Podcasts about Can You Duet

This week on Diving in Deep, Sara sits down with songwriter and author, Aimee Mayo! The two have a very vulnerable chat about the hardships Aimee has persevered through, as well as struggles they both have with body image. They share their journeys with love both for their partner and kids. Aimee and Sara take a walk down memory lane of their first time meeting and writing together, as well as Aimee's other hit songs.   About Aimee: Songwriter and Author, Aimee Mayo, grew up in Gadsden, Alabama, and moved to Nashville at twenty years old to write songs, which turned into waiting tables. When she was 23, she had Her first song on the radio "Places I've Never Been" by Mark Wills, and since then, her songs have spent twenty-six weeks in the #1 spot on the Billboard charts and albums featuring her songs have sold over 155 million units worldwide. As a teen, Aimee was surrounded by music. Her late father wrote hits for numerous country artists. Her brother Cory Mayo went on to write "You'll Be There," a hit for George Strait. Mayo is one of the few females to receive both BMI's Country Song of the Year, and BMI's Country Songwriter of the Year- putting her in the company of- Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift, and Loretta Lynn. "Amazed," recorded by Lonestar that same year, is her most popular song to date. In 2004 it garnered an 8 Million Plays award from BMI, vaulting it into the top 125 songs in the BMI catalog out of 6.5 million works. "Amazed" also won ACM (Academy of Country Music) Song of the Year, NSAI Song of the Year, and crossed over to the pop charts and spent two weeks at the top of the Hot 100. Mayo's song "This One's for the Girls," recorded by Martina McBride, went on to be a theme song for the morning show "The View." Aimee was also a judge on the TV show, "Can You Duet."Mayo has penned songs for Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton, Adam Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill, Sara Evans, Backstreet Boys, Kellie Pickler, Caitlyn Smith, Boys to Men, and many more.   Pre-order Sara's new album, Unbroke out 6/7: https://ffm.to/seunbroke   LET'S BE SOCIAL:   Follow Aimee Mayo:   Insta: (@aimee.mayo) Twitter: (@AimeeMayo) Youtube: (@aimeemayo9529 Spotify: (@alwaysaimee) Facebook: (@https://www.facebook.com/AimeeMayoSongwriter?mibextid=LQQJ4d) Website: http://aimeemayo.com   Follow Diving in Deep Podcast:   Instagram -(@divingindeeppod) TikTok - (@divingindeeppod) Twitter - (@divingindeeppod) Facebook - (@divingindeeppod)   Follow Sara Evans:   Instagram - (@saraevansmusic) TikTok - (@saraevansmusic) Twitter - (@saraevansmusic) Facebook - (@saraevansmusic)   Produced and Edited by:   The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN) YouTube -  @TheCastCollective ) Instagram - (@TheCastCollective) Twitter - (@TheCastCollective)   Directed by: Erin Dugan Edited By: Sean Dugan, Corey Williams, Tara Down, & Michaela Dolph https://www.thecastcollective.com

