Podcasts about Grand Ole Opry

Today's Oddcast - Henry Cho Talks “The Empty Nest Tour” (Airdate 11/10/2025)   From "chicken wire" gigs to being inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, comedian Henry Cho stopped by the Oddcast! He's currently on his hilarious "Empty Nest Tour." For tickets: https://www.henrychocomedy.com/   The Bob & Sheri Oddcast: Everything We Don’t, Can’t, Won’t, and Definitely Shouldn’t Do on the Show!

TV Guide October 31 - November 6, 1987 This week Ken welcomes writer, comedian and artist Mary Houlihan to the show. Ken and Mary discuss new ways to greet people, how awful the world is, growing up in New Jersey, how New Jersey is actually nice, checking out the woods, Paramis, going into Manhattan, not getting the issue you wanted, Dolly Parton, the tattoos, variety shows, Mary, product placement, growing up without country music in the Northeast, how famous rich people should try to be good people, work life balance, wanting to be left alone, Family Ties, Courtney Cox, At This Moment, Billy Vera, Kool Milds, when political campaigns became reality TV, Grand Ole Opry, Halloween, Women in Prison, Joe Piscapo, the most famous person from your state, how it's incomprehensible that anyone in the 21st Century ever puts on black face, Nickelodeon, Nick News, Cartoon Network, Dexter's Lab, The Flying Karamatzoff Brothers, non-comedic Rhea Pearlman roles, murder, The Simpsons, the awful early days of the Fox network, Get a Life, kicking Seinfeld's ass, Jason Mamoa, Giants vs Cowboys, ambiance, Harry and the Hendersons, Scorch, What a Dummy!, the TV Guide movie section, Bad New Bears go to Japan, Fluppy Dogs, The Huga-Bunch, Discover, World of Science, Bigfoot, Crime Story, Miami Vice, David Chase, Dads, Romania, Ukraine Youtubers, Billy Joel Back in the USSR, how Joel Hodgson could have been Woody on Cheers, Freaks and Geeks, Wise Guy, I Married Dora finale, Ken's Rags to Riches beef with Baby Jessica, Billy Madison being interrupted by Clinton Lewinski coverage, and the art of saying it without saying it. 

Kathy and I were recently blessed to hear Tommy Emmanuel play guitar, with no vocals, at the 100th year celebration of the Grand Ole Opry. An Australian, Tommy was seven years old when he listened to a Grand Ole Opry radio program. That night he heard the renowned Chet Atkins play the guitar. Tommy told ... The post A Blessed Guitarist appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.

Dolly Parton BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.The last few days in the world of Dolly Parton have been a masterclass in why her name still draws instant recognition and genuine affection. According to People and Cat Country, she's rolled out reservations for her much-anticipated SongTeller Hotel in downtown Nashville, a project brimming with her signature glitter and warmth. Slated to open to guests in June 2026, the hotel includes a full museum devoted to her life and legacy, immersive exhibits, and two live music venues, touted by Parton as her “love letter to Nashville,” displaying not just Nashville pride but also her business acumen. This is biographically significant—her expansion into hospitality and legacy-building continues decades after conquering music, film, and theme parks.Knox News highlights that Dollywood, her flagship theme park, is mapping out plans for explosive growth by 2050, including new rollercoasters, fresh resorts, and even a possible cruise ship, all under her guiding vision. The NightFlight Expedition ride, set for spring 2026, stands as the park's largest-ever investment, reflecting her intent to cement Dollywood as a multi-generational destination and anchor for the region's tourism. This long-term ambition assures her influence on Tennessee's economic and cultural landscape will only grow.On the public appearance front, it's been a busy week. The Oklahoma City Philharmonic is currently hosting Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony, a multimedia orchestral concert blending new symphonic arrangements of her hits with video appearances from Parton herself, sharing personal stories about the dreams that shaped her music. According to OKC FOX and the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, the format is uniquely intimate: audiences experience the songs alongside Dolly's own reflections, amplifying both nostalgia and emotional resonance.Yahoo and AOL reported that, following last month's concerns about her health including a cancelled Las Vegas residency due to kidney stones, Parton surfaced on Instagram with trademark humor, telling fans she “ain't dead yet”—swiftly ending the rumor mill. Social media was further abuzz thanks to her viral TikTok entry into the “What's Up?” trend, where she playfully performed the 4 Non Blondes anthem, injecting her spirit into Gen Z feeds according to Holler Country.Billboard and Effingham Radio confirm she's being honored as part of the Grand Ole Opry's centennial “Opry 100: Country's Greatest Songs” album and commemorative events, including a spotlight on her 2007 rendition of “I Will Always Love You” for Porter Wagoner. This deepens her connection to country heritage at a moment the genre reflects on its pillars.Meanwhile, Broadway fans are anticipating the regional premiere of her musical “9 to 5” and the national tour of her Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol, as reported by Interlochen and The Carson Center, ensuring her storytelling voice remains alive on stage this holiday season.Forbes reiterates Dolly's business empire is thriving, with Dollywood, royalties, cake mixes and pet products fueling her $450 million net worth, while her philanthropy and literacy efforts stay near the front of her public profile.Every note, new venture, and surprise social media cameo from Dolly this week adds to a tapestry that refuses to fray with time. Whether she's masterminding mountain amusements, opening a one-of-a-kind hotel, or setting TikTok aflame, Dolly Parton continues to write new headlines—never resting on old glory, and never out of sight of the public heart.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Xito Lovell is an Afro-Panamanian Grammy and Latin Grammy award winning trombonist, flugelhorn player, composer and vocalist. He's a protege of Ruben Blades and the leader of the Que Xopa Collective. He's performed at major festivals including the Newport, Glastonbury and Riviera Maya Jazz Festivals and he's had two recent appearances on The Tonight Show. He's worked with Ricky Martin, Camila Cabello and Jon Batiste, to name just a few.My featured song is “Take Me” from the album East Side Sessions by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.—-----------------------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH XITO:www.plantaintart-records.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S NEW SINGLE:“MI CACHIMBER” is Robert's new single. It's Robert's tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhornCLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLE:“SUNDAY SLIDE” is Robert's recent single. It's been called “A fun, upbeat, you-gotta-move song”. Featuring 3 World Class guest artists: Laurence Juber on guitar (Wings with Paul McCartney), Paul Hanson on bassoon (Bela Fleck), and Eamon McLoughlin on violin (Grand Ole Opry band).CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKSCLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO—-------------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com  

On the heels of two Grammy-winning albums in succession, with her band Golden Highway—2022's Crooked Tree and 2023's City of Gold—plus a nomination for Best New Artist, Molly Tuttle returns with a solo album that's her most dazzling to date: So Long Little Miss Sunshine. Recorded in Nashville with producer Jay Joyce (Orville Peck, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, Eric Church, Cage the Elephant), the fifth full album from the California-born, Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and virtuoso guitarist features twelve new songs—eleven originals and one highly unexpected cover of Icona Pop and Charli xcx's “I Love It.”   Tuttle's career, which began at age fifteen, has charted a course between honoring bluegrass and stretching its boundaries. On this album—a hybrid of pop, country, rock, and flat-picking, plus one murder ballad—she goes to a whole new place. Her stunning guitar work is more up-front on this album than ever before. (One of the most decorated female guitarist alive, Tuttle was the first woman to win the prestigious International Bluegrass Music Award's Guitar Player of the Year in 2017, at age twenty-four, and won again the following year, with nominations nearly every year since; she has also won Americana Music Association's Instrumentalist of the Year award.) So Long Little Miss Sunshine also features Tuttle playing banjo, something she's never done on one of her albums before.    The album was recorded with a group of musicians that includes drummer/percussionists Jay Bellerose and Fred Eltringham, bassist Byron House, and Joyce on multiple instruments. Ketch Secor (Old Crow Medicine Show) also plays banjo, fiddle, and harmonica, as well as singing harmony.  Tuttle also conceived the artwork for So Long Little Miss Sunshine, which features multiple Mollys, each wearing a different wig except for one with nothing on her head at all. (“I probably own as many wigs as I own guitars,” she says.) Tuttle has been bald since she was three years old due to the autoimmune condition alopecia areata; she acts as a spokesperson for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation.   One album track, “Old Me (New Wig),” is “about leaving all these things behind that don't serve you anymore,” she says. “Parts of yourself that really aren't in your best interest, like low self-esteem, anxieties, and not feeling confident. Learning to own these different aspects of my personality but not letting them control me is another theme of the record that inspired the album title and the cover art. Those are all things I've struggled with through the years—just feeling like an impostor, like I wasn't good enough. I like singing this song because there are days when I still have to tell myself to leave that stuff behind.'”   Most of the So Long Little Miss Sunshine songs were co-written with Secor, who is also Tuttle's partner. “We spend so much time together, we live together, and anytime I have a song idea, or he has one, it's just so easy to transition from whatever we're doing into writing a song.”  Earlier this year, Tuttle played guitar and sang on Ringo Starr's new country album, Look Up. She also played with him and a host of other stellar musical guests at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium and Grand Ole Opry as part of his televised Ringo & Friends shows. She was inspired by his fearlessness in following his passion for country music. “It is cool to see someone like that who has done everything you could imagine doing in a music career and he's still just so psyched and still has a list of things that he wants to accomplish,” Tuttle says. Looking back on her own career, “It has never been a cookie-cutter thing where I'm just going down a straight road. I always had this crooked path.” 

