Podcast appearances and mentions of Paul Worley

Joy Lynn White, Bill Lloyd, Pam Tillis, Blake Chancey, Paul Worley, and me.

Welcome to Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. On today's episode, we talk with Paul Worley, director of economic development for Cherokee County and chief strategic advisor for Tri-County Community College in Murphy. He explains the unique dynamics of the economy in North Carolina's westernmost county, as well as why the county partners with its community college to lead economic development. Cherokee is becoming a leader in advanced manufacturing and data mining operations, drawing workers from neighboring communities in Georgia and Tennessee.

Welcome to Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. On today's episode, we talk with Paul Worley, director of economic development for Cherokee County and chief strategic advisor for Tri-County Community College in Murphy. He explains the unique dynamics of the economy in North Carolina's westernmost county, as well as why the county partners with its community college to lead economic development. Cherokee is becoming a leader in advanced manufacturing and data mining operations, drawing workers from neighboring communities in Georgia and Tennessee.

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

Mo Pitney viene de Rockford, en Illinois, y consiguió debutar hace cuatro años con Behind This Guitar, un álbum en el que colaboraban Morgane Stapleton y Alison Krauss. Sus inclinaciones hacia la tradición y los sonidos acústicos se salen de las normas que suele dictar la industria de Music City, aunque milite en un sello poderoso como Curb Records que tiene previsto publicar un segundo álbum a mitad de agosto al que da nombre este "Ain't Lookin' Back", subrayando que tiene una habilidad especial para seleccionar canciones que pueden llevar la firma de expertos en la materia. American Jackpot/American Girls es la nueva propuesta de Reckless Kelly, tomando el revelo a Sunset Motel de hace cuatro años. La idea era escribir sobre Estados Unidos y su gente, pero con la intención de no hacer himnos ni pontificar sobre ello. Lo que iba a ser un álbum sencillo se convirtió en dos ofertas gemelas con un total de 20 canciones en el que se encuentran historias de personajes convincentes, arrepentimientos y remordimientos, amores y rupturas. Todo con un robusto sonido envolvente. “Lonesome On My Own”, que forma parte del segundo de los discos, siendo una de las canciones que se les acumularon a los hermanos Braun en aquellas sesiones, manifiesta formas más amables de la banda de Idaho afincada en Austin. La otra parte de la “familia Braun” se reúne en Micky & The Motorcars, con Micky y Gary Braun como pilares fundamentales de un grupo que se marchó a Nashville para ser producidos por Keith Gattis, aunque persisten en su rock enraizado tras 17 años en la carretera y tomando el pulso vital al resurgir de Austin como capital del mundo de la música en directo. El tema que ha dado nombre genérico al registro, compuesto entre Micky Braun y Bruce Robison, es el encargado de culminar el proyecto, celebrando los altibajos de cualquier aventura para lograr algo importante. Es el viaje de unos contadores de historias cotidianas y reales. Desde que supimos de la creación de The Panhandlers, comentamos que el supergrupo que forman William Clark Green, Josh Abbott, John Baumann y Cleto Cordero estaba concebido para grabar un álbum de versiones en homenaje a los Flatlanders, el legendario trío de los legendarios Joe Ely, Butch Hancock y Jimmie Dale Gilmore. Sin embargo, aquel proyecto derivó hacia un disco de temas originales tras reunirse en la tejana ciudad de Marfa, para componer. Todas las canciones tienen que ver con el panhandle de Texas, un lugar poco agradecido que suele pasarse por alto. Y todas ellas están compuestas por los cuatro miembros de los Panhandlers, excepto la que sirve de apertura, "West Texas in My Eye", escrita por el compositor y fotógrafo de la ciudad de Lubbock Charlie Stout como una evidente fantasía escapista y en la que los integrantes del cuarteto se reparten el protagonismo vocal. Esta semana ocupa la primera plaza de la Texas Regional Radio Report la Chad Cooke Band con “Four Minutes”, un tema perfecto de two step para llenar las pistas de cualquier honky tonk… en el momento oportuno. Hablamos de un cuarteto originario de Houston que se mueve en los terrenos de la Red Dirt Music desde Oklahoma City hasta San Antonio, con guiños a los buenos tiempos de Brooks & Dunn y procurando no olvidar las armonías vocales que caracterizaron a los Eagles. Debutaron hace cuatro años con su álbum Easy Way Home y en la primavera de 2018 se marcharon a Nashville para proseguir su andadura que ha dado como resultado un segundo trabajo, Risk It All, del que forma parte es “Four Minutes”. Aquellos que siguen insistiendo en que el country clásico ha desaparecido con las nuevas generaciones, debería echar una escucha a Elijah Ocean. Para recuperar la tradición y las maneras de los buenos y viejos tiempos puede bastar recluirse en un estudio casero de Los Angeles, a donde llegó desde su Maine natal, y sacar a la luz las esencias del honky tonk para su quinto álbum en solitario, Blue Jeans & Barstools, que parece reclamar la vuelta de los