Podcast appearances and mentions of Wayne Kirkpatrick

Six-time Grammy winner, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famer, and Kennedy Center honoree Amy Grant joins us to chat about the pursuit of honesty in songwriting, the stories behind some of her songs, and her catalog of modern day Christmas classics. PART ONEPaul and Scott chat about the idea of a "definitive" version of a Christmas song, discuss their favorites, debate about Christmas songs they love and hate, and delve into Scott's elementary school crush on Amy Grant. PART TWOOur in-depth interview with Amy GrantABOUT AMY GRANTPerhaps the most influential pioneer of the Contemporary Christian Music genre, Amy Grant released her first album while still in high school. Her fourth album, 1982's Age to Age, found unprecedented success with hit singles such as “Sing Your Praise to the Lord” and “El Shaddai.” Age to Age topped the Christian album chart for 85 weeks, earned Amy her first Grammy award, and became the first Christian album to be certified Platinum by the RIAA. Her 1984 album Straight Ahead spawned hits with Amy's original compositions “Thy Word” and “Angels,” and became the first Christian album to land on the Billboard 200. By the mid-1980s, she further crossed over to mainstream success when “Find a Way,” which she wrote with Michael W. Smith, hit the Top 40 on Billboard's pop chart. The following year, Amy reached the top of the pop chart with “The Next Time I Fall,” a duet with Peter Cetera. Her 1991 album Heart in Motion sold 5 million copies and spawned four Top 10 singles on the Billboard Hot 100, including the self-penned hits “Baby Baby” and “Every Heartbeat.” That same year, she enjoyed another Top 10 pop hit as a songwriter with Michael W. Smith's “Place in This World.” Amy continued to find mainstream success in the mid-1990s with singles such as “House of Love,” a duet with her now-husband Vince Gill, as well as the songs “Lucky One” and “Takes a Little Time,” which she wrote with Keith Thomas and Wayne Kirkpatrick, respectively. Starting with 1983's A Christmas Album, holiday music has been an important part of Amy Grant's artistry. She has since released the albums Home for Christmas, which was certified three-times Platinum; A Christmas to Remember; Tennessee Christmas; and The Animals' Christmas, a collaborative album with Art Garfunkel featuring songs by Jimmy Webb that explore the nativity story from the perspective of the animals. Amy's original songs “Tennessee Christmas” and “Breath of Heaven” have become modern day holiday standards. Her Christmas concerts, often featuring husband Vince Gill and longtime collaborator Michael W. Smith, have become a holiday tradition. To date, Amy has released twenty studio albums and has sold over 30 million records worldwide. Seventeen of her albums have reached #1 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart, more than any other artist in history. She has won 6 Grammy awards, 26 Dove awards, and has been inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Amy has received honorary doctorates from two universities, has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2021. She was a recipient of the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime artistic achievement in 2022.  

Has there been a more successful artist in CCM history than Wayne Kirkpatrick? The easy answer is "NO!"  Whether it's writing hit songs for Amy Grant, MWS, Eric Clapton or producing albums for Susan Ashton or Little Big Town just to name a few, to writing hit Broadway  shows - Wayne's career has been as widely varied as it has been wildly successful. He's definitely left his mark on the entertainment industry and he's not even close to being done. Get ready for a fascinating hour with my friend Wayne Kirkpatrick!Support the showandychrisman.com

Has there been a more successful artist in CCM history than Wayne Kirkpatrick? The easy answer is "NO!"  Whether it's writing hit songs for Amy Grant, MWS, Eric Clapton or producing albums for Susan Ashton or Little Big Town just to name a few, to writing hit Broadway  shows - Wayne's career has been as widely varied as it has been wildly successful. He's definitely left his mark on the entertainment industry and he's not even close to being done. Get ready for a fascinating hour with my friend Wayne Kirkpatrick!Support the showandychrisman.net

Celebrating the life and faith of Philip, Deacon and Evangelist in the Church Calendar. October 11, 2023. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We'll sing “Grand Canyon” by Wayne Kirkpatrick with a prayer of confession. We'll read Psalm 67 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Scripture lesson is Acts 8:26-40 . We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of the Day followed by a time of spontaneous, prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Morning Prayer and Worship is a production of Steady Stream Ministries, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. Thank you for giving to support this ministry. You can go here to find out more. Would you like to be a guest reader on a future podcast episode? Go to benwardmusic.com/readers and find out more! Join our Facebook group here! Art: The Baptism of the Ethiopian Eunuch, KPB Stevens Philip, Deacon and Evangelist – Holy God, no one is excluded from your love, and your truth transforms the minds of all who seek you: As your servant Philip was led to embrace the fullness of your salvation and to bring the stranger to Baptism, so give us all the grace to be heralds of the Gospel, proclaiming your love in Jesus Christ our Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prayerandworship/message

