Podcasts about country rebel

JD and I sit down and talk about music, dance, modeling, and even acting. **** JD Reynolds is an artist in the truest sense of the word.The world of country music is paying attention to Australian country music artist JD Reynolds. Her latest release '8 Seconds' hit the highly coveted #1 spot on Australian Country Radio during 2023 Grammy week. For a 100% independent artist, that's truly something. Just wait until the world hears her upcoming release called ‘A Little Piece of Your Heart'.  The incredible singer, songwriter, producer, and award-winning choreographer has achieved international acclaim with her fresh twist on country music. The world of Professional Bull Riding all around the globe from Australia, USA, and Canada to Brazil embraced her powerful song ‘8 Seconds'. So much so, within 24 hours of The Australian PBR announcing JD was performing LIVE at the PBR Monster Energy K Ranch Invitational, the event SOLD OUT with fans clamoring to get a ticket, some fans paid $400 for a scalpers ticket just to see JD Reynolds. It was the only PBR SOLD OUT event in 2022. JD has graced the cover of Nashville Country Music Magazine and the glossy pages of Cowboys & Indians Magazine, being labeled “Country's new ‘it' girl”. For a new artist, JD has millions of combined song streams with smash hits such as 'Whatever' and 'Rebound'. JD's girl-power anthem 'WHATEVER' hit #5 on KIX Hottest 20 and #8 on the Australian Country Music Charts AND made the Hottest 50 songs of 2021. ‘Whatever' caused such a stir that the music video premiered on Country Rebel to over 8 million viewers. JD Reynolds creates a buzz in country music that has the likes of the biggest US media outlets such as NEWSMAX, Country Rebel, and Guitar Girl Magazine all wanting to know who the country's new ‘it' girl is and what inspires her fresh twist on the country which already has its own country genre, “The JD Sound”. Speaking with JD LIVE with over 3 million viewers in New York, NEWSMAX told JD she has “a lot of folk's attention” and congratulated her on being a "major player in terms of music”. And they are spot on.​As a trained dancer and award-winning choreographer, JD needs to dance her own moves as well as sing her own words and melodies. “Dance is a part of who I am, for me, dance is an expression of the soul, expressing what words simply cannot”. The three together have been described as “cutting-edge visual poetry.” Captivating those who hear her and mesmerizing those who see her, JD knows how to make Country sound great and look even better. Website: https://www.jdreynoldsofficial.comIf you would like to contact the show about being a guest please email us at Dauna@betertopodcast.comFollow us on Social MediaThis episode is on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tVGIcbz7DXQInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_d.m.needom/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedomHave a question or want to be a guest on the podcast email: dauna@bettertopodcast.comHave a question for our producer Rich Zei contact him at rich.zei@thirdearaudio.comIntro and Outro music compliments of Fast SuziTo see upcoming guests click here: https://www.dmneedom.com/better-topodcast©2024 Better To...Podcast with D. M.NeedomSupport the show

In this electrifying episode of The Jay Franze Show, we're thrilled to welcome the multi-talented force in the world of entertainment, JD Reynolds. JD embodies the essence of creativity with a remarkable fusion of artistry as an Artist, Songwriter, Model, Actress, and Choreographer.The spotlight shines brightly on JD Reynolds, an Australian country music sensation whose recent track '8 Seconds' ascended to the prestigious #1 spot on Australian Country Radio during the 2023 Grammy week, an exceptional feat for an independent artist. Brace yourselves for her upcoming release, 'A Little Piece of Your Heart,' poised to captivate audiences worldwide.Reynolds' magnetic blend of country music with a contemporary twist has garnered international acclaim. Her anthem, '8 Seconds,' resonated powerfully within the world of Professional Bull Riding across continents, sparking a feverish frenzy that led to a sold-out PBR Monster Energy K Ranch Invitational within 24 hours of her performance announcement. Fans clamored for tickets, some even securing scalpers' tickets for $400, marking it as the sole sold-out PBR event in 2022.From gracing the covers of renowned publications like Nashville Country Music Magazine to Cowboys & Indians Magazine, JD Reynolds is hailed as "Country's new 'it' girl." Her chart-topping hits such as 'Whatever' and 'Rebound' have collectively amassed millions of song streams, while 'Whatever' surged to #5 on KIX Hottest 20 and #8 on the Australian Country Music Charts, securing a place in the Hottest 50 songs of 2021. The music video for 'Whatever' premiered on Country Rebel to an audience of over 8 million, signaling JD's meteoric rise.JD Reynolds' trailblazing presence in country music has not gone unnoticed by major US media outlets like NEWSMAX, Country Rebel, and Guitar Girl Magazine, all eager to uncover the origins of her groundbreaking 'JD Sound.' Her interview on NEWSMAX, viewed by over 3 million, acknowledged her as a "major player in terms of music," affirming the immense attention she's garnered for her distinct musical imprint.A dancer and award-winning choreographer, JD seamlessly weaves dance into her performances, believing it to be an expression of the soul that words alone cannot convey. The synergy of her dance, song, and melody has been aptly described as "cutting-edge visual poetry," enchanting audiences with every step and note.Join us as JD Reynolds takes us on a mesmerizing journey through her singularly original artistry, revealing the heart and soul behind her captivating music and striking visual presence.Show InformationHost: Jay FranzeGuest: JD ReynoldsRecorded: January 8, 2024LinksJay Franze: https://JayFranze.comJD Reynolds: https://www.jdreynoldsofficial.com/ Support the show