mejores sonidos de la californiana Bakersfield y el espíritu de los legendarios forajidos de la escena campera. "Cleaned Up in Vegas", uno de los cortes más sobresalientes de un álbum bien equilibrado y altamente recomendable, muestra la desgarradora angustia del drogadicto. A primeros de abril, Charley Crockett nos sorprendió con 30 temas de baja calidad sonora que tituló Field Recordings Vol. 1 y ofreció para descarga digital. La grabación fue realizada junto a Kyle Madrigal en la granja que este posee en Mendocino County, al norte de California. Estaba formada por canciones propias y versiones de otras muy enraizadas en la tradición. Pero el artista sigue fiel a su inquieta personalidad y ya podemos escuchar la canción que dará nombre a su nuevo álbum de estudio, Welcome To Hard Times, previsto para el 31 de julio y donde mantiene el equilibrio entre country clásico, rhythm and blues y ciertas pinceladas de spaghetti western. Como viene haciendo en los últimos tiempos, este tejano nativo de San Benito está filmando y dirigiendo una serie de videos que el mismo protagoniza a lo largo de paisajes desérticos. Es la tierra que describe su sonido… y viceversa. Cody Jinks también ha publicado nueva música en estas fechas, la primera novedad desde que el pasado año nos regalara dos álbumes como The Wanting y After The Fire. La resistencia y la esperanza en días mejores suele ser el mensaje más habitual en tiempos de cuarentena, aunque el tejano haya tomado un camino diferente con "Watch the World Die", un tema melancólico que va adquiriendo dureza antes de que todo desaparezca. La solución es mantener el dedo corazón bien erguido y hacer el amor toda la noche. El toque esperanzador llega en versos como "Por la mañana, si estamos solo nosotros dos, sabremos que lo hemos hecho bien". Otro nombre que añadir a la lista de artistas con personalidad suficiente para conquistarnos es Kylie Frey, que creció compitiendo en el circuito del rodeo y componiendo desde muy corta edad. Sus padres apoyaron sus inclinaciones musicales y tras actuar en distintos locales de Texas y su natal Louisiana (ella nació hace 25 años en Opelousas, la tercera ciudad más antigua de aquel estado), debutó a finales de 2014 con su álbum Cinderella Dreams, del que destacó un tema propio editado en single, “The Chase”, logrando una importante repercusión en las emisoras de country tejanas. Hace tres años nos hicimos eco de su dúo con Randy Rogers en “Too Bad”, una balada impecable para un EP que produjo Paul Worley, seguido hace unos meses por “One Night in Tulsa” y ahora llega “Spur Of The Moment”, una de las canciones favoritas en las emisoras tejanas… y en TOMA UNO. Caitlin Cannon es puro desparpajo y optimismo. Nativa de Alabama, con un padre que abandonó a la familia, una madre peluquera esforzada por sacar adelante su hogar y un hermano en prisión, celebra con descaro y orgullo su situación y la de quienes sobreviven a los malos momentos con esfuerzo. Y lo hace en "Going For Bronze", el tema de apertura de su última novedad, un álbum con el explícito título de TrashCannon. Pero entre bravuconadas y cierto desapego emocional, Caitlin confiesa su alcoholismo y alguna que otra adicción para ahogar la realidad de una mala relación, cobijada en el rockabilly, algunos acentos punk y el llamado countrypolitan. Es la mejor manera de reflejar su soledad, frustración y el desafío ante situaciones injustas. Regreso a las raíces y a las botas. Vuelta a los sonidos originales y a las tradiciones que han construido un género tan particular como el country. Ese es el camino recorrido por Tessy Lou Williams, sobre cuyo álbum de debut, de título homónimo, llamábamos la atención hace varias semanas. Criada en Willow Creek, una localidad de alrededor de 210 habitantes en el estado de Montana, pasó por la tejana Austin y ha terminado en Nashville, de donde partieron en origen sus padres, también músicos. En la Music City ha contado con el apoyo de artistas como Ashley Campbell, Carl Jackson, Larry Cordle o Jon Randall. “Your Forever Will Never Say Goodbye” es una de las grandes canciones de este álbum, pero no la única. Ha estado casi una década al frente de Tessy Lou & the Shotgun Stars, pero ya era el momento de lanzarse en solitario a las aguas del country clásico, con evidentes influencias de Lee Ann Womack y Patty Loveless. En su disco de título homónimo Tessy Lou Williams despliega tonalidades de honky tonk, baladas enternecedoras y un respeto casi secular por la tradición, como se hace evidente en "Someone Lonely", la canción de su padre, una robusta balada recubierta por el Steel guitar de Mike Johnson. Su debut supone uno de los más apasionantes activos del presente de una country music que está recuperando su razón de ser desde la independencia de sus nuevas propuestas, al otro lado de las grabaciones sobre-producidas que atiborran las emisoras de radio fórmula del género. Convertir una súplica en una promesa es el milagro que Whitney Rose consigue en “Don’t Give Up On Me”, la canción que hoy cierra nuestro tiempo de radio y nos emplaza para la próxima semana. La artista canadiense, afincada y afianzada en Texas, nos ha hechizado a todos con un trabajo tan solvente como We Still Go to Rodeos, un último trabajo con un arsenal emocional evidente Escuchar audio