Celebrating the life and faith of Philip, Deacon and Evangelist in the Church Calendar. October 11, 2023. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We'll sing “Grand Canyon” by Wayne Kirkpatrick with a prayer of confession. We'll read Psalm 67 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Scripture lesson is Acts 8:26-40 . We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of the Day followed by a time of spontaneous, prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Morning Prayer and Worship is a production of Steady Stream Ministries, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. Thank you for giving to support this ministry. You can go here to find out more. Would you like to be a guest reader on a future podcast episode? Go to benwardmusic.com/readers and find out more! Join our Facebook group here! Art: The Baptism of the Ethiopian Eunuch, KPB Stevens Philip, Deacon and Evangelist - Holy God, no one is excluded from your love, and your truth transforms the minds of all who seek you: As your servant Philip was led to embrace the fullness of your salvation and to bring the stranger to Baptism, so give us all the grace to be heralds of the Gospel, proclaiming your l

Judy Stakee is a world-renowned artist development specialist, author, and speaker. With over four decades of music experience, Judy has earned an industry reputation as the champion of the songwriter. During her 20 years as Senior VP of Creative at Warner Chappell Music, Judy signed, developed, and managed their star roster including Grammy-award winner Katy Perry, Sheryl Crow, Michelle Branch, Jewel, Gavin DeGraw, John Shanks, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Scott Cutler, and Anne Previn, Julian Bunetta, Kevin Kadish, and Franne Golde. In 2009, Judy shifted with the music industry and started an independent artist development company. Her book “The Songwriters Survival Guide “, has been adapted into the music curricula of renowned music institutions in the US and beyond. On today's episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Judy Stakee, a seasoned songwriter and industry expert who will be sharing invaluable tips and insights on the art of songwriting. Tune in to learn from her wealth of experience and elevate your own songwriting skills.Here's what you'll learn: Perseverance, reaching out for help, and building a supportive team in songwriting to establish a solid framework for successEnhance your storytelling and lyricism skills to connect with your audience and share your unique perspective in your songsThe importance of finding the right mentor and guidance in laying the groundwork for success in whatever category you need help withVisit Judy's website for more info: https://www.judystakee.com/Want to Fast Track Your Music Career? Try MusicMentor™ Pro For Free: https://link.modernmusician.me/MusicMentorApply for Gold Artist Academy: https://link.modernmusician.me/apply-for-coaching

This. Friggin. Guy. Wayne Kirkpatrick is one of THE hit songwriters of modern music history. You've heard his work sung by the likes of everyone from Garth Brooks and Eric Clapton to Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant, with a little Chris Gaines and Little Big Town thrown in just for fun. From pop to CCM to country and even Broadway, the mega-hits just keep coming from an absolute legend with the pen, and we're extremely excited to bring you an XL finale celebrating Wayne's genius. Get ready for a lot of music, and a lot of wisdom from one of songwriting's great minds. Thanks for listening and supporting, and thanks for a great tenth season! --- Join us on PATREON for early access, extended interviews, weekly reaction mini-sodes, full bonus shows, and more ways to be part of the show! patreon.com/greatsongpod Visit greatsongpodcast.com for archives, merch, and more! Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @greatsongpod, and join the Facebook group at Facebook.com/groups/greatsongpod. Producers: Andrea Konarzewski, Brad Callahan, Ari Marucci, Michael Conley, Peter Mark Campbell, David Steinberg, Randy Hodge, Chaz Bacus, Juan Lopez, Jason Arrowood, Howard Passey, Micah Murphy, and Tim Jahr --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greatsongpod/message

Judy Stakee is a world-renowned artist development specialist, author, and speaker. Her songwriting methodology has kickstarted and shaped the careers of today's most acclaimed songwriters and artists.With over four decades of music experience, Judy has earned an industry reputation as the champion of the songwriter. During her 20 years as Senior VP of Creative at Warner Chappell Music, Judy signed, developed, and managed their star roster including Grammy-award winner Sheryl Crow, Michelle Branch, Jewel, Gavin DeGraw, John Shanks, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Scott Cutler, and Anne Previn, Julian Bunetta, Kevin Kadish, and Franne Golde.Before joining Warner Chappell, Judy worked with legendary record producer Clive Davis at Arista Music and acted as General Professional Manager at Screen Gems Music, where she signed and developed the songwriting careers of Rick Nowels and Grammy-nominated songwriter Scott Cutler. She also looked after Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Barry Mann, and Cynthia Weil, whose catalogs were housed at Screen Gems.Judy holds a Bachelor's Degree in Music from the University of Southern California. She is a past president of the National Songwriters Association, former governor of NARAS (LA Chapter), and a songwriter and vocalist in her own right. She has garnered hundreds of BMI and ASCAP awards for her writers and numerous Grammy, MTV, CMA, and AMAs.