This week on Diving in Deep, Sara sits down with songwriter and author, Aimee Mayo! The two have a very vulnerable chat about the hardships Aimee has persevered through, as well as struggles they both have with body image. They share their journeys with love both for their partner and kids. Aimee and Sara take a walk down memory lane of their first time meeting and writing together, as well as Aimee's other hit songs.   About Aimee: Songwriter and Author, Aimee Mayo, grew up in Gadsden, Alabama, and moved to Nashville at twenty years old to write songs, which turned into waiting tables. When she was 23, she had Her first song on the radio "Places I've Never Been” by Mark Wills, and since then, her songs have spent twenty-six weeks in the #1 spot on the Billboard charts and albums featuring her songs have sold over 155 million units worldwide. As a teen, Aimee was surrounded by music. Her late father wrote hits for numerous country artists. Her brother Cory Mayo went on to write "You'll Be There," a hit for George Strait. Mayo is one of the few females to receive both BMI's Country Song of the Year, and BMI's Country Songwriter of the Year— putting her in the company of— Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift, and Loretta Lynn. "Amazed," recorded by Lonestar that same year, is her most popular song to date. In 2004 it garnered an 8 Million Plays award from BMI, vaulting it into the top 125 songs in the BMI catalog out of 6.5 million works. "Amazed" also won ACM (Academy of Country Music) Song of the Year, NSAI Song of the Year, and crossed over to the pop charts and spent two weeks at the top of the Hot 100. Mayo's song "This One's for the Girls," recorded by Martina McBride, went on to be a theme song for the morning show "The View." Aimee was also a judge on the TV show, "Can You Duet."Mayo has penned songs for Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton, Adam Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill, Sara Evans, Backstreet Boys, Kellie Pickler, Caitlyn Smith, Boys to Men, and many more.   Pre-order Sara's new album, Unbroke out 6/7: https://ffm.to/seunbroke   LET'S BE SOCIAL:   Follow Aimee Mayo:   Insta: (@aimee.mayo) Twitter: (@AimeeMayo) Youtube: (@aimeemayo9529 Spotify: (@alwaysaimee) Facebook: (@https://www.facebook.com/AimeeMayoSongwriter?mibextid=LQQJ4d) Website: http://aimeemayo.com   Follow Diving in Deep Podcast:   Instagram –(@divingindeeppod) TikTok – (@divingindeeppod) Twitter – (@divingindeeppod) Facebook – (@divingindeeppod)   Follow Sara Evans:   Instagram – (@saraevansmusic) TikTok – (@saraevansmusic) Twitter – (@saraevansmusic) Facebook – (@saraevansmusic)   Produced and Edited by:   The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN) YouTube –  @TheCastCollective ) Instagram – (@TheCastCollective) Twitter – (@TheCastCollective)   Directed by: Erin Dugan Edited By: Sean Dugan, Corey Williams, Tara Down, & Michaela Dolph https://www.thecastcollective.com

In this episode, Chris Blair sat down with Ryan Larkins. Born and raised in Nashville, TN, you'll hear about how he started writing songs at a young age and ended up on the CMT show "Can You Duet?" where he placed in the top three. You'll hear the story behind his #1 song that he wrote for Bill Anderson & Dolly Parton, "Someday It'll All Make Sense" that led to his first Grammy nomination. He also talks about another song he wrote that just got released with Cody Johnson along with what happened when he opened up for Willie Nelson just a week before we recorded this episode. Ryan also has a new EP coming out on October 13 this year so make sure you go look that up and support him. Two of his songs are out already - called "Man That Holds The Beer" and "She's The Tough One." This was such a great episode and we know big things are happening for Ryan Larkins. We hope you enjoy listening! As always, remember to subscribe/follow/like and support this podcast by hitting all of those buttons where you listen and spreading the word to your friends so others can hear it! We love sitting down with new songwriters and artists - and everyone else involved in the music business - to hear their stories and the support from you all is what allows us to keep going. So, thanks! Liner Notes: Ryan Larkins Website - RyanLarkins.com Ryan Larkins Instagram - @Ryan.Larkins Ryan Larkins TikTok - @Ryan.Larkins And follow us, Stories Behind the Songs Podcast, here: #SBTSongs Instagram - @SBTSongs TikTok - @SBTSongs YouTube - @SBTSongs Chris Blair Website - ChrisBlair.com Chris Blair Instagram - @ChrisBlairMusic Thanks to our sponsors: Sennheiser microphones and Britt Skin Beauty Aestiticians. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sbtsongs/support

