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fWotD Episode 3039: Taylor Swift (album) Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Saturday, 30 August 2025, is Taylor Swift (album).Taylor Swift is the debut studio album by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was released in North America on October 24, 2006, and reissued multiple times between 2007 and 2008, through Big Machine Records. Inspired by Swift's teenage outlook on life, the lyrics address themes of love, friendships, and insecurity.Swift relocated from Pennsylvania to Nashville, Tennessee at 14 to sign a songwriting contract with Sony/ATV Tree Music Publishing. Her recording contract with Big Machine in 2005 enabled her to work on the album with the producer Nathan Chapman during her freshman year of high school. She wrote or co-wrote all tracks of Taylor Swift; co-writers include Robert Ellis Orrall, Brian Maher, Angelo Petraglia, and Liz Rose. Musically, Taylor Swift is a country album with pop and pop rock elements, and its acoustic arrangements are instrumented with guitars, banjos, and fiddles.Five songs were released as singles; "Our Song" and "Should've Said No" peaked atop the Hot Country Songs chart, and "Teardrops on My Guitar" charted in the top 10 on the Pop Songs chart. Swift embarked on a six-month radio tour in 2006 and opened tours for other country artists throughout 2006–2007. By promoting Taylor Swift via the social networking site Myspace, she reached a teenage audience that had been excluded as a target demographic for country music. Initial reviews praised the production for its crossover appeal and Swift's earnest depictions of adolescent feelings. Taylor Swift was nominated for Album of the Year at the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards.In the United States, Taylor Swift spent 24 weeks at number one on the Top Country Albums chart, became the longest-charting album of the 2000s decade on the Billboard 200, and made Swift the first female country artist to write or co-write every song on a platinum-certified debut album by the Recording Industry Association of America. It also charted and received platinum certifications in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. Taylor Swift's country pop sound and autobiographical songwriting set a blueprint for Swift's next albums and became an inspiration for other confessional singer-songwriters. Rolling Stone featured it in their 2022 list "100 Best Debut Albums of All Time".This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:49 UTC on Saturday, 30 August 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Taylor Swift (album) 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 neural Danielle.

pWotD Episode 3039: Taylor Swift 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 294,711 views on Wednesday, 27 August 2025 our article of the day is Taylor Swift.Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter. Known for her autobiographical songwriting, artistic reinventions, and cultural impact, Swift is the highest-grossing live music artist, the wealthiest female musician, and one of the best-selling music artists of all time.Swift signed with Big Machine Records in 2005 and debuted as a country singer with the albums Taylor Swift (2006) and Fearless (2008). The singles "Teardrops on My Guitar", "Love Story", and "You Belong with Me" found crossover success on country and pop radio formats. Speak Now (2010) expanded her country pop sound with rock influences, and Red (2012) featured a pop-friendly production. She recalibrated her artistic identity from country to pop with the synth-pop album 1989 (2014) and the hip-hop-imbued Reputation (2017). Through the 2010s, she accumulated the Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together", "Shake It Off", "Blank Space", "Bad Blood", and "Look What You Made Me Do".After Swift signed with Republic Records in 2018, she re-recorded four of her Big Machine albums due to a dispute with the label, which prompted an industry discourse on artists' rights. She released the eclectic pop album Lover (2019), the indie folk albums Folklore and Evermore (both 2020), the electropop record Midnights (2022), and the double album The Tortured Poets Department (2024). Her Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles in the 2020s are "Cardigan", "Willow", "All Too Well (10 Minute Version)", "Anti-Hero", "Cruel Summer", "Is It Over Now?", and "Fortnight". Her Eras Tour (2023–2024) is the highest-grossing concert tour of all time. Its accompanying concert film, The Eras Tour (2023), became the highest-grossing in history.Swift is the only artist to have been named the IFPI Global Recording Artist of the Year five times. A record seven of her albums have each sold over a million copies first-week in the US. Publications such as Rolling Stone and Billboard have ranked her among the greatest artists of all time. She is the first individual from the arts to be named Time Person of the Year (2023). Her accolades include 14 Grammy Awards—including a record four Album of the Year wins—and a Primetime Emmy Award. She is the most-awarded artist of the American Music Awards, the Billboard Music Awards, and the MTV Video Music Awards. A subject of extensive media coverage, Swift has a global fanbase called Swifties.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 03:07 UTC on Thursday, 28 August 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Taylor Swift 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 neural Stephen.

When authenticity meets raw talent, something magical happens. RaeLynn's journey through the country music landscape reads like a novel of perseverance, faith, and unwavering dedication to her craft.From her early days as a contestant on The Voice to navigating the challenging waters of Nashville as a female artist, RaeLynn has carved out her own path with a refreshing honesty that's become her signature. She doesn't just perform songs – she lives them, drawing from deeply personal experiences that resonate with listeners in profound ways.During our conversation, RaeLynn pulls back the curtain on writing "Love Triangle," the heart-wrenching ballad about growing up in a divorced home that became her breakthrough moment. "That was the song that changed my life in Nashville," she reveals, explaining how it transformed her from a bubble-gum pop writer to an artist with something meaningful to say. The impact has been lasting, with fans regularly sharing how the song helped save their marriages or gave them strength during difficult times.Perhaps most moving is the story behind "She Chose Me," where RaeLynn shares the discovery that her mother had once scheduled an abortion before changing her mind. This revelation in her mid-twenties profoundly shaped her worldview and artistic expression. Despite concerns about potential controversy, recurring dreams convinced her to include the song on her album – a decision that sparked over 250,000 videos from listeners sharing their own stories of adoption and gratitude for life.Throughout five years as an independent artist, RaeLynn never stopped believing in her music, eventually purchasing her own tour bus and building a sustainable career through authentic fan connections rather than radio hits. Now back on Big Machine Records but on her own terms, she's preparing to release "Long Live Country Music," an album that promises to showcase her distinctive blend of country roots and rock edge.Ready to discover an artist who refuses to compromise and creates music that matters? Listen now and experience why RaeLynn's star continues to rise through genuine connection and songs that touch the heart.The Try That in a Small Town Podcast is powered by e|spaces! Redefining Coworking - Exceptional Office Space for Every BusinessAt e|spaces, we offer more than just office space - we provide premium private offices designed for focus and growth. Located in the heart of Music Row, our fully furnished offices, private suites, meeting rooms and podcast studio give you the perfect space to work, create and connect. Ready to elevate your business? Book a tour today at espaces.comFrom the Patriot Mobile studios:Don't get fooled by other cellular providers pretending to share your values or have the same coverage. They don't and they can't!Go to PATRIOTMOBILE.COM/SMALLTOWN or call 972-PATRIOTRight now, get a FREE MONTH when you use the offer code SMALLTOWN.Original BrandsOriginal brands is starting a new era and American domestic premium beer, American made, American owned, Original glory.Join the movement at www.drinkoriginalbrands.comFollow/Rate/Share at www.trythatinasmalltown.com -Browse the merch: https://trythatinasmalltown.com/collections/all -For advertising inquiries, email info@trythatinasmalltown.comThe Try That In A Small Town Podcast is produced by Jim McCarthy and www.ItsYourShow.co

fWotD Episode 2999: Red (Taylor Swift album) Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Monday, 21 July 2025, is Red (Taylor Swift album).Red is the fourth studio album by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was released on October 22, 2012, by Big Machine Records. Swift designated Red as a breakup album and her last to be promoted as country music.To convey the complex and conflicting feelings ensuing from lost love through music, Swift engaged new producers to experiment with styles other than the country pop sound of her past albums. She produced the majority of Red with her long-time collaborator Nathan Chapman and the rest with Dann Huff, Max Martin, Shellback, Jeff Bhasker, Dan Wilson, Jacknife Lee, and Butch Walker. The album incorporates styles of pop, rock, folk, and country, composed of acoustic instruments, electronic synths, and drum machines. Initial reviews mostly praised Swift's songwriting for its emotional exploration and engagement, but critics deemed the production inconsistent and questioned her identity as a country artist.Swift supported Red with the Red Tour (2013–2014). The singles "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" and "I Knew You Were Trouble" peaked at numbers one and two on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached the top 10 on charts worldwide. Red topped the charts and received multi-platinum certifications in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. In the United States, it spent seven weeks atop the Billboard 200 and made Swift the first artist since the Beatles to have three albums each with at least six weeks at number one on that chart. The Recording Industry Association of America certified the album seven-times platinum for surpassing seven million album-equivalent units.Red was nominated for Album of the Year at the 2013 Country Music Association Awards, and Album of the Year and Best Country Album at the 2014 Grammy Awards. Retrospectively, critics have regarded Red as a career-defining work that showcased her evolved songcraft and as a transitional album bridging her country roots to mainstream pop. Many publications ranked it among the best albums of the 2010s decade, and Rolling Stone placed it at number 99 on their 2023 revision of "500 Greatest Albums of All Time". Following a 2019 dispute regarding the ownership of Swift's back catalog, she released the re-recorded album Red (Taylor's Version) in 2021, and later acquired the original album's master recording in 2025.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:38 UTC on Monday, 21 July 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Red (Taylor Swift album) 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 Salli.

Conner Smith is a country singer-songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee. He signed his first publishing deal at 16 and released his debut album, Smoky Mountains, in 2024. His breakout hits include “I Hate Alabama” and the Gold-certified “Take It Slow.” He has toured with artists like Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell, Chase Rice and Parker McCollum. He is currently signed to Big Machine Records' Valory label. In the episode, we discuss Conner's early introduction to songwriting, the success of the viral hit “I Hate Alabama,” the struggles of breaking through on country radio and much more.New Episodes every Tuesday.Find the host Troy Cartwright on Twitter, Instagram. Social Channels for Ten Year Town:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokThis podcast was produced by Ben VanMaarth. Intro and Outro music for this episode was composed by Troy Cartwright, Monty Criswell, and Derek George. It is called "Same" and you can listen to it in it's entirety here. Additional music for this episode was composed by Thomas Ventura. Artwork design by Brad Vetter. Creative Direction by Mary Lucille Noah.

fWotD Episode 2774: You Belong with Me Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia’s finest articles.The featured article for Sunday, 8 December 2024 is You Belong with Me."You Belong with Me" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and the third single from her second studio album Fearless (2008). Big Machine Records released the song to radio on April 20, 2009. Swift was inspired to write "You Belong with Me" after overhearing a telephone call between a touring band member and his girlfriend; she and Liz Rose wrote the lyrics, which discuss an unrequited love. Swift and Nathan Chapman produced the track, which has a banjo-led country pop production and incorporates fiddle, mandolin, and rock-influenced bass and electric guitars. Although the single was promoted on country radio, some critics categorized it into 1980s pop subgenres such as pop rock and power pop.Early reviews of the song generally praised its radio-friendly production and the emotional engagement of the lyrics, although a few deemed the songwriting formulaic. Some feminist critics took issue with the lyrics as slut-shaming but retrospective opinions have considered "You Belong with Me" one of Swift's signature songs. At the 2010 Grammy Awards, the song was nominated in three categories, including Song of the Year and Record of the Year. The single reached the top 10 on several charts and received certifications in Australia, Canada, Japan, and New Zealand. In the United States, it peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100, and was the first country song to reach number one on both the Hot Country Songs chart and the all-genre Radio Songs chart. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the single seven-times platinum. Roman White directed the song's music video, which stars Swift as both the antagonist—an unsympathetic, popular brunette cheerleader—and the protagonist—a sympathetic, blonde girl next door who yearns for the antagonist's boyfriend. The video premiered on CMT on May 4, 2009, and won Best Female Video at the MTV Video Music Awards; Swift's acceptance speech was interrupted by Kanye West, which caused a controversy widely covered by the press. Following a 2019 dispute about the ownership of Swift's back catalog, she re-recorded the song as "You Belong with Me (Taylor's Version)" for her album Fearless (Taylor's Version) (2021). As of 2024, "You Belong with Me" has been included in the set lists of five of Swift's six headlining tours.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:30 UTC on Sunday, 8 December 2024.For the full current version of the article, see You Belong with Me 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 Russell.