Makenzie Phipps Returns!Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know even more about Makenzie Phipps. This is a return episode, so we don't start from the beginning of her story. If you missed it, go back and check out her first appearance on the show (7/3/23). Makenzie is a country music singer, songwriter, and musician. Her music has been featured on Country Rebel, as well as television, radio, and all of the streaming platforms. In this episode, we chat about what Makenzie has been up to since we last spoke. We discuss her move to Nashville, the passing of Loretta Lynn, meeting and working with Rhonda Vincent, and various charities that she works with. We then go on to talk about the difference between her country songs, and her gospel hymns, plus some fun stories about her and her writing / music partner Shane Bagley. Finally, we chat about her recent Alice Rising Star Award, he children's charity Amp Up For Kids, and her new singles. While 'You Bring The Beer (I'll Bring The Noise)' is climbing the charts, Makenzie released an even newer single called 'Life Gives You Love'; which she graciously allows me to play in this episode! Don't miss her Christmas tune 'Christmas Snow', and catch her debuting songs left and right on RFD-TV, and stay tuned for 2024 tour dates across the country.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4068452/advertisement

She is a bit of a country rebel and going on tour with a a country legend that you migh consider a rebel as well - Shania Twain! We discuss her music being less about being "anti-men" but more about self love, resonating in the song "Say It" as well as her crush on Adam Sandler! https://robynottolini.comhttps://upncountry.com Marketing & PR for Country Artists: https://bonzellmedia.com Hosted by Sue Bonzell Executive Producer: Sue Bonzell Filmed and produced by: vLiveCast https://vlivecast.com Camera, Sound & Lighting: Ryan Perry, vLiveCast Get the cool Up N Country MERCH Here: https://www.redbubble.com/people/CowChairCountry/explore?asc=u&page=1&sortOrder=recent Check out the Spotify Playlist for all the best NEW COUNTRY! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6raY92bakZGjjAY9OnEeg7?si=be4f50f7a6304609 #newcountry #lovecountry #upncountry

Sabrina and Dave from Rosewood Ave stopped by Country89 to discuss GOOD OLE DAYS, the duo's latest radio single. We talk about the creation of the song and what's coming up in 2023.Rooted deep in the true north of Ontario, country duo Rosewood Ave take small town dreams to the next level. By a twist of fate due to a local paper mill shutdown, Dave's family relocated to the small town of Iroquois Falls where he moved across the avenue from Sabrina. It wasn't long until they fell in love and these high school sweethearts began the journey of a lifetime as husband and wife country duo Rosewood Ave.With the change to live music due to the pandemic, the duo began doing live streams every Saturday and even got featured on Country Rebel which brought up their video numbers to an impressive 3 million views. Rosewood Ave introduced themselves to the Country scene with a bang after having recorded with none other than Grammy nominated and multiple CMA award winning Nashville producer- Garth Fundis (Trisha Yearwood, Sugarland, Keith Whitley). The duo released their two debut singles “Fool for Love” and “Broke" written by Nashville hit writers such as Doug Johnson and Shane McAnally where they were then added on the highly regarded radio station CBC Country 179 - Sirius XM.​

Date: February 1, 2023Name of podcast: Backstage Pass RadioEpisode title and number:  S4: E4: Payton Howie  Artist Bio -With backwoods bathed vocals and bona fide southern swagger, Payton Howie is leading the next generation of redneck women. Branded as the ultimate ‘All American Girl' by Scenes Media, Howie is gaining nationwide notoriety with features from CMT, Guitar Girl Magazine, The Boot, Country Rebel, Fox News, and more. Payton unapologetically embodies the untamed tradition that country music was built on, and she's hellbent on bringing her own grit to the honky tonk. Not many can say they've shared the stage with the likes of Carrie Underwood, and Howie is one of even fewer who can say they were handpicked to do so at the age of 5; while other kids were learning how to ride a bike, she was teaching people to expect the unexpected whenever they hear the name Payton Howie. She has multiple songs featured on several of Spotify's sought after editorial playlists and her debut EP, “Youngblood”, has attained over 1 million streams. The accompanying music video for "Never Go Home" shows off her non-stop party attitude while the "Freedom" music video bleeds red, white, and blue. Payton has also shared the stage with artists such as Clay Walker, William Clark Green, Pam Tillis, Aaron Watson, Bret Michaels, The Bellamy Brothers, Ian Munsick, The Band Perry, Warren Zeiders, Billy Ray Cyrus, Hunter Hayes, Walker County, Gary Allan, Chris Janson, Jack Ingram, Coffey Anderson, Josh Ward, Laci Kaye Booth, Bryson Gray, Tyler Farr, Honey County, Chayce Beckham and more. Having just released her newest single, "Keep Her Breathing", Payton Howie is prepared to scorch country music with a brand that's hers alone.Sponsor Link:WWW.ECOTRIC.COMBackstage Pass Radio Social Media Handles:Facebook - @backstagepassradiopodcast @randyhulseymusicInstagram - @Backstagepassradio @randyhulseymusicTwitter - @backstagepassPC @rhulseymusicWebsite - backstagepassradio.com and randyhulsey.comArtist Media Handles:Website - www.paytonhowie.comInstagram  - https://www.instagram.com/paytonhowiemusicFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/payton.howieTwitter - https://twitter.com/paytonhowieCall to actionWe ask our listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the show and the artist's social media pages. This enables us to continue pushing great content to the consumer. Thank you for being a part of Backstage Pass RadioYour Host,Randy Hulsey 