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

Together with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Aimee Mayo over Zoom video! “I encourage EVERYONE to read this book. It is healing in so many ways. (Aimee) is such a talented writer.” —TIM MCGRAW, Country music superstar and actor"Wow. I feel bad about getting married :) after reading this. It reads like a movie." — RICK SPRINGFIELD, Grammy Award winning musician, actor and bestselling author"OMG. Aimee's book is one of the best things I've ever read. Unbelievable writing, fantastic storyteller, and completely honest." —BART HERBISON, President of Nashville Songwriters Association International“All my greatest gifts have come wrapped in ribbons of pain.” With this tantalizing opening line, I’d like to introduce you to Aimee Mayo and her debut memoir, TALKING TO THE SKY: A Memoir of Living Your Best Life in A Sh*t-Show (Little Blue Typewriter Press; Paperback; December 1, 2020). Aimee is a Grammy-nominated songwriter and one of the few women to receive both BMI's Country Song of the Year, and BMI's Country Songwriter of the Year—putting her in the elite company of Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift, and Loretta Lynn.Her tragic, yet triumphant story begins one Christmas eve in rural Alabama with the shocking news of her father’s attempted suicide when she was just eight years old. Aimee was gifted a journal that fateful night in which she began to record her mind-blowing experiences with her bipolar father, who drifted in and out of her life, an abusive stepfather, caring, but deeply wounded relatives, and a nomadic childhood.Aimee expertly invites the reader into her wild youth growing up in the deep south, switching schools, bouncing from one family home to the next, and accidentally burning down her house...and car. After a close encounter with death, at the age of 19, Aimee eventually makes her way to Nashville to pursue her dream of becoming a songwriter, and falls right into the arms of another abuser. Aimee must once again, with wit and unflappable humor, pick herself up and walk away.Aimee’s dream eventually became a reality, and now she’s ready to share her incredible story. Her fifteen-year writing journey produced TALKING TO THE SKY, a universal story of faith over fear and triumph against all obstacles. It’s a must-read for anyone trying to pursue their dreams despite it all.About AIMEE MAYO Aimee Mayo is a Grammy-nominated songwriter and author. Her songs have spent twenty-six weeks in the #1 spot on the billboard charts, and albums featuring her songs have sold over 155 million units worldwide. "Amazed," recorded by Lonestar, is her most popular song to date. In 2004 it garnered an 8 Million Plays award from BMI, vaulting it into the top 125 songs in the BMI catalog out of 6.5 million works. "Amazed" also won ACM (Academy of Country Music) Song of the Year, NSAI Song of the Year, and crossed over to the pop charts and spent two weeks at the top of the Hot 100. Mayo's song "This One's for the Girls," recorded by Martina McBride, went on to be a theme song for the morning show "The View." Aimee was also a judge on the CMT series, "Can You Duet." Mayo has penned songs for Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton, Adam Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill, Sara Evans, Backstreet Boys, Kellie Pickler, Caitlyn Smith, Boys to Men, and many more.TALKING TO THE SKY is her first book, almost 15 years in the making. She lives in Nashville with her husband, Chris Lindsey, their children and two dogs.We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com.www.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod  #foryou #foryoupage #stayhome #togetherathome #zoom #aspn #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetworkListen & Subscribe to BiBFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! 

We play music trivia with an artist and listener. This week, it’s artist Adam Hambrick vs. Listener Alanna. Bobby talks to Ruthie Collins about her going to Berkeley College of Music, competing on Can You Duet! CMT TV show and how she’s been living in her driveway in an airstream. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Episode 74 - Hart Steen Hart Steen knew early on that he was created to empower others to discover their unique voice deep within and help unlock their purest forms of expression. Through this purpose, he established professional success in a broad range of industries from Entertainment to Technology as an Entrepreneur, Personal Coach, Business Consultant, Speaker, Writer, Musician, Composer, and Photographer. As a founder and modern-day Renaissance man, Hart has a passion for startups and established businesses, teaching them how to navigate the ambiguity that comes with entrepreneurship in today’s world. His calling has taken him cross country, providing an adventure with all the twists and turns a great story requires.Early in his career, Hart was immersed in the Nashville and L.A. music industry, creating music for organizations like State Farm and The National Guard and writing songs that were televised on ABC and NBC networks. His creative work was also showcased on CMT’s Can You Duet. He collaborated with artists on American Idol, The Voice, Big Machine and Republic Records, and film composers of major motion films, Rush and Christopher Robin. His featured song and voice can be heard on the John Cusack film, Drive Hard.In tandem, Hart successfully built and ran the telecommunications and infrastructure design firm, IT Diversified, partnering with billion-dollar brands such as NCR, McDonalds, Whole Foods, William Sonoma and Office Depot for projects throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. He’s trained on communication and leadership for Landmark Worldwide, a leader in personal and professional development. He currently consults and mentors business owners in a variety of industries on culture and building impactful companies.Hart is currently authoring the book, “The Vessel,” an innovative guide to building ideas into businesses. It provides the critical framework for every stage of an entrepreneur’s journey to thrive in the unknown. He is happily married to his wife of 10 years, and they are raising their two sons in Scottsdale, Arizona. https://hartsteen.com/Support the show (https://www.hundredlifedesign.com/podcasts/)

