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Colt and David sit down with singer/songwriter Tebey.  Nashville resident and Ontario, Canada native, Tebey, is a platinum selling artist, award-winning producer and accomplished songwriter with multiple #1 songs.  Some of Tebey's biggest successes to date are with three #1 songs as a writer: a US Billboard #1 with Justin Moore's “Somebody Else Will”; a Canadian #1 with Gord Bamford's “Dive Bar” and his first #1 as an artist and writer with his gold single “Who's Gonna Love You”, for which he also received a SOCAN award in March 2019.  As a songwriter, Tebey has earned success on multiple continents with artists such as One Direction, Fifth Harmony, Pixie Lott, Cher, FLO-RIDA and Smashmouth, Big & Rich, Emerson Drive and many others.  Website: www.tebeyofficial.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/tebeymusicInstagram: www.instagram.com/tebeymusicTwitter (X): www.twitter.com/tebeyTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@tebeyofficialYouTube: www.youtube.com/@tebeySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2S0WpGRnEPyS5OuMp3KOEo?si=R5K_GuBPTQ2Taw7-0CMu4ASend us a textSupport the showCheck out our socials and follow us!Facebook: www.facebook.com/TwangTownPodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/TwangTownPodTwitter: www.twitter.com/TwangTownPodWe would love your support to continue to bring listeners amazing content!Cash App: www.cash.app/$TwangTownPodBuzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2232176/support

A mix of popular country hits from the 2000s. These are all songs I played on country radio back in the day. Artists include Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, George Strait, Phil Vassar, Sara Evans, Carrie Underwood, Bucky Covington, Dierks Bentley, Jack Ingram, Emerson Drive, Mark Wills and more!

Today on the Rock Your Voice Podcast I'm joined by Grammy nominated, Nashville based songwriter, Bonnie Baker.   Baker has songs with artists as diverse as Rachel Platten, Zella Day, Rascal Flatts, Hunter Hayes, Chely Wright, Reba, Brantley Gilbert, Sara Evans, Emerson Drive, Tenille Arts, Megan Davies and Raquel Cole. The top five titles from Baker's catalog have over 150 million spins on Spotify as of January 2023. We talk all about Bonnie's journey in the industry and how she became a songwriter, as well as the importance of building a genuine community, making space for creativity and taking yourself seriously as an artist. This episode is filled with tips and tools for aspiring writers to learn more about how to build your network within the industry, how to grow as an artist and learning how to build confidence in your craft.  Bonnie will be joining us in Nashville April 8-11th for our special singer / songwriter event. Workshop passes are still available, and you can learn more here!  We hope you enjoy the episode!

This episode is brought to you by: GRUBBED https://grubbed.com There is an authenticity and truthfulness to the music of Drew Gregory that is undeniable. The songs of this award-winning Alberta country music sensation are infused with a down-home realism, a gritty honesty, and vibrant sense of rootedness that comes from years spent working the land as a farmer – an aspect of his life that is deeply connected to his talent as a musician, singer, and songwriter. Gregory, the singer, is also Gregory the farmer – two sides of the same engaging, unpretentious, amiable coin, solidly rooted in the landscape and soil of his rural homestead. The music is as approachable as he is, which also translates on stage as he forms an instant rapport with any audience he performs to. Growing up in the small rural community of Standard, Alberta (population around 350), Gregory was exposed to music through local radio and from his dad's extensive classic rock vinyl collection. He soon came to appreciate the country and rock sounds that flowed through the family home. By the time he was 15, he had acquired his first guitar, and from the first strum of the strings, he knew that making music would be a big part of his life. Evidence of Gregory's status as a country music artist on the rise is the numerous accolades that he has thus far garnered in his career. Drew recently brought home the "Horizon Male Artist of the Year" Award from Country Music Alberta in March of 2022. This is Drew's third win in this category, having won the honour in 2015 and 2019 as well. He also received Country Music Alberta's Horizon Song of the Year in 2019 for Better in A Bar, a song he penned with long-time co-writer Aaron Goodvin, and Country Music Alberta's Horizon Album of the Year for his album I Was There in 2016. Drew was recently named one of the Top 3 artists in the Project Wild Development Program in Alberta after a six-month-long journey of education and development. At the finale, held at The King Eddy in Calgary, he was awarded $50,000. Over his burgeoning career, he has shared the stage and opened concert and festival dates for Miranda Lambert, Kip Moore, Old Dominion, John Michael Montgomery, Big & Rich, Emerson Drive, and Chad Brownlee, among others. Drew feeds off and reciprocates the energy of a crowd better than any and has plenty of experience on stage for large and smaller audiences. Past festivals include The Big Valley Jamboree (both Main Stage and Molson Stage), Bud Country Fever, Country Thunder in Calgary and Arizona, and Dauphin Country Fest. Drew made his debut appearance on the Nashville North stage during the 2015 Calgary Stampede and has been a staple every year since. His performances at clubs, rodeos, and festivals tend to draw large crowds after years of being a reliable high-energy show. Even though he's a small-town farm kid at heart, he is more at home on stage than anywhere else. Learn more about Drew Gregory at: http://www.drewgregorymusic.com/

Danick Dupelle has a storied Grammy Nominated career with Emerson Drive! You'd think that would be enough for most? What if you add an award-winning music producer and songwriter to the mix? Still not convinced? Today, Danick takes you on his journey to his version of "Making It". How did it all begin? How did music production come into the mix? When did he think he could do this full-time? Who are the people who helped and influenced him? But, has Danick "Made It?" All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JJ Voss from Regina, SK is hanging out with us tonight. He tells us the story about being the most promising church organist in his region and quickly moving on to picking up a guitar to become a full-time touring musician. We also talk about music videos, playing in front of 5000 people, backup plans and Emerson Drive. JJ Voss on: His website: https://www.jjvoss.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JJVoss/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jj_voss/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jjvoss Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JJVoss Mark Poppen and Joel Gaudet on:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelvgaudet/  Twitter Joel: https://twitter.com/JoelVGaudet  Twitter Mark: https://twitter.com/MarkPoppen  Instagram Mark: https://www.instagram.com/mark.poppen Funky Moose Records on: Website: https://www.funkymooserecords.ca/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/FunkyMoose_ca  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FunkyMooseRecords  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funkymooserrecords  Northern Royals EP Presale Bundle: https://www.funkymooserecords.ca/products/northern-royals-northern-royals-ep-180-gram-45rpm-gold-splatter  Inspired Vapor Company: https://www.inspiredvaporcompany.com/ Promo: MOOSE10 Song in the ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypN72NLUCH0 Artist looking for contacts?  Check out muse @: https://muse-canada.ca/ Promo: FUNKYMOOSE2021 Skull Creek Studios: https://skullcreek.ca/ Prehistoric Productions: https://www.prehistoricproductions.com/ The Capitol Music Club: https://www.capitolclubyxe.ca/ The views and opinions of our guests do not represent the views and opinions of Mark, Joel or Funky Moose Records.