Date: November 16, 2022Name of podcast: Backstage Pass RadioEpisode title and number:  S3: E16: Payton Howie  - Hulsey/Howie...A Poisonous DuoArtist Bio -With backwoods bathed vocals and bona fide southern swagger, Payton Howie is leading the next generation of redneck women. Branded as the ultimate ‘All American Girl' by Scenes Media, Howie is gaining nationwide notoriety with features from CMT, Guitar Girl Magazine, The Boot, Country Rebel, Fox News, and more. Payton unapologetically embodies the untamed tradition that country music was built on, and she's hellbent on bringing her own grit to the honky tonk. Not many can say they've shared the stage with the likes of Carrie Underwood, and Howie is one of even fewer who can say they were handpicked to do so at the age of 5; while other kids were learning how to ride a bike, she was teaching people to expect the unexpected whenever they hear the name Payton Howie. She has multiple songs featured on several of Spotify's sought after editorial playlists and her debut EP, “Youngblood”, has attained over 1 million streams. The accompanying music video for "Never Go Home" shows off her non-stop party attitude while the "Freedom" music video bleeds red, white, and blue. Payton has also shared the stage with artists such as Clay Walker, William Clark Green, Pam Tillis, Aaron Watson, Bret Michaels, The Bellamy Brothers, Ian Munsick, The Band Perry, Warren Zeiders, Billy Ray Cyrus, Hunter Hayes, Walker County, Gary Allan, Chris Janson, Jack Ingram, Coffey Anderson, Josh Ward, Laci Kaye Booth, Bryson Gray, Tyler Farr, Honey County, Chayce Beckham and more. Having just released her newest single, "Keep Her Breathing", Payton Howie is prepared to scorch country music with a brand that's hers alone.Sponsor Link:WWW.ECOTRIC.COMBackstage Pass Radio Social Media Handles:Facebook - @backstagepassradiopodcast @randyhulseymusicInstagram - @Backstagepassradio @randyhulseymusicTwitter - @backstagepassPC @rhulseymusicWebsite - backstagepassradio.com and randyhulsey.comArtist Media Handles:Website - www.paytonhowie.comInstagram  - https://www.instagram.com/paytonhowiemusicFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/payton.howieTwitter - https://twitter.com/paytonhowieCall to actionWe ask our listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the show and the artist's social media pages. This enables us to continue pushing great content to the consumer. Thank you for being a part of Backstage Pass RadioYour Host,Randy Hulsey 

A small town girl raised in Bluefield, Virginia. Makenzie Phipps has been making her way around the music scene for quite some time now.    Makenzie is spreading her love of music in a whole new way. Strong vibrant vocals mix with her distinct unique voice, to weave a recipe for her own style of music.    Makenzie's debut country single “Maybe” was featured on Country Rebel and The Country Network, which immediately showcased that she was born to be on the big stage.   Her covers of Alan Jackson's “I Want To Stroll Over Heaven With You”, Amazing Grace and The Chicks “Travelin' Soldier” have been viewed over 3 million times.      We talk about her country hit “Drag” and more!

A small town girl raised in Bluefield, Virginia. Makenzie Phipps has been making her way around the music scene for quite some time now.    Makenzie is spreading her love of music in a whole new way. Strong vibrant vocals mix with her distinct unique voice, to weave a recipe for her own style of music.    Makenzie's debut country single “Maybe” was featured on Country Rebel and The Country Network, which immediately showcased that she was born to be on the big stage.   Her covers of Alan Jackson's “I Want To Stroll Over Heaven With You”, Amazing Grace and The Chicks “Travelin' Soldier” have been viewed over 3 million times.      We talk about her country hit “Drag” and more!

This broadcast features select raw recordings of 32 artists and over 125 songs. Special thanks to the Nashville Vineyard & Country Rebel. Some of the songs and artists - Cody Johnson - His Name Is Jesus, Glen Templeton - Why Wait 'Til Sunday, Drew Parker - What A Day That Will Be, Jacob Bryant - Tell Me, Home Free - Go Rest High On That Mountain, Jessa - Heaven's Gate and many, many more. Enjoy.