It's a Musical! A Kuzical? No a Musical! This week Micah is joined by Rob Bergman, The Great Luke Ski, and Jesse McAnally to talk about "The Emperor's New School, Season 2, Episode 11 "The Emperor's New School Musical"! Listen as they talk about the episode and also go on random tangents, as ya do. "It's A Musical" - From Something Rotten, Music and Lyrics by Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick, performed by Brian d'Arcy James and Brad Oscar --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theemperorsnewpodcast/support

You're not a bit of everyone as an artist, or at least you shouldn't be. You are your own identity. Do you have a strategy in place to move your career forward? Are you performing music that fits your lifestyle and belief system, or are you only making the moves to please others or attempting to do so to get ahead? In the end, it's all about brand loyalty, with you yourself being the brand. So is your branding vertical, or is it horizontal? Do you know the difference, and does it matter? On this extraordinary episode of Dead Horse Discussions with Rick Caballo and Melissa Core Caballo from Dead Horse Branding, we interview Michael Blanton to discuss exactly these matters.  Michael Blanton of Brentwood, Tennessee, has celebrated a career in the national and Nashville music industry. But today finds him in all kinds of artistic and entertainment development, not limited to just artist management. A native of Amarillo, Texas, Blanton got his start in music as an A&R representative at Word Records in Waco, Texas, moving to Nashville in 1978 to open the company's office on Music Row. He and business partner Dan Harrell launched Blanton/Harrell Production and Management in 1980 with Amy Grant as their first client. In 1981 with friend Brown Bannister ('75), they created Reunion Records and Reunion Publishing and soon launched artists' careers, including Michael W. Smith and Rich Mullins, and Wayne Kirkpatrick. Blanton served as executive producer for some of Grant's biggest hits, including the albums Unguarded (1985), Lead Me On (1988), and the multi-platinum Heart in Motion (1992), which sold more than ten million copies and received five Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year. He also executive produced hits for Smith, including his debut, Michael W. Smith Project (1983) featuring the song “Friends,” The Big Picture (1986), i 2 (EYE) (1988), and Change Your World (1992). In addition, Blanton and Harrell worked with authors including Frank Peretti, helping him release his multi-million-selling This Present Darkness in 1986 and Piercing the Darkness in 1989. Beginning in 1997, Blanton and Harrell served as co-presidents of Gaylord's Idea Entertainment. Still, in 2009 the golden franchise ended between Blanton and Harrell and thus started the new chapter for Blanton in artist development and branding. Currently, Blanton has partnered in the development with Songwriting University to help support the songwriters of Nashville and help develop new artistic talent. Also, Blanton is a partner with Vertigo Media and a new management launch called Halogen-BNA. Vertigo and Halogen will work together to build and develop new artists and songwriters thru technology and community. But not to be left out of the development lane, Blanton today is also working with new film projects, with Terry Benedict(producer of Hacksaw Ridge) and TV productions for a Texas non-profit, Heartlight and Parenting Today's Teens. He has also joined with long-time friend Gary Glover to continue to consult on many projects in development thru a partnership called Cyprus Creative Partners, a company to helps advance all types of branding and development. Whether for one singer or an entire company, vision-casting and strategically planning are what we are built for. Blanton is a member of the National Association of Recording Arts and Sciences, the Gospel Music Association, the Country Music Association, and the Americana Music Association. He serves on the board of Lipscomb's College of Entertainment and Arts. In addition, the team of Blanton & Harrell was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2017. And then, in 2019, Blanton was named Outstanding Alumnus of the year for Abilene Christian University, his alma mater.   The Business Side of Music ™ © 2021 Beyond the Music 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 Editor (the “ums' and “aahs' removal guy who makes us sound good): Mark Sabella Marketing and Social Media: Kaitlin Fritts Talent Acquisition and Scheduling (the one who keeps us on track) Tammy Kowalski All Around Problem Solver and keeper of the key to the vault: Connie Ribas Recorded at: The Bunker in Franklin, TN (except during the Covid 19 pandemic, then it's pretty much done VIA Skype or over the phone, with the exception for those fearless enough to come to Bob Bender's living room… and there are a few). Mixed and Mastered at Music Dog Studios in Nashville, TN Production Sound Design: Keith Stark Voice Over and Promo: Lisa Fuson Website: businesssideofmusic.com  Stream or Download (free) businesssideofmusic.com  To submit to be interviewed: musicpodcast@mail.com Sponsorship information businesssideofmusic.com/sponsor-affiliate/ Join our mailing list for show announcements, career advice, industry discounts, gifts, and more.  Like Free 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. For our disclaimer and all its details, please click on the applicable link on our website. The music provided for this episode is from: Artist: Hemp and Denim Song: Fly Album: House of Love Composer: Hemp Meadows