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

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Saskatchewan's Shantaia is riding a big wave of success these days wth her top 40 Country single "Broke To Brand New", her recent tour as a show opener for The Washboard Union and her place as a semi-fnalist in the CCMA's SiriusXM Top Of The Country competition. In 2019, she was named the Saskatchewan Country Music Association's Emerging Artist of the Year. She has shared the stage with the likes of Kane Brown, Chris Lane, Ryan Hurd, Emerson Drive, and Charlie Major, and has performed on some of the top stages such as Nashville's Whiskey Jam, The Listening Room Cafe, Americana Fest, Cavendish Beach Music Festival, and Dauphin's Countryfest. Earning multiple Saskatchewan Music Award nominations, along with the SCMA  Award for Emerging Artist of the Year, Shantaia continued her climb to success with her most recent single "Had A Good Weekend" which landed placement on CMT, and became her highest charting single to date, hitting #354 on BDS Billboard and #52 on Mediabase. Tune in to learn all about Shantaia's music journey that has takeh her from Spiritwood, Saskatchewan to Nashville, Tennessee!

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We had the pleasure of interviewing Dustin Collins over Zoom video! Momentum continues to build for Billboard No. 1 singer-songwriter and Georgia-born Dustin Collins, who recently announced his forthcoming Working Man album, as he signs with New Vision Artist Management's Mike Kraski and New Revolution Entertainment's Jeff Solima. Kraski began his career in sales and distribution at CBS Records and eventually made his way to Sony Music Nashville, where he worked with Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Montgomery Gentry among many others, and was eventually elevated to executive VP and general manager for the Nashville division. In 2003, Kraski left Sony and launched an artist friendly label that was aptly named Equity Records. As President and CEO, he launched the career of Little Big Town. Since 2007, Kraski has worked in artist management, consulting and music publishing at Tenacity Management and at M-Pact Music Group and recently partnered with legendary artist manager John Dorris to launch New Vision Artist Management.Solima, whose career started at Music Matters, who managed Tracy Lawrence (16 of 17 singles were all No. 1) and Clay Walker (debut single No. 1), opened the multi-award-winning Hitsquad Promotions in 1993. In 2006, he co-founded New Revolution with partner Rob Dalton, and in 2008, he co-founded Bigger Picture Promotions with partner Michael Powers. Bigger Picture became the No. 5 record label in 18 months, setting the No. 1 record at the time of 9 consecutive No. 1 singles, and launched Craig Campbell, Chris Janson, and relaunched Chris Cagle, Uncle Kracker's “Smile,” and Kid Rock. New Revolution clients have included Tim McGraw, Brantley Gilbert, Martina McBride, Lee Brice, Gloriana, Uncle Kracker, Jesse James Decker, among others, while delivering Emerson Drive's only No. 1 with “Moments” and relaunching Big & Rich with four consecutive Top 15 singles.Produced by industry veterans Buddy Cannon (Kenny Chesney, Willie Nelson, Reba McEntire) and Bill McDermott (Tim McGraw, Martina McBride, Brad Paisley), Working Man is slated for release this summer from DCDL Entertainment. A portion of proceeds from the lead single and album will benefit GUMI (Glad You Made It) Camp USA. GUMI focuses on providing U.S. veterans with the tools they need to help them heal after deployment overseas and enable them to re-enter society. Working Man follows Collins' latest album, It's Been Awhile, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Heatseekers South Central Albums chart. His independent single “Cold Dead Hands” ascended to No. 1 on the Billboard Singles Sales chart. Collins also earned a slot on Aaron Watson's Vaquero Tour and has opened for Tanya Tucker, Shenandoah, Clay Walker, Chris Janson, Kane Brown and many more.We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #DustinCollins #ColdDeadHands #musicinterview #MusicPodcast #NewMusic #zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow/ Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod

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Since 1972 Fee Waybill has been the lead singer of the legendary theatrical rock band The Tubes, and a driving force behind the classic rock hits “She's a Beauty,” “Talk to Ya Later,” “Don't Wanna Wait Anymore,” and “White Punks on Dope.”Fee just released his third solo album, “Fee Waybill Rides Again”. It debuted in the top 10 of Amazon's new rock releases. He dances, sings, and acts on the theatrical stage as a member of The Barn Theatre in Augusta MI, the oldest for-profit summer stock theater in the US, where he has reprised his role as Frank N Furter in The Rocky Horror Show six times, performed as King Arthur in Eric Idle's Spamalot and played a leading role Frank Wildhorn's operetta Civil War. In addition to his work with The Tubes, Waybill has written and worked with Richard Marx, Toto, Kenny Loggins, Steve Lukather, Vixen, Emerson Drive, and The Foo Fighters. He has released two previous solo albums, as well as recorded voice-overs and books on tape.He has appeared on the big screen in Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, Ladies and Gentlemen the Fabulous Stains, and Xanadu, and on the small screen as a guest on David Letterman, SCTV, Divorce Court, and Rock-N-America.He lives in Los Angeles, where he is working on his second book of poetry, and is an avid polo player.

Alli Walker is back with the release of her new single "Country Music". Giving listeners insight into some of the biggest country tracks and artists that have shaped her life, the nostalgic and upbeat track is available on all streaming platforms.  Written by Alli, Dustin Bird and Brian John Harwood and produced by Danick Dupelle (Tebey, Tyler Joe Miller, Emerson Drive), the track got its debut on TikTok earlier this year. Quickly racking up over a million views, the demo allowed fans to bond over the role country music has played in their lives.  “I wanted the production, storytelling and emotion of this song to feel as nostalgic as it does when listening to some of the songs we mention in the track,” says Alli of how “Country Music” came together. “I can still remember belting out Alison Krauss's part in 'Whiskey Lullaby' when I was a teenager, repeating 'Remember When' by Alan Jackson over and over on my little blue MP3 player and performing 'Strawberry Wine' to a slow dancing crowd with my cover band. When I sing this song it brings back so many memories of discovering my favourite country tracks throughout my life.” The release of “Country Music” showcases Alli's first new music since dropping her debut album The Basement Sessions in Fall 2019. It also marks a new direction for the PEI native as she finds her sound and carves her own path in the industry. “Prior to my debut album, I spent over 10 years getting my feet wet - I knew I needed my 10K hours and my 'dues paid' before I released anything of my own,” explains Alli. “Writing, recording, and releasing my debut album on my own in 2019 was the perfect experience on what it takes to be an independent artist and still cut through the noise".    