Jesse Starcher, Robert Cooper, Mik Wanamaker and Mark Radulich present their Motley Crue Cancelled EP 2024 Album Review as part of the MHOD Jukebox!Cancelled is an EP by the American heavy metal band Mötley Crüe, released on October 4, 2024, through Big Machine Records. It is their first release with guitarist John 5, who replaced Mick Mars following his retirement from the band in October 2022.On April 19, 2023, Mötley Crüe announced that they had begun working on new music with record producer Bob Rock. Bassist Nikki Sixx released a statement a month later, stating that it had finished production and had begun mixing the new material. In July 2023, frontman Vince Neil confirmed that the band recorded three brand new songs. Two months later, guitarist John 5 confirmed the title of a new song as "Dogs of War", and also revealed that the band had recorded a cover of "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!)" by Beastie Boys.On April 23, 2024, it was announced that Mötley Crüe had signed a deal with Big Machine Records, and three days later the band released "Dogs of War", their first song in five years and their first with John 5. Neil told Billboard that same month that additional music from Mötley Crüe could be released by the end of 2024 or in 2025, but also stated that new material could result in "a few songs here, a few songs there" rather than a full-length album. Drummer Tommy Lee did not rule out releasing a new Mötley Crüe album, but stated that "recording and writing some stuff that you're feeling right at the moment and releasing it is, for us, a lot more a lot more fun and sort of a time stamp of where we're at right now." Sixx said that the band had recorded two other new singles that were ready to be released.On August 23, 2024, Mötley Crüe released their cover version of "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!)" as a single, and announced on the same day that a new EP, titled Cancelled, would be released on October 4.All of that plus video reviews of Motley Crue The Dirt, Motley Crue Dogs of War, Rammstein - Sonne, OZZY OSBOURNE - Shot In The Dark and Morbid Angel - God of Emptiness.All of that plus a discussion of Clown Core!Clown Core (stylized as ClownC0re) is an American musical duo. It is composed of two anonymous artists who wear clown masks, speculated to be drummer Louis Cole of the indietronica/jazzfunk band Knower and Sam Gendel, a saxophonist and frequent Cole collaborator. Their eponymous album Clown Core was released in 2010. The album Toilet followed eight years later. Their album Van was released in 2020. The EP 1234 released in 2021. Their projects are all self-released.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59

Originaire de Pendleton, dans l'Indiana, Alex Williams a grandi en écoutant du Heavy Metal des années 80, pour finalement se tourner vers la country classique à la fin de son adolescence. Il s' inscrit à l'Université Belmont à Nashville après avoir obtenu son diplôme d'études secondaires. Rapidement il abandonne ce cycle de formation et commence à se produire dans ‘'Music City'', retournant parfois dans son État d'origine, l'Indiana et au Texas. Alex Williams se produit en solo sur Brooklyn Avenue à Nashville et il finit par monter un groupe. Julian Raymond, un producteur qui travaillait également chez Big Machine Records (label majeur qui a lancé Florida Georgia Line et Taylor Swift) a remarqué le talent d'Alex Williams et lui proposa un contrat séparément du groupe

AC/DC ouvre des pop-up bars dans 5 villes européennes pour sa tournée, à Londres, Gelsenkirchen en Allemagne, Seville, Munich, Londres et Paris. Comme annoncé, Motley Crue a sorti un nouveau titre, ‘'Dogs Of War'' de quoi célébrer le nouveau contrat du groupe avec Big Machine Records de Nashville. L'ancien guitariste de Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, dévoile une série de 4 singles dont "I Pray" produite par Bob Rock. Robert Plant serait-il en train de réenregistrer un classique de Led Zeppelin ? Les neuf membres du groupe de nu-metal de l'Iowa, Slipknot, a donné son premier concert avec son mystérieux nouveau batteur. Les Rolling Stones ont annoncé les groupes qui ouvriront leurs dates de concerts dans le cadre de la tournée américaine ‘'Hackney Diamonds'' qui a débuté hier. Mots-Clés : groupe, esprits, occasion, Europe, été, éphémère, concerts, chanteur, Vince Neil, réalisé, Bob Rock, école, ambiance, old school, Nikki Sixx, bassiste, cool, studio, fans, aimer, chanson, Livin' Alone, Songs That Wrote My Life, Believe (In Miracles), vie, heureux, joie, posts , mystérieux, projet, studio, Wolverhampton, ville, Birmingham, concert, intime, bar, barbecue, Pappy, Harriet's, Pioneertown, Californie, licenciement, Jay Weinberg, Sepultura, Eloy Casagrande, identité, visite, Amérique du Nord, Canada, Gary Clark Jr, Kaleo, Belgique, Stade Roi, Philadelphie,The Pretty Reckless , Joe Bonamassa, Antonella Gambotto-Burke, propriétaire du studio, Gavin Monaghan a également évoqué sur les médias sociaux cette nouvelle session, laissant présager que Plant aurait revisité plus d'un classique de Led Zeppelin pour ce projet mystérieux. --- Classic 21 vous informe des dernières actualités du rock, en Belgique et partout ailleurs. Le Journal du Rock, chaque jour à 7h30 et 18h30. Merci pour votre écoute Pour écouter Classic 21 à tout moment : www.rtbf.be/classic21 Retrouvez tous les contenus de la RTBF sur notre plateforme Auvio.be Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement.

Une guitare sur laquelle John Lennon a joué plusieurs titres des Beatles, longtemps considérée comme disparue, a été retrouvée récemment dans un grenier au Royaume-Uni, l'instrument sera mis en vente à la fin du mois de mai aux États-Unis. La vidéo partagée de Deep Purple dans laquelle on voyait la batterie de Ian Paice et le clavier de Don Airey, en plus d'une équation algébrique animée qui apparaissait en arrière-plan donne pour résultat le chiffre ‘'1'' titre du prochain album.Paul McCartney and the Wings vont sortir pour la première fois leur album studio live de 1974, ‘'One Hand Clapping'' enregistré en août 1974, aux studios Abbey Road en conditions live. Un album de chansons inédites de Johnny Cash, intitulé ‘'Songwriter'', sortira le 28 juin dont voici déjà le single "Well Alright". Motley Crue a signé un nouveau contrat avec Big Machine Records en amont de la sortie du prochain single, "Dogs of War", pour ce vendredi 26 mai. Mots-Clés : Framus 12 string Hootenanny, photos, enregistrements, Help, vedette, prix, vol, Angleterre, Gordon Waller, manager, confirmer, info, earMUSIC, film, documentaire, réalisateur, David Litchfield, versions pirates, sortie officielle, sessions, Nashville, John Carter Cash, fils, voix, original, musiciens, père, collection, chansons, changement, line up, départ, Mick Mars, arrivée, guitariste, John 5, label, single, vacances. --- Classic 21 vous informe des dernières actualités du rock, en Belgique et partout ailleurs. Le Journal du Rock, chaque jour à 7h30 et 18h30. Merci pour votre écoute Pour écouter Classic 21 à tout moment : www.rtbf.be/classic21 Retrouvez tous les contenus de la RTBF sur notre plateforme Auvio.be Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement.

Earnestness. Authenticity. These are the things Nashville-based guitarist Tobin Dale relates to when he considers his chosen craft as a guitarist and playing the music he loves. A true student of rock‘n'roll guitar, Dale has been at it since discovering the Beatles and subsequently picking up the guitar around age 12, growing up in Orlando. In music circles, he's become known as a go-to sideman for touring and sessions when artists are seeking the much-admired weave sound of guitars made popular by the likes of Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones and heard in the sounds of bands like The Faces, Humble Pie, the Black Crowes, Dan Baird projects and more. He first began life as a working musician in Los Angeles after following the cross-country voyage taken by one of his heroes, Tom Petty, who went from central Florida to LA. In California, he first joined the band the Nasty Souls, playing his first live show at the famed Roxy on Sunset at age 21. It was there that the likes of Bob Marley, Aretha Franklin, John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen, Linda Ronstadt, Patti Smith, Prince and more had played prior. Alcohol and drugs, of course, were ever-present in the LA music scene. In particular, booze became a particular vice when playing with Caldwell Jack & the Six Pack during a residency at the Kibitz Room. Dale had a wakeup call during an East Coast tour that helped Dale find sobriety. He ultimately moved to Nashville with the love of his life and began finding bigger opportunities through encounters with the likes of Alejandro Escovedo, through producer Julian Raymond at Big Machine Records, touring with Brock Ganyea and ultimately hooking up with the legendary Ray Wylie Hubbard. Dale's relationship with Hubbard started during his time playing on tour with Ganyea, who was opening shows for Hubbard. The iconic Texas songwriter approached Dale after a few performances and asked him to come up on stage to join him on the song “You Got to Move.” Dale asked Hubbard if he wanted, “the Fred McDowell or the Rolling Stones version.” A kinship was formed and the bond has only solidified since. It didn't hurt, of course, that Dale quickly found chemistry with Hubbard's son and bandmate Lucas—the two weaving their guitars seamlessly—and Dale continues playing with Hubbard's band today, such as his recent gigs on the Sirius XM Outlaw Country Cruise (where Dale also played with Andrew Leahey and the Homestead) and at Red Rocks in Colorado. It would seem, at just age 34, Dale is only getting started. He has a big summer ahead, touring with Tuk Smith & the Restless Hearts, picking up gigs here and there in Nashville and across the U.S. But with every consideration, Dale seemingly comes back to his fundamental tenants—particularly, authenticity. We discuss all of this and more on a terrific edition of The Load Out Music podcast with guitarist Tobin Dale. Enjoy!

WHY DO YOU WANT TO GROW YOUR PODCAST? If you're like most podcasters, one of your biggest challenges you want to overcome is how to grow your podcast. I hear it often. Today, I want to help you dive deep into audience growth. IMPORTANT LINKS Here are links to those resources mentioned in this episode:   Libsyn – Audio host for podcasters – https://libsyn.com The Feed – the official podcast of Libsyn – https://thefeed.libsyn.com Alex Hormozi – https://www.acquisition.com/bio-alex Dan Kennedy – Magnetic Marketing – https://magneticmarketing.com Taylor Swift – https://www.taylorswift.com Big Machine Records – https://www.bigmachinelabelgroup.com Podcast Strategy Call – https://podcasttalentcoach.com/podcast-review-questionaire/ Send me an email at coach@podcasttalentcoach.com.   MAKE THEM CARE In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges faced by many podcasters when it comes to growing their listenership. You receive invaluable insights into why some podcasts stagnate and what you can do to overcome these hurdles. We start with the critical importance of making your audience care. Provide unique value in your episodes. Infuse each episode with authenticity and stay true to yourself. We discuss strategies to build a relationship with your listeners, such as cleverly weaving your episodes together and harnessing specific tactics designed to not only attract but also retain a dedicated audience. TWO SIDES There are two sides to the audience growth equation. To grow, you must spend time attracting new listeners. Then, invest time keeping your current listeners coming back episode after episode. Maintain regular contact with your existing listeners to keep them invested in your podcast. Reach out frequently. While many podcasters dream of reaching a staggering 5,000 downloads per episode to successfully sell ads, the sobering statistic is that only 7% of podcasts hit those numbers. That is according to Rob Walch at Libsyn. QUALITY OVER QUANTITY The quality of your audience is more significant than sheer numbers. Therefore, it starts by identifying your ideal client. Identifying your ideal target listener and developing content specifically tailored to their interests and needs is key to cultivating a meaningful connection. I share a few stories from my radio career, illustrating the importance of forging a genuine bond with listeners. It starts by being your authentic self, as mimicking others won't create the same loyal following. Being relevant, interesting, and true to your identity are the cornerstones of developing a consistent audience that returns each episode. You can't please everyone - it's better to focus on resonating deeply with the right people. STRATEGY VS. TACTICS You need a strategic approach to audience growth. There is a big difference between having a strategy – an overarching plan – and the tactics – the individual actions within that plan. I'm creating a workshop to help you grow your audience. I want to ensure it is extremely powerful for you. When it comes to increasing your downloads, what is your biggest challenge? Send me an email and let me know at coach@podcasttalentcoach.com. Let's grow your show the right way and for the right reasons.  