The year 1991 was a great one for CCM, with many benchmark albums released that year. One of the finest was the debut album by Susan Ashton, entitled Wakened by the Wind. Aided by the songs and production talents of Wayne Kirkpatrick and a bevy of Nashville's finest session musicians, Wakened by the Wind is one of the finest debut albums in CCM history and a signature statement by one of CCM's premiere vocalists. The 3Ds are giddy with excitement to deep dive into this bona fide CCM classic. --- Dan Day is a small business owner in the Wichita area. Derek Hale is pastor of Trinity Covenant Church (CREC) in Wichita, KS (https://trinitycovenantchurch.wordpress.com/) Dave Wilson is an on-air personality working for Entercom Communications. --- Make sure you are subscribed to CCM in 3D. Type CCM in 3D in your podcast provider, hit that subscription button, and leave us a five-star review. This will make it easier for other podcast listeners to find CCM in 3D. --- Intro and outro music: "New Spoon," composed by Sam Luttrell. Used by permission. Please visit his Bandcamp site at https://cannonfire.bandcamp.com/releases.

Welcome to MICRO BREAK Season 2! On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 28), I talk about change. You can't change THE world...but you can change YOUR world! I read a few quotes from famous people on the subject, and talk a little bit about politics. Yep, I said it, politics. A topic I tend to discuss very little of. Do you think you can change the world? How about starting with yourself? I'm Michael J Maione, born and raised in New Jersey, and the host of MICRO BREAK. A podcast for humans with the attention span of a goldfish. Where I share my thoughts, wisdom, and humor on a wide range of topics including, the 80s, 90s, social media, technology, current affairs and whatever else I think my listeners might benefit from. Every episode is under 15 minutes! All delivered unscripted and loosely edited each and every week. Please Subscribe to start your journey with me! Social Media Twitter: @micro_break Facebook: @MICROBREAKPODCAST YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkIz31v8MDiADis4-9Y-GYQ Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/microbreak Consider being a guest on a future episode of MICRO BREAK. Email microbreakpodcast@gmail.com and tell me your story! Resources 107 Quotes About Change to Help You Get Through Anything Change the World" is a song written by Tommy Sims, Gordon Kennedy, and Wayne Kirkpatrick, the best-known version of which was recorded by the English singer Eric Clapton for the soundtrack of the 1996 film Phenomenon. The track was produced by the R&B record producer Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds. History of the World, Part I is a 1981 American sketch comedy film written, produced, and directed by Mel Brooks. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/microbreak/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/microbreak/support

Our guest this week is an absolute delight and is full of humility even though his list of accomplishments is a mile long. Make sure to listen until the end to catch the surprising personal turn in his story! Wayne is a multi-award winning songwriter, producer, playwright, and musician. Highlights include “Every Heartbeat”, recorded by Amy Grant, “Place In This World” by Michael W. Smith “Wrapped Up In You” by Garth Brooks, and GRAMMY award winning Song of the Year “Change the World,” (1997) by Eric Clapton. www.jjheller.com/podcast

Fables are ancient tools for delivering big lessons to human audiences.  In his work, Karey Kirkpatrick applies modern story-telling technology to this ancient tradition.  Kirkpatrick is a writer, director, composer and lyricist whose films include “Chicken Run,” “Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy” “James and the Giant Peach,” “Over the Hedge” “Charlotte’s Web,” and the 2018 animated musical “Smallfoot” among others.  He and his brother, Wayne Kirkpatrick, were nominated for a 2015 Tony Award for Best Original Score for “Something Rotten!”  This was just one of many honors for Kirkpatrick, who has won four Annie Awards for television and movie animation.  He has also won a Saturn Award, a Hugo Award, and a Cannes Film Festival Award, among others.  He directed the computer-animated feature films “Over the Hedge” and “Smallfoot,” from Warner Bros., and co-wrote the story and screenplay, and his brother Wayne, wrote the songs. “Smallfoot” featured the voices of Channing Tatum, Zendaya, James Corden, LeBron James, and Danny DeVito among others.