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July 8th, 2021 - Raised on a farm near Fergus, and a former Stratford resident, this weeks Ranch Local Spotlight shines on 2 time CCMA nominee, Ryan Laird!"Two-time Canadian Country Music Awards nominated recording artist, songwriter, producer and philanthropist Ryan Laird is recognized for his Billboard Top 10 hit song, “I'm Your Man”, and consecutive Top 40 singles, “Girl Crazy”, “She Was The One” & “Where Do I Go” with Leah Daniels. Laird was originally discovered via Nashville Music Row billboard to Taylor Swift which led to becoming one of the original “Highway Finds” on Sirius XM The Highway.Ryan Laird has had the pleasure of performing on multiple national cross country Canadian tours opening for Alan Jackson, Dierks Bentley, George Canyon, Terri Clark, Emerson Drive and Sawyer Brown and has headlined the BiggerThanThat! youth empowerment tour to over 300, 000 Canadian youth.Throughout his two decade long career, he's additionally performed at hundreds of festivals and events, such as Dauphin Countryfest, Craven Country Jamboree, CMT Music Festival, Calgary Stampede Nashville North Stage, Country Thunder Music Festival (Wisconsin & Arizona), Cavendish Beach Music Festival, and the Havelock Jamboree.Laird is most commonly described as the Keith Urban of Canadian country music, with his live show offering a big “Ed Sheeran” flair as he records and layers live musical loops for his audiences. His ability to tantalize his audience with his impressive vocal range and virtuoso guitar chops is extraordinary. His stage presence is sure to captivate you by incorporating his unique blend of original and classic songs, storytelling, and musicianship which makes for a truly mesmerizing experience that will only leave you wanting more and more."https://ryanlaird.com/index.php/aboutryanlaird/

SUMMARY:Our guest on this episode of Songcraft is Richard Marx, who is best known for writing and recording hits such as “Don't Mean Nothing,” “Hold on to the Nights” and “Right Here Waiting.” But that's only part of the story. As a songwriter, Marx has written #1 hits for other artists, ranging from Kenny Rogers to Josh Groban to NSYNC to Keith Urban. He's sold more than 30 million albums as an artist, earned the Grammy Song of the Year as a writer, and, with the publication of his new memoir on July 6th, is now an author with many amazing stories to tell.    PART ONE:Scott and Paul talk about the new Songcraft T-shirts, and wonder if Richard Marx is perhaps in an elite club whose only other members are the Bee Gees. PART TWO: Our in-depth conversation with Richard MarxABOUT RICHARD MARXGrammy-winning performer Richard Marx has sold more than 30 million albums as an artist, but if you only know him from late 1980s ballads such as “Hold on to the Nights” and “Right Here Waiting,” you only know part of the story. A prolific songwriter, Marx has landed fourteen songs at the top of various Billboard charts, and has written a #1 single in each of the last four decades. His genre-crossing songwriting success includes “What About Me” and “Crazy,” which Kenny Rogers carried to the top of the Adult Contemporary and Country charts, respectively; “Edge of a Broken Heart,” a hit for the female metal band Vixen; “This I Promise You,” a Top 5 pop single for NSYNC that stayed at #1 on the Adult Contemporary Chart for 13 weeks; Josh Groban's debut single “To Where You Are,” which also reached #1; and “Dance With My Father,” which Richard wrote with the song's performer, Luther Vandross, and which earned the pair the prestigious Grammy Song of the Year award in 2004. Additionally, Richard has scored three major hits with Keith Urban: the Top 5 “Everybody,” and the #1 singles “Better Life” and “Long Hot Summer.”  Despite all his songwriting success, however, Marx is best known as a singer and performer who today jokes about his 80s hairstyle and of-the-era drum sounds. But the songs are undeniable, all of which Marx wrote and produced himself. His debut self-titled album yielded four Top 5 singles: “Don't Mean Nothing,” “Should've Known Better,” “Endless Summer Nights,” and “Hold on to the Nights.” His follow-up, 1989's Repeat Offender, was even more successful, going quadruple-platinum and earning two number one Billboard pop singles, “Satisfied” and “Right Here Waiting,” in addition to the Top 5 “Angelina.” More hits followed, including “Keep Coming Back,” “Hazard,” “Take This Heart,” “Now and Forever,” and “Until I Find You Again.” In addition, Richard's songs have been integral to a number of successful film soundtracks. He earned a Grammy nomination for his contributions to St. Elmo's Fire; scored a Top 10 pop hit with “Surrender to Me,” which Ann Wilson of Heart and Robin Zander of Cheap Trick recorded for the movie Tequila Sunrise, and wrote “At the Beginning,” a hit duet for the film Anastasia that Richard performed with Donna Lewis. Over the course of his career, Richard's songs have been recorded by Barbra Streisand, The Tubes, Sarah Brightman, Monica, Natalie Cole, Michael Bolton, Paulina Rubio, Emerson Drive, Chicago, Billy Ray Cyrus, Vince Gill, Kenny Loggins, LeAnn Rimes, Celine Dion, Julio Iglesias, Berry Manilow, Daughtry, Vertical Horizon, Lifehouse, Dave Koz, Jennifer Nettles, Ringo Starr, and many others. His memoir, Stories to Tell, is available July 6 from Simon & Shuster. 

Danick Dupelle has been a member country group Emerson Drive for over 20 years, contributing his lead guitar, harmony vocals, songwriting and now production. The group has been nominated for GRAMMYs, CMAs, JUNOs, and are multiple CCMA and ACM winners. Emerson Drive also was the first Canadian group in history to hit #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 2007 with their mega-smash “Moments.” Dupelle grew up in Quebec, Canada and has made Nashville, Tennessee his home for the past 20 years. Over the last decade, Dupelle has spent countless hours in the studio honing his music production craft. In 2017, Vibe Recordings officially opened in Nashville. Located in the heart of Berry Hill, the area is home to many famed recording studios in the creative epicenter of music production in Tennessee. When he isn't criss-crossing North America touring with Emerson Drive, Dupelle is creating at Vibe Recordings and working with artists and songwriters to push the boundaries with creativity and innovation in music. Over the past two years, Dupelle has produced two #1 songs in Canada for Tyler Joe Miller (“Pillow Talkin'”, “I Would Be Over Me Too”) and several Top 10 singles including Matt Lang's “Getcha”, Tebey's “Good Jeans” & Emerson Drive's “The Road”.

