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This week on Here's What We Know, we dive into a fascinating conversation with country music singer James Dupré. From YouTube covers to his passion for meteorology, join us as we explore the unexpected journey of a small-town Louisiana boy turned internet sensation who recently made headlines with his involvement in Randy Travis' AI song “Where That Came From.”In This Episode:Discover how James played a pivotal role in bringing the voice of stroke-stricken country legend Randy Travis back through an innovative AI project.Learn about James' early embrace of YouTube as a platform to share his music, starting way back in 2007 before it became mainstream for artists.Uncover the musical influences that shaped James' sound from childhood.A Meteorologist at Heart: Despite his musical success, we delve into James' original dream job – becoming a meteorologist and his ongoing fascination with hurricanes.Get an intimate look at growing up in Bayou Chicot, Louisiana - from tight-knit communities to unique Cajun cuisines like boudin and etouffée.Appreciate how James adapts his vocals across different genres, showcasing versatility akin to elite athletes adjusting their game.This episode is sponsored by:GymGuyz (#1 In-Home Personal Training)Sterling Oak Cabinetry Bio:James Dupré was born and raised in Bayou Chicot, LA. He was named one of Rolling Stone Magazine's “Country Artists You Need to Know”, and has spent a lot of time sharing his smooth baritone voice with his fans across social media platforms and at venues and festivals across the United States, Canada, and Europe. The one-time aspiring meteorologist turned paramedic became a YouTube sensation in 2007, leading to an invitation to perform on Ellen. Shortly after, he released his debut album “It's All Happening” in 2010, which charted on Billboard. After signing a record deal with Warner Music Nashville in 2011, Dupré began performing and touring full-time. In 2015, Dupré appeared on NBC's The Voice (Season 9) with a four-chair turn, landing him a spot on Adam Levine's team. Following his departure from The Voice, James released his sophomore album “Stoned to Death”, with two singles charting on the Billboard Indicator chart: “Hurt Good” and “Stoned to Death”. The father of five made his acting debut in the film “The Price”, playing the son of a country singer portrayed by Randy Travis. In 2019, James was handpicked by Randy and Mary Travis as vocalists for “The Music of Randy Travis” tour (now known as the “More Life” tour). Along with Randy's original band, James performs all of Randy's biggest hits. James released his third studio album, “Home and Away”, in 2020 with three singles: “Home and Away”, “Another Love Song”, and “Painfully Pretty.” In September 2023, he made his Grand Ole Opry debut in Nashville.Website: https://www.jamesdupre.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesdupre/YouTube: @jamesdupremusicConnect with Gary: Gary's Website Follow Gary on Instagram Gary's Tiktok Gary's Facebook Watch the episodes on YouTube Advertise on the Podcast Thank you for listening. Let us know what you think about this episode. Leave us a review!