Michael Blanton has had a celebrated career in the national and Nashville music industry. But today finds him in all kinds of artistic and entertainment development, not limited to just artist management. With such a stellar musical history, it only seemed natural that he join forces with some of today's best and most talented songwriters, and create "Songwriting University". 10 years ago, there are were over 4,500 songwriters in Nashville with publishing deals. Today there are approximately 250. Songwriting University is designed to provide the up and coming songwriter the ability to co-write with the established artist, and help take their music writing to the next level and give them an equal opportunity that otherwise wouldn't be afforded to them. A native of Amarillo TX, Michael Blanton got his start in music as an A&R representative at Word Records in Waco, Texas, moving to Nashville in 1978 to open the company's office on Music Row. He and business partner Dan Harrell launched Blanton/Harrell Production and Management in 1980 with Amy Grant as their first client. In 1981 with friend Brown Bannister ('75), they created Reunion Records and Reunion Publishing and soon launched the careers of artists including Michael W. Smith and Rich Mullins and Wayne Kirkpatrick. Blanton served as executive producer for some of Grant's biggest hits, including the albums Unguarded (1985), Lead Me On (1988), and the multi-platinum Heart in Motion (1992), which sold more than ten million copies and received five Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year. He also executive produced hits for Smith including his debut, Michael W. Smith Project (1983) featuring the song “Friends,” The Big Picture (1986), i 2 (EYE) (1988) and Change Your World (1992). Blanton and Harrell worked with authors including Frank Peretti, helping him release his multi-million selling This Present Darkness in 1986 and Piercing the Darkness in 1989. Currently, Blanton has partnered in the development with Songwriting University, to help support the songwriters of Nashville, and help develop new artistic talent. Also, Blanton is a partner with Vertigo Media, and a new management launch called Halogen-BNA. Vertigo and Halogen will work together to build and develop new artists and songwriters through technology and community. The Business Side of Music ™ © 2020 Beyond the Music Produced & Hosted by Bob Bender  Creator & Technical Advisor: Tom Sabella Audio Engineer: Jim Tennaboe Continuity: Deborah Halle Recorded at: The Franklin Coffee House and Bunker in Franklin, TN Mixed & Mastered at: Music Dog Studios in Nashville, TN Show businesssideofmusic.com  Stream or Download (free) businesssideofmusic.com  To submit to be interviewed: musicpodcast@mail.com Sponsorship information businesssideofmusic.com/sponsor-affiliate/ Join our mailing list for show announcements, career advice, industry discounts, free gifts and more.  Like Free 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.