Artist manager Steve Kenny & country-pop star Tebey share their respective music industry journeys and insights First up, Mike chats with Steve Kenny (3:55), an artist manager, co-founder of Traverse Music Management, and author of The Ascender (Traversemusicmanagement.ca/theascender), a blog and newsletter for artists looking to grow their career in an effective and sustainable way. Steve recounts his winding path from musician to a corporate job and then into artist management. He offers a refreshing perspective and mind for the music industry and in this conversation, he discusses his belief that artists should actually focus more on the fans they have than on growing their fanbase, and that they should also focus on providing value for their audience rather than on “how can I monetize my audience?” Then, after his chat with Steve, Mike then shares the wonderful conversation he had with Canadian producer, platinum-selling singer-songwriter, and four-time CCMA nominee Tebey (34:40). Tebey first came to prominence as a songwriter for both pop and country artists. His pop credits include One Direction, Fifth Harmony, Flo Rida, Cher, and more. No slouch in the country music arena, Tebey has been nominated for four Canadian Country Music Awards, including Album of the Year for his 2018 hit EP, Love a Girl, and his hit single “Denim On Denim” was recently was certified platinum and he nabbed a gold certification for his co-write for “Just Got Paid” by Emerson Drive. He and Mike chat about writing his new album, ‘The Good Ones,’ the differences between writing country and pop songs, coming of age in the music industry, the fun and hassles of co-founding his own record label, dealing with the uncertainty of the near future, and more.

We're joined by country music and industry award winning couple Shannon Ella & Steven Lee Olsen for a convo we never thought we'd have - having a pandemic pregnancy. Shannon is the host of radio show Pure Country and she's recently picked up the 2020 Country Personality of the Year Award and Industry Person of the Year Award while casually growing a baby. NBD. Steven is an artist and songwriter, with songs like "Can't not" and "Raised by a Good Time" and co-writing songs like @KeithUrban's double-platinum hit “Blue Ain't Your Color” (which earned a CMA, Grammy noms and a ton of other accolades). Also NBD. This impressive and incredibly sweet duo have had a wild ride this year (even more than most of us) kicking it off with getting married in the backyard of their Nashville, Tennessee home, and experiencing their first-time pregnancy, in a pandemic, on both sides of the border. We're getting right into the ups, downs, and in-betweens of what it's been like to have a pandemic pregnancy. -- SHANNON ELLA (Country Personality of the Year CCMA // Industry Person of the Year CMAO) is the host of nationally syndicated midday radio show on Bell Media's Pure Country. This show airs across Canada on 13 different iHeartRadio stations from Ontario, to B.C, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. It features exclusive interviews with the top country stars in Canada and the U.S., such as Shania Twain, Rascal Flatts, Maren Morris and Dan + Shay plus behind the scenes looks at the biggest events in country music from festivals, award shows and tours across North America. Shannon is also the host of the country music outlet Complete Country which has a strong online and social presence through interviews and games with country stars. STEVEN LEE OLSEN Since moving to Nashville in 2004, Olsen has worked tirelessly, honing his craft as an artist and songwriter, and all the hard work has paid off impressively. Olsen co-wrote Keith Urban's double-platinum hit “Blue Ain't Your Color” – which in 2017 was named the NSAI Song of the Year and crowned “Single of the Year” at the CMA Awards, in addition to being nominated for “Best Country Song” and “Best Country Solo Performance” at the 59th Grammy Awards, and “Song of the Year” at the ACM Awards. He also penned Kip Moore's #1 hit “More Girls Like You” and co-wrote Dallas Smith's Platinum #1 hit “Drop” as well as numerous cuts for other stars including Garth Brooks, Billy Currington, Rascal Flatts, The Judds, Emerson Drive and more. Partner: Big Life Journal (@biglifejournal) - Illustrated & Guided Journals Helping Kids, Tweens & Teens Build Self-Esteem & Resiliency. Packed With Stories, Poems, Quotes, Illustrations & Writing Prompts. Get the special growth mindset journals or one of their popular printable kits and witness the positive change in your children! Visit biglifejournal.com for the Black Friday Sale starting Friday, Nov 20 for BOGO 50% off Small Business Shout-out: Sip Well Do Good: "Socially responsible sipping: If you're going to make a celebratory purchase, why not make an impact with it?" @sipwelldogood is a platform for small businesses, non profits, and regular people doing good things. Share your story! Music: "Raised by a Good Time" co-written and recorded by Steven Lee Olsen. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-after-30-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-after-30-podcast/support

Bryan Wayne's "What If She's An Angel", recorded by Tommy Shane Steiner was a #2 hit in 2002 and hit it big as BMI's Millon Air award hitting 1 million spins. Bryan has also had top 25 single success with Chris Cagle's "Country By The Grace of God" and Big and Rich's "Kick My Ass". The MuzikMafia was a collection of country artists and songwriters that changed and shaped the sounds of the early 2000's that we still hear today. Bryan, being a part of that transition of country music also shared cuts with Clay Walker, Emerson Drive, Rodney Carrington, Jason Blaine, and others during his 20 plus year career as a songwriter. In 2017, Bryan was diagnosed with ALS-Lou Gehrig's disease. Knowing the disease was going to rob him of his voice, he recorded and re-recorded some of his big hits using his singing voice. While You Wait is available where music can be downloaded and streamed as well as www.bryanwaynemusic.com.  American Songwriter Podcast Network

Danick Dupelle is best known for his work as lead guitarist of Emerson Drive. They have received awards such as the ACM Top New Vocal Group, CCMA Horizon Award, CCMA Group of the Year, A Number One Song on the Billboard Charts with “Moments”, CCMA Video of the Year, CCMA Single of the year, and a Grammy nomination.

Heating things up just in time for the summer season, Saskatchewan powerhouse Samara Yung returns with the release of her latest single “In Case You Missed Me”, available for streaming & download everywhere. ICYMM is an anthemic earworm that only scratches the surface of what’s to come from this rising artist.Written by Emma-Lee (Madeline Merlo, Brett Kissel, Tim Hicks, etc.), Samara joined forces with acclaimed producer Danick Dupelle (Tebey, Emerson Drive) to create a sound that is uniquely her own on ICYMM. Starting off with soft sentiments, Samara's crystalline vocals soar through the track with a building beat that drives the track with an addictive pop sensibility.“Emma-Lee passed ICYMM along to my manager and as soon as the song started, I was in love,” Samara notes on receiving the track. “There is so much emotion right from the start and I felt so much love still in her heart for someone who is not there anymore. She’s just not ready to give up on that person. It’s something so many people can relate to. Danick Dupelle nailed the production and really helped musically to take us on that emotional journey of the song. I am so excited for you to hear this one!”With four albums under her belt, Samara caught her break in 2019 when awarded the coveted iHeart Radio Future Star spotlight for May & June with her hit "Swerve", marking her first top 30 at Canadian country radio. She went on to have a banner year, winning the SCMA Fan's Choice Entertainer of the Year, and performing a handful of festival stages such as Dauphin's Countryfest, Extreme Mudfest and the Raymore Summer Slam. ICYMM is now going for adds!VISIT SAMARA ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Website: http://www.samarayung.caFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/samarayung/Instagram: @Samara_Yung

