) the John Lennon Songwriting Contest's top annual prize - the Maxell Song of the Year - for his jazz ballad "One of Those Nights". That song also won the Billboard Songwriting Award in the Best Jazz Song category, and came in second in the International Songwriting Competition, as well as being nominated for a 2011 Los Angeles Music Award for “Best Male Vocalist” and “Best Jazz Song”.  In 2013 Matt was also a finalist in the John Lennon Songwriting Competition with his lullaby, “Once Upon A Time”.   Matt attended Berklee College of Music, where he performed in the exclusive "Singer Showcase", which highlights the school's top eight singers. He cites many musical influences, such as James Taylor, Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, Rufus Wainwright,  Djavan, Miles Davis, and John Mayer, just to name a few. Even more impressive is the list of artists he has performed with, including Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, the Roots, Babyface, Christina Aguilera, India Arie, Boyz II Men, Paulina Rubio, BeBe Winans, Joe, Jon B, Livingston Taylor, and many others. More recently, Matt has been working and touring with his mentor and friend, Brian McKnight, star of Broadway and TV, Megan Hilty, 5 time Grammy award winner, Cee Lo Green, and Javier Colon, winner of the first season of “The Voice”. Matt has also played, sung, written, produced and arranged for countless artists and continues to find a large portion of his work in the recording studio.   Matt is a three-time "Amateur Night at The Apollo" winner, and has a long list of television shows that he has made appearances on, including “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”, "The View", “Rachael Ray Show, “Live with Kelly and Michael”, “Live with Regis and Kelly”, “The Brian McKnight Show”, “Christmas in Rockefeller Center”, and "Millionaire Matchmaker”.  He was also a regular as the “one man band” and also a musical guest on VH1’s, “Big Morning Buzz Live” with Nick Lachey, where he co-wrote and arranged several bumps and songs for the show. He was a featured performer on the international "Michael Jackson - Man In The Mirror" tour in 2010.  Matt's current single, "Leaving L.A." is receiving rave reviews and being played all over the world.  His 2012 Christmas EP, “It’s Christmas Time”, is a regular play on Sirius XM Radio and numerous radio stations during the holiday season.  His sophomore album, “Only Human”, will be released in the Spring of 2016.   “You can tell right away when Matt starts playing that he is the real thing.”– James Taylor “Matt has an incredible gift.” – Brian McKnight "Matt Cusson is honestly one of the most talented musicians I've ever met. When I heard him live for the first time, I was blown away not only by how well he sang and played, but how easy he makes it seem. I became an instant fan. There are a lot of artists out there, but few even come close to the amount of talent he has. He combines Jazz, R&B, Pop like nobody I know. He's so good he makes you want to go home and practice your scales. If you haven't had a chance to hear Matt, you're missing out on a world class artist." - Javier Colon, Universal Records and winner of NBC’s “The Voice”

Ricky Jarman has been featured in numerous venues, publications, and websites including MTV-U, the Canadian Music Festival, Vevo, Top 40 Radio, DNA Magazine, the cover of Get Out Magazine, Black Dragon Live, Adelente Magazine, and Carolina Music Festival. He’s won best male R&B artist of the year at the Carolina Music Awards. Ricky has also opened for Grammy nominee, J. Cole, and most recently won Best Male Vocalist for the Odyssey Night Life awards. Ricky joins Take 2 Radio Music on Friday, October 9th at 2pm eastern time! 