Turn on an awards show, singing competition or the hit TV series "Nashville" and you'll likely find Chuck Tilley playiing the drums in some capacity.   ****Watch this episode and subscribe to the show! https://youtu.be/-ny6ew9OoIA   Chuck D. Tilley has been a studio and touring musician for over 30 years. Based in Nashville , he has worked in multiple musical genres and has performed in over 40 countries and in all 50 states. He has recorded with, performed on TV with and /or toured with over 100 major artists – including such diverse artists as: Kenny Rogers Dolly Parton Al Jareau Sir Cliff Richard Richard Marx Michael McDonald Chris Isaak Steve Cropper Hugh Jackman Carrie Underwood Michael Bolton Lee Greenwood Olivia Newton-John Huey Lewis Alice Cooper Kenny Chesney ...and many others!   Chuck has performed on numerous national TV shows such as The Tonight Show, The Today Show, The Voice, Ellen, Good Morning America and Hee Haw to name a few.   He has been in the House band for many years on several network shows such as Nashville Star, Can You Duet, CMT's Next Superstar and FOX TV's Next Great American Band, the NFL Draft, the NHL All Star Game, and the NHL Stanley Cup Final.   He has been featured on the ABC TV's music drama “Nashville” the past 6 years as the drummer for series star Connie Britton's lead character “Rayna James”. He was on the show all 6 seasons from episode one until the finale .   He joined the iconic band “Alabama” from 2012 until 2018 and performed over 350 tour dates and TV appearances with them and is featured on their live DVD “Alabama and Friends”.   He has performed on Grammy and Juno award winning albums as well as several Gold/Platinum selling albums and / or videos.   Since 2007, He has also recorded and toured internationally with pop-rock star Richard Marx. He is featured on Richard's Greatest Hits compilation “Stories to Tell” and the live DVD and PBS TV special “A Night Out with Friends”, which features actor/ singer Hugh Jackman . He has toured extensively overseas performing in venues ranging from symphony halls, to outdoor rock festivals and stadiums. Chuck also performed with Richard to a packed house in London's Royal Albert hall in spring of 2011.   In a national poll in “Modern Drummer” magazine in 2014, Chuck was voted as a Top 3 Finalist in the award category of “Best Country Drummer”.   Some of the things discussed: - Playing Tom Sawyer with Alex Lifeson - Hearing legendary singers in a raw environment - Intimidating scenarios - The virtue of getting out and playing live with people   Follow Chuck: @chucktilleydrum   The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits! Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at: https://www.amazon.com/CRASH-Course-Success-S…/…/ref=sr_1_1…   Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com   Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.   Follow Jim: @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

Christian country artists Joey & Rory Feek, 2008 - 2016, will be the featured artists this week on The Gospel Jubilee.In 2008, a friend suggested that Joey and Rory try out for "Can You Duet," a talent show airing on CMT with the purpose of finding the next great countryduo.They made an audition tape and came up with the name "Joey + Rory," and finished in third place on Can You Duet.The duo were signed to Sugar Hill/Vanguard Records, who released their first three studio albums.  Together they produced 8 albums.On February 17, 2014, their first child, Indiana, was born at home with midwives, surrounded by Rory, Joey's big sisters, and Grandma June.In the days immediately following Indy's birth, the couple learned that she had "Down Syndrome."A few months later in May 2014, Joey was diagnosed with "Cervical Cancer."After surgery and treatment, she was declared cancer free and did not receive any radiation or chemotherapy as her surgeons declared the surgery to bea success with the cancer removed with clean margins.In June 2015, after the family had finished filming their movie,  Joey was not feeling well again and sought medical advice.After undergoing further medical testing, it was discovered that the cervical cancer had returned and metastasized to her colon.While undergoing treatment at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Joey would record hymns in their hotel room for the last CD the couple would createtogether.Joey was pronounced dead on March 4, 2016, at approximately 2:30pm.  She was 40 years old.Honoring her wishes, Rory held a private funeral on their farm in Tennessee and Joey was buried in the family cemetery on the Feek farm, where Rory's motherhad been buried in 2014 and where Rory himself will be buried.Go to: http://encouragement.podhoster.com/orTo listen anytime on your computer or smart phoneOr if you have an Echo you can say, Alexa, tell Spreaker to play the Gospel Jubilee.Playlist: 01. Mike Manuel - Made up my mind02. Kali Rose - I wouldn't be got dead without Him03. Craig Morgan - That's what I love about Sunday04. Joey + Rory - It'll get you where you're going05. Joey + Rory - A Bible and a belt06. Tammy renee - In my Bible07. T Graham Brown & Vince Gill - He'll take care of you08. Lulu Roman - When I don't call Your name09. Jimmy Fortune - I believe10. Skip Ewing - The Gospel according to Luke11. Joey + Rory - In the time that You gave me12. Joey + Rory - Amazing grace13. Jane Carter - Why they call it heaven14. Gail Cogburn - Bridegroom comingSend your request to:request@gatewayfortheblind.com