Dale Evans is probably best known as the Queen of the West, the wife and co-star of the King of Cowboys, Roy Rogers. But before she ever met Roy, Dale had a successful career in singing, songwriting, and acting, and she had plans to be an even bigger star in musicals, which to Dale, meant not Westerns.  This week we do a deep dive into the life of Dale Evans and how she became a cowgirl, with historian Dr. Theresa Kaminski, author of the new book, Queen of the West: The Life and Times of Dale Evans. Our theme song is Frogs Legs Rag, composed by James Scott and performed by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons. The episode image is a photograph of Dale Evans taken by Harry Warnecke in 1947. It is in the public domain and available via the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution. The musical interludes are “Don't Ever Fall in Love with a Cowboy,” written and performed by Dale Evans in 1949; and “Cowgirl Polka,” written and performed by Dale Evans in 1950. The audio for both is in the public domain and available via the Internet Archive.  Additional Sources: “Dale Evans (1912–2001),” by Nancy Hendricks, Encyclopedia of Arkansas, February 6, 2018. “Dale Evans, the Queen of the West, Is Dead at 88,” by James Barron, The New York TImes, February 8, 2001 “Roy Rogers + Dale Evans: A Love Story Made in the West,” by Courtney Fox, Wide Open Country, May 30, 2022 “Dale Evans,” RoyRogers.com “The story of Roy Rogers, the man behind the ‘King of the Cowboys,'” by Jeff Suess, Cincinnati Enquirer, June 19, 2022 “The Legacy Lives On: Meet Roy Rogers' Children,” by Kim C, Country Rebel, November 2, 2020 Videos: Dale Evans Sings "I Love the West" (From "Bells of San Angelo", 1947) “Dale Evans: Beyond The Happy Trails: Dusty Rogers Interview” Roy Rogers & Dale Evans "They Call The Wind Maria & Wand'rin' Star" on The Ed Sullivan Show, 1970 Roy Rogers & Dale Evans Biography - Happy Trails Theatre Feature  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had the pleasure of interviewing Houston Bernard over Zoom video.Oklahoma born and Boston based Country Singer-Songwriter Houston Bernard recently released his latest country rocker single “Hangover” in the build-up to his upcoming EP, set for release later this year. In addition to releasing music Houston Bernard is touring extensively across the U.S. playing with his full band as well as some select solo acoustic dates. Bernard's country roots run deep with a family tree that includes songwriters, touring musicians and more! In his own music, Houston draws upon his family's rich country and rockabilly musical roots, as well as his own personal experiences like his time in the U.S. Army, where he served nine years. His sound brings together upbeat, relatable music with powerhouse vocals and enough country twang that transcends age, and resonates with a large audience. Like many artists touring and performing in front of live crowds is something extremally important to Houston Bernard, as he can be found regularly performing at venues across the country, performing songs from his back catalogue as well unreleased and new single like “Hangover.”So far in his music career Houston has released a series of singles, EPs and albums, starting in 2013 with his debut self-titled EP, and then followed up with his first full length album Knockin' Boots in 2015. In 2018 Houston released his second EP Lucky Man, followed by Freedom, in 2020, which continued to raise Houston's profile as a diverse country music singer and songwriter. Houston has shared bills with many country superstars over the years like Luke Bryan, Old Dominion, Granger Smith, Michael Ray, Montgomery Gentry, Marshall Tucker Band, and Clint Black. Recent singles like “Hangover,” “All We Are Is Memories,” “People We Are,” and “American Dream” have garnered Houston hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify and YouTube, along with being featured on Country Rebel, CMT.com, The Heartland Network, and The Country Network. Stay tuned to Houston Bernard's socials below for more updates on the release of his upcoming EP as well as future tour dates from this talented Country singer-singer. We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com.www.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #HoustonBernard #Hangover #NewMusic #zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow/ Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod

Jess and Sandy interview Houston Bernard! Houston Bernard's Country roots run deep. Born in Oklahoma, Houston is a direct descendant of famous gunfighter, George "Bittercreek" Newcomb, a member of the infamous 'Wild Bunch' a most wanted man in the 1890's. Houston's father and uncle played in country bands backing up stars like Tanya Tucker, Sleepy LaBeef and were a staple in the Oklahoma and Nashville scenes known as the Rebel Brothers. Reba recorded one of Johnny Bernard's songs, "Muddy Mississippi" in the 80's. Houston draws his musical inspiration from his family's country and rockabilly roots. He brings upbeat, relatable music with his powerhouse vocals and a touch of country twang that transcends age and resonates with a large audience. Houston has shared bills with country superstars like Luke Bryan, Old Dominion, Granger Smith, Michael Ray, Montgomery Gentry, Marshall Tucker Band, and Clint Black. Popular on Spotify and YouTube, Houston has reached both new and established country fans. His music has been featured on Country Rebel, CMT, The Heartland, and The Country Network. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We had a great conversation with Alayna on the Chris & Sandy Show! We talked about so many things. We always love having her on as this was not her first time with us. We talked about family, she performed 2 songs, she told us some great stories to a whole lot more. This conversation got deep VERY fast and you'll see what we mean. Its why our tagline is "Up Close & Personal".Alayna left her hometown of Butler, Pennsylvania in the summer of 2011 with nothing but a few necessities and her favorite guitar to pursue a career in music. A few years later, she was writing with award-winning songwriters and playing Music City's most prestigious venues including the world-famous Bluebird Café, Nissan Stadium, and The Listening Room.Classically trained in piano from age 7, Alayna always had a love for music, but it wasn't always Country. She grew up listening to Jewel, Brandy, LeAnn Rimes, Sheryl Crow. Now, she's mixing those childhood influences of Pop/Rock melodies with the honesty of Country lyrics, bringing a new flavor to the table. Alayna wrote her first song at 12 but it wasn't until a few years later that she recognized her newfound talent and began to nurture it. During this time, Alayna taught herself to play guitar and kept up with regular piano lessons.Alayna currently has over 1 million YouTube views and nineteen independent cuts to her credit. She has played many prominent conventions and festivals including CMA Music Fest, Christmas 4 Kids Bus Tour, Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival, National Cornbread Festival, Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival, Smoky Mountain Songwriters Festival, Sunbelt AG, and the Tennessee State Fair. She was named one of the CMA's Emerging Artists in 2017; released her second fan-funded EP Wicked City; has received multiple awards over the years from TSAI (Tennessee Songwriters Association International), and released a fan-funded EP, The Wrong Side, in 2015 with sales in thirty-five US states and twelve countries; charting at #30 on the iTunes UK Country charts. In 2019, Alayna released her first Christmas CD, Christmas Party, which she co-wrote all of and followed it up in 2020 with singles, "Play Dumb" and "Stereotype," and "Break It Down" and in 2021, "Making Babies." Recently, Alayna had one of her songs included as an instrumental on season 18 of NBC's hit TV show, The Voice, and released her own version of the cover "Desperado" via an acoustic video on Country Rebel's (the world's largest country music network) Facebook page which is nearing 100k views in follow up to her cover of Martina McBride's "Broken Wing," which has just exceeded 172k views

Season 2 kicks off with Nashville Tennessee's own Karen Waldrup.Country singer/songwriter and innovative entrepreneur Karen Waldrup has captivated audiences all over the world through her authenticity, charismatic live performances, and her new styling of nostalgic (as well as modern) country music. Her Waldrup Worldwide fan base is 1,000,000 people strong and growing daily. Her online videos have been viewed over 400 million times.Karen has been featured in Rolling Stone Magazine, People Magazine, Netflix, The Hallmark Channel, Bravo TV, Facebook Artist of the Day, NASCAR ESPN Live, the NFL Experience Superbowl XLVII, CMT, and hundreds of other outlets worldwide. She has scored 12 Nashville Industry Music Awards and won the 2019 Torch Award from the Keith Whitley Fingerprint on Country Music Awards.Waldrup's debut album JUSTIFIED, produced by multi-award winner Garth Fundis (known for his work with Trisha Yearwood and Alabama, among others) and funded solely through fan participation via an Indiegogo campaign, debuted on four of Billboard's Album Charts (Country Album Sales, Heatseekers, Heatseekers South Central, and Independent Albums). "Sometimes He Does", one of the songs featured on JUSTIFIED, was included in Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the Top 10 Country and Americana songs of the week immediately following its release. Music Row icon and historian Robert Oermann deemed the track a "Disc of The Day", adding that Waldrup is a "real deal country singer."Throughout her career, Waldrup has played sold-out shows in such cities as London, Atlanta, Knoxville, Dallas, and beyond. Waldrup currently hosts a weekly online series on Country Rebel's Facebook page entitled "Waldrup Wednesday". The show initially airs every Wednesday at 5 PM CT and can be accessed on-demand anytime via Facebook and YouTube.In July 2021, Waldrup released "Over the Ocean" worldwide in dedication to the lives lost during the global COVID-19 pandemic.Waldrup is a BMI songwriter, a member of NARAS/The Recording Academy (the "Grammy" organization), the CMA, and has partnered with Mission of Hope: Haiti.

Nashville-based singer, songwriter, guitar player who earlier this year put out a new song and is currently working on a new album. She is a part of five specials done by media and lifestyle outlet Country Rebel and last month did a string of performances across the Alabama-Florida border as part of the 37th Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival, with another show coming up on December 21st in Houston. Her official YouTube channel has over one million combined video views and she has more than 16 thousand monthly listeners on Spotify. She was a guest on this show close to four years ago, way back on Episode 135.

Recording artist Karen Waldrup and record producer Paul Worley join us in the studio on this episode. Karen discusses what it takes to release her new music, with Paul at the helm, producing the project. Karen and Paul share how she's funding her new project, through in a new and innovative way called Music Benefactors, an SEC registered investment platform, designed to help the independent artist fund their projects thru their fan base as investors. As a Country singer/songwriter and innovative entrepreneur Karen has captivated audiences all over the world through her authenticity, charismatic live performances and her new styling of nostalgic (as well as modern) country music. Her Waldrup Worldwide fan base is 1,000,000 people strong and growing daily. Her online videos have been viewed over 400 million times. Karen has been featured in Rolling Stone Magazine, People Magazine, Netflix, The Hallmark Channel, Bravo TV, Facebook Artist of the Day, NASCAR ESPN Live, the NFL Experience Superbowl XLVII, CMT and hundreds of other outlets world-wide. She has scored 12 Nashville Industry Music Awards and won the 2019 Torch Award from the Keith Whitley Fingerprint on Country Music Awards. Throughout her career, Waldrup has played sold-out shows in such cities as London, Atlanta, Knoxville, Dallas and beyond. Waldrup currently hosts a weekly online series on Country Rebel's Facebook page entitled "Waldrup Wednesday". The show initially airs every Wednesday at 5PM CT and can be accessed on-demand anytime via Facebook and YouTube. Paul Worley is known for his work in country music. Formerly a vice president at Sony BMG, he later joined the staff of Warner Bros. Records' Nashville division as chief creative officer. Since leaving Warner in the early 2000s, Worley has worked mainly as a record producer for other acts, such as Big & Rich, as well as an occasional session guitarist. He is most widely known as the co- producer (with Victoria Shaw) of the self-titled debut album of Lady Antebellum (2008) and as one of the producers of their second album, Need You Now (2010). He also discovered the Dixie Chicks and, with Blake Chancey, co-produced their first two albums. www.musicbenefactors.com/karenwaldrup www.karenwaldrup.com   The music provided for this episode is from: Artist: Karen Waldrup Single: “I Go By Jane Doe” BMI Songwriters: Karen Waldrup, Brandon Darcy, Ben Russell   Artist: Karen Waldrup Single: “Over The Ocean” BMI Songwriters: Karen Waldrup, Brandon Darcy, Ben Russell   Artist: Karen Waldrup Single: “Justified” BMI Songwriters: Karen Waldrup, Brian Kolb   The Business Side of Music ™ © 2021 Lotta Dogs Productions LLC Co-Produced and Hosted (by the guy who has a face for podcasting):  Bob Bender Co-Producer, Creator, and Technical Advisor (the man behind the curtain):  Tom Sabella Director of Video and Continuity (the brains of the entire operation): Deborah Halle Audio/Video Editor Mark Sabella Midnight Express Studio  Olian, NY Marketing and Social Media: Kaitlin Fritts Executive Assistant to Bob and Tom (the one who keeps us on track and our schedules straight) Tammy Kowalski All Around Problem Solver: Connie Ribas Recorded inside an old Airstream Trailer on Music Row in Nashville, TN (cause that's about all that's left these days) Mixed and Mastered at Music Dog Studios in Donelson, TN Production Sound Design: Keith Stark Voice Over and Promo: Lisa Fuson Special Thanks to Tom Sabella and Traci Snow for producing and hosting over 100 episodes of the original “Business Side of Music” podcast, and trusting us to carry on their legacy. Website: Sponsorship information   Interview submission  #thebusinesssideofmusicpodcast#muiscbusiness#podcast

Welcome back! On our last episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Jeff McMahon, ACM Award-nominated keyboardist and longtime touring and recording partner with Tim McGraw! It was from him that we learned about Maddye Trew!Maddye has recently hit the music scene, wowing everyone with her sparkly and spunky attitude and incredible country singing. Jeff, who is now a devoted member of Maddye's team, says “I love, LOVE her singin'. She's so good, so soulful … and so real, which is refreshing. She knows who she is and what music she wants to make, and it was a thrill to play on this track with her.”Coming on the heels of her debut release, “Only Sometimes,” the attention-getting featured performance of her cover of Patty Loveless' “Chains” with Country Rebel, and recent opportunities to perform alongside established artists including Darryl Worley, Wade Hayes, and Jim Brown, the light is starting to shine on Maddye and it's only getting brighter! AND she just released “That's The Lonely Talkin'," which is available on all platforms! You can even see it on YouTube!For a bit of info Maddye, was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, and began performing at a very young age. She sang “Walkin' After Midnight” at the historic Strand Theatre at the age of ten, took on numerous roles in a variety of high school theater and musical productions while a student at Tipton Rosemark Academy, and eventually headed to Nashville to earn her Bachelor of Arts degree in commercial music from Belmont University. Since graduating, Trew has worked to hone her skills as a singer-songwriter and celebrated her first release, “Only Sometimes,” in December of 2020.Since then, Maddye has been invited to share her songs at the historic Listening Room as well as other Nashville hotspots including The Local, Belcourt Taps, the Moxy Nashville, and Honeytree Meadery. Trew has also served as an opening act at the legendary Nashville Palace, and earlier this summer, she had the opportunity to join several artists including headliner Trace Adkins for the celebrated Memorial Day Mulefest concert event in Columbia, TN.Maddye has a bright future ahead of her, and we hope that you will join us on this Casa DeConfidence Podcast episode and welcome Maddye with open arms!https://www.instagram.com/maddyetrew/ https://www.facebook.com/maddyetrew https://twitter.com/maddyetrew https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNfClPHY-5L7d-mXMWRZdqg https://www.maddyetrew.com/ Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CasaDConfidence)

Madelyn talks to I Am Refocused Radio today about her new music "Good At Goodbye" coming soon on March 26, 2021. Madelyn Victoria will release "Good At Goodbye" single on March 26, 2021. It's her first single since her Top 15 Canadian iTunes hit, "Right Here With You." SAN ANTONIO, TX, USA, February 15, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- She's back! After a two-and-a-half year hiatus between releases, San Antonio, Texas beauty Madelyn Victoria returns with a brand new single. Her self-penned "Good At Goodbye" will be released on March 26th, 2021 (MTS Records). The single is the follow up to her 2018 single, "Right Here With You" that reached the Canadian iTunes Top 15. "Good At Goodbye" was produced and engineered by Sean Sankey. Mastering was done by Nick Landis in Austin, TX. "We're so happy to have a new release from Madelyn," said MTS President Michael Stover. "This is her best work to date, and I'm so excited for everyone to hear what she's been up to." ABOUT MADELYN VICTORIA: Originally from San Benito, TX, Madelyn's debut single release, "He Only Loves Me on the Dance Floor" reached #1 on the national country AM/FM chart, New Music Weekly, making it one of the biggest debut singles of 2016. The self-penned song won an Akademia Award for Best Country Song in April 2016, earning her numerous other award nominations and a spot on the CMT.com Top 50 Most Popular Artists chart. The video for "He Only Loves Me" reached the Yallwire.com Top 5 Most Watched Videos chart, while her YouTube cover of George Strait's "Amarillo By Morning" received over 100,000 views in just 2 days, after being featured on Country Rebel's website. Her cover of Johnny Cash's "Folsom Prison Blues" matched that number, after being featured on the same site. Madelyn Victoria and her band have shared the stage with some of the biggest names in country music, including Easton Corbin, Randy Rogers Band, Turnpike Troubadours, Tracy Lawrence, Kevin Fowler, Clay Walker, Josh Thompson, Dustin Lynch, Zac Brown Band, the Charlie Daniels Band, and more. For more information, please visit https://www.madelyn-victoria.com . https://www.facebook.com/madelynvictoria/ https://www.instagram.com/madvicval https://twitter.com/madelynvictoria https://open.spotify.com/artist/05Sne6IyNxaM7vexMvN84t?si=sCFe19zIQdmp1u0EK3qE7w https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2qd_hlLELvwuYQ06z6qomQ

Bonus Show From Keep Grinding Podcast Show! Host: Shemaiah ReedGuest: Madelyn VictoriaBio:Madelyn Victoria’s debut single release, “He Only Loves Me on the Dance Floor” reached #1 on the national country AM/FM chart, New Music Weekly, making it one of the biggest debut singles of 2016. The self-penned song won an Akademia Award for Best Country Song in April 2016, earning her numerous other award nominations and a spot on the CMT.com Top 50 Most Popular Artists chart. The video for “He Only Loves Me” reached the Yallwire.com Top 5 Most Watched Videos chart, while her youtube cover of George Strait’s “Amarillo By Morning” received over 100,000 views in just 2 days, after being featured on Country Rebel’s website. Her cover of Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues” matched that number, after being featured on the same site. But, for the young Texas native, nothing can compare to walking in the footsteps of her legendary idols. Her last video release, the original “I Can Be Your Senorita” had received over 10,000 views. New single “Right Here With You” is currently charting on several airplay charts. www.madelyn-victoria.comwww.facebook.com/madelynvictoriawww.twitter.com/madelynvictoriaCONTACT:Michael StoverMTS Management Groupmichael@mtsmanagementgroup.com *Today's special episode is from Keep Grinding Podcast Show with host Shemaiah Reed*Podcast regular weekly broadcast location:Rockafellas Barber Shop (Owner: Rico Rodriguez)1733 Babcock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229Sponsors:ENGAGE! publishes the Christian Community Calendar weekly. https://www.facebook.com/engagesaI Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by River City Donuts 1723 Babock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Bay Bay McClinton of All Sports Speed and Conditioninghttp://www.allsportsfitness.net/All Sports Speed and Conditioning is the top sports performance training gyms in San Antonio, and has produce many collegiate and professional athletes since opening. All Sports was founded in 1997 by Bremond “Bay Bay” McClinton. All Sports is based out of the beautiful city of San Antonio, TX. Having accomplished his own career in professional sports; starting a company like All Sports was a natural transition for him. Bay Bay is a native of San Antonio, TX. His 100 meter dash in High School at Roosevelt High in San Antonio was not broken until recently. In college Bay Bay played opposite the great future hall of famer, Darrell Green. He went on to sign a professional career with the Houston Oilers, Dallas Cowboys and played 7 years in the European Leagues before returning to his home town to finish his career “San Antonio Texans”. In 2006, his company, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the East vs West Shriners’s college senior bowl. In 2008-09, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the Division II college Senior Cactus Bowl All Star game in Kingsville. Today All Sports Speed and Conditioning continues to train athletes to elevate their athletic performance to the next level in all sports.I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by D.W. Brooks Funeral Home2950 E. Houston St.San Antonio, TX 78202Email: info@dwbrooksfh.comPhone: 210-223-2045Website: dwbrooksfuneralhome.comI Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Overflowcafe.comDoes your website need more traffic? Well visit Overflowcafe.com today! They make websites popular and over 41,000 people use their service to gain more customers. They are winning at business. What about you? Visit Overflowcafe.com