The story of Bobby Jo Valentine is a rare one: it’s about vulnerability and courage, raw talent and hard work. With truly transcendent lyrics and a voice that touches the soul, Bobby captures the heart of audiences across the country. His songs — all based on highly personal experiences — contain nuggets of pure gold, resonating and reaching to to the listener, no matter their walk of life.Bobby Jo is a master lyricist. His sense of realism, charm and infectious vocal melodies have earned the praises of industry veterans like Brian Lucey, mastering engineer for The Shins and The Black Keys: “Bobby writes with a sweetness and honesty seldom heard in acoustic pop music.” Just as importantly, those same attributes have earned Bobby Jo an ever-expanding fan base and the West Coast Songwriter Association’s Songwriter of the Year Award.His new album “Home” attacks matters of the heart with thoughtful stories, catchy choruses, and a fantastic team of musicians behind him. Calvin Turnbull is at the producing helm,with credits worked from Sheryl Crow to Five for Fighting and other greats; David Hayes, known best for his work with Van Morrison for 40 years, brings his timeless sound to the bass tracks; and Dave Tweedie, one of the biggest drummers in the pop industry today, adds syncopated, catchy rhythms. Other instruments – accordions, steel guitar, piano, organ – and several guest performers help create clear, honest soundscapes for his stories to be told. All these things come together to echo Bobby’s impressive lyrical depth.Bobby Jo’s albums have garnered overwhelmingly positive reviews, but more noteworthy are the responses to his honest, raw, resonating live performances. Dubbed “The nicest guy ever to pick up an acoustic guitar” by LA Weekly, his unique brand of hopeful folk/pop has also recently been featured in a commercial for the new Ford Fusion.Bursting with energy, realistic optimism and filled with uplifting, honest messages about hope and life’s struggles, Bobby Jo continues to gather new listeners with every live performance. “Armed with just a guitar and ukulele, Bobby aims straight for the heart.” -Bruce Kaplan, Folk UnlimitedBobby Jo lives 30 miles north of San Francisco with his partner, and travels around the nation for 15-20 shows each month, developing a loyal following with warm, inviting melodies and lyrics filled with depth and hope.Additional PressWinner, 2013 Rising Star Contest (Judges include CAA Agent Brad Bissel, Rick Young of Warner Music, and Radio Industry Executives)Appearance in a new 2013 Ford Fusion commercialWinner, Songwriter of the YearWest Coast Songwriter’s Association“Witty wordplay, clever melodies…the nicest guy to ever pick up an acoustic guitar.”LA WEEKLY“Bobby Jo Valentine’s vocals express raw, tender emotions and his lyrics are refreshingly original. His audience will be charmed with “Be Mine” and touched deeply with “Fly,” running the gamete of emotions that make for an entertaining and heartfelt journey.”Jan White, West Coast Songwriter’s Association“It’s really lovely.”Judah Dadone, Lead singer, Freelance Whales“5 out of 5 stars. Bobby writes with a sweetness and honesty seldom heard in acoustic pop music.”Brian Lucey, (The Black Keys, The Shins, Sigur Ros)“If Jason Mraz, Jack Johnson, and Regina Spektor were to combine forces, you would have Bobby Jo Valentine. Soulful and uplifting, soothing and calming, Valentine’s music is the perfect blend of indie and modern pop/rock. Often times it is quite difficult to switch from genre to genre or to switch styles and tones, but Bobby Jo Valentine does so with ease. His voice is passionate and beautiful, using his soothing ways to demonstrate his musicality and versatility. His musicality separates himself from any other artist out there presently, and A Place To Belong is the proof.”Alexa Spieler, A-List Music-----Jack MozieJack Mozie is a singer, songwriter, and producer. Born and raised until the age of 12 in Lima, Peru, he showed interest in talent in music at a very young age. He began performing in school and taking music classes from the age of six. At the age of twelve, his mother brought him to Seattle where he would spend his teen years and develop as a songwriter.Jack Mozie release his first album, Sealed For Your Protection, at the age of 21 under the name “Ramiro”. He is mostly known for his songs “Society”, “Candy”, and “Save Me”.Influenced by many artists such as Shakira and Queen, Mozie has adopted a pop rock style to his music, however, his influences are not just limited to pop. Mozie was exposed to folk and pop music from other countries and languages at a young age. Every day growing up was a new style and genre of music.Jack Mozie released his second album, Iron fist, at the age of 23. He gained popularity in the Seattle Music Scene with songs like “Tina”, “Jump”, and “Iron Fist”.After the release of his latest single “Stardust”, Mozie begun work on his next album, due for release 2016.------Ty HerndonTy Herndon is a master of the ties that bind. The Grammy Nominated and Dove Award Winning Country Recording Artist has the ability to connect with an audience far beyond his onstage performance.  Ty Herndon has a passion and commitment to his music that shows in his lyrics.  “If I haven’t lived it, I haven’t sung it” as Herndon says.  For a career spanning two decades with 20 Billboard chart songs and 5 million albums sold, Herndon sees no signs of slowing down.Starting as a teenager, Ty Herndon performed at OPRYLAND USA, won Best Male Vocalist on the iconic “Star Search,” and proceeded to receive the title Texas Entertainer of the Year in 1993.  In 1995, Herndon signed with Epic Records, where he made his chart debut with “What Mattered Most,” which became his first #1 single and won Song of the Year from Music Row Magazine.  His album of the same title debuted at #15 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and had the biggest first-week shipment in the history of Epic Records Nashville.Since then, Ty Herndon has continued to find success and overcome the hurdles that come with fame.  He has released ten more albums, most recently Lies I Told Myself (2013), which highlights the original style that made him famous and also demonstrates his growth as an artist.  With this album Herndon found a new platform for bonding with fans.  He invited folks to participate in his album launch via a well-publicized Kickstarter campaign that allowed fan investors to be involved both financially and emotionally.  The end result was a testimony to Herndon’s affinity for connection; devotees more than doubled the original funding goal.In November of 2014, Ty Herndon was the first major market male country artist to publicly come out as gay.  Herndon received a wave of support that only strengthened his relationship with fans.  Using his celebrity power for the better good, Herndon is in the planning stages of a new coalition called RALY (Rescue A Life Y’all) to help save lives and raise awareness for those with addiction or identity issues.  This is not the first time he has reached out to make a difference.  In the past he’s utilized his talents to work with organizations such as the Trevor Project, Make A Wish, St. Jude, and Feed the Children.Today Ty Herndon is spending his days writing music and collaborating with all of his famed country colleagues and new up and coming artists to create the best album yet.  Still the same redneck he’s always been, the king of connecting continues to exhibit all signs of a country superstar who is here to stay.