An American country music star has used artificial intelligence to make music again, years after suffering a stroke. 一位美国乡村音乐明星在中风多年后再次使用人工智能创作音乐。 Randy Travis is 65 years old. He was a popular country music performer in the 1980s and 1990s and won several Grammy awards during his career. But in 2013, he went to the hospital with a heart problem and later had a stroke. The stroke made it hard for Travis to speak. He has not made music since his stroke – until now. 兰迪·特拉维斯今年 65 岁。 他是20世纪80年代和90年代流行的乡村音乐表演者,在他的职业生涯中多次获得格莱美奖。 但2013年,他因心脏病入院,后来中风。 中风使特拉维斯说话变得困难。 自从中风以来,他一直没有创作音乐,直到现在。 On May 3, Travis released a new song with the help of artificial intelligence, or AI. It is called Where That Came From. Nashville, Tennessee songwriters Scotty Emerick and John Scott Sherrill wrote the song. 5月3日,Travis 在人工智能(AI)的帮助下发布了一首新歌。 它的名字叫《从哪里来》。 田纳西州纳什维尔的词曲作者斯科蒂·埃默里克和约翰·斯科特·谢里尔创作了这首歌。 Cris Lacy is co-president of Warner Music Nashville, the company that produces Travis' music. Lacy said she contacted Travis' wife Mary and asked “What if we could take Randy's voice and recreate it using AI?” 克里斯·莱西 (Cris Lacy) 是纳什维尔华纳音乐公司 (Warner Music Nashville) 的联合总裁,该公司为特拉维斯 (Travis) 制作音乐。 莱西说,她联系了特拉维斯的妻子玛丽并询问“如果我们可以采用兰迪的声音并使用人工智能重新创建它怎么办?” “We were all over that, so we were so excited,” Mary Travis said about the chance to hear her husband's voice in a new song. “All I ever wanted since the day of the stroke was to hear that voice again.” “我们都沉浸在这一切之中,所以我们非常兴奋,”玛丽·特拉维斯谈到有机会在一首新歌中听到她丈夫的声音时说道。 “自从中风那天起,我唯一想要的就是再次听到那个声音。” Lacy talked with computer programmers in London about making an AI system that could recreate Travis' voice. They produced two models. One model used 12 vocal samples from Travis' career and the other used 42 samples. There was a lot of material to work with; the singer's first big record, Storms of Life, came out in 1985. 莱西与伦敦的计算机程序员讨论了如何制作一个可以重现特拉维斯声音的人工智能系统。 他们生产了两种型号。 一个模型使用了 Travis 职业生涯中的 12 个声音样本,另一个模型使用了 42 个样本。 有很多材料可供使用; 这位歌手的第一张大唱片《Storms of Life》于 1985 年发行。Travis' long-time music producer is Kyle Lehning. He said Where That Came From was a song that fit Travis' way of singing. When Travis was at the top of his career, he was known for a more traditional kind of country music. It was a contrast to the pop-country songs that were popular in the late 1980s. 特拉维斯的长期音乐制作人是凯尔·莱宁。 他说《Where That Came From》是一首适合特拉维斯演唱方式的歌曲。 当特拉维斯(Travis)处于职业生涯的巅峰时,他以更传统的乡村音乐而闻名。 这与 20 世纪 80 年代末流行的流行乡村歌曲形成鲜明对比。 Lehning talked about the process of making the song. First, another singer recorded the song in what is known as a “demo.” Then the AI system analyzed the song and applied Travis' voice to it. 莱宁谈到了这首歌的制作过程。 首先,另一位歌手以所谓的“演示”形式录制了这首歌。 然后人工智能系统分析了这首歌并将特拉维斯的声音应用到其中。 “I really wish somebody had been here with a camera,” Lehning said about the experience of watching the computer apply Travis' voice to the song. “And it was stunning, to me, how good it was … right off the bat.” “我真的希望有人带着相机来到这里,”莱宁谈到观看电脑将特拉维斯的声音应用到歌曲中的经历时说道。 “对我来说,这真是太棒了……立刻就变得多么好。”Lehning said some parts of the sound created by the computer were “not authentic to Randy's performance.” Lehning worked with Casey Wood, a recording engineer who knew Travis well, to get it right. 莱宁表示,计算机产生的声音的某些部分“与兰迪的表演并不真实”。 莱宁与熟悉特拉维斯的录音工程师凯西·伍德合作,以确保其正确。 The two music professionals used sound parts from both vocal models. They made changes to the speed of some of the sounds. Lehning said Travis is “a laid-back singer,” so they had to slow down some parts. They wanted to keep an “old soul quality” in Travis' voice. 两位音乐专业人士使用了两位声乐模型的声音部分。 他们改变了一些声音的速度。 莱宁说特拉维斯是“一位悠闲的歌手”,所以他们不得不放慢一些部分的速度。 他们希望特拉维斯的声音保持“古老的灵魂品质”。 Lehning said they were able to improve on the AI version. And Mary Travis said the final version of her husband's song is much different than what happens when a computer programmer uses AI to create something without permission. Lehning 表示他们能够改进人工智能版本。 玛丽·特拉维斯 (Mary Travis) 表示,她丈夫歌曲的最终版本与计算机程序员未经许可使用人工智能创建某些东西时发生的情况有很大不同。 She called the producers' and engineers' work on the project “the human element.” 她将该项目的制作人和工程师的工作称为“人的因素”。 She added that her husband had a thoughtful look on his face when he first heard the song. “I think he went through every emotion there was in those three minutes of just hearing his voice again,” Mary Travis said. 她补充说,当她丈夫第一次听到这首歌时,脸上露出若有所思的表情。 “我认为,在再次听到他的声音的那三分钟里,他经历了所有的情绪,”玛丽·特拉维斯说。