Some of the subjects in our courtroom may require a little jog of the memory when you first hear of the person, others not so much.  And unless you've been living under a rock or in a coma for the last 10 years, Taylor Swift is a name you probably have heard much about, regardless of your taste in music.  The hardworking star has been topping the charts for about a decade, and probably the most remarkable thing about her, is that she has seemed to avoid that one big blowup.  But are there stories behind Tay Tay that the public isn't in the know about that may cast a different light on her?  How did she get her big break?  Did Travis Kelce really put her on the map when he decided to be her boyfriend?  We'll dive into these questions and more in this episode of AHC Podcast.       Intro music credits: Modern Pop / Rock Instrumental (Journey Guitars) NEW 2021 [prod.by Percy Arnold] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOktAsWl3oI https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8VsDGNJit-E1Zu7fJCY1rg     Citations: Coroneos, T. (2012, June 5). Did Taylor swift's dad buy her career? Saving Country Music. https://www.savingcountrymusic.com/did-taylor-swifts-dad-buy-her-career/  Dailey, H., & Aniftos, R. (2023, December 21). A timeline of Taylor swift's generosity. Billboard. https://www.billboard.com/lists/taylor-swifts-charity-donations-gifts-timeline/january-2015-a-lucky-fan-gets-some-help-paying-for-student-loans/  Nardino, M. (2023, July 28). Taylor Swift controversies through the years: Lawsuits and more. Us Weekly. https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/taylor-swift-controversies-through-the-years-lawsuits-and-more/  Stayse, N. (2018, April 3). The Shady Side of Taylor Swift. Nicki Swift. https://www.nickiswift.com/7466/shady-side-taylor-swift/  Torn, S. (2022, August 3). What all of Taylor Swift's exes have said about her. Nicki Swift. https://www.nickiswift.com/951862/what-all-of-taylor-swifts-exes-have-said-about-her/  Wikipedia contributors. (2023a, July 3). Toby Keith (album). Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Toby_Keith_(album)&oldid=1163228628  Wikipedia contributors. (2023b, December 10). Big Machine Records. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Big_Machine_Records&oldid=1189153633  Wikipedia contributors. (2024, January 13). Taylor Swift. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Taylor_Swift&oldid=1195359345 

To say Taylor Swift had an incredible 2023 is an enormous understatement - between taking the world by storm with The Eras Tour and breaking records with the “Taylor's Versions” of her albums “Speak Now” and “1989”, the past year helped cement Taylor's legacy as an artist unlike any other… but what if she never re-recorded her first six albums in response to Scooter Braun by Big Machine Records (and in turn buying her albums' masters)? Would we be having the same conversations about Taylor Swift if solely focused on creating new music?   That's what Matt and Zach discuss during a new episode of "What If?" In this podcast series, we analyze hypothetical scenarios surrounding moments in music history that nearly happened, and hypothesize what the outcomes could've been if that “what if” became a reality.   Want to buy some exclusive Epic Footnote merch, or listen to our episodes on another streaming platform? Visit https://linktr.ee/epicfootnote    Sponsored by Lucky 13 Beard Co.: head over to https://lucky13beardco.com/ and listen to this episode for a special code that will give you 10% OFF your order of quality, made-to-order beard care products! And also try our VERY OWN beard oil inspired by the legendary Lemmy Kilmister:  https://lucky13beardco.com/products/1oz-beard-oil-lemmy   #WhatIf #TaylorSwift #TaylorsVersion #TheErasTour #TaylorSwiftTheErasTour #1989TaylorsVersion #SpeakNowTaylorsVersion #Swiftie #SwiftNation #TravisKelce #BruceSpringsteen #ScooterBraun #BigMachine #Podcast #MusicPodcast  

fWotD Episode 2408: White Horse (Taylor Swift song) Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of the featured Wikipedia article every day.The featured article for Friday, 8 December 2023 is White Horse (Taylor Swift song)."White Horse" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and the second single from her second studio album, Fearless (2008). Big Machine Records released the track to US country radio on December 8, 2008. Swift wrote "White Horse" with Liz Rose and produced it with Nathan Chapman. An understated country pop ballad, the song is driven by a finger-picked guitar and includes piano and cello accents. The lyrics incorporate fairy-tale imagery of princesses and white horses: a narrator is heartbroken on realizing that her boyfriend is not an ideal figure like she thought, and in the end she leaves her town with hopes of finding somebody more worthy.Music critics lauded "White Horse" for what they deemed a somber production and a portrayal of universal feelings arising from heartbreak, but some found the lyrics uncreative. At the 2010 Grammy Awards, the track won Best Country Song and Best Female Country Vocal Performance. In the United States, the single peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the Hot Country Songs chart, and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified it double platinum. The song also charted in Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom; it received certifications in the first two countries.Trey Fanjoy directed the song's music video, which depicts Swift reliving memories with her ex-boyfriend and her discovery of his infidelity after having ended their relationship through a phone call. The video premiered on February 7, 2009, on CMT, and it became the first video to debut at number one on the network's countdown. Swift performed "White Horse" live at the 2008 American Music Awards, on her Fearless Tour (2009–2010), and on certain dates of her later tours. Following the 2019 dispute regarding the ownership of Swift's back catalog, she re-recorded the song as "White Horse (Taylor's Version)" for her 2021 re-recorded album Fearless (Taylor's Version).This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:01 UTC on Friday, 8 December 2023.For the full current version of the article, see White Horse (Taylor Swift song) 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 Stephen Neural.

This Friday, we're talking about the deification of Dolly Parton, or, as we like to call her, Saint Dolly. Her new release Rockstar comes out today – a 30-track rock album that features duets with artists such as Paul McCartney, Sting, Elton John and Stevie Nicks on cover versions of their classic songs. The album feels a bit like a karaoke album, but we had a lot of fun listening to it – partially because Parton is so easy to love. So how did Parton become such a cultural icon? What does she represent? And why do we want a Saint Dolly? Lilah is joined by US media correspondent Anna Nicolaou and FT Magazine's food and drink editor (and long-time Dollyhead) Harriet Fitch Little. -------We love hearing from you. Lilah is on Instagram @lilahrap. You can email her at lilah.raptopoulos@ft.com.-------Links (all FT links get you past the paywall): – Rockstar by Dolly Parton is available to stream now, on all music streaming platforms. – Here's the FT's review of Rockstar, by our pop critic Ludo Hunter-Tilney: https://on.ft.com/3ufuiql – Harriet unpacks the history of Parton's hit ‘9 to 5' for the FT column Life of a Song: https://on.ft.com/49F9Uiz– Anna is on X @annanicolaou, Harriet is on X at @HarrietFL and Instagram at @huffffleMore or less: – Harriet recommends Jury Duty, available to stream free on Amazon Prime– For great local-feeling restaurants in New York, Lilah has a hundred recommendations, but here are three: Claud, a wine bar in the East Village, Names in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, and (the classic) Frankie's in Carroll Gardens– Here's the article Harriet mentioned, ‘The UK's 19 cosiest winter restaurants – according to FT writers': https://on.ft.com/3MNmZwy– Anna hates grey wood floors-------Special FT subscription offers for Life and Art podcast listeners, from 50% off a digital subscription to a $1/£1/€1 trial, are here: http://ft.com/lifeandart-------Original music by Metaphor Music. Mixing and sound design by Breen Turner and Sam Giovinco. Clips courtesy of Big Machine Records.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friday was a big day for Taylor Swift. She released the reimagined version of her 2014 album 1989, and was declared a billionaire by business news outlet Bloomberg. So this weekend we're listening back to our conversation with The Sunday Times' resident Swiftie, Charlotte Ivers. What is it about the pop princess that has the power to influence an entire generation and their politics?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.Guest: Charlotte Ivers, Sunday Times columnist and Times Radio political correspondent.Host: Manveen Rana.Clips: NBC, PBS, BBC, ABC, Billboard, Fox, ET, SVT, CNBC, TikTok.Music excerpts: Love Story/Better Than Revenge - Taylor Swift, Big Machine Records, LLC. Blank Space/New Romantics - Max Martin, Taylor Swift, Shellback, Big Machine Records, LLC. Outta the Woods - Jack Antonoff, Taylor Swift, Big Machine Records, LLC. Betty/Delicate/Man/You Need to Calm Down/Only the Young - Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Taylor Swift is re recording all the albums she recorded with Big Machine Records. She is not the first. Not even close. We have a long list of songs and reasons bands and artists re recorded their music."

Picture this: tens thousands of fans screaming from the top of their lungs for more content from you, the B2B marketer.It may sound more like how people react to superstars like Taylor Swift; there are tactics she uses in her branding that inspire intense fandom, like how Swifties can wear red lipstick, make beaded bracelets or decode hidden messages in her Instagram posts to own a bit of her brand for themselves. It's all a part of a culture that Taylor Swift and her team of amazing marketers have meticulously cultivated over time. But who's to say B2B marketers can't borrow a bit of that marketing magic? In this episode, we're turning to the artist with more #1 albums than any other woman in history: Taylor Swift, and seeing what new B2B marketing ideas we can learn from her. What about her brand has inspired such passion; the kind of passion that is expected to bring in more than $1 billion in ticket sales from her current tour? Joining us is Senior Director of Content Marketing at Lob, Kim Courvoisier. Together, we're talking about the marketing behind Taylor Swift's record-breaking tour, creating a shareable brand, and refreshing content to give your audience even more value. So layer on your Swifty bracelets and maybe a little something sparkly for this episode of Remarkable.About LobLob is the only direct mail automation platform for the digital age. Lob's platform automates the direct mail execution process for enterprises at any scale - from creation, printing, postage, delivery, and sustainability with end-to-end analytics and campaign attribution. Over 12,000 businesses trust Lob to transform their direct mail into intelligent mail. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, Lob is venture-backed by Y Combinator, Polaris Partners, Floodgate, and First Round Capital.About Taylor Swift and The Eras TourTaylor Swift is an American singer-songwriter who has more #1 albums than any other woman in history after her album “Speak Now (Taylor's Version)” debuted at #1. The 33-year-old artist from Pennsylvania who was originally known for country music is known for her musical versatility and reinventing herself as an artist. As a cultural figure, she has had several high-profile news stories, including her dispute with Big Machine Records over ownership of the masters of her first 6 studio albums which led to her re-recording all of them, and another legal battle with Apple in 2015 over protecting artists' rights to fair compensation for their work. She currently has 10 albums, and has sold 114 million albums worldwide. She's won 12 Grammys, 19 Billboard Music Awards (the most of any woman), 40 American Music Awards, and more.  She has many trademarks, including hiding messages in her content, frequently using the number 13, wearing red lipstick, and going barefoot. Her fans call themselves Swifties.The Eras Tour is a journey through all of Taylor Swift's studio albums. It's 131 concerts across five continents, and is expected to be the highest grossing tour in history. Tickets bring in more than $13 million a night, for an expected $1 billion+ overall. The average ticket costs $254. The Philadelphia Federal Reserve even reported that the tour is boosting economic growth, specifically related to hotel revenue. Taylor Swift has a 44-song set list and the concert is 3-hours long. The tour started on March 17th in Glendale, Arizona which was officially renamed “Swift City” for two days. The tour will wrap up on November 23rd, 2024 in Toronto.About our guest, Kim CourvoisierKim Courvoisier is the Senior Director of Content Marketing at Lob, the only direct mail automation platform for the digital age. Kim is an experienced senior-level digital marketing leader with over 12 years of experience in SaaS marketing, specializing in B2B and B2C content marketing, social media, email marketing, customer lifecycle marketing, AI, and SEO. She is based in San Francisco, California.What B2B Companies Can Learn From Taylor Swift and The Eras Tour: Re-use, recycle, repurpose your classic content. Look back at your past marketing content that did really well and see if you can get more juice out of it. Kim says, “A lot of times, I'll write an ebook, and it's like, ‘Okay, that was great for that campaign. Moving on,' And I'm like, ‘No, no, no. That's all perfectly relevant content. We should reuse that, we should recycle it, we should repurpose that.' And that's exactly what Taylor Swift is doing when she is re-releasing these albums because she's now driving eyeballs or ears back to that content.” So make the most of the content you've invested time and effort in in the past, and refresh it to give your customers added value today.Create a shareable culture around your brand. For Swifties, it's making beaded bracelets, wearing the number 13, going barefoot, putting on red lipstick. And it inspires fans to create their own content or even make their own bracelets and sell them. Kim says, “It's helping this whole little generation become entrepreneurs, which I think is so incredible. I talk about marketing and [Taylor isn't] keeping it for herself. She's sharing it with everyone, and I think there's no greater power as a marketer than to empower others. And she's absolutely doing that.” So extend your brand to include free elements that fans can own, get added value from, and make their own.Quotes“If your content isn't adding value, then you're just creating more noise.” - Kim Courvoisier “When [Taylor Swift] re-releases an album, she actually adds new content to it. Like content from the vault that wasn't on the original edition. And so it's adding more value. So that would be like if I took an old ebook that I had written and then put on an extra bonus chapter and re-released it. So I think there's a ton of lessons we can learn as marketers to go back and refresh and repurpose our content. And I get a ton of inspiration from that.” - Kim CourvoisierTime Stamps[0:54] Meet Kim Courvoisier, Senior Director of Content Marketing at Lob[1:32] Why are we covering Taylor Swift?[4:04] Tell me more about Taylor Swift[10:32] Learn more about the record-breaking Eras Tour[16:54] How do you create a shareable culture?[22:39] What are marketing lessons we can learn from The Eras Tour?[24:58] How to repurpose classic content and give your audience added value[33:55] How to make content appeal to people who aren't currently in the “buying mode”[36:34] How does Kim think about the ROI of content?[42:57] What are Kim's favorite pieces of content she's made at Lob?[45:15] Tell me more about Lob's 2023 State of Direct Mail and Consumer Insights ReportsLinksListen to Taylor SwiftLearn more about The Eras TourConnect with Kim on LinkedInLearn more about LobAbout Remarkable!Remarkable! is created by the team at Caspian Studios, the premier B2B Podcast-as-a-Service company. Caspian creates both non-fiction and fiction series for B2B companies. If you want a fiction series check out our new offering - The Business Thriller - Hollywood style storytelling for B2B. Learn more at CaspianStudios.com. In today's episode, you heard from Ian Faison (CEO of Caspian Studios), Colin Stamps (Podcast Launch Manager), and Meredith Gooderham (Senior Producer). Remarkable was produced this week by Meredith O'Neil, mixed by Scott Goodrich, and our theme song is “Solomon” by FALAK. Create something remarkable. Rise above the noise.