Singer/songwriter Rory Feek has written multiple #1 country hits for other artists, including Collin Raye's "Someone You Used to Know,” Clay Walker's "The Chain of Love," Blake Shelton’s “Some Beach,” and Easton Corbin’s “A Little More Country Than That.” Other songs from his catalog that have landed in the Top 20 are Tracy Byrd’s “The Truth About Men,” Blaine Larsen’s “How Do You Get That Lonely,” and Jimmy Wayne’s “I Will.” Additionally, his songs have been recorded by Kenny Chesney, Randy Travis, Reba McEntire, Trisha Yearwood, Mark Wills, Waylon Jennings, Charley Pride, The Oak Ridge Boys, John Michael Montgomery, Terri Clark, and Lorrie Morgan. In 2008 Rory formed the duo Joey + Rory with his wife, Joey Martin Feek, for the CMT show Can You Duet. Their popularity led to an ACM award for Top New Vocal Duo of the Year, their own TV show, eight successful albums, and a handful of charting singles, including the self-penned songs “Cheater Cheater” and “That’s Important to Me.” Rory’s identity as a storyteller extends beyond his songs to include screenplays, TV scripts, and a popular blog, which earned a loyal following as he shared his family’s pain, triumphs, fears, and deep personal faith during Joey’s battle with terminal cervical cancer. The duo’s final album, Hymns That Are Important to Us, was released in 2016, less than a month before Joey passed away at age 40. It debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Country Albums chart, was certified Gold, and earned the duo a Grammy for Best Roots Gospel Album. Rory’s memoir, This Life I Live, chronicles his spiritual journey, his love story with Joey, and his disarmingly vulnerable musings on his role in what he calls “God’s larger story.”

When The Stellas took their first trip to Nashville in 2008, they were still a relatively unknown husband-and-wife duo from the Toronto suburbs, armed with little more than two voices, one acoustic guitar, and a catalog of smart, catchy songs.  These days, The Stellas are songwriters who have written 90% of the material on their own albums, as well as songs for other artists. They’re parents of Lennon and Maisy, who star as Maddie & Daphne on ABC's "Nashville."  For Brad and MaryLynne Stella, the turning point occurred during a short trip to Nashville. While there, they talked their way into playing an impromptu show at the Commodore Grill, which led to a second show the following night. A publisher was in the audience that evening, and he liked what he heard. The Stellas were offered a deal on the spot. A year later, they were on the hit CMT show "Can You Duet?", moved to Nashville and signed a record deal with EMI Canada. They took home the CCMA trophy for "Duo of the Year" in 2013.  Back in America, one of The Stellas' biggest fans, Zac Brown, asked the duo to join his band for a series of sold-out shows. Brad and MaryLynne have also toured with Johnny Reid & Terri Clark. "Back when we first started our career," Brad remembers, "we came across a lot of musicians who had a 'woe is me' story. They used to live in their car, or they had to wait tables for years before signing a record deal. We had that story, too, but we didn't view it as a negative thing, we thought of it more like camping! We wouldn't trade it for anything.”  "In some ways, we're making a first impression all over again," MaryLynne says of their new record. “This is the album we always wanted to make." 

This week, the lovely, talented Meghan Linsey is on the show with Scott and I. She happens to be my awesome girlfriend, but she also has a really exciting career as a recording artist in Nashville. She went from winning the TV show Can You Duet on CMT, to putting out several hit country singles with her group Steel Magnolia on Big Machine and selling over a million downloads. She recently released her first solo EP and has been enjoying the success of radio airplay, praise from Rolling Stone, and touring the country. She talks about touring with Reba McEntire, Bob Seger,and the Band Perry, working at a karaoke bar when moving to Nashville, and navigating the music industry. Also, we do an acoustic performance of her song “Cocaine and Jesus” at the end, so tune in!