Brad Mates, lead singer of Emerson Drive

Brad Mates, lead singer of Emerson Drive

A life beyond just music, an ALS warrior, father, and husband Bryan Wayne shares some of his biggest cuts and biggest moments from his life. Recorded from Big Kenny's (Big & Rich) private studio, Bryan also shares the story behind his latest record While You Wait and how you can really help those that are diagnosed with ALS at .   Bryan Wayne's "What If She's An Angel", recorded by Tommy Shane Steiner was a #2 hit in 2002 and hit it big as BMI's Millon Air award hitting 1 million spins. Bryan has also had top 25 single success with Chris Cagle's "Country By The Grace of God" and Big and Rich's "Kick My Ass". The MuzikMafia was a collection of country artists and songwriters that changed and shaped the sounds of the early 2000's that we still hear today. Bryan, being a part of that transition of country music also shared cuts with Clay Walker, Emerson Drive, Rodney Carrington, Jason Blaine, and others during his 20 plus year career as a songwriter.    In 2017, Bryan was diagnosed with ALS-Lou Gehrig's disease. Knowing the disease was going to rob him of his voice, he recorded and re-recorded some of his big hits using his singing voice. While You Wait is available where music can be downloaded and streamed as well as .    ALS is a terrible disease. It robs you of what you've always known and used in your body. Currently, Bryan and his family (wife and two sons) are adjusting to this ever-evolving disease. Two of their biggest needs is a wheel-chair accessible van and bathroom renovations. I want you to give something to someone that could really use it, and remember that your time may be next when you need a little help. To give to these needs, . You can also visit  where you'll find great resources on how you can help those battling ALS.   

In this episode I sat down with Texas native Terry McBride; who was making a run through Texas and was a judge at our TMP Songwriter Competition. Terry scored a #1 (Sacred Ground) as well as a string of Top 5 hits, with his group McBride and the Ride in the 90’s, but that’s only where his songwriting accolades begin… After McBride and the Ride disbanded, Terry began to focus most of his attention on songwriting, and through the years since has had songs cut by other artists such as Garth Brooks, George Strait, Reba McEntire, Hank Williams Jr., Ronnie Dunn, Kix Brooks, Alan Jackson, Trace Adkins, Easton Corbin, Lost Frequencies, Kenny Rogers, John Anderson, Cole Swindell, Jim Lauderdale, Chase Bryant, Clare Dunn, Ricky Van Shelton, George Ducas, David Ball, Casey James, Wade Hayes, Gretchen Wilson, Andy Griggs, Jedd Hughes, Jason Michael Carroll, James Otto, Gord Bamford, Emerson Drive, Rosie Flores, as well as Texas stars Cody Johnson, Jack Ingram, and Josh Ward. In 2004, Terry co-wrote American Idol finalist Josh Gracin’s top five single “Stay With Me/Brass Bed”. He followed that up by co-writing “Play Something Country” with Ronnie Dunn, which was the fastest rising single of Brooks and Dunn’s career and was also the final #1 song for the award-winning duo. Terry has had over 25 songs recorded by Brooks & Dunn, which led to 13 singles and 12 BMI million air awards. So we talk about his musical journey, get the scoop on his latest project and what’s next and pick his brain about songwriting and any advice he has for aspiring songwriters.

program Fred's Country 2018 w # 32: Today's Best & your All Time Favorites From the US, Texas & Canada 1st for Canadian Country in Europe Summer, listeners are programming !! Part 1: - Mo Pitney, Country – Behind This Guitar – 2014/Curb - Terri Clark - I'm Movin'On - Classic – 2012/ Baretrack-EMI - Gord Bamford, She Gets Me - Country Junkie – 2013/Sony - Toby Keith, The Other Side Of Him – Drinks After Work – 1996/Show Dog -Universal Part 2: - Tebey feat Emerson Drive, Wake Me Up – Two – 2013/Road Angel - Chris Young, The Shoebox - The Man I Want To Be – 2009/RCA - Garth Brooks, The Dance – If Tomorrow Never Comes – 1990/Capitol - Johnny Cash & June Carter, Jackson – Carryin' On with Johnny Cash and June Carter – 1967/Columbia Part 3: - Mark Chesnutt, Brother Jukebox – Too Cold At Home - 1990/MCA - Alan Jackson, Little Bitty – Everything I Love – 1996/Arista - Greg Bates, Lost In Caroline – Greg Bates EP – 2012/Republic - Kenny Rogers, The Gambler – The Gambler – 1978/United Artists - Waylon Jennings feat Willie Nelson, Luckenbach,Texas (Back To The Basics Of Love) – Ol' Waylon – 1977/RCA Part 4: - Hey Romeo, Hello Patio – I Got This, Vol 1 – 2014/Royalty - Dean Brody, Upside Down – Gypsy Road – 2015/Open Road - Buck Ford, I Want My Baby Back - Something 'Bout Those Cowgirls – 2014/BFM - Artists Of Then, Now & Forever, Forever Country - Single – 2016/MCA

Caleb is the Founder and CEO of SpeakItToBook.com, the premier ghostwriting agency for thought leaders. He has collaborated on books and writing projects with 6,7 & 8 figure earners and aims to broadcast his clients' message to the world and double their revenue in less than 24 hours of their time. Caleb is a craftsman of the written word and believes in excellence, protecting his clients' time, and capturing their unique voice on the page. His agency has grown 100 percent in revenue every year for three years straight. Caleb is a traditionally published author in the fiction and non-fiction genres, an ECPA Award finalist, an Amazon #1 best-seller, winner of the prestigious Genesis Contest for fiction writers, graduate of the CWG's highest level, teacher at conferences across the nation, and former award-winning journalist of numerous star athletes and musicians, including Derek Jeter, Roger Clemons, David Ortiz, Alex Rodrigues, Emerson Drive, and Casting Crowns. Resources www.speakittobook.com sermontobook.com

Danick’s band has had 21 top ten singles, but the road to the top was anything but easy. Danick gives you a candid look at the good times - and the NOT so good times of his journey… Great story about the once-in-a-lifetime luck in acquiring his 1963 beautiful sunburst Fender Strat… An open conversation about some self-improvement and personal growth Danick is looking forward to. This was as raw and down to earth as it gets, so listen closely... Subscribe https://www.EveryoneLovesGuitar.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ELovesGuitar