On this episode of Roger the Wild Child Show: Nashville edition, we are joined by award-winning songwriter & artist, Ashley Jordan!ASHLEY JORDAN When it comes to writing slice of life songs and then singing them from the heart, Ashley Jordan is in a league of her own.  Born and raised in the tiny town of Harvard, MA, Ashley spent her summers in the Ozark Mountains with her grandparents, listening to and singing country music. She credits her late grandfather as “the light of her life” and it is clear that his influence as a country-folk singer/ songwriter is part of her DNA. At only 13, Ashley convinced her parents to allow her to travel to iconic Harvard Square in Cambridge where she and her guitar set up shop on a street corner.  While a family member stood by, crowds gathered and her tip jar filled to the brim.  The shy girl came to life in front of an audience and Ashley found her voice and her calling. By the time she was 16, Ashley was touring New England with her first album of original songs. Four albums later, Ashley Jordan is a seasoned live performer who has played to crowds as large as 40,000 opening for everyone from Trace Adkins to The Beach Boys, to Billboard Chart hit-maker Jimmie Allen, to the legendary Charlie Daniels Band. She has scored major market airplay, a first-round Grammy nomination, two unprecedented back-to-back Country Artist of the Year wins at the Boston Music Awards and was twice named a top 10 finalist on Nash Next, where she performed for Scott Borchetta of Big Machine Records, Kix Brooks and music legend Desmond Child.  With the upcoming release of her fifth album of original music recorded in Nashville and produced by Jeff Huskins of Little Texas fame, Ashley Jordan is perched at the edge of stardom. Blessed with a powerhouse voice that moves effortlessly from pure country to an authentic pop vibe, Ashley Jordan is on fire and ready to roll. ******Roger the Wild Child Show: Nashville is streamed live every Wednesday night 9pm ET/ 6pm PT on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. The show is rebroadcasted on 20+ different podcast platforms. Each week they talk with up-and-coming artists, legends of country music and other influencers to the Nashville scene. Roger is joined by co-hosts Megan Bennett, Patrick James and Kristen Kae.  Wanna know what's the nitty gritty from music city?  Elise Harper has your Nashville Music News! Check out the video/audio podcasts and the rest of our linksLinkTree https://linktr.ee/wildchildradio

David Nathan is an acclaimed music executive who has worked with Columbia Records, Island Records, Republic Records, and Big Machine Records, before creating his own label, Happy Jack Records, to honor the legacy of his late son, Jack. He shares stories from decades in the industry and how his new label helps fulfill Jack's dream of providing artists with mental health support.  On this episode, David talks to Matt about: How he got started working in the music industry and went from radio stations to record companies. Helping to build Republic Records and being the go-between for Big Machine and Republic. Working with Taylor Swift at the start of her career and helping her cross over to pop. Witnessing stars like Amy Winehouse and Prince suffer from drug addiction. His son Jack's struggles with mental health and Jack's commitment to raise money for charities and support youth with mental health issues. Jack's tragic death from an accidental overdose and David's commitment to continuing his design company, Happy Jack, in his honor. Joining forces with DJ Sam Koch to realize Jack's dream of creating Happy Jack Records, a label that focuses on developing and supporting artists who suffer with mental health issues. The importance of providing proper mental health services for artists in the music industry and beyond. And More!   Follow @HappyJackRecords on Instagram or visit www.happyjackrecords.org to learn more about Happy Jack Records.   This episode is sponsored by The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers – one of the oldest residential drug and alcohol rehab programs. ARC is a non-profit and was hit hard financially as a result of COVID. For more information, and to donate or sign up for their quarterly newsletter, visit thechanceto.org. About David Nathan David Nathan is a well-known and respected veteran in the entertainment/music industry who has worked and developed the careers of multiple A-list talents throughout his career such as Taylor Swift, Amy Winehouse, Ariana Grande, Florida Georgia Line, The Weeknd, Thomas Rhett, Shawn Mendes, and Cash Money, to name a few. With over three decades of experience and a contact list of elite and sought after names in the music, film, television, and sports industries, Nathan possesses the experience, skills, and connections required to successfully negotiate, secure and navigate the most desirable and highly paid deals. In 1996, Nathan was hired as the seventh employee at the new “start-up” label and spent 21 years there, rising through the ranks to SVP of Promotion and Artist Development. He was an intricate piece of building Republic Records into the #1 Record Label in the world. In conjunction with his promotion and marketing initiatives and responsibilities, he also worked on branding, marketing, social media and touring, allowing him to forge and build lasting relationships between diverse communities on behalf of his clients.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Borchetta, owner of Big Machine Racing and CEO Big Machine Records, joins Lisa Dent to talk about what you can expect if you plan on attending Chicago’s NASCAR Street Race this weekend. Also, Borchetta talks about latest music you can expect from Big Machine Records. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand […]

This week I am talking with Richard Casper of CreatiVets in Nashville, TN. Richard is a military veteran that suffered a brain injury in the war and has since found healing through music. He co-founded the non-profit CreatiVets to help other veterans write songs with hit songwriters that help them communicate their thoughts and feelings to start the healing process. Richard also co-founded the songwriting app We Should Write Sometime that allows writers from all over to connect with other songwriters.  We are discussing learning to write music to cope with trauma, starting multiple music related companies, changing the way music is accessible and how your anxieties and depression have to be outweighed by your excitement when writing. Sponsors: Edenbrooke Productions - We offer consulting services and are offering listeners a 1-hour introductory special. To request more info on consulting services, email Marty at contact@johnmartinkeith.com.  In this episode we discuss: *Being in the military and guarding the President. *Losing friends in combat and suffering a brain injury. *Taking art and creative writing in college to help with the brain injury. *Learning to write music to cope. *Connecting with Nashville writers at a songwriter's round in Chicago. *Meeting and writing with songwriter Mark Irwin and how that began the healing process. *Bringing vets to Nashville to write with pro writers who can help them communicate their thoughts and feelings to help the start healing. *Bring in people around you to be successful. *Starting the non-profit CreatiVets. *CreatiVets helps wounded veterans heal through arts and music. *The importance of networking with people in the industry. *Creating a partnership with Big Machine Records to release music. *Starting We Should Write Sometime app. *Changing the way music is accessible. *We Should Write Your Song - custom songs for people. *weshouldwritesometime.com *How writers can write for We Should Write Sometime or We Should Write Your Song. *CreatiVets' goal is trying to end veteran suicide. *Your anxieties and depression have to be outweighed by your excitement. *www.creativets.org *You need to be in a music town to do this professionally. *Have one person who will champion you. *https://creativets.org/ BIO: RICHARD CASPER | Co-Founder & Executive Director Richard co-founded CreatiVets and currently serves as the CreatiVets organization's executive director.  Richard served four years as an infantryman in the United States Marine Corps, with a combat deployment in Fallujah, Iraq.  During his deployment, he was hit by four IEDs in just four short months, causing him to suffer from a traumatic brain injury.  Upon returning home, Richard found it hard to adjust and suffered from PTS until he discovered the healing power of music and art.  After experiencing firsthand the impact music and art had on his own recovery, Richard co-founded CreatiVets to help other veterans who are suffering. CreatiVets' goal is to offer opportunities for relief and healing for the men and women who have sacrificed so much for our country.  Our purpose is to use various forms of art, including songwriting, visual arts, music, and creative writing, to help disabled veterans cope with service-related trauma (i.e., post-traumatic stress, or PTS) by fostering self-expression in a way that allows them to transform their stories of trauma and struggle into an art form that can inspire and motivate continued healing. Through compassion, we are helping veterans live again. Veterans suffering from PTS re-experience traumatic events years and even decades later, reliving the helplessness, fear, and horror associated with their traumatic event. Such strong, negative reactions often lead to anxiety, sadness, anger, depression, guilt, shame, irritability, behavior changes, and thoughts of suicide. These feelings can cause the individual to avoid environments that trigger reminders of the trauma, resulting in isolation and withdrawal from society and often leading to marital problems, difficulty in parenting, job instability, drug and alcohol abuse, violence, and even suicide. CreatiVets has served veterans from 49 states!   According to the Department of Defense, one in five veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars are diagnosed with PTS – over 300,000 veterans by the end of 2012. The social and economic costs of PTS are immense, and a study posted by the Military Times in 2015 found that the veteran suicide rate in the United States is 20 suicides per day and 14 of those don't seek help from the VA. Veterans now account for 20% of suicides in the United States. Creative art forms like those offered by the CreatiVets' programs have shown tremendous effectiveness in reducing PTS symptoms, reducing the severity of depression that often accompanies PTS, and improving the quality of life for veterans and their family members. Over the last two decades, researchers and clinicians have found the relief and healing provided by expressive writing, music and art is possible because these forms of expression do not necessitate exposure to the facts of the trauma, and also allow the individual to avoid the stigma of receiving mental health treatment. In modeling the CreatiVets programming, we have structured our sessions in a way that allows the participating veterans to express their thoughts and feelings without having to verbalize or directly confront the trauma. Our artistic outlets focus on creating an environment in which the veteran feels safe, providing an expressive medium that does not threaten that feeling of safety and helping veterans live again in turn.