Ty Herndon is a master of the ties that bind. The Grammy Nominated and Dove Award Winning Country Recording Artist has the ability to connect with an audience far beyond his onstage performance.  Ty Herndon has a passion and commitment to his music that shows in his lyrics.  “If I haven’t lived it, I haven’t sung it” as Herndon says.  For a career spanning two decades with 20 Billboard chart songs and 5 million albums sold, Herndon sees no signs of slowing down.Starting as a teenager, Ty Herndon performed at OPRYLAND USA, won Best Male Vocalist on the iconic “Star Search,” and proceeded to receive the title Texas Entertainer of the Year in 1993.  In 1995, Herndon signed with Epic Records, where he made his chart debut with “What Mattered Most,” which became his first #1 single and won Song of the Year from Music Row Magazine.  His album of the same title debuted at #15 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and had the biggest first-week shipment in the history of Epic Records Nashville.Since then, Ty Herndon has continued to find success and overcome the hurdles that come with fame.  He has released ten more albums, most recently Lies I Told Myself (2013), which highlights the original style that made him famous and also demonstrates his growth as an artist.  With this album Herndon found a new platform for bonding with fans.  He invited folks to participate in his album launch via a well-publicized Kickstarter campaign that allowed fan investors to be involved both financially and emotionally.  The end result was a testimony to Herndon’s affinity for connection; devotees more than doubled the original funding goal.In November of 2014, Ty Herndon was the first major market male country artist to publicly come out as gay.  Herndon received a wave of support that only strengthened his relationship with fans.  Using his celebrity power for the better good, Herndon is in the planning stages of a new coalition called RALY (Rescue A Life Y’all) to help save lives and raise awareness for those with addiction or identity issues.  This is not the first time he has reached out to make a difference.  In the past he’s utilized his talents to work with organizations such as the Trevor Project, Make A Wish, St. Jude, and Feed the Children.Today Ty Herndon is spending his days writing music and collaborating with all of his famed country colleagues and new up and coming artists to create the best album yet.  Still the same redneck he’s always been, the king of connecting continues to exhibit all signs of a country superstar who is here to stay.

Larie Edwards aka The Soulful Poet Experience the captivating, creative sounds of Vocalist / Spoken Word Artist, Larié. Larié’s new single, “Fallen” is a prelude to his highly anticipated upcoming cd, “Love Anthems” slated to be released during the Summer of 2013. Larié’s debut album, “Poetic Love” (2009) received an award for Best Male Vocalist in the Spoken Word Billboard Awards in 2012. Larié’s single, “Average Brother” was well received nationally, coming in at #2 on the charts at WKSH. Larié studied Music and Broadcast Communications at Norfolk State University, in Norfolk Virginia, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education. During his college years, and to the present, he has performed at countless venues throughout the USA to include the “Urban Independent Music Awards”, Spoken Word Billboard Awards, Natural Hair Care Expo Tour, the Alexandria Jazz Festival, and the popular Cada Vez Night Club in Washington D.C. He has opened for artists such as Talaam Acey, Joe Claire, Ohio Players, Jaguar Wright, and John Witherspoon. FIND LARIÉ ONLINE: MUSIC: www.Larié.bandcamp.com www.reverbnation.com/larie TWITTER: www.twitter.com/SoulofLarié

ACTOR | MUSICIAN - This week our guest is ROBERT STEFFEN. Nominated for Best Male Vocalist in the 2008 Orange County Music Awards, Robert Steffen's music is intimate, poly-rhythmic and melodically dynamic. A native of Orange, CA. For the past ten years he was part of several award-winning avante garde music and theatre productions in New York. His acting credits include: The Public Theatres' Othello with Liev Schreiber and Keith David, Jim Henson's Obie award winning production of the Kabuki spoof "Benten Kozo"and several NYTW just add water developments. He has also appeared in Independent films including: "Suicide Doors" and Spike Lees' "Bamboozled." Recent film credits include: Commercial "Wine Picks" for the new i-phone app and Nicholas Tolkiens' (grandson of author) feature directorial debut "Anacapa" where he played "Frank" a mystic, sage and healer who masterminds the fate of the islands visitors.