Stephan played for Emerson Drive, Craig Campbell, Tracy Lawrence & Joe Nichols. Leaving the Nichols gig was one of the toughest things he’s ever had to do. Discover why he did it in this candid conversation... Originally from Quebec City,, Stephan explains the major differences in the music business between Canada and the US... A vintage guitar lover, Stephan own some of the coolest guitars around - even though he’s left-handed! He shares them with us, along with a story or two about how he acquired the guitars... Go to http://www.EveryoneLovesGuitar.com and sign up to get notified of future episodes and other cool stuff for guitar players, or subscribe on itunes at http://www.EveryoneLovesGuitar.com/itunes  

Tebey, Jason Blaine & James Otto begin their exciting & electrifying Three's A Party Tour on October 30th in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The tour will continue across Canada until the end of November. For information on tickets, please visit www.tebeymusic.com or www.jasonblaine.ca. Tebey just released a new song & music video called Jealous Of The Sun. He's written songs for Emerson Drive, Aaron Pritchett, Doc Walker, and Jason Blaine. As grateful as he is for his songwriting success, Tebey never abandoned his original dream of stepping out and taking centre stage himself. “In order to be a successful songwriter you really have to focus on it, so I literally put my recording career on the back burner.” It was a necessary compromise, he says: “It just so happened that circumstances took me away from being an artist and made me focus on my songwriting in order to make a living.” Now, Country fans know Tebey as a talented and engaging hit maker with songs like Somewhere In The Country, Now I Do and When The Buzz Wears Off. Jason Blaine has just released a new album called Country Side featuring the title track single and the latest song Spotlight. He wrote or co-wrote all 13 tracks.The last two songs on the project are for his two daughters and son. “At the end of the day, when the stage lights come down and I get off the plane or the tour bus and I come home, I’m just a husband and a father,” expains Jason who lives in Nashville with his wife and three children. He won the 2012 CCMA Single of the Year for his song They Don't Make 'Em Like That Anymore - which he co-wrote with Deric Ruttan.

After taking home the Rising Star Award at the 2014 Country Music Association of Ontario Awards, Jordan McIntosh continues to climb the ranks as one of Canada’s hottest new country stars. No stranger to the stage, the 19-year-old Ottawa native has toured with country stars Brett Kissel and, most recently, Emerson Drive. Additionally, he performed on the main stage at the third annual Boots and Hearts Festival in August. A top 6 finalist in the 2014 CCMA Discovery program, Jordan has been nominated for this year’s Rising Star Award at the Canadian Country Music Association Awards which will be held in Halifax (Sunday, September 13). Jordan’s first influence was his older sister, Melissa. “My entire family is musical, but I idolized my sister. She started to sing before I did and, being younger, I wanted to do everything she did. That’s how I found out I could sing. I never really studied music. I just sang all the time. I know there’s a one in a million chance that you can make a career of your ability to sing. That’s always kept me focused, but I couldn’t do any of this without my family.”

Sky Wyatt has already stoked a buzz in his native Vancouver, BC area with appearances at the Plaza of the Nations main stage at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, showcasing at the Vancouver Island Music Business Conference, and making it into the final round of the Red Robinson Talent Showdown at the Pacific National Exhibition and the British Columbia Youth Talent Search. He has also written songs with such talents as country singers Patricia Conroy (whose material has been cut by The Rankin Family, Emerson Drive and more), Jesse Tucker (who plays guitar in the Brett Eldredge band) and Willie Mack (whose cuts include Sara Evans and George Canyon). He hails from Deep Cove in North Vancouver, and grew up in a musical family with a father who taught guitar and mother from a large singing family. A range of styles played around his childhood home from rock to soul, jazz and funk plus such country-folk acts as The Eagles, America and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. During his high school years, Sky appeared and sang in musical theater productions. While in college he started taking vocal lessons just for fun - and singing quickly became a primary passion. A vocal coach urged him to explore all genres of music, and on hearing Tim McGraw’s “Red Rag Top”, Sky became hooked on Country music.  Sky's first radio single "Wild Side" was released to Country radio in August 2015.

Cadence Grace, Ann Chaplin and Stacey Zegers have had major successes in their own right as solo female artists, but never imagined that together their collective talents would catapult them to an entirely new level as Runaway Angel. Individually, they have toured Canada, the United States, Europe and Britain, opening for major acts like Dean Brody, Aaron Pritchett, One More Girl, Jessie Farrell, Aaron Lines, Terri Clark, Emerson Drive, and Doc Walker. It all began in 2009 when Stacey and Cadence met on set during the filming of CMT’s Karaoke Star, where both were finalists and became fast friends. Cadence then met Ann at CCMA Week in 2011 and they clicked instantly. In late 2013, the three friends joined forces and together Runaway Angel was born.  The girls’ first online release in January 2014 titled ‘Our Story’ was the first song they wrote together as a trio and it landed them in the Regional Finals for the 2014 CBC Searchlight contest. Summer of 2014 was filled with ground breaking experiences for the trio, who enjoyed their first opening spots as a group for Dierks Bentley and Tim Hicks, and played in the Boots and Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase. They were invited to present an award at the Country Music Association of Ontario Awards and attended 2014 Country Music Week in Edmonton where they performed in the Coast to Coast Showcase at West Edmonton Mall. March 9th, 2015 was the release of their debut single ‘Run Angel Run’ co-written with Ole Publishing’s Bruce Wallace and produced by award-winning producer Jason Barry. Stacey, Ann and Cadence are excited to release their debut EP this spring. Runaway Angel earned 4 nominations at the 2015 CMAO Awards. 

Ontario Country artist CORY MARQUARDT has just released his debut album called This Man featuring the first single "21." Cory returns as part of the Outlaws & Outsiders tour this June with dates in Ontario. The tour stars Aaron Pritchett and also features new country duo King & Cash. His influences range from Eric Church to Merle Haggard - and from Rush to John Mayer. If it's a good song, it'll catch Cory's ear.  "I’m a huge fan of Eric Church and very happy with what he is doing in country music," explains Cory. "I still have some boot left to fill but I’m making my way and plan on doing that. Like me, he has a solid rock background mixed with some traditional country which is included especially in our live show." Like most Canadian Country artists, the journey of writing and recording includes trips to Nashville. "Since my first trip to Nashville in 2012, I’ve written over 100 songs with some amazing writers and have created some really cool and honest songs. Writing with people like Rob Crosby, Jason Deere, James Dean Hicks, my good friend Danick Dupelle from Emerson Drive, Patricia Conroy and many more make the writing process fun and quite easy." Tune in to hear Cory talk about his music career, songwriting, Nashville, his new album & much more!