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Gordon Kennedy - Episode 1 Show Notes:I sat down with hit songwriter, producer and musician Gordon Kennedy to discuss his successful career, the ups and downs of the music business and how taking a series of one steps can lead to a great career in the music industry.Sponsors: Edenbrooke Productions - We offer consulting services and are offering listeners a 1-hour introductory special. To request more info on consulting services, email Marty at contact@johnmartinkeith.com.Gordon Kennedy’s social media links:www.gordonkennedymusic.comwww.facebook.com/gordonkennedymusicTalking Points:* I think we're supposed to pray about and do our due diligence and get a peace about what's the next one step to take. Then when you take the one step, guess what you do? We do the same thing again.* Just one step is all that matters and don't get too bent out of shape over long-term plan.* Gordon has been building industry relationships since high school.* “Change The World” took years to write in small amounts between multiple writers. Once it became a single for the soundtrack, then that event caused   me and Wayne [Kirkpatrick] and Tommy [Sims] to start getting calls from people about "would you write us a song?" "Would you do one for Bonnie Raitt?", etc.* For some it doesn't make sense to do a publishing deal these days because publishing companies can't really pay. In fact they're embarrassed to offer what they're able to offer these days to a seasoned writer. * If people don't buy music, then you see the these draws (advances) that publishing companies give writers diminish to the point where they'd rather not offer a deal than offer the kind of deal they can these days.* Income streams for songwriters and publishers in performance royalties is still there.* Mechanical royalties (CD sales, etc) has pretty much vanished.* You have an advantage if you're an artist because a publisher can see an artist as being somebody that is going to bring them recorded songs rather than songs they have to go hit the sidewalks to pitch to try to get recorded.* Single steps lead to these other things.* Advantages of a publishing deal - someone to connect your songs to major artists.* Advantages of being self published - getting more money when a song is cut.* Tip Sheet - an industry form for publishers and song pluggers that list artists going in the studio and types of songs they are looking for.* Gordon has been a live player, a session player, a producer, a published writer, a self-published writer. * This is a calling that is on my life.* God doesn't call the equipped, God equips the called.* I’ve tried the best I can to let priorities shape my goals rather than the other way around. A lot of times if your goal is to be a star, then your priorities can suffer as far as how you're going to be a husband, how you're going to be a father. They have to get in line behind these priorities, otherwise I'm not interested in that particular goal if I have to leave my family for weeks and weeks on end and be gone to achieve this goal, I'm not interested in that goal anymore.* If you're getting called a bunch for something, pay attention to what that might be and maybe that's something you should investigate.* Ricky Skaggs talks about God wanting us to study on and think about what the next one step is. Pray about that and when you get a peace about it, take that one step and then do the same thing again.* You’re writing your personal story right now. Be aware of that. Do the work now, don't put it off.Links:* Podcast Facebook* Podcast You Tube* John Martin Keith Instagram* John Martin Keith Twitter  Gordon Kennedy - BIOGordon Kennedy is a multi-Grammy Award winning songwriter and record producer, a virtuoso guitarist, and a music industry visionary in Nashville. With his love for storytelling, vintage guitars and his deep knowledge of music history, he has emerged as one of Music City’s most beloved Ambassadors. Kennedy’s live shows are a treasure trove of colorful backstories and outstanding performances that one only as talented and immersed in rich experiences can truly deliver. He came by it honestly as the son of legendary guitarist, Jerry Kennedy.Kennedy sites his guitar pickin’, record producing dad and his singing mom, Linda Brannon, as his biggest musical influences. “While other families might gather around the TV to enjoy time together,” Kennedy recalls, “we gathered around a tape machine. My dad would come home every night and bring us new music that he had just recorded. My brothers Bryan, Shelby and I couldn’t wait to hear from Roger Miller, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, The Statler Brothers or Jerry Lee Lewis.” The Meet the Beatles album his dad gave him when he was five, and more records from his father’s days as an executive of the Mercury Records office of Nashville, provided him with a diverse diet of music. This, along with a basement full of his father’s guitars, a jukebox and a piano, nourished and inspired him as he became one of music’s finest songwriters, producers and players.Kennedy’s most successful composition is the international hit song Change The World recorded by Eric Clapton for which Kennedy and his co-writers received a Grammy Award for Song of the Year in 1996. The song won Record of the Year for Eric Clapton, and spent a record breaking 81 weeks on the top of the charts. In 2007 Kennedy also received a Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Album, co-producing, composing and performing on Peter Frampton’s Fingerprints album.  Bluegrass Legend Ricky Skaggs’s Grammy nominated Mosaic, released in 2010, was produced and co-written mostly by Kennedy. It was a career bending recording that was a departure from Skaggs’s bluegrass records. Skaggs called in Kennedy to produce after hearing his song demos. He wanted to recreate the Beatle-esqe musicality that Kennedy captures on the record.In his early career, Kennedy was a member of the Christian Rock band White Heart for six years in the 1980s. His substituting on a few shows for high school friend Dan Huff ultimately led to a permanent position as the band’s lead guitar player and songwriter. Huff became a successful record producer and would later hire Kennedy to play on many records that became gold and platinum recordings. Kennedy played on Reba McEntire’s first #1 hit, Can’t Even Get The Blues in 1975 while a young student at Belmont University.Kennedy recalls that songwriting began to click for him in 1991 when he began co-writing with his friend, Wayne Kirkpatrick. Dogs of Peace formed in 1995. Their first album, Speak, was released in 1996. Twenty years later, in 2016, Kennedy, Jimmie Sloas, Blair Masters, John Hammond and Jeff Balding reunited for a second album called Heel. Kennedy, Kirkpatrick and Tommy Sims would later join forces in co-writing one of the biggest chart topping hits of their generation, Change The World. Kennedy not only received a Grammy for Song of the Year in 1996, but in 2002 a plaque on the Record Walk of Fame. In June 1997, the Southern Songwriters Guild inducted Gordon into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame in a ceremony in Louisiana.As a songwriter, Kennedy has written 15 songs recorded by Garth Brooks. Kennedy co-wrote You Move Me recorded by Garth Brooks which reached #2 on the Billboard Country Airplay Chart in 1998. Brooks subsequently recorded ten more of Kennedy's songs on his alter-ego album, The Life of Chris Gaines, which reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart. Kennedy will join Garth Brooks 2019 Stadium Tour on guitar. “Garth and I have been friends for many years. It’s a great honor to be asked to tour with him and the other fine musicians that will be a part of the band.” It’s a feather in the cap of a successful career for Kennedy to accompany his friend Garth on this legendary tour. “It’s not just anyone I’d leave my family, the comfort of my home and my studio to hit the road with, but Garth’s an exception.”Bonnie Raitt has said that Gordon Kennedy is “one of her favorite songwriters.” It’s no surprise then, that four of her five recent singles have been Kennedy compositions. Kennedy's songs have also been recorded by artists including Alison Krauss, Stevie Nicks, Faith Hill, Don Henley, Tim McGraw, and Carrie Underwood. His compositions have been heard in the film soundtracks of Tin Cup, Phenomenon, For the Love of the Game, Where the Heart Is, Almost Famous, Summer Catch, Someone Like You, The Banger Sisters, Instant Family, and Disney’s The Fox & the Hound 2.He has lent his talents as a player to Don Henley, Kenny Loggins, Reba McEntire, Michael McDonald, Leanne Rimes, Bruce Hornsby, Little Big Town and Shedaisy, among others.Seals and Crofts 2, the Beatles cover band Mystery Trip, and Tom Petty cover band The Petty Junkies are current projects Kennedy enjoys. He recently produced Shifting Gears, the new solo project of his longtime friend Larry Stewart of Restless Heart.As a Belmont University alumnus, Gordon has been recognized as a Morris Family Mentor & Lecture Series, Curb College Distinguished Lecturer, and in 2014 received the Curb College’s Robert E. Mulloy Award of Excellence. Kennedy currently serves on the Belmont University Advisory Board, and has served on the Board of Governors for the Nashville’s National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.Kennedy has continually given to Belmont and its students for years. He has spoken at seminars, hosted events (including Belmont’s Homecoming concert, Homecoming in the Round), is an adjunct professor, and a student mentor.  Gordon is the fifth and final recipient of the Distinguished Lecturer, an honor given to industry professionals who inspire others through their work in the entertainment and music industry. In addition, Gordon served on Brentwood Academy’s Board of Trustees from 2007-2010 where he and his two children are graduates and remain active alumni.