On the Season 3 premiere of IDEA GENERATION, Scooter Braun takes us on a journey from his days as a college dropout and party promoter in Atlanta, to becoming one of the most successful music executives on the planet. From his time as manager of Justin Bieber and Asher Roth, to his part in acquiring Big Machine Records, to selling his own company for $1 billion, Braun has built one of the most impressive resumes in music. And it all started with one idea. Subscribe to IDEA GENERATION on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok and tune in for new episodes every Friday. Credits Noah Callahan-Bever Creator & Host, Idea Generation Starring: Scooter Braun Executive Producer: Helena Ox Producer: Jack Erwin Lead Editor, Creative Director & Sound Designer: Sarathi Garimella Producer / Editor: Xan Marsella

This year, Taylor Swift is set to embark on her biggest and most expensive world tour. Fans flew into a frenzy when tickets went on sale after several thousand couldn't get hold of them following technical difficulties. What is it about the pop princess that has the power to influence an entire generation and their politics?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.Guest: Charlotte Ivers, Sunday Times columnist and Times Radio political correspondent. Host: Manveen Rana. Clips: NBC, PBS, BBC, ABC, Billboard, Fox, ET, SVT, CNBC, TikTok. Music excerpts: Love Story/Better Than Revenge - Taylor Swift, Big Machine Records, LLC. Blank Space/New Romantics - Max Martin, Taylor Swift, Shellback, Big Machine Records, LLC. Outta the Woods - Jack Antonoff, Taylor Swift, Big Machine Records, LLC. Betty/Delicate/Man/You Need to Calm Down/Only the Young - Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Country artist Tyler Rich has such an incredible connection with his fans, and you'll see why in this episode. Enjoy moments of laughter and meaning as Tyler expands on the work it took to become a world-famous songwriter and country artist.Also in this episode:Pumpkin Pie, Salmon, and Quail Eggs; a critiqueRadio tour and the challenging yet rewarding experience it isWhat's more intimidating? 15, 50, or 500-person audiences?Tyler's various childhood introductions to live musicThe many influences that shape Tyler's musicFrom the Casino Circuit to Nashville, TennesseeA dream, a business card, and a lie6 Hour French lesson produced a Top 10 Billboard HitAbout Tyler:Northern California-raised, Nashville-rooted Tyler Rich found his love of music gathered around a Christmas tree alongside family singing holiday classics and Creedence Clearwater Revival. Fast forward to graduating college with a degree in Economics, Tyler moved to LA to pursue a different game of numbers–music–exploring various genres with songwriting and bands before taking the leap as a solo artist. Since, he has been named a 2018 CMT Listen Up artist, 2019 Pandora Artist and Rolling Stone touted him as “the newest member of country music's radio-minded incoming class, with a homecoming king's swagger and a valedictorian's songwriting smarts. ”Amassing over 394.4M+ total global streams with his debut album TWO THOUSAND MILES (The Valory Music Co.), featuring GOLD-certified “The Difference,” plus subsequent releases “Better Than You're Used To” and The Cadillac Three's Jaren Johnston-produced “A Little Bit of You.” With “Thinkin' We're In Love,” an English and French duet with one of Canada's most successful bilingual singer-songwriters, Marie-Mai, Tyler has announced a headline tour of the same name. Tickets are on sale now for his headline THINKIN' WE'RE IN LOVE TOUR. His music embodies the feelings all people have in common –the need for acceptance, devotion and a place to call their own–and that empathetic spirit extends to animals too. With Rich Rescues, Tyler visits local shelters while out on the road to raise awareness for pet adoption.https://www.tylerrich.comEpisode sponsored by: Habana Cubawww.GaryScottThomas.com

Sunny Sweeney is country singer-songwriter who released her fifth studio album, Married Alone, on Sept. 23, 2022, through her own Aunt Daddy Records label. Her music has the sounds and storytelling typical of classic country and Americana roots music. She cites Loretta Lynn, Waylon Jennings, Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks as her biggest inspirations. Her 2006 debut, Heartbreaker's Hall of Fame, was self-released and reissued by Big Machine Records. The follow-up, Concrete from 2011, came out through Republic Nashville and featured the song "From a Table Away," which reached No. 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Married Alone's beautiful title track is a duet with the legendary Vince Gill. In this episode, we focus on Sunny's Oct. 15 show at The Loft at City Winery in Philadelphia, PA. The 16-song set included the new track "Tie Me Up" and the Randy Weeks' song "Can't Let Go" that Lucinda Williams recorded for her breakthrough 1998 album Car Wheels on a Gravel Road and Sunny included on her 2014 album Provoked. Links: Sunny Sweeney's home page Sunny Sweeney's tour history at Setlist.fm Jay Gilbert @ Label Logic Glenn Peoples @ Twitter Billboard podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Gyllenhaal. Kanye West. Scooter Braun. Listen back as Hoja, Kiki, and Mohanad chronicle the many men who've needed to apologize to Taylor Swift over the years. They go through all her toxic exes, the decade-long drama between Taylor and Kanye, and her recent battle with Big Machine Records that led to her re-recording her albums. Plus, they investigate where ‘the scarf' is today, and Hoja shows off her pipes with her rendition of “Teardrops On My Guitar (Hoja's Version).”    Please note, I'm Sorry contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.    You can find out more about our show @lemonadamedia on all social platforms, or follow us on Instagram @imsorry_podcast.    Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.   Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/    For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amie Lou Shaw is a singer-songwriter who simply compels you to listen. With her evocative, distinct voice, as described by one reviewer, her accomplished vocals will ‘mesmerise' you. Throughout her childhood and teens, Amie performed in many shows and musicals. Having written songs since the age of 13, her vocal and song-writing style has been shaped by her earliest to present-day musical influences; some of her main influences include Tori Amos, Kate Bush, Lucie Silvas, Delta Goodrem, Celine Dion, Trisha Yearwood, Faith Hill, Mariah Carey, and all styles of music from across a broad range of genres. Her song 'Travelling' was included in a Hollyoaks episode. Amie has also won a competition (and was personally chosen by Tat) to have her song "Simple Things" recorded by Tat Tong of T2 Productions, who has gone 60 times platinum and charted at number one in 66 countries. After first appearing on DE 28, she's back again with another hit single, “On My Mind”.  So strap up your seatbelts, and let's take a ride to the  UK on this episode of the dHarmic Evolution podcast. As a Preview   In this episode, we have Amie Lou Shaw discuss songwriting. She talks about her multiple songwriting processes, and James chips in some pro-advice too. She talks about teaching the flute and song analysis with her student and how that has become a positive feedback loop. We celebrate some of her latest achievements by inking a record deal with leopard music and also discuss her summer plans. Simply put, this episode was a mixture of learning and fun, all here on the dHarmic evolution. podcast   Quotes   Beginners can teach you to be very clear and concise with your music- Amie I really like the therapeutic side of music; I love helping my students write songs that can help them get through whatever they are facing-Amie If you want to understand something better, teach it-James You can't rush the process of music… As an upcoming musician, the most important thing is a connection with your audience.-Amie Songwriting gets easier when you have a strong subject; it doesn't matter whether it is a person or place.-James Am I using the best words, the best lyrics? Am I passing this in the clearest way possible?-Amie When your antenna is up, you can pick up the most incredible things-James When I was thirteen, I used to think I'll just throw a song together, but now I've realized this takes real craftsmanship-Amie Songs are timeless; it doesn't matter when they were written, they will always have some value.-James If there is a song in your heart, you've got to write it-Amie   Time Stamps   04:01 Amie's longtime dream fulfilled 07:01 What does Amie teach? 08:36 Amie's teaching experiences 13:00 Breaking down a song with a vocalist 14:00 Why Amie believes music can't be rushed 15:10 Broken Man from Amie plays 20:36 Behind Broken Man 21:56 James thought about ‘why you can't rush the process of music.' 23:56 Amie's approach to songwriting 28:17 Amie's secret about eavesdropping 34:19 Another writing pro-tip from master singer-songwriter James 36:46 On my mind from Amie plays 40:10 What has been on Amie Lou's mind? 45:00 Amie shares her summer plans 46:40 The title of Amie's new album 47:13 Amie's vinyl plan. 50:20 Amie inked a deal with Leopard Music 54:02 Amie's last word 55:10  Ride On by James Kevin O'Connor plays Amie's Bio: Amie Lou Shaw  Biography 2022 Amie's music is a blend of Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, Country & Folk. Amie has been coached by Kelly Bryan (Eternal) and Eliot May (Basement Jaxx)  Amie worked on a song written by Simon Bailey called ‘You Gave Me My Wings' who has been opening act for Many big names including Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston on her final gig. Amie's song ‘Travellin' was played on an episode of Hollyoaks.  Amie won a competition (as was selected personally by Tat himself), to have her track ‘Simple Things' recorded by Tat Tong of T2 Productions. Tat has gone 60 X Platinum and charted at number 1 in 66 countries. The track was mastered by Earle Holder who has mastered for Public Enemy, Candice and Tamaeko Star among many others he is considered to be one of the top mastering engineers worldwide.  One of Amie co-writers is working with a producer that works closely with Big Machine Records. He works with a team of writers that have pitched songs to Amanda and have had a top 10 hit in the Billboard charts with a song called ‘Burn.'  Amie has written with Maggie K De Monde who was in a band called ‘Scarlet Fantastic' and ‘Swan's Way' and had a hit in the 80's with a song called ‘No Memory.'  Amie had recent play on BBC Introducing and plans to record at Abbey Road studios this year  Amie co-wrote a few songs with Andy Ross of A Star Studios in Manchester, Andy was a Mercury Prize nominated winner and has had his music published by Clipper's Music. Neil Fairclough who has played for Queen played bass. Simon Moore played drums, he has played for for Jocelyn Brown, Shaznay Lewis, former stone roses front man Ian Brown and Steve Power as part of the production team with Robbie Williams ‘Millenium' amongst other artists.  Amie has written a song with Kelly Fitzgerald, who has toured all over the world as a solo and ensemble performer. She and her band have shared stages with artists such as John Hyatt, Shelby Lynn, Nancy Griffith, Cheap Trick, Eddie Money, Vonda Shepherd and Ben Taylor amongst others. Her writing partner Brian Pothier (who has also shown an interest in working with Amie on a few tracks) co-wrote and recorded the song ‘Thank you' with Christina Fulton, which premiered on MTV's ‘The Jersey Shore'. She recorded one of her albums with Jack Douglas (John Lennon, Aerosmith, Cheap Trick)    Amie has just been featured on radio show IWW Radio and has taken advice on her music from the host, Fred May, who's records have now gone 1.5 million platinum. He is keen to feature Amie again on the show in a few months.    “I came across She Knows Me on the BBC Introducing uploader and I've picked it as BBC Sussex & BBC Surrey's BBC Introducing Track of the Day. It'll be played at around 3.40pm on Friday.' Melita Dennett” - Melita Dennett, BBC Introducing “Amie's music is warm, moving, spiritual and exciting… potent tonic for the senses.” Earle Holder – Chief Mastering Engineer Hdqtrz Mastering Studios   Spotify Playlist:   Make sure you're not missing out on all our “Rising dHarmic Stars Spotify Playlists”. We already have four (4) playlists where you can find over a hundred songs from our very own dHarmic Evolution alumni. Don't forget to share them with your family and friends, and let the world support these fantastic indie artists! Check out the links here:   dHarmic Rising Stars: Aquila   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4loDaYF0OuWRjZeMXvEjK4   dHarmic Rising Stars: Orion   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5CnL9tl0xbU4oDh6jtJBZx   dHarmic Rising Stars: Lyra   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1ov0OqNMJmPhHrxZjsXthS   dHarmic Rising Stars: Scorpius   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5oQ4Sc4LAJSexsDgDcixt8   dHarmic Evolution links:   Stay up-to-date with our new releases! You just need to go to dharmicevolution.com and subscribe to your favourite podcast platform – there is much to choose from! Let me know what you think as well by leaving comments or reviews! And if you're digging this show, please share it with somebody on social media or just forward it to a friend and let them join the growing community of dHarmic Evolution!   Hey, do you know someone who is suffering from anxiety and depression? Please help them out by suggesting the book “7 Steps to Mental Freedom.” It will be an excellent read for them. You can easily find it as well on the main page of the website, or you can just send them to 7stepstomentalfreedom.com.   Keep yourself updated with what's going on with dHarmic evolution; check out our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/dharmicevolution. If you are an artist, an author, or a keynote speaker, who is trying to find a safe place to post your content, you can check out our own Facebook community page and let the world support you! Check out the link here: dHarmic Evolution Community.    Connect with Amie   Website Tiktok Youtube Twitter Special Links and Mentions DE 28 Abbey Road Studio Mark Shephard Broken Man by Amie Lou Shaw On my Mind by Amie Lou Shaw Ride On by James Kevin O'Connor Object Writing Bob Dylan Leopard music Progressive Music Management  

Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter. Her discography spans multiple genres, and her narrative songwriting—often inspired by her personal life—has received critical praise and widespread media coverage. Born in West Reading, Pennsylvania, Swift moved to Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 14 to pursue a career in country music. She signed a songwriting contract with Sony/ATV Music Publishing in 2004 and a recording deal with Big Machine Records in 2005, and released her eponymous debut studio album in 2006.Swift explored country pop on the albums Fearless (2008) and Speak Now (2010); the success of the singles "Love Story" and "You Belong with Me" on both country and pop radio established her as a leading crossover artist. She experimented with rock and electronic genres on her fourth studio album, Red (2012), supported by the singles "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" and "I Knew You Were Trouble". Swift eschewed country on her synth-pop album 1989 (2014) and its chart-topping tracks "Shake It Off", "Blank Space", and "Bad Blood". The media scrutiny on Swift's life inspired Reputation (2017), which drew from urban sounds. Led by "Look What You Made Me Do", the album made Swift the only act in MRC Data history to have four albums each sell over a million copies in a week.Parting ways with Big Machine, Swift signed with Republic Records in 2018 and released her seventh studio album, Lover (2019). Inspired by escapism during the COVID-19 pandemic, Swift ventured into indie folk and alternative rock styles on her 2020 studio albums, Folklore and Evermore, receiving plaudits for their nuanced storytelling. Following a dispute over the masters of her back catalog, she released the 2021 re-recordings Fearless (Taylor's Version) and Red (Taylor's Version) to universal acclaim. The number-one songs "Cardigan", "Willow" and "All Too Well (10 Minute Version)" made Swift the only act to simultaneously debut atop the US Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200 charts three times. Besides music, she has played supporting roles in films such as Valentine's Day (2010) and Cats (2019), released the autobiographical documentary Miss Americana (2020), and directed the musical films Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions (2020) and All Too Well: The Short Film (2021).With over 200 million records sold worldwide, Swift is one of the best-selling musicians of all time. Eight of her songs have topped the Hot 100, and her concert tours are some of the highest-grossing in history. She has received 11 Grammy Awards (including three Album of the Year wins), an Emmy Award, 34 American Music Awards (the most for an artist), 29 Billboard Music Awards (the most for a woman) and 58 Guinness World Records, among other accolades. She has featured on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time (2015), Billboard's Greatest of All Time Artists (2019), the Time 100 and Forbes Celebrity 100 rankings. Having been honored with titles such as Woman of the Decade and Artist of the Decade, Swift is regarded as a pop icon due to her influential career, philanthropy, and advocacy for artists' rights and women's empowerment.

We had the pleasure of interviewing POSEY over Zoom video.Canadian Billboard charting goth-pop meets whimsical alt rock artist POESY. Entitled "Still Breathing", the song is the first single off of her forthcoming full length. While the first half of the album touches on a lot of life's anxieties as we move through trauma, "Still Breathing" realizes the power in forging ahead after a challenging time. Paired with punk-rock guitars and a soaring chorus, POESY procroclaims: “cause you're nothing, and I'm still breathing.” POESY has received acclaim from Billboard, Nylon, Ones to Watch and was chosen to write the original anthem for the Canadian Games 2022. POESY is the solo project of classically trained singer, songwriter and pianist, Sarah Botelho. She was discovered after she appeared on the first season of hit Canadian music competition show, THE LAUNCH. Her incredible breakout performance propelled POESY to new heights yet unseen, landing her a major label deal with Big Machine Records and an opportunity to collaborate with esteemed composer and producer Stephan Moccio (Celine Dione, Avril Lavigne) on her debut single ‘Soldier of Love' . This release charted in the Billboard Top 40 and was followed by a four-track long EP entitled Glass Box Confessional. Her singles “Body Language” and “Strange Little Girl” debuted in the Top 20 at Rock Radio. Classically trained in both singing and piano from the tender age of 4, the musical world has become POESY's playground, having had vast experience in musical theatre, numerous rock bands and even operatic singing. By pairing inspiration from her favourite novels with an air of vulnerability from her own experiences, POESY unleashes her signature siren sound, filled with big drums & bittersweet melodies. POESY has had the recent honour to write and record an original anthem for Canada Games 2022, which she will perform at the opening and closing ceremonies this summer. Her most recent project - her debut LP I Exist - was made in collaboration with UK producer Stephen Lipson (Annie Lennox, Billie Eilish) and explores themes of betrayal and the journey back to one's truest self. Her live show is a choir girl gone rogue – with her whimsical outfits and charming storytelling, she commands your attention and pulls you headfirst into every song. We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com.www.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #POSEY #StillBreathing #NewMusic #zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow/ Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod

We had the pleasure of interviewing Meghan Linsey over Zoom video!No. 1 Billboard recording artist, Meghan Linsey, recently released her latest single, "If You Need Me Don't." This project is bringing The Voice alum back to her soulful, blues-driven New Orleans roots. Linsey recruited a stellar lineup of musicians for the track.. The single was produced by Linsey's husband and GRAMMY-nominated producer, Tyler Cain (Gramps Morgan, Ashley Monroe, Aloe Blacc). About Meghan Linsey:With her soulful voice and unique ability to rattle the rafters with gritty vocals, Meghan Linsey knows no boundaries in the realm of music. Linsey captured the hearts of America along with the ear of Scott Borchetta, a judge on the CMT reality singing competition Can You Duet. She won the show and Borchetta, the head of Big Machine Records, immediately signed the country-soul duo Steel Magnolia to his label. Success came quickly after the debut single “Keep on Lovin' You” catapulted to the Top 5 on Billboard. The pair toured with superstar acts including Brad Paisley, Bob Seger and Reba and appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman and Jimmy Kimmel Live. Linsey embarked on her solo career writing and releasing two EP's before getting a call in 2015 from a producer for NBC's Emmy award-winning show, The Voice. During her time on The Voice, Linsey landed at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian chart with her rendition of "Amazing Grace" and had multiple No. 1's across all genres of the iTunes chart. She was crowned the season eight runner-up and was the first contestant in The Voice history to perform an original, self-penned song on the show's finale. We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #MeghanLinsey #CanYouDuet #TheVoice #IfYouNeedMeDont #NewMusic #zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow/ Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod

Get ready for CRASH COURSE 101 with Rick Barker. He is a music industry executive and the former artist manager for Taylor Swift. He is a keynote and motivational speaker for rising industry professionals who want to break into the music or entertainment industry. He is the author of $150,000 Music Business Degree, https://rickbarker.com/. This book is relatable to people who want to pursue the music business route or the artist performance route. He is also the host of The Music Industry Blueprint podcast, https://rickbarker.com/welcome-to-the-music-industry-blueprint-podcast/. He provides tips to rising industry professionals and artists. We will hear about his experience growing up in Santa Barbara, CA to working at KISS FM (one of LA's biggest radio stations) to working at Big Machine Records and managing and making Taylor Swift the artist who she is today. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forbs-west2/support

Check out I'm Sorry, another podcast from Lemonada Media.    Jake Gyllenhaal. Kanye West. Scooter Braun. On this week's episode of I'm Sorry, Hoja, Kiki, and Mohanad chronicle the many men who've needed to apologize to Taylor Swift over the years. They go through all her toxic exes, the decade-long drama between Taylor and Kanye, and her recent battle with Big Machine Records that led to her re-recording her albums. Plus, they investigate where ‘the scarf' is today, and Hoja shows off her pipes with her rendition of “Teardrops On My Guitar (Hoja's Version).” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor Swift has a list of stalkers longer than her stadium tour setlists. One drove over 900 miles to hand-deliver his “love” letters to her then-record-label, Big Machine Records. Others have showed up to her homes bearing rope, lock picks, and tools to break her windows. The threats on her life have become so persistent that her security team once installed facial recognition software at the venues she performed in, specifically to distinguish her stalkers from her fans. While making some of the most recognizable pop songs in music history, Taylor Swift also became one of the most recognizable women in the celebrity sphere – a title that on many occasions has nearly cost her life.This episode contains themes that may be disturbing to some listeners, including descriptions of stalking and sexual assault.To hear all episodes of Disgraceland for free, visit amazon.com/disgraceland. Show notes are available at disgracelandpod.com. Follow us @disgracelandpod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for music news, bonus episodes, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Country singer Justin Moore, who signed to Big Machine Records imprint Valory Music Group and has released six studio albums, is an avid supporter of the Arkansas Razorbacks. Moore joined Pat Bradley this week to talk everything from Arkansas basketball to Moore's extraordinary music career thus far. You thought 30 Minutes of Hell was great? Well, get ready for an hour of hell with this week's episode!!

Jake Gyllenhaal. Kanye West. Scooter Braun. On this week’s episode of I’m Sorry, Hoja, Kiki, and Mohanad chronicle the many men who’ve needed to apologize to Taylor Swift over the years. They go through all her toxic exes, the decade-long drama between Taylor and Kanye, and her recent battle with Big Machine Records that led to her re-recording her albums. Plus, they investigate where ‘the scarf’ is today, and Hoja shows off her pipes with her rendition of “Teardrops On My Guitar (Hoja’s version).” Please note, I’m Sorry contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. You can find out more about our show @lemonadamedia on all social platforms, or follow us on Instagram @imsorry_podcast. Need help saying sorry? Got any public apology fodder? Email us at imsorry@lemonadamedia.com or send us a DM on Instagram. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium. Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/ For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor Swift's re-release of her Red album is here and so is my rejuvenated hatred for Jake Gyllenhaal. I take a second to re-cap her departure from Big Machine Records (why she is re-recording her albums) and dissect the infamous 10-minute version of All Too Well. Swifties unite

18 year old Callista Clark has a lot to say in her music - and people are listening! Clark is a singer, songwriter, and musician with a Soulful Southern delivery and her music videos have over 70 million views...Clark's Country Music roots come from growing up in her hometown of Zebulon, Georgia...and she's taken those roots to Nashville to work with Big Machine Records and some of the biggest names in Country Music… but she is still a Georgia Girl and we hear she LOVES the Atlanta Braves See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 year old Callista Clark has a lot to say in her music - and people are listening! Clark is a singer, songwriter, and musician with a Soulful Southern delivery and her music videos have over 70 million views...Clark's Country Music roots come from growing up in her hometown of Zebulon, Georgia...and she's taken those roots to Nashville to work with Big Machine Records and some of the biggest names in Country Music… but she is still a Georgia Girl and we hear she LOVES the Atlanta Braves See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Sam and Peter go back to their normal format and dive into a throwback country song and reminisce about concerts.Warning to your ears, Peter's song starts out loud!Special shoutout this week goes to Cereal and Beer!Our songs for this week:Next Girl by Carly Pearce, from her 2021 EP 29 released via Big Machine Records.When I Lost My Bet by The Dillinger Escape Plan, from their 2013 album One of Us is the Killer released via Party Smasher Inc. and Sumerian Records.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2songs1couple)