Drs. Rita Palacios and Paul Worley joined Steven to discuss their new book entitled Unwriting Maya Literature: Ts’íib as Recorded Knowledge. This episode is the first in an occasional series on the Maya. Originally aired June 13, 2019

Drs. Rita Palacios and Paul Worley joined Steven to discuss their new book entitled Unwriting Maya Literature: Ts'íib as Recorded Knowledge. This episode is the first in an occasional series on the Maya. Originally aired June 13, 2019

Profesores Rita Palacios y Paul Worley nos platican acerca de su nuevo libro "Des-escribir la literatura maya". Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mesoamericanstudiesonline)

Maya literature scholars Rita Palacios and Paul Worley share findings from their new book "Unwriting Maya Literature: Ts'iib as Recorded Knowledge", and talk about the co-authoring process.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mesoamericanstudiesonline)

Vol 211, Issue 2: 8 July 2019. Emeritus Professor Paul Worley is the National Rural Health Commissioner. He discusses the National Rural Generalist Pathway, and the ways in which it will revitalise general practice and generalism in the Bush. With MJA news and online editor, Cate Swannell.

My guest today is Smith Curry, a session player primarily on pedal steel and slide guitar who also has toured with acts ranging from uber-star Kid Rock to British synth/pop stars Erasure. As a Session Player over the past two decades Smith has worked as a Sideman with over 100 major-label Country artists such as Rascal Flatts, Taylor Swift, and Randy Travis and his credits include CMA, ASCAP and ACM songs of the year.  His playing can be heard on Randy Travis's #1 "Three Wooden Crosses", Jason Aldean's #1 hit "Why", and Billy Currington's #1 “Good Directions” among many others. And he has played major-label master sessions for legendary producers like Paul Worley, James Stroud, Don Cook, Blake Chancey, Kyle Lehning, Chuck Howard, and Ron Chancey. Thanks to our sponsors! OWC - Other World Computing: https://www.OWC.com RSR Academy: http://RSRockstars.com/Academy Want to learn more about mixing? Get Free mix training with Lij at: http://MixMasterBundle.com Hear more on Youtube If you love the podcast then please Leave a review on iTunes here CLICK HERE FOR SHOW NOTES AT: http://RSRockstars.com/178