As a songwriting mentor and artist development specialist with 40+ years of experience in the music industry, Judy Stakee has worked at some of the most prestigious companies in music, including Senior Vice President of Creative at Warner Chappell Music for 20 years, where she signed and worked closely with many of today's most acclaimed artists: Grammy-award winner Sheryl Crow, Katy Perry, Michelle Branch, Gavin DeGraw, Jewel and Joy Williams of The Civil Wars, among many others. Her experience with developing producers and multi-platinum songwriters (John Shanks, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Scott Cutler, Anne Previn, Kevin Kadish, Franne Golde, Jamie Houston, Matthew Gerrard, Robie Nevil, Tim James and Ben Glover) helms across all areas of the industry. Judy Stakee and I dive deep into the songwriting process. Her motto of “It all starts with a song” is truly a beautiful inspiration, and Judy tells us exactly what that means. Furthermore, she tells us all about her experience in the corporate music industry and how she got started with her company. -- Links to products/websites mentioned: The Voice: https://www.nbc.com/the-voice?crlt_pid=c.dNA1wlVk Kelly Clarkson: https://kellyclarkson.com Warner Chappell Music: http://www.warnerchappell.com Gavin DeGraw: http://gavindegrawtour.rtouring.com Sheryl Crow: https://www.sherylcrow.com Katy Perry: https://www.katyperry.com -- Quick links: 3:00 - About Judy Stakee 28:57 - Would the music industry be different if 9/11 hadn’t happened? 34:19 - Kelly Clarkson said that she actually felt like she was doing A&R on The Voice 37:00 - It all starts with a song 39:49 - How can you take a moment that may be intimate to you and make it relatable in a song? 45:15 - Why are you really writing the song? 47:08 - How do you make sure your mind and body are well when writing music? How do you make money on it after it’s released? 54:17 - You have to be prepared to be in the moment in case a career-changing moment arises 56:14 - How do you figure out the royalties? Can you elaborate on licensing? 1:03:37 - A song should have 200 words, and you only have four minutes to tell that story 1:06:03 - Today’s society has a very short attention span—capture the listeners’ attention right away 1:07:40 - How you can follow Judy Stakee -- Connect with me: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lennoncihak Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihak LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtw Guest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2 Connect with Judy Stakee: Website: https://judystakee.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/judystakee/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/judystakee/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/judystakee YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1XTmlqJan9-OE0rQsl_EA

Part of our new Reprise Series we are bringing back some of our favourite episodes from the archives.KB was far away in London when we last spoke about Something Rotten with Patrick Aiken. Perhaps being in such proximity to the Shakespearean stomping-grounds is why she liked this episode so much!- FURTHER READING -WikipediaTwitterrottenbroadway.comMTI- CELEBRITY SHOUTOUTS -John O'Farrell, Karey Kirkpatrick, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Brian d'Arcy James, Christian Borle, John Cariani, Heidi Blickenstaff, Brad Oscar, Kate Reinders, Rob McClure, Adam Pascal, Josh Grisetti, Autumn HurlbertLike us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter! Support us on Patreon!Email us: musicalstaughtmepodcast@gmail.comVisit our home on the web thatsnotcanonproductions.comOur theme song and interstitial music all by the one and only Benedict Braxton Smith. Find out more about him at www.benedictbraxtonsmith.com

Wayne Kirkpatrick (TW:@TheJunkBunk) discusses his upbringing and how that influenced his writing music. He shares some details on Mrs. Doubtfire. An upcoming musical to broadway and the challenges he faces in writing for adaptations. This conversation raises some wonderful points for anyone looking to create something new. I very much enjoyed speaking with him! ENJOY!    "Inside the (x)" is a SHORT email newletter, every friday, designed to add value and fun to your life! It will include information on upcoming guests, articles/books/blog posts I'm reading, quotes I'm pondering, and videos I'm watching. To join, email entertainmentxpodcast@gmail.com  

Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick have made major splashes in both film and music—Karey for writing James and the Giant Peach and Chicken Run among so many others, and Wayne for penning songs for everyone from Garth Brooks to Eric Clapton. Together, they wrote the Broadway smash Something Rotten! and now the brothers return with animated musical Smallfoot. Host Lior Phillips chats with Karey and Wayne about writing a rap for Common, Channing Tatum singing their songs, and so much more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Set in 1595, the hilarious smash Something Rotten! tells the story of Nick and Nigel Bottom, two brothers who are desperate to write a hit play. Wayne Kirkpatrick, who wrote the music and lyrics for the show, joins us to discuss how the show came together over a decade and how him and his brother wrote it as a love letter to Broadway itself. Don't miss Something Rotten! November 2-3 for 3 shows only. Check out the event page for all the details: https://www.stnj.org/event/something-rotten