In celebration of CMA Fest 2023—a country music festival that takes place in Nashville, Tennessee—we've got a special episode showcasing country music and faith. We'll revisit some favorite episodes from country singers who share their stories of heartache, joy, struggles and success–—and how they trusted God through it all, including interviews with Brett Young, Lathan Warlick, Tayla Lynn, Granger & Amber Smith, Reba McEntire with her sisters Susie and Alice, and Travis Tritt. Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling Jesus Always Jesus Listens Past interviews: Larry Fleet, Lauren Alaina, Randy and Mary Travis, Aaron Tippin, Gary LeVox Upcoming interview: Philip Yancey CMA Fest 2023 Samaritan's Purse: https://sampur.se/44HesSt Brett Young Lathan Warlick Luke 15 NIV Tayla Lynn Loretta Lynn Coal Miner's Daughter Granger & Amber Smith Travis Tritt “Everything Is Beautiful” Carlos Santana Ray Charles Eagles Common Thread Reba McEntire with her sisters Susie and Alice Opry Interview Quotes: “I moved to Nashville and God said, ‘Here you go, here's your career.' And from that moment on, I made writing songs important and I made being authentic in my songwriting important, because I feel like that is the only way to connect with your fans.” - Brett Young “God was calling me to be a light out into the world.” - Lathan Warlick “I never felt abandoned. I never felt like God wasn't there. I always knew any time that I wasn't feeling God, it was because that was of my own doing. God is everything to me. Jesus is everything to me. You know, it's always been that way.” - Tayla Lynn “If you believe like we do that God is sovereign, then [our son] River had three years on this Earth and all of our days are numbered and we have to surrender to that and accept that. And then just do the next best thing to try to move forward to still continue to grow our faith.” - Granger & Amber Smith “I'm one of those people that can look back and say, honestly, my dreams have more than come true.” - Travis Tritt “When I don't have anything else to pray about, I just stop and I say, ‘Thank you, God, thank you. I don't know what's coming next. I don't know how I'm going to do this, but I just want to say thank you.'” - Susie McEntire-Eaton ________________________ Enjoy watching these additional videos from Jesus Calling YouTube channel! Audio Episodes: https://bit.ly/3zvjbK7 Bonus Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3vfLlGw Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer: https://bit.ly/3Sd0a6C Peace for Everyday Life: https://bit.ly/3zzwFoj Peace in Uncertain Times: https://bit.ly/3cHfB6u What's Good? https://bit.ly/3vc2cKj Enneagram: https://bit.ly/3hzRCCY ________________________ Connect with Jesus Calling Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube Website
This week features another great episode from the archive. Music legend Randy Travis has been inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, with a career spanning over 30 years and selling millions of albums. As Hollie and Johnny sit down and talk with Randy and his wife Mary, they focus in on something that means so much more -- the Travis's willingness to not give up, and fight another day! Randy & Mary talk about: Life as a couple Faith A Fight to Stay Alive Forever and Ever Amen Why Me? Episode Links Why Me Project: @whymeprojectpodcast Know someone with an incredible story? Have a question, comment, or concern? Ask us anything! Email whymeproject@faithstrongtoday.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Mary A. Travis, PhD, psychologist specializing in teen anxiety and depression. Mary shared with us about "When Your Student Struggles with Depression or Anxiety"Other topics covered in this episode:How Anxiety Indicators Change with Student AgeSymptomatic Variances in Adolescent DepressionTips for Changing Your Student's Level of AlertnessTools for Breaking Negative Thought PatternsWatch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/BsjFx5347yIThis episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was funded by viewers like you. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/To connect with Mary Travis, PhD, visit:https://travisps.com/Other websites Mary shared during her presentation are:https://gozen.com/allprograms/Danielamenmd.comhttps://www.bfrb.org/https://self-compassion.org/https://www.apa.org/pubs/maginationhttps://www.shambhala.com/sittingstilllikeafrog/https://www.cogmed.com/traininghttps://www.additudemag.com/To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/ Click here to power up your at home teaching: https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/ #studentanxiety #teendepression #mentalhealth
We Are So Pleased To Celebrate Our 200th Celebrity Guest Interview Country Music Legend Randy Travis And His Wife Mary Travis Randy And Mary Visit With Us And Talk About Everything From Randy's Stroke And His Progress To His Fantastic Top Selling Book FOREVER AND EVER AMEN We Talk About Randy's Hit Song Of The Same Title FOREVER AND EVER AMEN And His New Song FOOL"S LOVE AFFAIR Out Now We Highly Recommend Randy Travis's Book FOREVER AND EVER AMEN A Fantastic Read Available Here https://www.amazon.com/Forever-Ever-Amen-Memoir-Braving/dp/1400207983 For Official Music And Merchandise Go To https://www.randytravis.com/ A HUGE Thank You To Randy Travis And Mary Travis For Taking The Time And Celebrating And Being Our 200th Celebrity Guest Interview Thank You Erin Fligel Of 117 Entertainment For Arranging This Fantastic Interview --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Randy Travis overcame all odds to become a country music legend, but few people know the whole story. After surviving an abusive childhood and struggling to stay sober and out of trouble as a young man, Randy's determined work ethic and signature baritone voice propelled his meteoric rise to superstardom. In the years that followed, however, his life slowly fell apart, and in 2013, he suffered a stroke that took away his ability to speak, sing, and walk. On this episode, we ask Randy and Mary Travis how it's possible to keep trusting God when your life feels like a country music song.
We had a great conversation with Randy & Mary Travis! They were so great! Randy Travis has always been one of our favorite artists! It was such an honor to have them on our show. We talked about many things from God, marriage, family, and just left with some powerful stories about Randy!The first half until we played his song "Fools Love Affair" we talked mostly about life & marriage with a lot of God! They are very grounded spiritually which Sandy & I LOVE!! The 2nd half was more focused on Randy and his music!All we can say is WOW!!!!! It went so awesome. They are 2 great people.
A remastered conversation from the vault with a former New York City health commissioner, who regarded her work as part of a broader fight for social justice, not surprising given her family history: her parents are lifelong activists who met at a demonstration against a segregated restaurant, my idea of a love story. We spoke at the Van Alen Institute in 2017 about public health and urban design. Music: Sam Reider. Plus a bonus segment from Garry Trudeau. It all fits together. Really.
Come join us for a great conversation with James Dupre on The Chris & Sandy Show today at 2 PM Eastern Time.James Dupré, named one of “10 Country Artists You Need to Know,” by Rolling Stone Magazine, possesses an exceptionally stellar, pitch-perfect, baritone voice and has spent a great deal of time sharing that voice with his fans on social media platforms like YouTube, where today he is edging toward 11 million views. The former EMT-Paramedic is a Bayou Chicot, Louisiana native who currently lives in Nashville.James was handpicked by Randy and Mary Travis as a guest vocalist on The Music of Randy Travis 2019 fall tour. James performed 16 #1 Randy Travis hits with Travis's original touring band, and Randy Travis appearing at each event. Stops include the legendary Mother Church of Country Music, The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN, among others.
Randy & Mary Travis announce "The Music of Randy Travis Tour 2019" with the original Randy Travis Band, featuring guest vocalist James Dupre. The tour begins in October, with James Dupre performing all 16 #1 hits, plus a special appearance by Randy Travis. This tour announcement press conference, hosted by publicist Zach Farnum, took place at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum in Nashville.
Sometimes we look at the path before us, and we can’t see the way ahead. But there are two things that bolster our courage and help us take a step forward: a God we know will see us through, and family standing by our sides. Country superstar Randy Travis and his wife Mary, and country artist John Berry have seen their share of highs and lows: humble beginnings, family tragedies, award-winning songs and medical trials. And through it all, they’ve made it to the other side thanks to the love of their God and the unwavering faith of their families. Links, Products and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling devotional Jesus Calling books Jesus Calling calendar Randy Travis Randy Travis memoir: “Forever and Ever Amen” Nashville Palace Randy Travis, Rise & Shine album Randy Travis, Three Wooden Crosses video Randy Travis, When Mama Prayed video Randy Travis, 1982 video Randy Travis, On the Other Hand video John Berry John Berry, Saddle in the Wind John Berry, You Love Amazes Me video Inspirational movie, Beautifully Broken on DVD Interview Quotes: “The more [Randy] heard [his music] touched somebody, the more inclined he was to sing a new song, write a new song. So I think that's why now . . . we have such a beautiful catalog of Randy Travis music straight from the heart.” - Mary Travis “Randy’s life and music has had an impact on millions of people.” - Mary Travis “I think the great thing about love is that you know the worst about each other, but you only see the best.” - Mary Travis “To watch [my dad] grieve and watch him to lean on Christ and to get up in the morning to deal with face and every day, it was quite a lesson to see my father cling to Christ throughout that time of his life [after my mom’s death].” - John Berry “I found out later every time I was off the bus, the guys in the band would go rummage through the back room, trying to find the drugs they knew I had to have been on.” John Berry “I have to think our Heavenly Father every day for the love [my wife Robin] has for me.” - John Berry ________________________ Enjoy these videos on Jesus Calling YouTube channel: Audio podcast: https://bit.ly/2uCnNM0 Original Series video podcast: https://bit.ly/2WzFY0O ________________________ Connect with Jesus Calling Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube Jesus Calling Website
Randy Travis has been inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Randy’s career has extended over 30 years selling millions of albums. But as Johnny and Hollie sit down to talk with Randy and his wife Mary, they focus on something that means so much more. The Travis’ willingness to not give up and to fight another day!
Randy Travis is one of country music’s most beloved performers. He and his wife Mary open up about Randy’s early years in music, his recommitment to faith, and how they clung to God when a devastating stroke threatened Randy’s life. #JesusCalling #JesusCallingPodcast #JesusCallingDevotional ___ ➤ Read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young: https://amzn.to/2Huy7hC ➤ Find out more about Randy’s new book, “Forever and Ever, Amen”: https://amzn.to/2Q9Shz0 ________________________ Enjoy these videos on Jesus Calling YouTube channel: Audio podcast: https://bit.ly/2uCnNM0 Original Series video podcast: https://bit.ly/2WzFY0O ________________________ ➤ LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling ➤ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling ➤ FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesus_calling ___ ➤ SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://apple.co/2Pxa7eS ➤ LISTEN on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2E2C1vA ➤ LISTEN on iHEARTradio: https://ihr.fm/2CAakc4
James & Betty Robison w Randy & Mary Travis
James & Betty Robison w Randy & Mary Travis
James & Betty Robison w Randy & Mary Travis
James & Betty Robison w Randy & Mary Travis
James & Betty Robison w Randy & Mary Travis
James & Betty Robison w Randy & Mary Travis
James & Betty Robison w Randy & Mary Travis
James & Betty Robison w Randy & Mary Travis
James & Betty Robison w Randy & Mary Travis
James & Betty Robison w Randy & Mary Travis