Soul, country, urban, pop, Tahne does it all, and when she's not performing, she spends her time in the studio, creating her own music, aided by a lifetime of "beating the odds." Despite her upbringing in foster care in Wisconsin, a once troubled teen herself, understands the importance of music and its ability to heal, strengthen and empower."When life got me down, I found music. And when music wasn't available to me, I created it myself... and for myself. It gave me freedom."Tahne spent many years writing, recording and being mentored by some of the most brilliant writers and producers in the music industry. Paul Worley, one of the greatest producers in country music, having developed and produced many country music stars such as Lady Antebellum, Dixie Chicks, Martina McBride and Big & Rich, was influential in Tahne's development. In addition, Sean Garrett, the writer and producer behind "Yeah" for Usher, "Buttons" for Pussy Cat Dolls, "Ring The Alarm," and "Upgrade You" for Beyoncé Knowles, recently co-wrote and produced several records with Tahne in Atlanta. For her it's all about the 'feel good'. "When music moves me to a level where I'm no longer present, and no longer aware of my surroundings... thats when I know that it can't be wrong.""Knight In Shining Armor" and "Feelin My Liquor" have done just that, and have toppled well over 300k views on YouTube, and have garnered a great deal of international success for Tahne, charting in New Zealand, Australia, and Japan. Written and produced by Tahne herself and Vegas, "Tommy Doyle Jr.," Atlanta based Grammy nominated songwriter and producer, these two incredible records are set to make waves across the US."When these songs were written, we knew they needed to be fun, flirty songs. Songs that fit my vibrant personality. And I believe we did just what we set out to do."There's a lot of sides to Tahne, and she's not afraid to share each and every one of them. So don't be surprised when her songs have you singing along to the hook, dancing to the hypnotic beat or leave you feeling all the feels. Tahne's music is sure to hit you in all the right ways.Instagram: @thisistahneHosts: IG @ambitious1k, @bookquethedj , @thresholdbrace

Schwan’s commitment shows in all they do, from careful ingredient selection and quality food making to hiring top talent to serve its customers. Schwan’s values your military service and believes that the skills you gained in service will make you a valuable member of their team. To learn more about careers with Schwan’s visit www.oriontalent.com/schwans. Over the past couple of years Schwan’s has hired many Veterans from Orion into Area Manager positions nationwide. This role is responsible for leading, motivating and engaging the route service team to deliver world class customer service and sales growth. Paul Worley, an Army Veteran and Area Manager with Schwan’s, joins the show to discuss: • His military background and transition into the civilian world • His career at Schwan’s and “a day in the life” of an Area Manager • Why Schwan’s is a great place for veterans to work

In this episode, I sit down with Elizabeth to answer questions about her career: everything from diversifying revenue streams to increasing effectiveness in her marketing. Chances are that many of the questions she had are also relevant to you as well! About Elizabeth: Singer, songwriter, pianist…a true artist, Elizabeth Eckert was discovered by five-time Grammy Award Winning producer Paul Worley, who upon hearing her for the first time declared she “bends music to her will, note by note.” Her indie-pop sound is reminiscent of Ingrid Michelson with the added "realness" of Sheryl Crow. Elizabeth's training as a pianist started at the age of 3 and culminated in a performance at Carnegie Hall as a teenager, and her career is an inspiring example of classical training with commercial success. A proud graduate of Indiana University as shown in her first single "Bloomington," Elizabeth appears at IU events regularly, and can usually be found on a sailboat when she's not making music. Be sure to check out her work here: EEckertMusic.com facebook.com/EEckertMusic instagram.com/EEckertMusic twitter.com/EEckertMusic Resources: More information about artist consultation work I do here. Episode #140: How to Create an Advisory Board for Your Band Episode #166: How to Book a Tour Overseas Episode #212: How Mentoring Others Will Keep You Motivated

Jim Casey talks with Randy Rogers about: • his very successful 2017 • writing his first songs as an 11-year-old • the best song he's ever written, "In My Arms Instead" • the healing power of music • getting his start singing in the church choir • picking up the guitar for the first time as a 12-year-old • the path that Robert Earl Keen blazed for Texas singer/songwriters • today's up-and-coming crop of talented songwriters, including Parker McCollum, William Clark Green and Red Shahan • graduating from Texas State University in San Marcos in 2001 with a degree in Mass Communications • removing himself from social media • the family aspect of his band, including having the same crew and bus driver • using a number of producers over his career, including Radney Foster, Paul Worley, Jay Joyce, Lloyd Maines and Buddy Cannon • working on his upcoming album, which is being produced by Dave Cobb and tentatively slated to drop this fall • making "Hold My Beer: Vol. 2" with Wade Bowen and touring together in 2018 • his charitable work with Cheatham Street Live  Participants: • Randy Rogers of Randy Rogers Band • Jim Casey, NCD editor in chief

The Claim2Fame Podcast is a resource for artists Every episode features successful artists and industry experts sharing compelling stories and valuable knowledge about the music industry hosted by CMA, ACM & CCMA Award Winning Broadcaster Cliff Dumas. Cliff talks to Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood Scott from Lady Antebellum. Lady Antebellum Lady Antebellum blend contemporary country with soulful '60s R&B into an infectious brew that relies on the trio's rich harmonies and impeccable instrumental skills. The trio was formed in 2006 by Charles Kelley (brother of singer/songwriter Josh Kelley), Hillary Scott (daughter of Grammy-winning country artist Linda Davis), and Dave Haywood, and soon graduated from dive bars to the Grand Ole Opry. Their 2009 single "Need You Now" became the first of many hits to reach not just the country Top Ten but the pop Top Ten as well. The group formed when Scott met Kelley and Haywood in Nashville, and after a few months of performing around the area, they signed with Capitol Nashville in 2007. Lady Antebellum's first single, "Love Don't Live Here," peaked at number three on the country charts. A self-titled debut album followed in April 2008, featuring production from Victoria Shaw and Paul Worley and stocked with more country hits (including the chart-topping single "I Run to You," which also enjoyed crossover success as a Top 40 pop hit). Lady A has sold over 18 million records and have released their new album Heart Break—their sixth release and first new music since 2014’s 747—the multi-platinum-selling group mapped out a liberating approach. It’s not as if they were slacking during the hiatus (Kelley released the Grammy-nominated The Driver, Scott won two Grammys for her faith-based project Love Remains, and Haywood produced and wrote with several developing acts), but they always knew they would get back to making Lady A music. The question was how. “We knew we wanted to take that break to be with our families and chase some new creative paths,” says Haywood. “But even during that time, I remember Charles saying ‘Guys, let’s figure out how to use this time as a way to really dig into this next record, make time to do nothing but create music together. How do we come at it in a totally different way?’“ So the trio embarked on a new mission—setting aside time to put themselves in new surroundings, and concentrate on writing and exploring musical possibilities with no distractions. They rented a house in Florida, living and working under the same roof, and when the experiment proved successful, they set up a second retreat in Southern California. [jwplayer f2pe8CM1-l7EWbzYK] “The goal was to give each other our undivided attention,” says Scott. “Being in a new space meant we could really free our minds to focus solely on our art. We took some of our favorite writers and some writers we hadn’t worked with before to a new inspiring backdrop, where we were able to just write and soak up the process.” Even more crucially, along the way, the members of Lady Antebellum were able to dive into their relationship as friends. “We’d wake up and Dave would have cooked breakfast and it was amazing,” says Kelley. “Making drinks and staying up talking until 3 in the morning—we hadn’t gotten to do that in forever.” “Being together every day, living in a house together, that was the special ingredient this time,” says Haywood, while Scott adds, “We’ve always been close, but we got to reconnect even deeper into our friendships, and that was really priceless.”  

James Murdoch of the Alberta Country group The Dunagarees is here to chat about their 5 nominations from the Alberta Country Music Association. The group was just sIgned to an Australian label Social Family Records and will start a tour in Australia in January 2018. You'll hear the group's latest single Anywhere With You produced by legendary Grammy award-winning producer Paul Worley.  

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Laura's music has been seasoned by influences from her background work with icons such as George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, as well as her extensive global travels (15 countries and three languages thus far); a delivery that has hints of Samba, Hip Hop, and African beats. Laura recently joined Sony/ATV and plans to release her debut album "The Awakening" in 2013.South African born singer/songwriter Laura Reed has been captivating audiences globally with her dynamic vocals, vulnerable songwriting, and inspiring live performances. Laura cut her teeth as an artist early on, performing at coffee shops and street corners from age 16 throughout North Carolina. Laura currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee where she was beckoned by mentor, former music executive and Grammy-award winning producer, Paul Worley.

Paul Worley, director of engineering and safety for North Carolina Department of Transportation rail division

Guest: CMT Recording Artist Emma Jacob. Emma Mae Jacob grew up in Costa Mesa, Calif., and as a child, she enjoyed listening to Aretha Franklin and Patsy Cline. She took vocal lessons from the legendary Seth Riggs -- she once ran into Ray Charles at a lesson -- and earned a spot as first soprano in the Pacific Symphony Children's Choir. At age 11, she sang a Franklin song, "You're All I Need to Get By," on Showtime at the Apollo and received a standing ovation. The family was living in Colfax, Calif., when Jacob and her parents took over the ownership of a local theatre owned by Jacob's grandfather. Music producer Paul Worley heard her perform there and encouraged her to move to Nashville. Worley also pitched a song that would become the teenager's first single, "What If We Fly," included on her debut album, Breaking All the Rules, in 2008.