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast This episode features Daithi Melia, banjoist for JigJam, the phenomenal Irish-American bluegrass band that has been seemingly everywhere recently, from the Grand Ole Opry to Grey Fox, and everywhere in between. Daithi is an incredible player, with a mastery of traditional bluegrass idioms, modern progressive banjo sensibilities, and of course a heavy dose of the Irish music he grew up with. He weaves all of this together to help give JigJam their genre-bending appeal.    Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Elderly Instruments, Bluegrass Country Radio, and Sullivan Banjos   Daithi on the web: https://www.jigjam.ie/   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com   Jig Jam

Welcome to this milestone moment for Traveling with AAA! It's our 100th episode, and to celebrate, we're at the legendary Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee,  celebrating a century of country music history.In this episode, host Angie Orth joins Grand Ole Opry Vice President and Executive Producer Dan Rogers to uncover what makes the Opry a cultural cornerstone. Then, country music star and Nashville native Deana Carter stops by to share what it's like performing in the iconic circle, her favorite local spots, and why the Opry will always feel like home.You'll learn about the history of the Grand Ole Opry and the generations of artists who've made it the heart of country music for 100 years. You'll also get a behind-the-scenes look at the backstage magic that brings multi-generational artists together, the emotional invitations presented to new members, and the surprise performances that make the Opry experience so special. What You'll Learn:4:02 The story behind the Opry's move and the meaning of the circle6:31 Why backstage at the Opry feels like a family reunion10:25 How artists are invited to join the Grand Ole Opry16:06 Tips for first-time visitors to the Opry25:55 Deana Carter's must-see Nashville music and food spotsConnect with:Grand Ole Opry Vice President and Executive Producer Dan RogersInstagram: @opryWebsite: https://www.opry.comDeana CarterInstagram: @deanatunesWebsite: https://www.deana.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialDeanaCarter/Who would you love to see perform on stage at the Grand Ole Opry? Tell us in the comments! Connect with AAA:Book travel: https://aaa-text.co/travelingwithaaa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aaa-auto-club-enterprisesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprisesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprises

Jillian Jacqueline has released 4+ records/EPs on both major and independent labels, she started performing at 8 years old, had a charting song at 12 (with Billy Dean and Suzie Bogguss), has worked with Vince Gill, Suzy Bogguss, Richard Marx, Keith Urban, and Shane McAnally, played the Grand Ole Opry, and toured all over the world. We talk to Jillian about redefining success, industry expectations, motherhood and artistry, maintaining integrity, building community, challenging your identity, and a whole lot more.Get more access and support this show by subscribing to our Patreon, right here.Jillian JacquelineEp 77 - Madi DiazEp 66 - Sean and Sara WatkinsLaura MarlingEp 3 - Milk Carton KidsEp 11 - LuciusClick here to watch this conversation on YouTube.Social Media:The Other 22 Hours InstagramThe Other 22 Hours TikTokMichaela Anne InstagramAaron Shafer-Haiss InstagramAll music written, performed, and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Become a subscribing member on our Patreon to gain more inside access including exclusive content, workshops, the chance to have your questions answered by our upcoming guests, and more.

This week, another special road trip episode featuring world renowned dobro and guitar Jedi duo Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley recorded live at the 2024 Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kansas. The annual Walnut Valley Festival, now in it's 53rd season, is one of the oldest and most respected acoustic music festivals in the world. Held at the Winfield, Kansas fairgrounds, more than 30 musical acts will perform on four separate stages, presenting over 200 hours of live music. Also, there is a dedicated contest stage where contestants vie for national and international championships in Finger Style Guitar, Flat Pick Guitar, Bluegrass Banjo, Old Time Fiddle, Mandolin, Mountain Dulcimer, Hammered Dulcimer, and Autoharp. There is a juried arts and crafts fair, exhibits by renowned instrument makers and music shops, family activities, a bevy of food vendors, a farmer's market and even a pub! An unusual aspect of Walnut Valley is its campground tradition. Campsites are not reserved and campers line up to claim a choice campsite during the "Land Rush.” Walnut Valley Festival goers often bring their own musical instruments to participate in the sometimes all night campground jam sessions. Bands like Old Sound and Sally & The Hurts that began as "Jam Bands" in the campgrounds, have even been invited to perform at the festival. Take a 15-time IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) Dobro Player of the Year and a Tennessee-born guitar prodigy who made his Grand Ole Opry debut at the age of 11 and you have Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley, a powerhouse acoustic duo that has electrified the acoustic music scene. Known for their white-hot picking, stone country vocals with soul and world class live musicianship, Ickes and Hensley meld together blues, bluegrass, country, rock and other string band music of all kinds to form a signature blend of music that defies restrictions of genre.  They are equally at home on stages of prestigious performing arts centers, theatres and the Grand Ole Opry as they are on Americana, jamgrass, bluegrass and jam band festivals. Ickes co-founded the highly influential bluegrass group Blue Highway and has been a sought-after Nashville session player and live performing musician for decades. Hensley has been called “Nashville's hottest young player” by Acoustic Guitar magazine and his soulful baritone vocals have received acclaim as well. - https://www.robandtrey.com/about-the-band/ In this week's “From the Vault” segment, OHR producer Jeff Glover offers a 2016 archival recording of Ozark originals Bobby Glendy & Ruthie Haney performing the classic A.P. Carter song “You are my Flower,” from the Ozark Folk Center State Park archives. In his segment “Back in the Hills,” writer, professor and historian Dr. Brooks Blevins presents the final episode of his series recounting the history of the ill-fated Ozarkland Jamboree, a 1960's country music variety show based in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas that never made it on the air.

Marc Broussard is a Louisiana born musician whose music has been called “Bayou Soul” and “Swamp Pop”. It's a mix of funk, blues, R&B, rock and pop together with his Southern roots. He learned music from his father, Ted Broussard, Louisiana Hall of Fame guitarist for “The Boogie Kings”. He's performed on many of the late night network TV talk shows. He's released multiple albums including covers records which have benefited charities via his SOS Foundation. His latest blues cover record, “S.O.S. 4: Blues for Your Soul”, features Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith.My featured song is “Aches And Pains” from the album Summer Of Love 2020 by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.—-----------------------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH MARC:www.marcbroussard.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S NEW SINGLE:“MI CACHIMBER” is Robert's new single. It's Robert's tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhornCLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLE:“SUNDAY SLIDE” is Robert's recent single. It's been called “A fun, upbeat, you-gotta-move song”. Featuring 3 World Class guest artists: Laurence Juber on guitar (Wings with Paul McCartney), Paul Hanson on bassoon (Bela Fleck), and Eamon McLoughlin on violin (Grand Ole Opry band).CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKSCLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO—-------------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com  

This week on CountrifiedUK, we're joined by Kentucky-born country artist Sean Stemaly for an exclusive chat about his journey from the farm to Nashville, his latest music, and what's next on the horizon.We're also diving into all the latest country music news, from award season buzz to fresh tour announcements, plus a roundup of brand-new releases you need to add to your playlist.From Nashville hits to rising UK talent, it's another packed episode celebrating the best in modern country music.Grab a cold one and let's get Countrified!

With a new single release “ The Next Right Thing” and a new album in the works.. Kristen Kelly , my guest this week shares about her success of her debut album on Arista Nashville that brought her the hit some “Ex- Old Man “ her tour with some of the biggest names in country music - even a Grand Ole Opry show. Now she signed with a Texas based label and is back to her roots. Our conversation got personal as we talked about the therapy of writing music through the pain of life's unplanned circumstances. Don't miss this one!   Originally aired 11/02/2025 on 95.3 FM KHYI the Range in Dallas, TX.