Today's Interview is with vocal coach extraordinaire, Brett Manning. Brett has worked with many well known artists including Taylor Swift, Hayley Williams, Keith Urban, Wes Hampton and has also coached several Grammy and CMA Award winners, as well as recent Broadway casts of Les Miserables, Jekyll & Hyde and Elton John's Aida. Brett is the author of the "Singing Success" a "learn at home" vocal training program. Manning currently runs a vocal studio on Music Row in Nashville TN "Brett Manning Studios" where he teaches along with his associate teachers Shelby Rollins, Jeff Mathena and Jason Catron. Brett teaches his vocal techniques through seminars and workshops around the world. In 2008 Manning was featured as a vocal coach and judge on CMT's television talent search, Can You Duet. The interview was conducted at Robbie's house, a mutual friend in Franklin. Robbie was somebody I chance met a month or so ago on my way out of a coffee shop where I was meeting with Tom Jackson. I kept up the communication and headed back to Tennessee to strengthen the connection. It was Robbie that set up the meeting with Brett. Lately the interviews have been really leading themselves to the next person and I have been happy to follow where they lead me! I hope you enjoy this one and the insights that Brett has to share. Aaron Bethune. Music Specialist. Creative Collaborator. http://www.playitloudmusic.com http://www.abovethenoise.ca http://www.twitter.com/playitloudmusic For more information on Brett and Singing Success please visit his websites: http://www.singingsuccess.com http://www.brettmanningstudios.com

Join us this week as we welcome county music recording artist, Keeira Lyn Ford. Hailing from San Dimas, Ca., Keeira Lyn Ford has all the ingredients of a star ready to be named in our universe. She has a terrific catalog of television and musical successes including appearances on American Idol, CMT’s “Can You Duet”, and most recently competing on the Texaco Country Showdown. She has also teamed with stars such as Garth Brooks and Vince Gill. Vince asked her to sing with him on a recent tour, playing the guitar for her as she sang Patty Loveless’ “Blame it on Your Heart.” They followed that up by singing a duet. On the acting front, Keeira has been in front of the camera often and since an early age, appearing in commercials and several television shows including “Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper,” “Living Single,” and “My Wife and Kids.” We will talk to Keeira about her upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at her music, feature her latest songs and ask her to share her efforts to support the troops. Please be sure to visit Keeira Lyn Ford at http://www.keeirasworld.com/ and spread the word. Fans are welcome to call in and chat live with Keeira during the show. If you would like to participate in the live chat during the show, you must sign up on the show site first and then log in during the show. More great music for a really great cause! And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. This is sure to be a terrific show so be sure to join us, Sunday May 20th 2012 at 4:00 PM EST! Our message to the troops....WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Voted one of People Magazine’s “Sexiest Men Alive” for 2003, Rossi Morreale is currently host of ABC’s “Dating in the Dark.” Previously he hosted the reality singing competition “Can You Duet” and “Temptation,” a half-hour syndicated game show based on the global game show hit, “Sale of the Century.” Prior to “Temptation,” Morreale hosted “Foody Call” for The Style Network, “Riding with Rossi” for The Travel Channel, where he helped celebrate the country's continuing love affair with the motorized vehicle. From monster trucks to classic car expos and motorcycle rallies, the series enthralled audiences with some of the most amped-up machines on the planet. A “good ol’ Southern boy” at heart, Morreale was born and raised in Arkansas, where he attended the University of Arkansas and was starting wide receiver for the Arkansas Razorbacks. An avid sports player and viewer, he soon found a home on the G4 network as host of “Sweat,” a feature-oriented sports show where he interviewed many high-profile athletes from Shaquille O’Neal to Tony Hawk. After “Sweat” he moved to TLC, where he became host of “Junkyard Mega-Wars,” followed by “On-Air with Ryan Seacrest” and Spike TV’s “Midnight Spike.” For the latter two shows he appeared as correspondent and host, rubbing elbows with Hollywood celebrities and music superstars. Morreale’s hosting abilities run the gamut from sports programs to geeky mechanic shows to hob-knobbing with Hollywood elite. A host with no bounds, he’s equally at home trailing Tony Hawk on a skateboard or sipping champagne on a red carpet.

Joey and Rory were introduced to America through the hit television show "Can You Duet" on CMT. Although they didn't win the competition, the show did help launch their budding career. We caught up with them as they celebrated the release of their new CD "The Life Of A Song"