Taylor Swift's experiences with Scooter Braun and Big Machine Records revived a much older question: must artists always own their work? In this episode, we look at a brief history of Taylor Swift's problem with her masters, the different sides of the issue (we tried to be as fair as we could!) and why that matters not just to swifties, but for many other content creators and artists that try to navigate a world where bigger entities tend to put them in potentially disadvantageous long-run positions. (PS: We mentioned copyright a few times and noted how complicated that field of law could be. We recommend Tom Scott's video on the subject- https://youtu.be/1Jwo5qc78QU)

The Jackin' Around PODCAST, presented by Lone Star Dry Goods, is hosted by a 2-time Academy of Country Music awarding-winner and host of the nationally syndicated TV show Texas Music Scene, Jack Ingram.  Join Jack weekly as he welcomes your favorite music, sports, and entertainment personalities on YouTube and your favorite audio platforms.  Visit www.JackinAroundPODCAST.com to access the most up-to-date podcast information and audio, social media & YouTube links, including links to access all past episodes plus more.   ✅ JACK INGRAM (host bio & links) Jack Ingram's (https://jackingram.net/) music career spans over four decades and includes 18 records, 6 top #20 singles, including a #1 hit, on the Country Billboard charts.  Most recently, in May of 2001, Jack, alongside fellow singer/songwriters Miranda Lambert and Jon Randall, released The Marfa Tapes.  According to Lambert, The Marfa Tapes stems from a fruitful songwriting partnership that has already resulted in the 2018 ACM Song of the Year “Tin Man” (Ingram / Lambert / Randall). Additionally, Jack is no stranger to the airwaves as a TV host of the Texas Music Scene, a half-hour weekly program that airs in over 70 U.S markets and has won 22 Telly awards and 2 People's Choice awards.  In 2013, Jack teamed up with actor Matthew McConaughey and football coach Mack Brown to create an annual multi-day fundraiser, golf tournament, & concert, MJM. Since its inception, MJM has raised nearly $20 million for children's charities. ✅ RAY WYLIE HUBBARD (guest bio & links) Singer/songwriter Ray Wylie Hubbard grew up in Oak Cliff in southwest Dallas, Texas, and attended W. H. Adamson High School with Michael Martin Murphey and B.W. Stephenson. In the 1970s, Hubbard wrote “Up Against the Wall, Redneck Mother,” first made famous by Jerry Jeff Walker's 1973 recording.  In 1976, he signed with Warner Bros. Records.  The result was “a botched sound” that Hubbard disapproved of vehemently, but the album was released despite his attempts to block it. Throughout the 80's and '90s, Hubbard recorded albums for various other labels but struggled with the sales of his mix of country, folk, and blues.  Eventually, a steady following began to re-discover Hubbard's music, and he has been recording steadily since.  His guitar technique uses a strumming by the left (fretting) hand that is very old but not frequently seen in double time without changing the right-hand beat. Since 2000, Hubbard has released ten records, including ‘Snake Farm' in 2006.  Most recently, in 2020, Hubbard signed his first major-label release since 1978 on Big Machine Records.  ‘Co-Staring' is a set of collaborations featuring Ringo Starr, Joe Walsh, Don Was, and Black Crowe's frontman Chris Robinson.  Learn more about Ray by visiting RayWylie.com. ✅ LONE STAR DRY GOODS (podcast partner info & links) A truly unique shopping experience geared towards men. Handcrafted, handmade American brands, providing top quality gear since 2016!  Our World Headquarters is in the heart of downtown Abilene, TX, with the first satellite location in Willow Park, TX. Visit Lone Star Dry Goods today by visiting LoneStarDryGoods.com. ✅ CONTACT INFO Matt Peveto, Executive Producer • (713) 859-3929 • Matt@MattPeveto.com • Connect on Linkedin Linkedin

This is the story about the fight for fair compensation and creative freedom. Taylor Swift recently released the re-recording of her 2008 best-selling album Fearless, in an attempt to have control over her own music, after a long and exhausting battle with former music label, Big Machine Records and entrepreneur Scooter Braun. But, Swift is not the first one to re-record an entire album or entire songs because of a dispute with her music label, several other artists from Def Leppard to JoJo to Blondie and even Frank Sinatra have done the same thing in order to gain full control of their own recordings… and sometimes, because of plain greediness. Welcome to Uncovering the Cover, the podcast where we tell the stories of the songs that have captured our imagination… throughout several generations. I'm your host Diego Pinzón, and today we're doing things a bit different. We're going to explore re-recordings - which one could argue is a form of covering your own music -, how it has been shaping the music industry and how Taylor Swift will completely reshape how record labels treat master recordings ownership clauses in the future. This is Uncovering the Cover, Taylor's Version of the music industry. If you want to listen to the episode while reading a FULL TRANSCRIPT of this episode, just CLICK HERE! To listen to every single song featured on this episode, CLICK HERE for our Spotify playlist about this episode. -- This is the episode we make a reference to: "I Will Always Love You, from Dolly Parton to Whitney Houston". Follow us on Instagram @uncoveringthecover --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Buckle up people, the second half of our Taylor Swift conversation is out in all of its unfiltered glory. Join Katy and Bri in rare form as they explore Taylor's most recent albums. Bri even gives some new perspectives on how to pronounce words. T SWIFT PART 2 LET'S GO!!!! -- Taylor Swift v. Big Machine Records - https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2019/12/24/taylor-swift-big-machine-records-2019/ Drunk History Episode - Season 6 Episode 1

Wednesday-Saturday: Austin Love & Lightstream. Local music patron organization Black Fret, which has awarded $1.7 million in grants to Austin acts since 2014, has teamed up with historic venue Scholz Garten to present a five-day series featuring six hours of livestreamed performances each day. The events began on Tuesday and will wrap up on Saturday. Wednesday’s lineup will feature Gordy Quist & Evan Charles (4 p.m.), Tomar & the FCs (5 p.m.), Barbara Nesbitt (6 p.m.), Belle Sounds (7 p.m.), Sam Houston & Blk Odyssy (8 p.m.) and Alesia Lani (9 p.m.). Lineups for Thursday through Saturday are still TBA. blackfret.org. Donations: blackfret.org/make-a-donation — P.B. Wednesday: ComboPlate Booking Roster Party. Initially an event scheduled for Guero’s during SXSW, this annual benefit for Caritas of Austin’s food service programs is now set for livestreaming from several of the participating artists’ homes, including Matt the Electrician, Raina Rose, JM Stevens, Curtis McMurtry, Betty Soo, Nathan Hamilton and Beaver Nelson. Dozens of gift cards will be given to anyone who donates $50 or more. 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. facebook.com/comboplatebooking. Donations: southbysoupfest.org. — P.B. Wednesday: Ray Wylie Hubbard. Overshadowed by the world turning upside down late last week was the uniquely bizarre announcement that Wimberley’s own Ray Wylie Hubbard has signed to Nashville major Big Machine Records, home to Tim McGraw, Sugarland, Midland and others. Want proof? Tune into his livestream, which will air at 7 p.m. from, you guessed it, facebook.com/bigmachinerecords. — P.B. Wednesday: Little Mazarn. An Austin360 Artist of the Month in 2019, Little Mazarn is Lindsey Verrill, who plays banjo and sometimes upright bass, with Jeff Johnston, who plays the saw and sometimes bowed glockenspiel. The sound is as intriguing and enchanting as the instrumentation suggests, providing minimal but vital accompaniment for Verrill’s songs full of open space and natural wonder. 7 p.m. facebook.com/littlemazarn. Donations: See streaming site. — P.B. Friday: Emily Gimble. The official Texas State Musician for 2020, Emily followed in the footsteps of her legendary grandfather Johnny Gimble, the pioneering western swing fiddler who was named Texas State Musician in 2003. Gimble’s instrument of choice is piano, and she’s been a regular in local clubs for more than a decade, both on her own and during stints with Warren Hood and Asleep at the Wheel. In a social media post announcing the show, Gimble said she’s “planning on making this a regular thing until the storms clear.” 6 p.m. facebook.com/mlegimble. Donations: Venmo mlegimble; PayPal mlegimble@gmail.com — P.B. Friday-Thursday: Jackie Venson. No stranger to virtual jams, Austin’s guitar ace has been hosting online sessions for fans and followers in her JV Squad Facebook group for over a year. Now, with the coronavirus pandemic leaving much of the country homebound, she’s pledged to drop an internet jam session each night at 9:30 p.m. In addition to singing and playing guitar, she might hop on the piano or treat listeners to tunes from her new Jackie the Robot DJ set. “It’s all on the table now. I mean, last night’s show featured Jackie doing a rendition of ‘Keep On’ on the ukulele,” Venson’s manager (and fiance) Louie Carr said on Tuesday. facebook.com/jackievenson. Donations: paypal.me/jackievenson — D.S.S. Saturday: DJ Mel’s Living Room Dance Party. On March 16, when the South by Southwest Music Festival should have been kicking off but Austinites were hunkered down at home instead, DJ Mel took to the turntables to host the first edition of this virtual body-rock-a-thon. Thousands of viewers from around the country tuned in. Expecting to play for a handful of “Austin homies,” he was “shocked” by the response, he told the Statesman on Sunday afternoon while combing through the 17,000 comments on his Facebook post. He’s decided to make the Saturday night jam a regular affair. The party will kick off at 6 p.m. and run till 10, and to keep the (virtual) event family-friendly, he plans to use radio edits of all your favorite rap tunes. facebook.com/DJ-Mel-48330349120 — D.S.S. RELATED: Thousands tune in to DJ Mel’s virtual dance party Sunday: Jeff Plankenhorn. Not since Junior Brown’s 1990s breakthrough with his “guit-steel” has an Austin-based artist become so specifically associated with a custom-made instrument as Plankenhorn’s trusty “plank,” a Dobro-like contraption. His versatility as a musician has long made him in high demand with acts including Joe Ely and the Resentments, the latter outfit having welcomed him into their fold many years ago for Sunday night shows at the Saxon Pub. With those shows on hold for now amid the coronavirus pandemic, Plankenhorn has staked out some time this Sunday for a virtual show of his own. 8 p.m. facebook.com/events/194330805185995. Donations: Venmo Jeff-Plankenhorn — D.S.S. MORE LIVESTREAM EVENTS Wednesday, March 18 Anthony Garcia with Megan Berson, 2 p.m., facebook.com/events/650367009096581. Donations: Venmo nthonymusic; PayPal.me/anthonygarciamusic Guy Forsyth & Jeska Bailey, 6 p.m., facebook.com/guyforsythband. Donations: Venmo guyforsythband, Paypal: guy forsyth Jitterbug Vipers, 6 p.m., facebook.com/events/s/jitterbug-vipers-quarantines-p/248313420190728. Donations: Venmo Masumi-Jones Jana Pochop & Shawnee Kilgore, 7 p.m., facebook.com/events/s/quarantunes-at-traylor-swift-j/534850997156340. Donations: Venmo janapochop Isolation Congregation (every Wednesday with Dave Madden), 7 p.m., facebook.com/davemaddenmusic. Donations: Venmo dmadden82; CashApp $DaveMadden; PayPal/Zelle dmadden82@gmail.com Matt Hubbard Trio, 8 p.m., sessionsonmary.com/live. Donations: paypal.me/sessionsonmary Greyhounds, 8 p.m., sessionsonmary.com. Donations: see streaming site Patrick Fleming, 8 p.m., facebook.com/Songmeister. Donations: Venmo songmeister Jon Dee Graham, 8:30 p.m., facebook.com/jon.d.graham. Donations: Venmo Jon-Graham-31; PayPal jondeegraham@gmail.com Mau Mau Chaplains live from Flamingo Cantina, 8:30 p.m., facebook.com/flamingocantina. Sonya Jevette, 8:30 p.m., www.youtube.com/sonyajevette. Donations: paypal.me/sonyajevette Jonathan Terrell (DJ set), 9 p.m., facebook.com/jonathanterrellTX. Donations: Venmo JonathanTerrell, PayPal jonathanterrellmusic@gmail.com Trube, Farrell & Snizz, 9:30 p.m., sessionsonmary.com. Donations: paypal.me/sessionsonmary Sponsored VideoSponsored by www.millerlite.com Jackie Venson, 9:30 p.m., facebook.com/jackievenson. Donations: paypal.me/jackievenson Thursday, March 19 Christine Renner, 3 p.m., instagram.com/christinerennermusic. Donations: Venmo christinerenner Luke & the Lonely, 3 p.m., facebook.com/lukeandthelonely. Donations: Venmo: Sara-Nuttle Mandy Prater, 4:30 p.m., instagram.com/themandyprater. Donations: PayPal.me/Mandyprater Colin Gilmore, 6 p.m., facebook.com/happiergilmore. Donations: Venmo Colin-Gilmore-3; PayPal happiergilmore@yahoo.com Allen Sosa & the Acoustic Rangers, 7 p.m., facebook.com/allensosamusic. Donations: paypal.me/ASosa595 Anna Larson, 7 p.m., facebook.com/events/896111487475465. Donations: Venmo annalarsonmusic; paypal.me/annalarsonmusic Walt & Tina Wilkins, 7 p.m., facebook.com/events/1710788622396359. Donations: Venmo Tina-Wilkins-2; paypal.me/tinamitchellwilkins Wendy Colonna with Dave Madden, 7 p.m., wendycolonna.com/wendy-colonna-with-dave-madden-online-show. Donations: PayPal & Venmo options on livestream page Ley Line, 8 p.m., facebook.com/events/655505555252212. Donations: Venmo leylinesound; PayPal leylinesound@gmail.com Ray Prim Quartet, 8 p.m., facebook.com/rayprimmusic. Donations: Venmo ray-prim; PayPal ray@rayprim.com Monte Warden & the Dangerous Few, 8:30 p.m., facebook.com/events/1918930814905422. Donations: Venmo Monte-Warden Friday, March 20 Sleeve Cannon, 12:30 p.m., www.facebook.com/sleevecannon. Donations: Venmo Anton-Terrell Giulia Millanta & Gabriel Rhodes, 3 p.m., facebook.com/julia.millanta. Donations: Venmo cricketmusic; PayPal info@giuliamillanta.com Guy Forsyth & Jeska Bailey with Jackie Venson, 6 p.m., facebook.com/events/s/live-feed-in-house-concert-wit/657537748409646. Donations: Venmo guyforsythband Grace Pettis & Friends with Rachel Laven, 6:30 p.m., facebook.com/gracepettismusic. Donations: paypal.me/gracepettis or Venmo gracepettis Richard Watson, 7 p.m., facebook.com/events/s/richard-watson-social-isolatio/663772614375822. Donations: Venmo therichardwatsonmusic Runescarred, 8 p.m., facebook.com/runescarred. Donations: PayPal runescarred@gmail.com Saturday, March 21 Barbara Nesbitt, 5 p.m., youtube.com/user/barbaranesbitt. Donations: Venmo Barbara-Nesbitt-1; Paypal Barbara@barbaranesbitt.com Sydney Wright, 8 p.m., facebook.com/sydneywrightmusic. Donations: Venmo Biscuits; paypal.me/sydneywrightmusic; patreon.com/sydneywright Jonathan Terrell, 8 p.m., facebook.com/jonathanterrellTX. Donations: Venmo JonathanTerrell, PayPal jonathanterrellmusic@gmail.com Sunday, March 22 Isolation Congregation (every Sunday with Dave Madden), 9:30 a.m., facebook.com/davemaddenmusic. Donations: Venmo dmadden82; CashApp $DaveMadden; PayPal/Zelle dmadden82@gmail.com Thursday, March 26 Barbara Nesbitt, 6 p.m., youtube.com/user/barbaranesbitt. Donations: Venmo Barbara-Nesbitt-1; Paypal Barbara@barbaranesbitt.com Saturday, March 28 Carolyn Wonderland, 4 p.m., holdmyticket.com/event/360107. Donations: one2onebar.com Vincent Pierce (harp), 6 p.m., facebook.com/events/s/dma-1-solo-recital/758316421343036. Donations: Venmo vincentharp; paypal.me/vincentpierce Jan Siedes, 8 p.m., facebook.com/events/224486715369875. Donations: See streaming link Friday, April 10 Stories From the Road, 7:30 p.m., facebook.com/austinbluesrevue. Donations: ambs.kimbia.com/donate Thursday, April 16 Bidi Bidi Banda, 8 p.m., facebook.com/bidibidibanda. Donations: PayPal.me/bidibidibanda; Cashapp $bidibidibanda; Venmo stephaniebergara (last 4 digits of mobile 2350)