Misha Piatigorsky is a Russian born pianist. His music is a fusion of jazz, rock and pop. He performs solo piano and trio concerts, and his latest project is The Daddy Rabbit, an immersive “theater-in-the-round” speakeasy show. He won the Thelonious Monk Composers Competition. He can also be heard on the soundtracks of several films including “How I Fell in Love with a Gangster”, “Chaos Theory” and “Danika”. And he runs a full service production house for indie artists.My featured song is “Moon Shot”. Spotify link.—-----------------------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH MISHA:www.daddyrabbitnyc.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S NEW SINGLE:“MI CACHIMBER” is Robert's new single. It's Robert's tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhornCLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLE:“SUNDAY SLIDE” is Robert's recent single. It's been called “A fun, upbeat, you-gotta-move song”. Featuring 3 World Class guest artists: Laurence Juber on guitar (Wings with Paul McCartney), Paul Hanson on bassoon (Bela Fleck), and Eamon McLoughlin on violin (Grand Ole Opry band).CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKSCLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO—-------------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com  

Alex Claffy is a terrific young bassist out of Philadelphia. He's got his own thing going on but he's also played with a number of great artists including Chris Botti, Randy Brecker, Jimmy Cobb, Fred Hersch, Benny Green and Leslie Odom Jr, one of the stars of Hamilton.My featured song is “The Rich Ones”. Spotify link.—-----------------------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH ALEX:www.claffytaffy.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S NEW SINGLE:“MI CACHIMBER” is Robert's new single. It's Robert's tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhornCLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLE:“SUNDAY SLIDE” is Robert's recent single. It's been called “A fun, upbeat, you-gotta-move song”. Featuring 3 World Class guest artists: Laurence Juber on guitar (Wings with Paul McCartney), Paul Hanson on bassoon (Bela Fleck), and Eamon McLoughlin on violin (Grand Ole Opry band).CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKSCLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO—-------------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com  

Welcome to a Very Special Episode of the podcast! This episode celebrates that we just passed 4 MILLION DOWNLOADS!  I started the podcast 4 1/2 years ago, during the depths of the pandemic. At that time I had no audience and no guests. What I did have though was a goal: to inspire and motivate people to follow their dream, just like I followed my youthful music dream later in life.I'm pleased to say that the podcast has succeeded beyond my wildest expectations. It's won several awards and been ranked for some time in the top 1% of all podcasts, with listeners worldwide on every continent in 200 countries. My guests have been a remarkable collection of World Class musicians, actors, authors, directors, photographers and other creatives.It took two years to reach 1 million downloads, but only one more year to pass 2 million downloads. Then another eight months to surpass 3 million downloads. And now just another six months to pass 4 million total downloads - accrued over more than 630 episodes.In those six months I've aired over 130 episodes featuring more extraordinary guests, and also introducing several new singles as well as my latest album, What's Up. These musical works have featured a number of guest artists who were guests on the podcast.Doing this podcast has been a privilege. I've gotten to meet extraordinary artists from all over the world. At last count I've had guests from more than 30 different countries. My guests have introduced me and my listeners to a vibrant world community of music and the arts, one that is connected despite differences in language and culture. In fact, it is precisely because of these differences that this vibrant community exists.Please stay with me as we move forward towards 5 million downloads!—-----------------------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S NEW SINGLE:“MI CACHIMBER” is Robert's new single. It's Robert's tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhornCLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLE:“SUNDAY SLIDE” is Robert's recent single. It's been called “A fun, upbeat, you-gotta-move song”. Featuring 3 World Class guest artists: Laurence Juber on guitar (Wings with Paul McCartney), Paul Hanson on bassoon (Bela Fleck), and Eamon McLoughlin on violin (Grand Ole Opry band).CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKSCLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO—-------------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com  

Chris Boardman is a master musician, arranger and composer. His resume is off the charts. He began his career in film, tv and recording in 1974. He's received an Academy Award nomination for his work on “The Color Purple”, 6 Emmy Awards, 13 Emmy nominations, and ASCAP and BMI film awards. He's worked with a Who's Who including Steven Spielberg, Barbra Streisand, Quincy Jones, Julie Andrews and Marvin Hamlisch. He's worked on the “Lethal Weapon” and “Die Hard” films, and on Anthony Newley's “Chaplin” on Broadway to name just a few. My featured song is “Catch You Later” from my 2012 album Spring Dance by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.—-----------------------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH CHRIS:www.soundbridgehealth.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S NEW SINGLE:“MI CACHIMBER” is Robert's new single. It's Robert's tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhornCLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLE:“SUNDAY SLIDE” is Robert's recent single. It's been called “A fun, upbeat, you-gotta-move song”. Featuring 3 World Class guest artists: Laurence Juber on guitar (Wings with Paul McCartney), Paul Hanson on bassoon (Bela Fleck), and Eamon McLoughlin on violin (Grand Ole Opry band).CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKSCLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO—-------------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com  

Country music sensation Gareth stops by the studio to tell Baylen about his Grand Ole Opry debut which is happening next week and what it was like working with Joss Stone on his new EP 'Bluebird'.

Born in the bluegrass of Kentucky and raised on Wyoming's high plains, Shelby Means is one of the foremost bassists in bluegrass, with nearly two decades of experience in bluegrass, folk, rock, Americana, and country outfits. Now based in Charleston, SC, Means spent a dozen years in Nashville, TN. During that time she performed most notably as a member of the GRAMMY®-nominated all-women bluegrass band Della Mae. She later joined Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway on bass and vocals, earning her first GRAMMY® win for their 2023 album, City of Gold.Means is a driving player with a deep pocket, a singular stage presence, and a magnetic, centered approach to the upright bass. Beyond her work on the instrument, she's also an accomplished songwriter and a heartfelt vocalist whose voice is rooted in tradition while authentically her own. With her debut solo music Means invites listeners to experience the same soulful presence and adventurous spirit she has built her career on. Her singing and playing has been heard across the country and around the world, from NPR's airwaves, the Grand Ole Opry, Bonnaroo, Telluride Bluegrass Festival, and Newport Folk to the U.S. Virgin Islands, Kazakhstan, Australia, and beyond.

Jamey Johnson has called Nashville home for half his life, but he was raised in Montgomery, Alabama, in a family where pretty much everyone either played an instrument or sang. His grandfather was said to be a great singer, too, with a deep rumbling baritone, and Jamey learned his craft performing with his father's band, the Down Home Boys. From there he eventually joined the Marine Corps Reserves, an experience that delivered lifelong friendships, but it also left him with some emotional scars that have informed his songwriting. Last year, he channeled some of those memories into his first album in 14 years, called Midnight Gasoline, and these days he has plenty to celebrate. In 2025, he got married at a rock quarry in Tennessee—a story you'll want to hear—celebrated his 50th birthday with a show at the Grand Ole Opry, and acted in an upcoming movie with Megan Moroney called A Grand Ole Opry Christmas. Sid talks to Jamey about his tribute to the Greatest Generation, the new song he just recorded with Ronnie Dunn, and the organization he and his wife started called the Give It Away Fund, which supports disaster relief and other important causes. For more info visit: southernliving.com/biscuitsandjam Biscuits & Jam is produced by: Sid Evans - Editor-in-Chief, Southern Living Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer & Editor/Producer Jeremiah Lee McVay - Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tierney Sutton is a superb 9x Grammy nominated jazz singer. Since 1993 she has fronted The Tierney Sutton Band. Clint Eastwood has called her “my favorite singer” and he hired her to score his film “Sully” in which she sang the ending song “Flying Home”. She has released 16 albums as leader, addressing themes like materialism and the pursuit of happiness. When she's not performing she is in demand as a producer and a vocal coach.My featured song is my reimagined version of Joni Mitchell's version of Charles Mingus's “The Dry Cleaner From Des Moines” from the album Miles Behind. Spotify link.------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH TIERNEY:www.tierneysutton.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S NEW SINGLE:“MI CACHIMBER” is Robert's new single. It's Robert's tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhornCLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLE:“SUNDAY SLIDE” is Robert's recent single. It's been called “A fun, upbeat, you-gotta-move song”. Featuring 3 World Class guest artists: Laurence Juber on guitar (Wings with Paul McCartney), Paul Hanson on bassoon (Bela Fleck), and Eamon McLoughlin on violin (Grand Ole Opry band).CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKSCLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO—-------------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com  

This week on CountrifiedUK, we're joined by rising country star Kaleb Sanders! Kaleb sits down with us to chat about his latest releases, the stories behind his songs, and his journey through the country music scene.We've also got all the latest news and fresh releases from across the country world — from Nashville to the UK — plus a few hidden gems you'll definitely want to add to your playlist.So kick back, turn the volume up, and get ready for another dose of great country music talk — only on CountrifiedUK!

Alice Sandahl is an Indie musician. She's been a professional musician for over 20 years and for 10 years she was a founder and keyboard player with the all-girl band La Luz. She has since developed a solo career and she also obtained an MFA in music. And she now helps other artists accomplish their songwriting dreams and artistic goals.My featured song is “Cakewalk For Debra” from the album Miles Behind. Spotify link.------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH ALICE:www.alicesandahl.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S NEW SINGLE:“MI CACHIMBER” is Robert's new single. It's Robert's tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring World Class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhornCLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLE:“SUNDAY SLIDE” is Robert's recent single. It's been called “A fun, upbeat, you-gotta-move song”. Featuring 3 World Class guest artists: Laurence Juber on guitar (Wings with Paul McCartney), Paul Hanson on bassoon (Bela Fleck), and Eamon McLoughlin on violin (Grand Ole Opry band).CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKSCLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO—-------------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com  

Dolly Parton BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Dolly Parton has been the center of media and fan attention these past few days as speculation and concern about her health reached fever pitch. This week, after a dramatic late-night social media plea from her younger sister Freida, who publicly asked for prayers and claimed Dolly hadn't been feeling her best, tabloids and fans leaped to grim conclusions, with some social media posts falsely suggesting the legend was on her deathbed. Dolly herself responded swiftly with a video message posted Wednesday, humorously declaring “I'm not dying!” She addressed these rumors head-on, telling fans she was busy filming ads for the Grand Ole Opry and assuring everyone that rumors of her decline were much exaggerated. According to CBS News and AOL, Dolly was in upbeat spirits, noting she appreciated the prayers but wanted everyone to know she's simply taking doctor-recommended rest after a period of putting her husband Carl Dean, who passed away earlier this year, and other commitments ahead of her own health.This mini-family drama revealed deeper friction inside the Parton clan, with niece Danielle Parton going public to criticize Freida's social-media outburst and urge fans to trust only direct updates from Dolly or official spokespeople. According to IBTimes, insiders say the stress from family drama and public speculation has left Dolly “rattled,” but that she's weathering the storm with her trademark toughness and faith.Professionally, Dolly made headlines with her major business announcement: she's launching the SongTeller Hotel in Nashville—a 245-room, music-filled boutique retreat opening spring 2026. This reported first by Parade, will celebrate her music and storytelling legacy throughout its design, entertainment venues, and culinary offerings. Fans and industry watchers quickly hailed it as a significant contribution to Nashville's cultural and hospitality scene.Although she's postponed her highly anticipated Las Vegas residency and missed the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at this year's Governors Awards due to health reasons, she has assured everyone “God hasn't said anything about stopping yet” and has no plans to retire. This sentiment echoed in a recent interview with Reba McEntire in People magazine—both icons agreed they'd only slow down, not quit, their life's work of entertaining.Meanwhile, her musical Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol is about to embark on a national tour, with stops in over 20 cities through the holiday season. According to regional press releases, the production promises Dolly's signature warmth and songwriting brilliance, reimagining Dickens' classic for a festive American stage. Social media has been abuzz with supportive messages, with fans sharing excitement about new ventures and outpourings of goodwill backing her recovery and ongoing projects.The recurring headlines have been: Dolly Parton launches SongTeller Hotel, Dolly Parton says “I'm not dying” after family prayer post sparks rumors, Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol National Tour announced, and Dolly Parton delays Las Vegas shows due to health. While some celebrity rumor mills continue to churn, the reliable story is that Dolly, though compelled to slow her pace, continues to shape country and pop culture through business, music, and her indomitable spirit.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Melissa Stylianou is a superb jazz singer. She's Canadian born, with Irish and Greek Cypriot roots. Her material runs the gamut from the Great American Songbook to Johnny Cash. She has performed at numerous festivals and clubs and toured internationally. And she's also a member of the award winning vocal trio Duchess.My featured song is “Tessa” from the album East Side Sessions by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH MELISSA:www.melissastylianou.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S NEW SINGLE:“MI CACHIMBER” is Robert's new single. It's Robert's homage to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring World Class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhornCLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLE:“SUNDAY SLIDE” is Robert's recent single. It's been called “A fun, upbeat, you-gotta-move song”. Featuring 3 World Class guest artists: Laurence Juber on guitar (Wings with Paul McCartney), Paul Hanson on bassoon (Bela Fleck), and Eamon McLoughlin on violin (Grand Ole Opry band).CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKSCLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO—-------------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com 

From a small-town Vermont dairy farm to the stage of the Grand Ole Opry, Christian artist Ben Fuller has walked through fire—and come out transformed. In this powerful episode nine-time Emmy winner David Sams sits down with Ben to talk about addiction, redemption, and the relentless grace of God. Ben opens up about his past struggles with cocaine, alcohol, and shame, and how one encounter with Jesus completely changed the trajectory of his life. Now, through chart-topping songs like “Who I Am” and his latest album Walk Through Fire, Ben's message of hope and healing is reaching millions around the world. He candidly shares his struggles with sin, the healing of family relationships and the inside story of his rise in the music scene including his collaboration with Carrie Underwood on "If It Was Up to Me." If you or someone you love needs a reminder that God still changes lives, this is the conversation you can't miss!

Yolanda Kondonassis is a Rock Star of the harp. She's got two Grammy nominations. She's considered one of the world's leading solo harpists and she is the world's most recorded classical harpist. She has performed worldwide and released over 25 albums. She's been featured on CNN, PBS and NPR. And listen to this - she is a dedicated environmentalist and the founder and director of Earth at Heart, a non-profit devoted to inspiring earth conservation awareness and action through the arts. My featured song is “1000 Days”. Spotify link.------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH YOLANDA:www.yolandaharp.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S NEW SINGLE:“MI CACHIMBER” is Robert's newest single. It's Robert's tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring World Class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhornCLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLE:“SUNDAY SLIDE” is Robert's recent single. It's been called “A fun, upbeat, you-gotta-move song”. Featuring 3 World Class guest artists: Laurence Juber on guitar (Wings with Paul McCartney), Paul Hanson on bassoon (Bela Fleck), and Eamon McLoughlin on violin (Grand Ole Opry band).CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKSCLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO—-------------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com  

Martha Redbone is an extraordinary artist - a singer, songwriter and composer. She was selected as a United States Artist Fellow. Her music has been called a “tasty gumbo” of roots music which combines the folk and mountain blues of her youth growing up in the coal country of Kentucky, together with her teenage years living in Brooklyn, NY. Her songs and storytelling share her life experience as an Afro-Indigenous woman and mother. She writes about social justice, connecting cultures and celebrating the human spirit.In 2020 Martha received a Drama Desk Award for her work on the show “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enuff”, at the Public Theater. And she followed that up with the show's 2022 Broadway revival. My featured song is “African Nights”. DropBox link.------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH MARTHA:www.martharedbone.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S NEW SINGLE:“MI CACHIMBER” is Robert's new single. It's Robert's tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhornCLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLE:“SUNDAY SLIDE” is Robert's recent single. It's been called “A fun, upbeat, you-gotta-move song”. Featuring 3 world class guest artists: Laurence Juber on guitar (Wings with Paul McCartney), Paul Hanson on bassoon (Bela Fleck), and Eamon McLoughlin on violin (Grand Ole Opry band).CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKSCLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO—-------------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com  

Graham Sharp is a Grammy winning bluegrass star. He's an accomplished  banjo and guitar player and songwriter. He plays with the Steep Canyon Rangers, a very cool bluegrass band. Graham also has a solo career. And he's been the right hand man for fellow banjoist Steve Martin on record and on stage since 2009.My featured song is “Sunday Slide”, my latest single. Spotify link.------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH GRAHAM:www.grahamsharp.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S NEWEST SINGLE:“SUNDAY SLIDE” is Robert's newest single. It's been called “A fun, upbeat, you-gotta-move song”. Featuring 3 World Class guest artists: Laurence Juber on guitar (Wings with Paul McCartney), Paul Hanson on bassoon (Bela Fleck), and Eamon McLoughlin on violin (Grand Ole Opry band).CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKSCLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO—-------------------------------------------ROBERT'S NEWEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's new compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com 

Dave Eggar is a Rock Star Cellist. He's a 5x Grammy nominee. He plays classical, rock, bluegrass and more. He's worked with some of the biggest names in music including Paul Simon, John Legend, Norah Jones, Foreigner, Josh Groban and Train. And it's his cello that opens Coldplay's massive hit "Viva La Vida".On a personal note, I met Dave recently when he was hired as the cellist and quarterback of the string quartet which recorded an upcoming work of mine called “Ma Petite Fleur String Quartet”, which transformed my jazz ballad into a classical string quartet piece. More to come on this shortly.My featured song is “The Night Was A Mystery” from the album Summer Of Love 2020. Spotify link.------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH DAVE:www.domomusicgroup.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST SINGLE:“MI CACHIMBA” is Robert's newest single. It's Robert's homage to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring World Class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhornCLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLE:“SUNDAY SLIDE” is Robert's recent single. It's been called “A fun, upbeat, you-gotta-move song”. Featuring 3 World Class guest artists: Laurence Juber on guitar (Wings with Paul McCartney), Paul Hanson on bassoon (Bela Fleck), and Eamon McLoughlin on violin (Grand Ole Opry band).CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKSCLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO—-------------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com  

Billy Joel, John Fogerty, Bassist David Santos Kills Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson I was so looking forward to catching up with bassist David Santos after almost 40 years. Insane in itself! The sit-down stunningly exceeded my expectations. What crazy fun! David regaled us with story after story… starting with gigging for me on Bleecker Street, doing weddings, The Ringo AllStar Band, sans Ringo, with Billy Preston, Lou Gramm, Mark Farner, Felix Cavaliere, Liberty DeVito, Mark Rivera, Randy Bachman, and a backup singer named Wendy Moten who would change and share his life. They're a rare rock n' roll romance success story, today, 30+ years later. David took us through his 3ish years with Billy Joel, how he got the gig, and how he lost it, 13 years with John Fogerty, how he got it and then lost it, Melissa Etheridge, 7 years, how it got it and lost it, Fleetwood Mac, 1 day, how he got it, lost it, 5 yrs with Crosby, Stills, & Nash, getting it, losing it - does there seem to be a pattern here... yup, hysterically summed up each time. Sure, it's funny now, in retrospect, as David has great perspective, self-awareness, good humor, and humility. He's amassed wisdom to add to his formidable talent, perseverance, and ambition. And he always lands bass up! Unlike me, who literally did an unintended mic drop. As was pointed out, this meaty conversation had comedy, drama, romance, intrigue, horror, heart, and life lessons galore. I could have talked to David all night and still have wanted more. And more, I'll get. We have a face-to-face reunion in the reals with Wendy and Snuffy in Nashville coming up. Can you imagine the music those three could make? Don't know if that's on the menu, but do know we'll be seeing Wendy at the Grand Ole Opry, and sharing great local eats! What a way to ring in my next year! David Santos Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson Wednesday, 10/8/25, 5 PM PT/ 8 PM ET Streamed Live on my FB & YouTube Links in the Comments Replay here: http://bit.ly/46TQ3M4 and here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGNYDGbnpE4&t=3s

This is a Special Episode introducing “Mi Cachimber”, my new single. It's my tribute to my father, Bert Miller. My dad was a self-taught trumpet player. He loved music. He played weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, private parties and the like on the weekends. In particular he loved Latin music. Whenever we were in the car he would always tune the radio to one of the Spanish stations on the AM radio dial in NYC. Spanish music became infused in me. He conveyed his love of music to me, and it was because of him that I became a musician.“Mi Cachimber” features two extraordinary Guest Artists on flugelhorn: Benny Benack III and Dave Smith. Benny is a remarkable trumpet player and crooner who has made a big name for himself on the world stage. Dave is one of the most in-demand session players who has played on several Grammy winning recordings. Together, they have made my song come alive.CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH ADAM:www.adamblackstone.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S SINGLE:“SUNDAY SLIDE” is Robert's newest single. It's been called “A fun, upbeat, you-gotta-move song”. Featuring 3 World Class guest artists: Laurence Juber on guitar (Wings with Paul McCartney), Paul Hanson on bassoon (Bela Fleck), and Eamon McLoughlin on violin (Grand Ole Opry band).CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKSCLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO—-------------------------------------------ROBERT'S NEWEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's new compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com  

The week Reid and Dan host legendary artist and Grand Ole Opry member, Jamey Johnson out in God's Country. They dive in on why it's been 14 years since Jamey has released new music and how his current duet came to fruition. Jamey tells the story behind how "In Color" became the song that is it and the personal touches they were able to throw in there throughout the writing process. Reid and Dan ask a million questions about the legendary "Traler Park Boys" here in Nashville and Jamey shares some stories that had the boys in tears. The episode ends with a George Jones gravorite and we don't know who's gonna fill his shoes after this! God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross have a cameo as F-35 pilots in Tron: Ares, the movie they composed the score for, Osbournes paid a visit to the farm that created a pumpkin field mural of the late Ozzy, Shinedown made their Grand Ole Opry debut with a 3-song set, more...

What if your father's unconventional advice became the foundation for a 30-year career performing for millions? In this episode, Chad Jeffers, guitarist for Carrie Underwood and luxury real estate agent, shares his extraordinary journey from a family band in East Tennessee to performing on the world's biggest stages. Through his father's counterintuitive guidance and a creative introduction to bestselling author Dan Miller, Chad has built a career touring with Kenny Loggins, Keith Urban, and Carrie Underwood for 18 years — while also launching a speaking career, teaching at Belmont University, and creating the "Be Performance Ready" movement. Chad reflects on the relationships that shaped his unconventional path and continues to fuel his mission to help entrepreneurs show up as their best selves in high-pressure moments.   [00:04:00] Who Is Chad Jeffers? 18 years as guitarist for Carrie Underwood, previously with Kenny Loggins and Keith Urban 30 years as a professional musician Luxury real estate agent specializing in music and entertainment industry clients [00:07:00] The "Be Performance Ready" Movement Applying musician performance techniques to business meetings The psychology of "show clothes" and how they trigger performance mindset One less thing to worry about when you know you look good [00:12:20] Million-Dollar Relationship #1: His Father "Don't ever get a job with benefits if you want to do music" "You've gotta go to Nashville and become part of the fabric of the community" Created a family band that launched three professional music careers Attended all 47 Grand Ole Opry performances with Pinmonkey [00:15:20] Following the Unconventional Path Attended Belmont University to learn the business side of music Built relationships throughout university that lasted decades "The whole generation comes up together" in the music industry [00:18:40] Million-Dollar Relationship #2: Dan Miller Creative introduction: bought a 3/4 size guitar with note "you haven't heard my tune yet" Had it couriered to his house Dan's response: "Best introduction I've ever seen" [00:20:00] The Three-Hour Mexican Lunch Dan suggested: "I think you should write a book" Share experiences to help others navigate the music industry [00:21:20] From Book to Speaking Career Wrote "25 Notes for the Successful Musician" in 2008 Book opened doors to speaking and teaching at Belmont University Created "Be Performance Ready" course as an extension [00:22:40] Dan Miller's Champion Role From 2007 until his passing in 2024 Constant encouragement and validation Always available for advice and support [00:24:40] The Speaking Career Launch Dan invited Chad to speak at his workshop Kent Julian (in the audience) taught Chad the business of speaking Both book and speaking career started with Dan's support [00:26:20] Current Speaking Focus Heavy focus on speaking at universities Believes skills impact students beyond stage—for entire life KEY QUOTES "If you want to do music, you've gotta go to where it's at. They're not gonna be calling you. You've gotta go down to Nashville and become a part of the fabric of the community." - Chad's father "I think you should write a book. Write about all of your experiences and share that with people so it may help them." - Dan Miller's advice "Relationships are absolutely the cornerstone of everything that I do. Whether it's music or real estate or personal, it definitely all starts with the relationships." - Chad Jeffers CONNECT WITH CHAD JEFFERS

Adam Blackstone is a Music Superstar. He is one of the most in-demand musicians on the planet earth. He's a Grammy and Emmy award winning multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer and bassist. He's been the Musical Director for Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys, Maroon 5 and Eminem. He handled the Super Bowl Halftime Show with Shakira & J-Lo. He's also helped shape the Oscars, “The Voice,” the Grammy Awards, and the hit shows “The Four” and “The Masked Singer.” And with his wife they started BASSic Black Entertainment, a music service company.My featured song is my reimagined version of Dobie Gray's hit song “The In Crowd” from the album PGS 7 by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH ADAM:www.adamblackstone.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S NEWEST SINGLE:“SUNDAY SLIDE” is Robert's newest single. It's been called “A fun, upbeat, you-gotta-move song”. Featuring 3 World Class guest artists: Laurence Juber on guitar (Wings with Paul McCartney), Paul Hanson on bassoon (Bela Fleck), and Eamon McLoughlin on violin (Grand Ole Opry band).CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKSCLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO—-------------------------------------------ROBERT'S NEWEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's new compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com  

It is a pleasure to welcome country music singer Adam Warner to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Country music's breakout artist has learned not to take himself too seriously, and his music gives his audience permission to do the same. With standout releases like “4 Square Miles,” which reached #1 on The Country Network's Video Countdown, and “Semper Fi” featuring Trace Adkins, a tribute to active and former military that was named Independent Country Music Song of the Year, Warner has carved out a place of honor in the genre. His high-energy anthem “Welcome to the South,” even became a game-day staple at Tennessee Titans home games in Nissan Stadium.In 2022, Adam Warner released the acclaimed album What We're Known For, earning rave reviews from the industry. The 12-track project featured fan favorites such as “Catchin' Hell,” “Reason to Redneck,” “One Drunk,” “Split A Beer,” “Lost In A Country Song,” a powerful remake of the classic “Long Haired Country Boy,” and the title track “What We're Known For.” 2023 brought even more momentum, highlighted by the heartfelt re-release of “First Face”, a tribute to Warner's wife, Megan, and their first child, Rivers Paige. In 2024, Warner continued to deliver hits with a steady stream of new singles and milestone performances, including his debut appearances at both CMA Fest and the iconic Country Thunder festival in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.2025 is already shaping up to be a milestone year for the Nashville authentic country music sensation, marked by the release of his most dynamic project yet. His 12-song album Where I'm Coming From, released in May, features streaming favorites like “The People”, a patriotic salute to everyday Americans, along with “The Farmer,” “Back When,” “Outlaws Baby,” and “Do Country” featuring Nate Kenyon. The project also highlights “Most of This Town” and three distinct versions of “Bridge I'd Love To Burn” – including the original, a club mix, and a mandolin mix featuring rising bluegrass phenom Wyatt Ellis. Having just lit up the stage at Summerfest, up next, fans can expect to see the Marine-turned-country sensation's music philosophy brought to life at The Hoofbeat Festival, the legendary Eddie's Attic in Decatur, GA, and at various clubs, venues, and festivals throughout the United States.   On this edition of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Adam Warner spoke about the lessons he learned from sharing the stage with Lee Brice, Rhonda Vincent, and Trace Atkins, performing at the Grand Ole Opry, and sharing the stories behind his most-streamed Spotify songs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jake-s-take-with-jacob-elyachar--4112003/support.

Sportswriter and author John Huang joins Jack each and every Friday during football with a segment known as Friday Morning Quarterbacks. John talks about the rest of UK football schedule and Big Blue Madness of times past and during the Mark Pope era!Fellow Cumulus radio star and K-92.9 FM program director, Deidre Ransdell joins the guys and regales Jack and John on the experience of being selected to appear as a Guest Announcer at the Grand Ole Opry during the #Opry100 celebration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Rodriguez is a Beatles Superfan. He's a Beatles expert and an Award winning Beatles author including “Solo in the 70s and Revolver: How The Beatles Re-Imagined Rock ‘N' Roll”. His newest book is called “Ribbons of Rust: The Beatles' Recording History in Context”. He also hosts a Beatles podcast which has had guests like Peter Jackson (Director of Get Back), Pattie Boyd (George Harrison's former wife) and Mike McCartney (Paul's brother). My featured song is my reimagined version of the song “I Wanna Be Your Man”, which I changed to “I Wanna Be Your Girl”, from the album East Side Sessions by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH ROBERT:www.talkingbeatles.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S NEWEST SINGLE:“SUNDAY SLIDE” is Robert's newest single. It's been called “A fun, upbeat, you-gotta-move song”. Featuring 3 World Class guest artists: Laurence Juber on guitar (Wings with Paul McCartney), Paul Hanson on bassoon (Bela Fleck), and Eamon McLoughlin on violin (Grand Ole Opry band).CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKSCLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO—-------------------------------------------ROBERT'S NEWEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's new compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com  

The gang is BACK to help us finish breaking down the rest of the 2025 Hallmark Christmas movies! Did you miss part 1? Check it out HERE.This week, we cover...Thursday, November 27: We Met in DecemberStars: Autumn Reeser (Junebug), Niall Matter (This Time Each Year)On an unexpected layover in mid-December, Annie Lane (Reeser) and Dave Weeks (Matter) meet asstrangers in a beautiful hotel all decorated for the holidays. It's love at first sight, and they end uphaving a magical night of sharing hopes, dreams...and a perfect kiss. But when they fail to exchangenumbers and miss each other the next morning, Annie and Dave fly back to Chicago with no easyway to track the other one down. The only clues they have are those shared about plans for theupcoming holiday season, and the two embark on separate quests to find one another. Along theway, insightful wisdom shared during their time together leads Annie and Dave to make importantchanges in their lives, leading them both to find ways of making this Christmas special forthemselves, their families, and their loved ones.Friday, November 28: The Snow Must Go On – premieres at 6 pm ET/PTStars: Heather Hemmens (Christmas Under the Lights), Corey Cott (Season's Greetings fromCherry Lane)Isaiah Heyward (Cott) last appeared on Broadway almost 10 years ago. Since then, getting back onBroadway has been a challenge. To escape the grind of the city and re-evaluate his life, Isaiah visitshis sister, Jess, and teenage niece, Aurora, in upstate New York for the holidays. But his yuletiderespite is interrupted when he learns Aurora's high school may have to cancel their annual Christmasmusical because they can't find a director. With a nudge from Aurora and the school's guidancecounselor, Lilly-Anne Brigente (Hemmens), Isaiah decides to save the Christmas show and jumps inas director. Isaiah's situation gets a little more complicated when he learns that an influentialBroadway producer's daughter is in the school production, so Isaiah decides to cast himself as thelead in order to land a part in an upcoming Broadway show. But while the curtain rises on rehearsalsand the Christmas Eve opening night fast approaches, Isaiah finds some Christmas surprises of hisown, as he stumbles upon an unexpected romance with Lilly-Anne, creates an unanticipated bondwith his students, reassesses his priorities and ultimately discovers that the greatest holiday gift isfound when love, family, and friendship take centerstage.Friday, November 28: The More the Merrier – premieres at 8 pm ET/PTStars: Rachel Boston (Adventures in Love & Birding), Brendan Penny (Chesapeake Shores)Alice (Boston), an emergency room doctor at a small, rural hospital, always volunteers to work theChristmas Eve overnight shift and goes the extra mile to make the holiday merry and bright forpatients and staff. When the hospital gets snowed in, Alice and Brian (Penny), the newly hired top-rated cardiologist, find themselves in the middle of a bona fide baby boom when three women –including the only OBGYN for miles around – go into labor on the rarest birthday of the year. As theyteam up to bring these bundles of joy into the world as the night wears on, Alice, Brian and the restof the staff also work hard to make the holiday feel festive for all the patients. Though they may havedifferent approaches to medicine – and to life – there's a spark between them and by the end of theirshift it's clear that this may be the Christmas Eve that changes them both forever.Saturday, November 29: An Alpine Holiday – premieres at 6 pm ET/PTStars: Ashley Williams (To Barcelona, Forever), Laci Mailey (The Perfect Setting), Julien Samani(Holidate)A grandmother's last wish brings two estranged sisters Faith (Williams) and Kelly (Mailey), backtogether to travel to the French Alps for Christmas to recreate her first trip there with their grandfather.Facing all the challenges and wonder this unique holiday adventure brings, they learn to cherish theirsisterhood above all, while also making room for romance to blossom between Kelly and their Frenchmountaineer guide, Frederic (Samani).Saturday, November 29: A Grand Ole Opry Christmas – premieres at 8 pm ET/PTStars: Nikki Deloach (Curious Caterer Mysteries), Kristoffer Polaha (A Biltmore Christmas), RobMaye (Lioness), Eliza Maher (Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up), Luke Benward (Miss Valentine), SharonLawrence (Joe Pickett), James Denton (Desperate Housewives)Gentry Wade (Nikki DeLoach), daughter of late country music icon Jett Wade – half of the famed duoWinters & Wade – abandoned her dream of a songwriting career and distanced herself from herfather's legacy following his tragic accident 30 years prior. When the Grand Ole Opry invites her torepresent Jett at their centennial celebration at Christmas, she's hesitant to return to the placesteeped in bittersweet memories. Encouraged by her good friends, Gentry visits the Opry and, whileseated in one of the vaunted venue's oak church pews, is suddenly transported to 1995. Gentry'slifelong friend Mac (Kristoffer Polaha) a country music talent manager, finds himself in 1995 as well.Thanks to some Christmas magic, Gentry gets precious time with her father, creative inspiration tofinish the song she began decades earlier as a teen and learns surprising answers to questions abouther father that have followed her for the last three decades.Cameos by: Bill Anderson, Brad Paisley, Dailey & Vincent, Drew Baldridge, Jamey Johnson, MaggieBaugh, Megan Moroney, Mickey Guyton, Pam Tillis, Rhett Akins, Riders in the Sky, Suzy Bogguss,Tigirlily Gold, T Graham BrownSunday, November 30: The Christmas Cup – premieres at 6 pm ET/PTStars: Rhiannon Fish (A Prince in Paradise), Ben Rosenbaum (When Calls the Heart)After a knee injury threatens to cut her career short, Staff Sergeant Kelly Brandt (Fish) returns homein low spirits for the holidays. Her family tries to help by encouraging her to lead her hometown team in the annual Christmas Cup against the rival town. It takes a lot of work, but Kelly organizes herteam and gets them as competition-ready as she can with the help of Fire Captain Quinn Stokley(Rosenbaum). Sparks begin to fly with Quinn, and through the whole process, Kelly is reminded ofhow much she loves to lead, but her heart still hopes she will be cleared to return to serve. Kellyultimately receives the call she has been waiting for; however, it's not what she expects. With theMarines needing her to report to the Hawaiian base on the day of the competition, Kelly soon realizesthere is more than one way to serve a community.Sunday, November 30: Christmas at the Catnip Café – premieres at 8 pm ET/PTStars: Erin Cahill (Holidazed), Paul Campbell (Three Wise Men and a Baby)Olivia Pierce (Cahill) is a marketing executive from Oakland, California who is this close to realizingher dream of purchasing a condo, but she's a bit short on the down payment. When she learns thather late great aunt left her half of a cat café in upstate New York she thinks it's the Christmas miracleshe needed – as long as she can sell and close the deal before the holidays. Olivia's plan hits a bumpin the road when she meets Dr. Ben Kane (Campbell), the veterinarian who owns the other half. Thecafé serves an important role in the town – helping homeless cats find forever homes – and he hasno intention of closing up shop. Christmas is the most important time of the year as they plan manyactivities to help raise funds and get them into the black. Olivia and Ben strike a deal – she agrees tohelp him plan the fundraising events at the café over the next three weeks in exchange for Benpromising not to drag his heels on selling at the end of that time. Unless, Ben notes, she ends upchanging her mind – a lot can happen in three weeks, after all. As they work together and a sparkbetween them grows, Olivia becomes part of the neighborhood, gains an appreciation for the café'sadorable feline inhabitants and what it means to Ben, as well as to the entire community. And whenshe learns the surprising reason her great aunt opened the café in the first place, that just might bethe cat-alyst for change that will give them all a Merry Christmas.Saturday, December 6: She's Making A ListStars: Lacey Chabert (Mean Girls), Andrew Walker (Curious Caterer Mysteries)Falling on Santa's Naughty or Nice list used to be a call made by Santa and his elves. But with thenumber of kids worldwide skyrocketing, Santa has outsourced the job to the Naughty or Nice Group,a consulting firm that has cornered the market on determining a child's niceness thanks to an airtightformula. As a top inspector with the group, it's Isabel's (Chabert) job to make the tough calls, byassessing the children on her list and assigning a verdict. When she is tasked with evaluating amischievous 11-year-old Charlie Duncan, she expects a routine case. But things get complicatedwhen Isabel unexpectedly falls for Charlie's widowed father, Jason (Walker), and begins to questionthe rigid rules of her job. As Christmas approaches, Isabel must choose between following theholiday algorithm or following her heart.Sunday, December 7: Single on the 25thStars: Lyndsy Fonseca (Nikita), Daniel Lissing (When Calls the Heart)For Nell Duke (Fonseca), nothing is worse than being single at Christmastime because everywhereshe looks, couples are kissing under the mistletoe. After her family cancels holiday plans at the lastminute, Nell decides to spend the week of Christmas having fun on her own! When she crossespaths with her neighbor Cooper (Lissing), a financial analyst who prides himself on being happilyunattached, he notices Nell struggling with being alone and decides to share tips on how to keep theholidays festive. Cooper inspires Nell to challenge her insecurities and find happiness in being onher own. In turn, Nell helps Cooper realize he's missing out on real connection. In the funpartnership that forms, the friendly singles' Christmas together starts to feel like something more.Their special connection falls apart when Nell finds out Coooper only offered to help because he feltsorry Nell had to spend the holidays alone. To make Christmas truly magical this year, Cooper mustshow real growth of character while Nell finds her own strength in being single during the holidays.Saturday, December 13: A Suite Holiday RomanceStars: Jessy Schram (Chicago Med), Dominic Sherwood (Shadowhunters)It's Christmas week when Sabrina Post (Schram), arrives at the iconic Grand Fairbanks Hotel in NewYork City, ready to accept the ghostwriting position for the memoir of Grayson Westcott – a famousart dealer. As a struggling writer, Sabrina can't believe her luck: a paycheck and a stay in her ownsuite at the hotel. She feels like Cordelia, the heroine from her favorite series of children's bookswritten by Hazel Holley. What promises to be a perfect week is complicated when Sabrina meetsIan Turner (Sherwood), a handsome British visitor, at the hotel bar. When Ian assumes Sabrina isanother wealthy guest at the hotel, she doesn't correct him – a decision she doesn't regret afterlearning that Ian is a member of the British aristocracy. Or so she thinks. The truth is that Ian is nota wealthy lord but is the personal secretary of Lord Spencer Braxton. Ian is in town for the holidaysto oversee the installation of an exhibit featuring the Braxton Royal Jewels at the Avalon Museum. Asthe week unfolds, Sabrina shows Ian Christmas in New York and the two start to fall for each other.Sunday, December 14: Oy to the World!Stars: Brooke D'Orsay (Deck the Halls on Cherry Lane), Jake Epstein (The Hardy Boys)When water lines break at Temple Beth Am, it leaves its members in need of a place to celebrateHannukah. Across the street, St. Joseph's Episcopal Church is quick to open its doors and offershared space for the holidays. With the last night of Hanukkah and Christmas Eve falling on the sameday this year – something that rarely happens – the reverend and rabbi choose to offer a joint servicefor their congregations. But that means Nikki Roberts (D'Orsay), St. Joseph's youth choir director,must team up with Jake Cohen (Epstein), the substitute youth choir director from Temple Beth Am,and put on a single music program. These two are old high school rivals and together, they're readyto compete for the top prize. That's not helping matters at a time when partnership matters most.To lead a successful fundraising effort for the temple, Nikki and Jake have to put aside theirdifferences and learn how to work together. In doing so, they discover teamwork can movemountains and open hearts, including their own. On their big night, Nikki and Jake find a way to unite people through the power of song and prove that coming together is the best way for everyone tocelebrate the holiday season.Saturday, December 20: A Make Or Break HolidayStars: Hunter King (Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story), Evan Roderick (Arrow)Liv (King) and Daniel (Roderick) are hosting their families for the first time this Christmas and stressis at an all-time high. When unspoken irritations within their relationship finally reach a boiling point,Liv and Daniel find themselves at odds and decide they need to take a break from each other.However, relaying this news to their families will most certainly ruin Christmas, so they decide tomove forward with their original plans and will pretend to be a happy couple while everyone is underone roof. As they navigate the complexities of their respective families and work together to createa holiday celebration they'll all remember, Liv and Daniel begin to rediscover what they love abouteach other and may not have to pretend much longer.Sunday, December 21: The Christmas BabyStars: Ali Liebert (Bomb Girls), Katherine Barrell (Good Witch), Barbara Niven (Hannah SwensenMysteries)When a baby boy shows up on their doorstep days before Christmas with a note written specially forthem, Erin (Liebert) and Kelly (Barrell) must learn how to navigate their new relationship and careerdynamics while unexpectedly caring for a newborn. As the couple spends more time with the babyas a temporary solution until he can be placed permanently or they can find his mother, they beginto realize that they want to adopt him themselves and go about navigating the complicated world offostering to adopt all while their business is booming at the busiest time of the year, Christmas. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Scott is a Grammy award winning French horn player, composer and arranger. He plays chamber, solo, orchestral, Broadway, ballet, classical, jazz and pop. As a composer Jeff writes what he calls Urban Classical Music. It's rooted in European traditions and informed by African American culture. He was a member of the acclaimed wind quintet Imani Winds for 24 years. This quintet was honored with a permanent installation at the Smithsonian Museum of African American History.My featured song is my recording of Thelonious Monk's “Well, You Needn't” from the album Miles Behind. Spotify link.------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH JEFF:www.musicbyjeffreyscott.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S NEWEST SINGLE:“SUNDAY SLIDE” is Robert's newest single. It's been called “A fun, upbeat, you-gotta-move song”. Featuring 3 World Class guest artists: Laurence Juber on guitar (Wings with Paul McCartney), Paul Hanson on bassoon (Bela Fleck), and Eamon McLoughlin on violin (Grand Ole Opry band).CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKSCLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO—-------------------------------------------ROBERT'S NEWEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's new compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com  

Country singer Deacon Claybourne is on the pod! "Nashville's" leading man, Charles Esten, joins Jenna and Kevin to talk about his time on the hit show, but his journey to get there could be its own TV series! From doing stand-up comedy, being the house manager at The Groundlings, to playing Buddy Holly in London and performing in front of royalty and U.S. Presidents! Plus, his funny audition story for "Nashville" and why it pays to be nice, his first unexpected encounter with Hayden Panettiere, performing at the Grand Ole Opry and The Bluebird Cafe as Deacon and then as himself, and his Guinness World Record! Strap on your boots and get ready for one heck of an adventure! For fun, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes clips, follow us on Instagram @andthatswhatyoureallymissedpod & TikTok @thatswhatyoureallymissed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie Rosen is an incredible multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger and performer. He's half way to EGOT status as a 2x Grammy winner and a 2x Tony winner. He composes and plays video game music with his 8-Bit Big Band. His theater work includes Moulin Rouge. His TV and film credits include Wonka and Kenny G on HBO. And he also arranges for The Boston Pops and Lady Gaga. My featured song is “The Rich Ones All Stars”, my recent single which is also on my latest compilation album What's Up! by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH CHARLIE:www.charlierosen.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S NEWEST SINGLE:“SUNDAY SLIDE” is Robert's newest single. It's been called “A fun, upbeat, you-gotta-move song”. Featuring 3 World Class guest artists: Laurence Juber on guitar (Wings with Paul McCartney), Paul Hanson on bassoon (Bela Fleck), and Eamon McLoughlin on violin (Grand Ole Opry band).CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKSCLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO—-------------------------------------------ROBERT'S NEWEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's new compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com  

On this week's episode of The Professional Noticer, Andy hosts Sean Dietrich—“Sean of the South”—author, musician, humorist, and frequent Grand Ole Opry guest. Tune in to hear Sean share stories behind “Over Yonder”—a tender, funny tale of “found family” set on Alabama's Gulf Coast. Listen as he and Andy talk about the unlikely duo at the heart of the story, why Sean writes about places as if they're characters, and how his outline-free process keeps each book full of surprises. Hear him also share a few audiobook mishaps, uncanny Opry moments, and a peanut-butter-Kong lesson from his blind dog Marigold that remind him to keep humility—and joy—at the center of it all. Sean's brand-new novel "Over Yonder" is officially out today! This heartfelt Southern tale is filled with humor, redemption, and characters you won't forget. Don't wait—be among the very first to read it. Order your copy on Amazon right now and start the adventure! https://amzn.to/4h6COfO Connect with Sean Online: Podcast: Sean of the South https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sean-of-the-south/id1296676213  Website: https://seandietrich.com  Newsletter: https://seandietrich.com/subscribe/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seanofthesouth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanofthesouth

The Patriots beat the Bills last night 23-20. Two Rhode Island teens were arrested yesterday after using fireworks to set a light a police car. Something similar happened yesterday in Randolph. Diddy has been sentenced to 4 years. The government is entering the 6th day of shutdown. The Celtics start their preseason this week, they play the 76ers in the first regular season game. Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl official release party topped the box office. Sabrina Carpenter will play the Grand Ole Opry tomorrow.  

Country music artist Eric Blankenship joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan on the "Getting Real With Jon And Beth” podcast to talk about his regular gig at “The Local”, his Grand Ole Opry standing ovation and how he came co-owner of All Access Coaches. This is a great conversation about the music business and how he became a mogul of transportation to the country music and WWE superstars! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann Hampton Callaway is a Musical Star and a remarkably gifted artist. She's a leading champion of the Great American Songbook, and she's known for her work as a singer, pianist, composer, lyricist, actress, TV host, and producer.Her resume is off the charts. Ann was voted by Broadwayworld as “Celebrity of the Year” and two years in a row as “Best Jazz Vocalist”. On Broadway she was nominated for a Tony award for her performance in the hit musical “Swing!” On TV she was the one who wrote and sings the theme song for the hit series “The Nanny.”  In film she starred opposite Angelina Jolie and Matt Damon in “The Good Shepherd”. As a songwriter she is a multi-platinum artist whose songs have been featured on seven of Barbra Streisand's CD's, and her songs have also been recorded by Michael Feinstein, Carole King and Liza Minelli. As a recording artist she has released 83 CDs. And she's won just about every award that there is out there. On top of all this she has a new album now called “Finding Beauty, Originals Vol. 1” which features 16 of her songs.My featured song is “No One's Fool” from the album East Side Sessions by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH ANN:www.annhamptoncallaway.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S NEWEST SINGLE:“SUNDAY SLIDE” is Robert's newest single. It's been called “A fun, upbeat, you-gotta-move song”. Featuring 3 World Class guest artists: Laurence Juber on guitar (Wings with Paul McCartney), Paul Hanson on bassoon (Bela Fleck), and Eamon McLoughlin on violin (Grand Ole Opry band).CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKSCLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO—-------------------------------------------ROBERT'S NEWEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's new compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com  

Adam Sieff has had a fascinating career in the UK music business. He's been a session guitar player and record producer, the manager of Tower Records UK jazz department, Sony Music UK's Director of Jazz, a record label executive, and currently he writes for UK Jazz News and broadcasts two radio shows. My featured song is “The Cut Of The Knife”, my recent single and on the compilation album What's Up. Spotify link.------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH ADAM:adamsieff.substack.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S NEWEST SINGLE:“SUNDAY SLIDE” is Robert's newest single. It's been called “A fun, upbeat, you-gotta-move song”. Featuring 3 World Class guest artists: Laurence Juber on guitar (Wings with Paul McCartney), Paul Hanson on bassoon (Bela Fleck), and Eamon McLoughlin on violin (Grand Ole Opry band).CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKSCLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO—-------------------------------------------ROBERT'S NEWEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's new compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com  

Jeffrey Biegel is a Spectacular Concert Pianist. He's a Grammy winner and has a remarkable back story. At age three he was barely able to hear or speak, in fact he could hear only vibrations, until he had corrective surgery. This so-called 'reverse Beethoven' phenomenon is at the heart of his commitment to music. In 2025 he premiered three new works including one by Melissa Manchester. In 2021 he premiered a work in honor of former Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. He's worked with conductors JoAnn Falletta and Lucas Richman.  He received high praise from Leonard Bernstein who called him “a splendid musician and a brilliant performer." And he's performed music by George Gershwin, Duke Ellington, Keith Emerson and Neil Sedaka.My featured song is “New York City Groove”, from the album Made In New York by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH JEFFREY:www.jeffreybiegel.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S NEWEST SINGLE:“SUNDAY SLIDE” is Robert's newest single. It's been called “A fun, upbeat, you-gotta-move song”. Featuring 3 World Class guest artists: Laurence Juber on guitar (Wings with Paul McCartney), Paul Hanson on bassoon (Bela Fleck), and Eamon McLoughlin on violin (Grand Ole Opry band).CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKSCLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO—-------------------------------------------ROBERT'S NEWEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's new compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com  

Throwback ThursdayThis week on Dumb Blonde, Bunnie sits down with the incomparable Dolly Parton in what can only be described as a dream episode. Dolly reflects on her Appalachian upbringing, her childhood in the Smoky Mountains, and the lasting impact of her close-knit family. She shares how her Uncle Bill helped spark her early musical ambitions and guided her toward her breakthrough moment at the Grand Ole Opry. Dolly also opens up about navigating the Nashville music scene as a young artist, her lifelong partnership with husband Carl Dean, and the powerhouse empire she's built — from Dolly Beauty and Dolly Wines to her cherished Imagination Library.Watch Full Episodes & More:www.dumbblondeunrated.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.