For Lindsay Broughton, Country Music is home. It’s the quiet, country house, white picket fence, and the rocking chair on the porch. Not a surprising association, as she was raised with music as a constant companion throughout her childhood in Brooklin, Ontario. For all her life, no matter what changes headed her way, music has always been there for her. Initially gaining inspiration from her performing mother, as soon as Lindsay was old enough she began performing. She became well and truly bit by the bug in high school, where she learned the guitar and joined the local songwriting club. As part of a field trip, she went to Nashville, where even then her potential was noticed. Arriving back to Brooklin, encouraged by the praise received in Nashville, she was more determined than ever to hone her craft and pursue a career in music. Fast forward: Lindsay has been a regular at the famous Boots & Hearts festival, has played at many CCMA showcases as well as the CMAO Awards show, and has shared the stage with some of country’s heavy hitters such as Chad Brownlee, Emerson Drive and Gord Bamford. Now, her debut full length album entitled Take Me There has been released with thecurrent radio single of the same name written by Lindsay. The album is pulled from real life experiences, but focuses on the cycle we have all gone through at some point; love, loss, and redemption. The single challenges the listener to think back to the moments in their lives that made them the happiest. It’s a toe-tapping, gritty, up-tempo song that encourages you to roll the car window down, relax, and say “bring it on” to whatever lies ahead.

Marshall Dane's infectious blend of country and rock is set to blaze a trail in 2014. Country by definition, but fueled by rock and roll and infected with a watermelon-sized helping of hope, love and salvation, Marshall's the kind of guy you want to have on your side when the going gets tough in this world and his new album, One Of These Days is set to be your alibi. Born in Southern Ontario, Marshall grazed on a rich fix of music, from the country sounds of his preacher dad – “He first taught me how to play “The Farmer's Song” on guitar” – through his mum – in his own words the strongest, toughest, hardest working woman he's ever met – who played piano in the evenings to his four sisters and two brothers and through his own musical discoveries from John Denver to Michael Jackson – “Thriller was the first album I bought, on cassette!”      Playing in bars and clubs as a solo singer and with a touring band – has given him his fair share of stories and insights – great for writing songs. He has opened for Alan Jackson and Emerson Drive, played at the 2011 CCMA Awards and toured on his own.  On days off however, he prefers to spend his time out of the bar – in the gym, on his motorcycle, practicing yoga or at home in his apartment “cooking up something scrumptious.”   Marshall Dane will join Take 2 Radio Music for a chat and music on Wednesday, October 29th at 3pm eastern!

Marshall Dane’s infectious blend of country and rock is set to blaze a trail in 2014. Country by definition, but fueled by rock and roll and infected with a watermelon-sized helping of hope, love and salvation, Marshall’s the kind of guy you want to have on your side when the going gets tough in this world and his new album, One Of These Days is set to be your alibi.     Launched in May 2013, in time for last year’s CMAO Awards – for which he was nominated in several categories including Male Artist and Album Of The Year – and featuring the single and title track, “One Of These Days”, Canadian Country Artist Marshall Dane’s latest album puts life back in to the swing of things, driven by a swirling blast of fabulous melodies that gives you a country rush right from the get-go.     One of These Days has country in its veins, topped up with doses of rock, pop and a side helping of soul. This latest collection is never far away from a radio-friendly corner, whether it’s the thrill of “Living It Up” or the reflective energy of “How Do I Get There From Her,” or the rollicking new single, “Alcohol Abuse,” set for February 2014 release in the US and worldwide.     Born in Southern Ontario, Marshall grazed on a rich fix of music, from the country sounds of his preacher dad – “He first taught me how to play “– through his mum – in his own words the strongest, toughest, hardest working woman he’s ever met – who played piano in the evenings to his four sisters and two brothers and through his own musical discoveries from John Denver to Michael Jackson  He has opened for Alan Jackson and Emerson Drive, played at the 2011 CCMA Awards and toured on his own.

Amy's first album, One Special Girl, was released independently, when she was 13.  On the strength of this album, she landed a spot on Dorian Baxter's Gospelenium Tour, opening for Joni and Cathy Twitty, the daughters of her then-idol, Conway Twitty.  Other openers for The Wilkinsons, Emerson Drive and High Valley followed. Her 2nd album, The Last of the True Believers, was released in 2001, receiving airplay, and earning her the reputation as one of Canada's best young female artists.  Sylvia has taught at Hahnemann University and has more than 30 years' experience applying her expertise in human behavior and relationships to organizational environments. She is a highly regarded executive coach and leadership educator, having worked with all levels of organizational leadership with major global corporations, family firms, entrepreneurs, start-ups, and non-profit organizations. Her book “Don't Bring It to Work” had won numerous awards including being a TOP 20 BOOK FOR EMERGING LEADERS. Her new book “GUTSY: How Women Leaders Make Change

Join us this week as we welcome back to our show, county music singer songwriter, Kellie Lynne. Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee, Kellie is a tremendous talent who has supported and opened for many national country acts including: Loretta Lynn (twice), John Michael Montgomery, Mark Wills, Chris Cagle, Trent Tomlinson, Aaron Tippin, Emerson Drive, Dusty Drake, Bucky Covington, Joe Nichols, Cody McCarver, Burns & Poe, Sean Patrick McGraw and Katie Armiger. She will be performing at the 2012 CMA Fest in Nashville, Tennessee in June. We will catch up on all the latest with Kellie and also feature songs from her new EP album. We will talk to her about her upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look into her music, and ask her to share her efforts to support the troops. Please be sure to visit Kellie Lynne at http://www.kellielynne.org/ and spread the word. Fans are welcome to call in and chat live with Kellie 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 June 3rd 2012 at 4:00 PM EST! Our message to the troops....WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Jessi Lynn (Nashville, TN) has been nominated for 13 Grammy's since 2002. She has independently released six Cd's and has been compared to artists such as Jennifer Nettles, Melissa Etheridge & Sheryl Crow. She has won many awards in her career including "Song of The Year", "Artist of the Year", "Album of the Year," and "Female Vocalist of the Year" at the MAMA's in 2005-2008. Jessi Lynn has shared the stage with The Wreckers, Bomshel, Emerson Drive and The Bodeans and has graced the stage of the highly coveted music festival, Summerfest (over one million in attendance every year, Milwaukee, WI). In 2005, Jessi agreed to be filmed by Emmy award winning producer, Marv Turner (Yellow Dog Productions) for a full length documentary meant to capture the struggles of an artist climbing to the top of the "impossible" music industry mountain (yet to be released). Lynn's music has been on national radio stations, as well as FOX TV, WGN & many local television programs. Most recently, Lynn had her song "A Little Bit Of You" featured in the popular online Soap Opera "Venice, The Series" (a spin off of Guiding Light) and she was also featured on the cover of the magazine, "The Isthmus". Lynn has co-written songs for the NFL, NASCAR, NHRA & MLB (with Jake Johnson) that you will soon be hearing at select games/races (Banshee Music Publishing). http://www.jessilynn.com