How Can a Megastar like Taylor Swift Not Own the Recordings to Her Hits? (0:34)Guest: Erin Jacobson, The Music Industry LawyerFor a bit there it looked like Taylor Swift –one of the most powerful women in music –wouldn't be allowed to perform some of her biggest hits at the American Music Awards on Sunday night. Swift's enormous power does not, it turns out, extend to ownership of the songs that made her famous. The master recordings of those and dozens of other hits from the first decade of Taylor Swift's career are owned by her former music label Big Machine Records, with whom Swift has some bad blood. A week ago, she posted on Twitter that Big Machine was refusing to let her perform a medley of her hits at the AMAs unless she promised not to rerecord all of her earlier music so she can have a copy that she owns. Swift's legions of fans came to her defense online and Big Machine gave its permission for the performance. (Originally aired August 28, 2019). Tree That Tweets About Climate Change (19:39)Guest: Tim Rademacher, Harvard Forest Postdoctoral Fellow, Harvard University Trees don't speak, but there's one in Harvard University's forest that tweets. It's a 100-year-old Red Oak tree sending regular updates with the handle @AWitnessTree on Twitter about how it's holding up. A few days ago, the tree had a series of tweets about how much rain was falling. It'll even answer if you tweet at it. (Originally aired September 23, 2019).  Music Composition and Video Game Design (32:09)Guest: Winifred Phillips, Composer of Music for Video Games, Author of A Composer's Guide to Game MusicComposers of movie scores win Oscars for their brilliance. But if you want to know the truth, it's a lot harder to compose the score to a video game, because it's like a choose-your-own-soundtrack that responds to what the player does, while still setting the mood and sounding great. We're hearing the main theme for the video game Assassin's Creed Liberation, composed by Winifred Phillips. It's currently being performed around the world by an 80-piece orchestra and choir as part of the Assassin's Creed Symphony Tour. Winifred Phillips is one of the best in the business. In addition to Assassin's Creed, she's composed for Little Big Planet, The Sims, Speed Race, God of War and lots more. (Originally aired July 2, 2019). The Secret Co-Creator of Batman (51:07)Guest: Marc Nobleman, Author, “Bill the Boy Wonder: The Secret Co-Creator of Batman,” Featured in Hulu's “Batman and Bill”Batman is getting another reboot –this time starring Twilight vampire Robert Pattinson as the caped crusader. From vampire to bat, that makes some sense, I guess. The movie credits will list Bob Kane, which super fans will recognize as the man who got rich and famous as the creator of Batman. The sole creator, he insisted. But you'll also see another name listed as co-creator: Bill Finger. The reason he'll be credited is because of author Marc Nobelman. He spent years trying to get justice for Bill. He wrote a book called, “Bill the Boy Wonder: The Secret Co-Creator of Batman.” And he starred in a Hulu documentary called “Batman and Bill.” (Originally aired February 20, 2019).  World's First Gene-edited Babies Are Causing an Uproar (1:17:09)Guest: Henry T. Greely (JD) Professor of Law, Director for Center for Law and the Biosciences at Stanford UniversityA year ago this week, the scientific world was in an uproar at news that a Chinese researcher had edited the genomes of two human embryos that had been born as healthy twin girls. The scientist He Jainkui said he edited the DNA to help make the girls resistant to HIV infection. But he was widely condemned by other geneticists for having done such a risky, unnecessary procedure on human beings. A year later, the experiment is still causing angst in the genetics community. (Originally aired December 10, 2018). 

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How Can a Megastar like Taylor Swift Not Own the Recordings to Her Hits?Guest: Erin Jacobson, The Music Industry Lawyer, IndieArtistResource.comSay what you will about Taylor Swift -she is one of the most powerful women in music. This is the hit single off her album Lover, which just came out last week but is already the biggest-seller of 2019 in the US. But Taylor Swift's enormous power does not, it turns out, extend to ownership of the songs that made her famous. Swift owns none of the master recordings form her first six albums. Again, Taylor Swift –one of the biggest pop stars in the world does not own the master recordings for any of her hits. They belonged to her former music label, Big Machine Records, which just sold them to talent manager Scooter Braun for $300 million. And Taylor Swift is really not happy about that. Braun is her nemesis apparently? So last week she announced she's going to rerecord all of her earlier music so she can have a copy that she owns. Which is all so confusing. How can she not own her music? There's No Need to Thank Your Digital Assistant, for NowGuest: James Gaskin, PhD, Associate Professor of Information Systems, BYU Marriott School of BusinessWe're awfully bossy with our digital assistants. Every once in a while I catch myself almost saying thanks. It feels a little wrong to just bark orders. Alexa doesn't seem to mind either way. But there's been some handwringing of late about how interacting with Alexa and Google and Siri is making us forget our manners.  Back to School Tips for ParentsGuest: Denise Pope, Senior Lecturer in Education, Stanford University, Founder of Challenge Success, Co-author of “Overloaded and Underprepared: Strategies for Stronger Schools and Healthy, Successful Kids”A new school year can be a chance at a fresh start for your family. A chance to try some new strategies for managing the homework battles and helping your child cope better with the stress of school.  Baking Your Own HappinessGuests: Michael Platt, Head Baker and Spokesperson for Michaels Desserts; Danita Platt, Michael's MotherMichael Platt started his bakery “Michaels Desserts” when he was 11. That was two years ago. For every cupcake or cookie he sells, he donates one to someone in need. “A cupcake won't end hunger,” Michael admits on his website. But “a tasty treat, when times are tough, can make life sweeter.” I couldn't agree more. In the Wake of Mass Shootings, How Should the Government Police Online Hate Speech?Guest: David Kaye, Clinical Professor of Law at the University of California, Irvine, UN Special Rapporteur, Author of “Speech Police”At the G7 summit over the weekend, French president Emmanuel Macron tried to muster support for a pledge to fight online hate speech. He'd hoped to get all the G7 countries, plus Facebook, Snapchat and Google to sign on. But the US wouldn't sign on for “legal reasons,” according to a report from Reuters. The pledge Macron hoped to have signed builds on something called the Christchurch Call –which is a commitment by governments and tech companies to eliminate terrorist and violent extremist content online. It came about after the mass shootings at mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand earlier this year. The US is, also, not a signer of the Christchurch Call.  Biomedical Engineers Pave Way for Prosthetic Arm that Can Move and Feel the Same as a Human ArmGuests: Gregory Clark, Biomedical Engineering Associate Professor; Keven Walgamott, Participant of the Study and Real Estate Agent from West Valley CityIf you want to change the radio station in your car, your hand will move somewhat unconsciously and change the channel. Your brain sends it a signal to move and it does—almost immediately. And the reality is, we usually take that for granted. But for amputees, it's not something to take lightly. These signals are the difference between a human hand and a prosthetic hand. Until recently. University of Utah biomedical engineers have figured out how to make a computer relay those messages from your brain—to a prosthetic limb. The “LUKE” arm as its been nicknamed, due to its similarities to Luke Skywalker's prosthetic limb in Star Wars, allows for amputees to have a prosthetic arm that feels touch and responds to brain signals just as a human hand would.  

Rick Barker loves developing artists and watching them grow. A skill that served him well managing Taylor Swift's career in the early days of Big Machine Records. Rick talks about growing up poor and stepping down as Taylor's manager just as he was about to make more money than he ever had. The post MMP013: Rick Barker Talks About Managing Taylor Swift And The Music Industry Blueprint appeared first on Musician Monster.