Wayne Kirkpatrick is a songwriter, musician and producer. A very versatile writer, he's written in the styles of pop, contemporary Christian, country and for the musical theatre world. He's been called "a songwriter's songwriter and his songs have been covered by a long list of recording artists: Joe Cocker, Amy Grant, Kathy Mattea, Garth Brooks, Bonnie Raitt, Faith Hill, Michael W. Smith, Eric Clapton and others. Wayne Kirkpatrick is also a record producer and recorded his own work. He is the co-creator and co-composer of the musical "Something Rotten." Support The Paul Leslie Hour by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-paul-leslie-hour

This week Julie, Miranda and Zane will chat with Patrick Aiken about which of life's truths can be gleaned from the musical Something Rotten!- FURTHER READING -WikipediaTwitterrottenbroadway.comMTI- CELEBRITY SHOUTOUTS -John O'Farrell, Karey Kirkpatrick, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Brian d'Arcy James, Christian Borle, John Cariani, Heidi Blickenstaff, Brad Oscar, Kate Reinders, Rob McClure, Adam Pascal, Josh Grisetti, Autumn HurlbertLike us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter! Support us on Patreon!Email us: musicalstaughtmepodcast@gmail.comVisit our home on the web thatsnotcanonproductions.comOur theme song and interstitial music all by the one and only Benedict Braxton Smith. Find out more about him at www.benedictbraxtonsmith.com

Gordon Kennedy and Karla Davis share why they chose music to be their ultimate career path, the beginnings of working together and why being nice to everyone you meet just might "Change The World." To hear an extended version of this podcast with performances by Gordon and Karla, visit nashvillesongwriters.com/nsaicoffeebreak! About this podcast: NSAI Coffee Break is a series featuring legendary and modern-day songwriters, artists and music industry executives. Each episode highlights their creative journeys, including the successes and the in-betweens, and where they are headed to next! Gordon Kennedy is a multi Grammy Award-winning songwriter and producer, guitarist. Kennedy became nationally recognized when he won Song of the Year at the 1997 Grammys for Eric Clapton's No. 1 hit "Change the World,” co-written with Wayne Kirkpatrick and Tommy Sims. Kennedy won a 2007 Best Pop Instrumental Album Grammy for co-producing Peter Frampton's Fingerprints album. Karla Davis is a soulful singer/songwriter from Monroe, North Carolina. In 2010 she was named the winner of the Colgate Country Showdown and was given the title Best New Act in Country Music. In 2012, Karla made it in the top 16 on Season 2 of NBC's The Voice. In 2015 she competed on Season 14 of American Idol and was then signed to a record deal with Mapletop Entertainment, which was founded by Gordon Kennedy and Jeff Balding. She continues to write, perform, and hone her craft with the likes of some of the best in the business.

Jill Phillips is a Nashville based singer/songwriter whose guitar based folk-rock sound blends deep and penetrating lyrics with an ever fresh take on the joys and sorrows of life. Jill’s debut album, self titled “Jill Phillips” was released in 1999 and produced by Grammy-winning songwriter, Wayne Kirkpatrick. Jill currently performs and records as an independent artist who just released her tenth album, “Lead Me Home.”  Visit Jill’s website at www.jillphillips.com.A few of the topics Jill shares in this interview include:The impetus behind her newest album of hymns and traditional gospel songs.The Cvil Rights history and suffering beneath several of the songs on her album.What it means to live awake and alive and how Jill has been impacted by the practice of spiritual direction.Featuring two songs from Jill’s newest album: "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" & "Keep Your Eyes On the Prize"

I talk with Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick about conceiving and writing the Broadway musical Something Rotten, now on tour, coming to the Fox Theatre in St. Louis on Feb. 7, 2017.

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On June 2nd Brent's first album in 20 years, “Don’t Look Back,” will be released.  The record features a ton of amazing collaborations, including Julian Lennon, Todd Rundgren, Charlie Peacock, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Rachael Lampa, Chris Rodriguez, and the first reunion in the studio of Bourgeois Tagg in 25 years. Brent Bourgeois began performing on piano in Dallas clubs when he was only 13. He moved to California five years later with friend Larry Tagg and in 1984 formed the pop band Bourgeois Tagg with drummer Rick Walker and guitarist Lyle Workman. The group released a self-titled album in 1986 and Yoyo in 1987 (produced by Todd Rundgren). The single "Mutual Surrender (What a Wonderful World)" reached the charts in 1986, and the following year "I Don't Mind at All" hit the Top 40.