Part Two Jessi Lynn (Nashville, TN) has been nominated for 13 Grammy's since 2002. She has independently released six Cd's and has been compared to artists such as Jennifer Nettles, Melissa Etheridge & Sheryl Crow. She has won many awards in her career including "Song of The Year", "Artist of the Year", "Album of the Year," and "Female Vocalist of the Year" at the MAMA's in 2005-2008. Jessi Lynn has shared the stage with The Wreckers, Bomshel, Emerson Drive and The Bodeans and has graced the stage of the highly coveted music festival, Summerfest (over one million in attendance every year, Milwaukee, WI). In 2005, Jessi agreed to be filmed by Emmy award winning producer, Marv Turner (Yellow Dog Productions) for a full length documentary meant to capture the struggles of an artist climbing to the top of the "impossible" music industry mountain (yet to be released). Lynn's music has been on national radio stations, as well as FOX TV, WGN & many local television programs. Most recently, Lynn had her song "A Little Bit Of You" featured in the popular online Soap Opera "Venice, The Series" (a spin off of Guiding Light) and she was also featured on the cover of the magazine, "The Isthmus". Lynn has co-written songs for the NFL, NASCAR, NHRA & MLB (with Jake Johnson) that you will soon be hearing at select games/races (Banshee Music Publishing). http://www.jessilynn.com

In this episodes news segment Inside Music Row takes a look at Chris Young and his incredible summmer thus far, Luke Bryan and the upcoming CMT On Tour begginning in September, Willie Nelson getting inducted into the Agriculture Hall Of Fame, Former Trick Pony member, Ira Dean joins Average Joe's Entertainment, Charlie Daniels will host the annual Christmas 4 Kids concert and we go inside the song with song wrtier Dave Berg for his hit with Emerson Drive called "moments"

Join us this week as we welcome back country pop music artist Kellie Lynne. Kellie is a tremendous talent who has opened for Loretta Lynn, John Michael Montgomery, Bucky Covington, Emerson Drive, Aaron Tippon and many others. We will catch up on all the latest with Kellie and also feature some of her newest music. We will talk to her about her upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look into her music, and ask her to share her efforts to support the troops. Please be sure to visit Kellie at http://www.facebook.com/kellielynnemusic and spread the word. Fans are welcome to call in and chat live with Kellie 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. And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Be sure to join us, Sunday June 26th 2011 at 4:00 PM EST! Our message to the troops....WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Reviews: Beasts of Burden #1, Vengeance of Moon Knight #1, X-Men Legacy Annual #1 In studio guest, Alison Rosen, joins us for another "Converting to Comicdom" segment. Did we convert her? You'll have to tune in to find out! It's another loooooooooooong episode so please forgive. 'Twas lotsa fun though! Alison is hilarious, smart and charming so I'm sure you will dig the extra CNI goodness that came out of it. Good friend Michael Emerson ("Ben Linus" on Lost) also joins us at the beginning of the show via phone to discuss his recent Emmy win! News includes Jack Kirby's kids suing for Marvel hero rights, Shin Chan creator's death, Archie Andrews gets an agent, Notorious MSG in a videogame, UK Jedi woes, a Roddenberry Apple computer for sale and more!

Emerson Drive has been pretty busy lately, from performing around the world to their recent goodwill trip to Central America. The Guys always like to take a day off to take in a good race, even if they do have to work. We caught up with the group as they mingled with the NASCAR drives at the Nashville Superspeedway before singing the National Anthem and giving a special Post race concert.

Nashville and Country Music News includes: Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift, Mark Chesnutt, Lee Ann Womack, Team McGraw, Emerson Drive, we go Inside the song with David Anderson as he talks about one of his most requested songs Patsy Cline's "Crazy" and he talks about how it has impacted many lives

Nashville and Country Music News that includes: Rascal Flatts, Sugarland, Jason ALdean, Collin Raye, Emerson Drive, We Go Inside the Song with Sam and Ann Tate as they talk about Emerson Drives hit Moments

Emerson Drive are working on a new album and other projects to support it. "Belongs To You" is their new music video and first single off the upcoming album; it was co-written by Dave Berg who coincidentally co-wrote the grammy nominated hit "Moments"

Nashville and Country Music News that includes: Taylor Swift, Billboard Awards, Emerson Drive, Josh Gracin, Larry the Cable Guy, Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw, Brad paisley, Faith Hill, Melissa Etheridge, Jamie Foxx, Reba McEntire, Luke Bryan, We go Inside the Song with Heidi Newfield as she talks about her new single Cry Cry.

Emerson Drive are working on a new album and other projects to support it. "Belongs To You" is their new music video and first single off the upcoming album; it was co-written by Dave Berg who coincidentally co-wrote the grammy nominated hit "Moments"

Episode 4 boasts of tour dates from Sherwood, the Hives, Matchbox 20, Band of Horses, Emerson Drive, Forever the Sickest Kids, Jet Lag Gemini, Girl in a Coma, We the Kings, Brighten, I Shot the Sheriff, the Cab and Beercan! Album releases include Natasha Bedingfield, Damemas, Dengue Fever, Get Set Go, Hello, Blue Roses, Hey Willpower, Super Furry Animals, Dub Trio, Elephant Man, Helio Sequence, Joe Jackson, Louis XIV, Sons and Daughters and Vampire Weekend. I also talk about rude people that call technicians and pose the question: Should new or smaller labels go digital? You want to answer the question? gaffaction@yahoo.com or comment the MySpace at www.myspace.com/gaffaction http://ia360615.us.archive.org/2/items/KrosseyedKimPodcast/GaffAction4.mp3

Brad Mates in the lead singer of Canadian Country Band Emerson Drive. Brad joins Country Music Made Me to discuss what he learned as a kid watching his Dad perform in his own local Country Music outfit "The Swinging Doors", the importance of the eleventh grade talent show when he jumped on stage to perform for the first time, and how the band was formed after he began jamming with other like minded musicians in his school. Brad and Brendan talk about the bands early days when they would play any show they could, how that benefited them after their move to Nashville, and what it was like to sign a major label record deal with DreamWorks in his early 20's. Brad explains what it was like to have their song "Moments" climbing the charts and hitting #1 as they were dealing with label issues, why they were content with taking a step back and slowing down their career in order to spend more time with their families, and how they were able to manage their career in a way that created longevity rather than simply chasing success. Finally, Brad talks about the group's latest single "Every Girl That Got Away", what the process is like in choosing their new music, and the positive view he continues to have on his career moving forward. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy