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In this episode, we sit down with drummer Hubert Payne, who shares his remarkable journey from a promising football career to becoming a sought-after session musician and the drummer for the Grammy-winning band Little Big Town. Hubert opens up about the gut-wrenching transition from sports to music, the humility he found in drumming, and how he's leveraged his diverse skills to build a multifaceted career. Hubert Payne, Nashville based drummer. Currently the drummer for Grammy Award Winning artist's Little Big Town. Has worked with David Nail, Casey James, Josh Gracin, Keb Mo', Jana Kramer, The Oak Ridge Boys, Love and Theft, Hunter Hayes and more. From dirty grooves to train beats I'd love to make as much music as possible! You will receive the isolated unmixed multitrack wav files for 1 song via dropbox upon completion of the session. Any revision requests will be made happily! Pro gear, kits from Bonham to Questlove available recorded in top notch Nashville studio. -Some Things That Came Up: -2:30 Hubert and Rich met when he was playing with Katie Armiger in the early 2000's -3:30 Hubert played football at Saginaw Valley State University and had his sights set on going pro. -4:20 Transferred and played football at MTSU -5:00 Detroit Lions -7:30 Identity was wrapped up in football -8:45 Hubert's Dad was a pro drummer with The Dramatics, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg -11:40 Rich made Hubert dangerous? -14:10 Little Big Town has been very supportive and helpful to Hubert's other goals -18:00 Director of Sports Performance at a facility in Orlando -19:00 Musicians are so creative and resourceful. No limiting mindsets -20:30 Throw your hat in the ring! Why Not me? -21:30 On Site Workshops. Connecting to our authentic self -26:00 Protecting ourselves from trauma -27:00 Transactional Analysis (The Parent-The Child-The Adult) -28:00 Playing on Lower Broadway in Nashville helped with skill acquisition -30:15 The Little Big Town audition came through Seth Rausch -33:40 Take responsibility for your inspiration -38:30 Hubert's family drives him -40:20 Hubert speaks to college athletic organizations highlighting transferable skills -45:15 Hubert has spoken at Universal Studios in Florida on mental health and high performance -51:15 Hubert's own project as a leader is called The Network -54:40 Playing with Keb Mo, Oak Ridge Boys, etc. -56:40 Playing with Hunter Hayes -1:01:45 Hubert wants to be Christ-like. That's the highest level of performance Follow: Airgigs.com soundbetter.com The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 30 of which have been #1 hits! Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur. Produced by Jim McCarthy and It's Your Show dot Co: www.jmvos.com www.itsyourshow.co
This week The Ranch Local Spotlight shines on...Lisa McEwan!"Lisa McEwen has written songs for some of Country Music's biggest names, she has collaborated with some of Country Music's finest songwriters, and she is an unforgettable Artist in her own right - releasing her latest single, “I'M HERE NOW”, available on all online stores. After pursuing her life-long dream of moving to Nashville and signing her first publishing deal, Lisa now calls Ontario, Canada her home. If she's not singing around the house with her 3 young children, you can bet you'll find her performing for the fun folks at Community Living or writing music at her piano, with her guitar, or over Zoom with her friends all over the world. Just a few of the many things this talented songstress does to keep her busy!Born in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, Lisa attended Humber College - majoring in vocal performance. Following graduation, she and her parents loaded up in their Volkswagon camper van and crossed the border, heading for Nashville. She had a dream to write and perform -and she's never looked back. Formerly signed as a staff writer to BMG Music Publishing as well as Tom-Leis/Wright Hook Music in Nashville, TN, Lisa has had the opportunity to write with and share the stage with some of country music's top writers & Artists, including Steven Dale Jones (“One More Day” – Diamond Rio), Josh Kear (“Before He Cheats” – Carrie Underwood), as well as Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Patricia Conroy, Michelle Wright & Phil Barton to name a few. Lisa has written for Katie Armiger, penning the single “Trail of Lies” which broke records for Katie's career by breaking the Top 20. Katie Armiger's “I Will Be” was also featured on ABC's hit television series Bachelor Pad. Lisa's writing credits also include the Inspirational Country Music Award nominated song, “In the Shadow of my Steeple” for Aubree Bullock, "Back In the Day" (Heartland), “Good Kind of Crazy” (Tristan Horncastle) and “Love Revival” (Maiden Dixie). Lisa was asked to write the theme song for MiaThrives (https://www.melissathrives.com/miathrives/) - a charity that supports children with the skin condition EB (Also called Butterfly Children) “Fearless When You Fly (Butterfly Child)” was the result. With the encouragement of friend and cheerleader Melissa Idiens, Lisa now writes personalized songs by request for people - A Song Gift. Since moving back to Ontario to raise a family, Lisa continues to write and perform as well as host “Music & Mindfulness” workshops and one-on-one mentoring sessions to help people of all ages develop their songwriting skills. Her philosophy that “music is good for the soul” carries her and others through this beautiful journey we call life. "
This week Betsy Spina celebrates Life On Eris with Chris Carmack and Erin Slaver! A combination of their names, and an allusion to the dwarf planet Eris, Chris Carmack (Grey's Anatomy, Nashville, and The O.C.) and Erin Slaver (Nashville), share stories of their marriage, their brand new single "The Risk," and their debut Stonewall EP. You won't want to miss this raw conversation that offers a look into married life, comfort to anyone dealing with COVID fatigue, and hope to those who are dreaming of the magic that love, music, and two beautiful souls can create. Keep Up with Life On Eris: Website: Life On Eris YouTube: Life On Eris Spotify: Life On Eris Spotify: Stonewall EP Spotify: The Risk Lyric Video: The Risk Instagram: Chris Carmack Instagram: Erin Slaver About Life On Eris: Husband-wife duo Life On Eris, comprised of musicians Chris Carmack and Erin Slaver, have independently released their debut Alt-Pop STONEWALL EP. Named as a nod to both the combination of their first names and to the dwarf planet Eris – termed for the Greek goddess of strife and discord – Life On Eris finds inspiration in harmony, but also in the complications and complexities of marriage. Carmack and Slaver wed in 2018 after meeting while filming on the hit TV drama, Nashville. Both backed by storied careers, Carmack's had an instrument in-hand since he was a child, starting with the saxophone and then picking up the guitar. He began writing songs and performing live in high school as part of jazz band and theater, later studying at NYU's esteemed Tisch Adler Conservatory, before shopping his own material around Los Angeles while pursuing acting projects – notable roles include major TV shows: Grey's Anatomy, Nashville, and The O.C. With Nashville, he joined fellow castmates on sold-out stages worldwide during multi-year tours across the U.S., UK, and Ireland, plus was a part of Nashville compilation albums spanning all six seasons. In 2015, he released critically-acclaimed solo EP, PIECES OF YOU. Slaver was enrolled in classical violin training at the age of three, and eventually attended a music conservatory to further hone her craft. She's co-wrote and performed on several studio albums with JD & The Straight Shot, and has opened for top-tier acts like Eagles, The Doobie Brothers, Chicago, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Don Henley, and Jewel, in addition to touring in bands with major artists such as Martina McBride, Trace Adkins, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Katie Armiger, and JD & The Straight Shot. Celebrate People theme song: Walker Hayes Keep up with Betsy Spina: Betsy Spina: Instagram Betsy Spina: Twitter Betsy Spina: Website About Betsy Spina: Betsy Spina is an actor (SAG-AFTRA, AEA), radio personality, and host, best known for her work on Radio Disney Country, SiriusXM, One Life To Live, and Greek. Born in Maine, and raised in New York, Betsy made her way to Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, where she graduated with her BA in Theatre and Music Performance. Betsy has been heard nationally on Radio Disney, Radio Disney Country, and SiriusXM (The Highway, Today Show Radio, Prime Country, The Message), reaching over 32 million subscribers. She has been seen on the Disney Channel, and television shows like Greek and One Life To Live. Betsy is a passionate host of live events and has anchored events in New York City, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Nashville, including the ACM Awards, the American Music Awards, the CMA Awards, CMA Fest, and the Radio Disney Music Awards. She has performed at Carnegie Hall with the Young New Yorkers' Chorus, and she was the co-host/co-creator of the YouTube series, Just Off Broadway. Betsy has interviewed outstanding celebrities like Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Blake Shelton, Maren Morris, Gwen Stefani, Idina Menzel, Phillipa Soo, Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker, Carson Daly, and HGTV's Property Brothers. Betsy loves to celebrate others, spread joy, and give back. She is an active volunteer with Musicians On Call, a special program that delivers the healing power of music to hospital patients at their bedside. When you spend time with Betsy, there's a good chance you'll find her with a cup of coffee in her hand, and a positive word to brighten your day. Betsy hopes to encourage you to be kind to others, and to follow your dreams!
Everybody was late because of a car accident. Katie Armiger says she was blacklisted from country music after sexual harassment allegations. Woman calls in and says she was sexually assaulted by police officers. Jesea, a 24 year old bartender, comes in for The Hook-up. Duji went wedding dress shopping with Jeffrey's wife. People aren't buy Nadz's story about his car.
Katie Armiger shares her excitment about new songs she's performing on the road and her plans to perform at CMA Fest this June!
SE023: Special Edition #23 with Katie Armiger
Bill Cody with Katie Armiger recorded July 3, 2013 backstage at the Grand Ole Opry. Katie joined on our Opry Green Room show as we featured cuts from her new cd "Fall into me". For more on Katie's music, visit www.katiearmiger.com
Katie Armiger just released her fourth studio album "Fall Into Me," and has become Katie's fastest rising album on the charts. When so much work goes into the production of the album and the marketing of the music, one thing that fans will oftentimes overlook is the selection of album artwork. We had a chance to check in on Katie behind-the-scenes on the photo shoot for her latest project. Take a look.
Join us this week as we welcome back to our show, county music singer songwriter, Kellie Lynne. Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee, Kellie is a tremendous talent who has supported and opened for many national country acts including: Loretta Lynn (twice), John Michael Montgomery, Mark Wills, Chris Cagle, Trent Tomlinson, Aaron Tippin, Emerson Drive, Dusty Drake, Bucky Covington, Joe Nichols, Cody McCarver, Burns & Poe, Sean Patrick McGraw and Katie Armiger. She will be performing at the 2012 CMA Fest in Nashville, Tennessee in June. We will catch up on all the latest with Kellie and also feature songs from her new EP album. We will talk to her about her upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look into her music, and ask her to share her efforts to support the troops. Please be sure to visit Kellie Lynne at http://www.kellielynne.org/ and spread the word. Fans are welcome to call in and chat live with Kellie during the show. If you would like to participate in the live chat during the show, you must sign up on the show site first and then log in during the show. More great music for a really great cause! And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. This is sure to be a terrific show so be sure to join us, Sunday June 3rd 2012 at 4:00 PM EST! Our message to the troops....WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.
We kick off another Inside Music Row with the mention of Toby Keith as his "I Love This Bar and Grill" restaurant has launched a new weekly event that honors his latest hit "Red Solo Sup." The new "Red Solo Cup Ladies Night" will feature Red Solo Cup drink specials at the bar inside Harrah's Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. We also mention Katie Armiger as she has been voted Country Weekly's Hottest Bachelorette for a second year in a row. Miranda Lambert is mention next as she is set to host her fifth annual "Cause For The Paws" benefit June 22nd in Beaumont, Texas - proceeds will benefit here "Mutt-nation Foundation." Also, we mention BamaJam as the lineup is just about set for this four-day experience. Look for Kid Rock, Tim McGraw, Alan Jackson, Sheryl Crow, Jamey Johnson, and many more. Finally, we go Inside the Song with Sheree Austin as she talks about the song "If I Was A Woman" she co-wrote with Trace Adkins and Blake Shelton.
Katie Armiger was recently named the hottest bachelorette in country music by Country Weekly and Inside Music Row caught up with her at her newest music video "I Do but Do I"
We first caught up with Katie Armiger about four years ago on her first trip to Nashville. She seemed to be a somewhat shy teenager, ready to get her braces off. She wowed us with her voice, so it’s great to see her come into her own as an incredible artist. She just released her third album, and Kelly Lynn caught up with Katie for a very special evening. This week marks the beginning of a new feature on Inside Music Row. N-S-A-I, or the Nashville Songwriters Association International, has hundreds of thousands of members around the world, all of whom are interested in writing amazing music. Starting today, we’ll sit down with a professional songwriter in each show to get a little bit of advice for new or established songwriters. Today we check in with James Dean Hicks, who talks about what kinds of things you should write about.
Nashville and Country Music News that includes Garth Brooks Vegas Concerts, Bamajam and Kenny Chesney, Kenny Rogers 3 disc box, Buddy Jewel St judes Calendar, Danielle Peck Day, Jo Dee Messina, Katie Armiger 3rd Album, RIAA Country Music List. We go inside the Song with Dan Mitchell as he talks about one of Alabama's biggest hits.
Katie Armiger has come along way in just a couple of years. Now on her first major tour across America. Katie is performing in malls and taking lucky contest winners on a shopping spree. The tour is supporting her latest disc 'Believe' in stores now. We managed too catch up with her in Nashville between shows at Opry Mills.
Katie Armiger made history recently getting the most adds for an independent artist in the history of the R and R indication chart, which is extensively used in the Music Business. Her second album "Believe" is off to a fast start, We caught up with her on the set of her new music video " Trail of Lies"
Nashville and Country Music News Includes: Toby Keith, Rascal Flatts, Katie Armiger, Julianne Hough, Aaron Tippin, Charlie Daniels, Christmas for kids, Craig Morgan, Keith Urban, Faith Hill, We also go Inside The Song with Aaron Tippin as he talks about his song "Drill Here Drill Now"
Mindy Lawrence caught up Katie Armiger for an interview and behind the scenes look from the set of her latest music video "Unseen" off her sophomore album Believe.