Bonus Show From Keep Grinding Podcast Show! Host: Shemaiah ReedGuest: Madelyn VictoriaBio:Madelyn Victoria’s debut single release, “He Only Loves Me on the Dance Floor” reached #1 on the national country AM/FM chart, New Music Weekly, making it one of the biggest debut singles of 2016. The self-penned song won an Akademia Award for Best Country Song in April 2016, earning her numerous other award nominations and a spot on the CMT.com Top 50 Most Popular Artists chart. The video for “He Only Loves Me” reached the Yallwire.com Top 5 Most Watched Videos chart, while her youtube cover of George Strait’s “Amarillo By Morning” received over 100,000 views in just 2 days, after being featured on Country Rebel’s website. Her cover of Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues” matched that number, after being featured on the same site. But, for the young Texas native, nothing can compare to walking in the footsteps of her legendary idols. Her last video release, the original “I Can Be Your Senorita” had received over 10,000 views. New single “Right Here With You” is currently charting on several airplay charts. www.madelyn-victoria.comwww.facebook.com/madelynvictoriawww.twitter.com/madelynvictoriaCONTACT:Michael StoverMTS Management Groupmichael@mtsmanagementgroup.com *Today's special episode is from Keep Grinding Podcast Show with host Shemaiah Reed*Podcast regular weekly broadcast location:Rockafellas Barber Shop (Owner: Rico Rodriguez)1733 Babcock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229Sponsors:ENGAGE! publishes the Christian Community Calendar weekly. https://www.facebook.com/engagesaI Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by River City Donuts 1723 Babock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Bay Bay McClinton of All Sports Speed and Conditioninghttp://www.allsportsfitness.net/All Sports Speed and Conditioning is the top sports performance training gyms in San Antonio, and has produce many collegiate and professional athletes since opening. All Sports was founded in 1997 by Bremond “Bay Bay” McClinton. All Sports is based out of the beautiful city of San Antonio, TX. Having accomplished his own career in professional sports; starting a company like All Sports was a natural transition for him. Bay Bay is a native of San Antonio, TX. His 100 meter dash in High School at Roosevelt High in San Antonio was not broken until recently. In college Bay Bay played opposite the great future hall of famer, Darrell Green. He went on to sign a professional career with the Houston Oilers, Dallas Cowboys and played 7 years in the European Leagues before returning to his home town to finish his career “San Antonio Texans”. In 2006, his company, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the East vs West Shriners’s college senior bowl. In 2008-09, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the Division II college Senior Cactus Bowl All Star game in Kingsville. Today All Sports Speed and Conditioning continues to train athletes to elevate their athletic performance to the next level in all sports.I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by D.W. Brooks Funeral Home2950 E. Houston St.San Antonio, TX 78202Email: info@dwbrooksfh.comPhone: 210-223-2045Website: dwbrooksfuneralhome.comI Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Overflowcafe.comDoes your website need more traffic? Well visit Overflowcafe.com today! They make websites popular and over 41,000 people use their service to gain more customers. They are winning at business. What about you? Visit Overflowcafe.com

Madelyn Victoria’s debut single release, “He Only Loves Me on the Dance Floor” reached #1 on the national country AM/FM chart, New Music Weekly, making it one of the biggest debut singles of 2016. The self-penned song won an Akademia Award for Best Country Song in April 2016, earning her numerous other award nominations and a spot on the CMT.com Top 50 Most Popular Artists chart. The video for “He Only Loves Me” reached the Yallwire.com Top 5 Most Watched Videos chart, while her youtube cover of George Strait’s “Amarillo By Morning” received over 100,000 views in just 2 days, after being featured on Country Rebel’s website.  Her cover of Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues” matched that number, after being featured on the same site.  But, for the young Texas native, nothing can compare to walking in the footsteps of her legendary idols.  Her latest video release, the original “I Can Be Your Senorita” has already received over 10,000 views.  www.madelyn-victoria.com   www.facebook.com/madelynvictoria www.twitter.com/madelynvictoria

Madelyn Victoria’s debut single release, He Only Loves Me on the Dance Floor reached #1 on the national country AM/FM chart, New Music Weekly, making it one of the biggest debut singles of 2016. The self-penned song won an Akademia Award for Best Country Song in April 2016, earning her numerous other award nominations and a spot on the CMT.com Top 50 Most Popular Artists chart. The video for “He Only Loves Me” reached the Yallwire.com Top 5 Most Watched Videos chart, while her youtube cover of George Strait’s “Amarillo By Morning” received over 100,000 views in just 2 days, after being featured on Country Rebel’s website.  Her cover of Johnny Cash’s Folsom Prison Blues matched that number, after being featured on the same site.  But, for the young Texas native, nothing can compare to walking in the footsteps of her legendary idols. Her latest video release, the original I Can Be Your Senorita has already received over 10,000 views.

Madelyn Victoria’s debut single release, He Only Loves Me on the Dance Floor reached #1 on the national country AM/FM chart, New Music Weekly, making it one of the biggest debut singles of 2016. The self-penned song won an Akademia Award for Best Country Song in April 2016, earning her numerous other award nominations and a spot on the CMT.com Top 50 Most Popular Artists chart. The video for “He Only Loves Me” reached the Yallwire.com Top 5 Most Watched Videos chart, while her youtube cover of George Strait’s “Amarillo By Morning” received over 100,000 views in just 2 days, after being featured on Country Rebel’s website.  Her cover of Johnny Cash’s Folsom Prison Blues matched that number, after being featured on the same site.  But, for the young Texas native, nothing can compare to walking in the footsteps of her legendary idols. Her latest video release, the original I Can Be Your Senorita has already received over 10,000 views.