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Fresh off his Album of the Year Grammy win, Bad Bunny took the most popular stage as this year's Super Bowl halftime show performer. NPR Alt.Latino co-host Anamaria Sayre reviews the performance, and listeners share their favorite parts of Bad Bunny's halftime show.

SuperBowl Halftime performer Bad Bunny had a HUGE night at the Grammy's as his “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” won Album of the Year. True or False: it is the first all Spanish -Language album to ever win the Album of the Year Grammy.

It seems like forever ago that awards shows were a time to honor excellence. Now they've become an excuse to hate watch, an opportunity to tear apart artists for what they wear, what they say and even how they look at each other. Coming off a particularly contentious 2025 around the world, the upcoming Grammy Awards will certainly tick off a lot of viewers. For starters, these days we just get mad at everybody all the time for everything anyway. What's more, there are raw nerves out there about any number of social and political issues - and musicians aren't known for being diplomats who keep their opinions to themselves. And on top of everything, last year's Grammys saw Beyonce finally win her first Album of the Year award - for a country album that many country fans refused to accept as "country." (There are still residual hurt feelings over that one.) Many of this year's top contenders, for Album of the Year and other major awards, have been linked to key social issues and are known for saying what's on their minds. Bad Bunny (set to perform at halftime of this year's Super Bowl) could win Album of the Year among other awards. It would be the first time a Spanish-language album won for best overall album ... and it should be noted the Puerto Rican performer was in the news in 2025 for canceling shows and/or avoiding performances in many cities because of expectations of ICE raids targeting concertgoers. This year's Grammys could also find Kendrick Lamar or Lady Gaga win their first Album of the Year Grammy. Lamar, an early and committed advocate for the Black Lives Matter movement, hasn't flinched from controversy in his career - including during his recent vicious rivalry with Drake. Meanwhile, Lady Gaga has been a career-long, unapologetically vocal, ally for the LGBTQ members of society ... and 2025 was a particularly tough one for trans Americans. Enter Wayne Bledsoe and Chuck Campbell, veteran music journalists (and friends) who have been arguing about the Grammys since the 1990s. As hosts of "How We Heard It," they invite listeners to play along during this episode as they make their picks from this year's nominees, choosing who deserves to win and who likely will win. Most importantly, they urge everyone to relax and enjoy the music. We're all friends here.

A new week means new questions! Hope you have fun with these!Which Anatolian city was conquered and made capital of the Ottoman Empire in 1326?All Scotch whisky must be aged immediately after distillation in oak barrels for at least how many years?Cuspids, teeth that are used primarily for firmly holding food in order to tear it apart, are more commonly known as what kind of teeth?What state is the longest cave system in the world located? 2 bonus points if the cave system can be named.The Musée d'Orsay in Paris, one of Europe's largest art museums, was originally what kind of building?Bjorn Borg won every Men's Singles title between 1976 and 1980 at which event?Astronomers sometimes use a unique term for a stellar object that survives a weak supernova explosion, especially in a rare Type Iax event. What spooky nickname is given to this partially destroyed but still-existing star?Which breed of dog is used as a playing piece in standard Monopoly versions?Who became the youngest performer to a an Album of the Year Grammy in 2010?Calico cats are almost exclusively what gender?In which town does Gilmore Girls take place?What is the Latin-derived name for soft, brown, combustible sedimentary rock formed from naturally compressed peat?Which Kenneth Grahame novel was inspired by bedtime stories he used to tell his son about a control-freak amphibian?MusicHot Swing, Fast Talkin, Bass Walker, Dances and Dames, Ambush by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Don't forget to follow us on social media:Patreon – patreon.com/quizbang – Please consider supporting us on Patreon. Check out our fun extras for patrons and help us keep this podcast going. We appreciate any level of support!Website – quizbangpod.com Check out our website, it will have all the links for social media that you need and while you're there, why not go to the contact us page and submit a question!Facebook – @quizbangpodcast – we post episode links and silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess.Instagram – Quiz Quiz Bang Bang (quizquizbangbang), we post silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess.Twitter – @quizbangpod We want to start a fun community for our fellow trivia lovers. If you hear/think of a fun or challenging trivia question, post it to our twitter feed and we will repost it so everyone can take a stab it. Come for the trivia – stay for the trivia.Ko-Fi – ko-fi.com/quizbangpod – Keep that sweet caffeine running through our body with a Ko-Fi, power us through a late night of fact checking and editing!

On this episode, LA City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson sits down with singer, songwriter, producer, and artistic creator James Fauntleroy. James is a four-time Grammy Award winner and one of the most influential songwriters of his generation. He recently co-wrote "Die With A Smile" by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, which won an award at the 2025 Grammys, hit No. 1 (5 wks) on Billboard and became the fastest song to reach 1 billion streams on Spotify on its way to topping the platforms global chart for 200+ days - the longest in the apps history.James also co-wrote seven songs on Bruno Mars' multi–Grammy-winning album 24K Magic, including That's What I Like, which earned Song of the Year and made him the first [pure] songwriter to ever win an Album of the Year Grammy.Driven by a belief in access and opportunity, Fauntleroy builds platforms that merge creativity with community impact. In addition to a number of creative initiatives, he founded Laboratory, a workforce and entrepreneurship hub located in the Crenshaw District, and co-founded the 1500 Sound Academy, an international music school expanding access for creatives worldwide. Through partnerships with leading brands such as Disney, NFL, Roland, and others, James continues to build projects that bridge music, design, and education. Across all of his initiatives, Fauntleroy is dedicated to creating opportunities for all voices and building pathways to sustainable careersResourceswww.goodwillsouthflorida.org/about-goodwill/spirit-goodwill-bandwww.grammy.com/artists/james-fauntleroy/17853Community Announcements:Food Resources in LAwww.instagram.com/p/DQaSSGjEm1U/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Brotherhood Crusade Turkey GiveawayWhere: Algin Sutton Recreation Center 8800 S Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA 90044When: Thursday, November 20th from 10am to 1pm. Note: First come, first served. Drive Thru ONLY. More info: Stacy Hill-Williams (323)846-1649 swilliams@brotherhoodcrusade.org

We're celebrating our 10th anniversary all year by digging in the vaults to re-present classic episodes with fresh commentary. Today, we're revisiting our 2021 conversation with Dan Wilson. ABOUT DAN WILSONSongwriter, singer, musician, producer and acclaimed visual artist Dan Wilson is a Minnesota native and Harvard graduate who launched his music career with the band Trip Shakespeare, which was signed to A&M Records. He went on to co-found the rock band Semisonic, whose platinum-selling Feeling Strangely Fine album yielded the singles “Secret Smile,” “Singing in My Sleep,” and “Closing Time,” a chart-topping hit that earned Dan a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Song. He went on to reinvent himself as a behind-the-scenes hitmaker, earning a Song of the Year Grammy for co-writing “Not Ready to Make Nice” with the group then known as The Dixie Chicks, and writing three songs on Adele's multiplatinum 21 album: “Don't You Remember,” “One and Only,” and “Someone Like You,” which became an international hit and earned Dan an Album of the Year Grammy for his production work. Wilson has also found success in Nashville, co-writing Dierks Bentley's number one hit “Home” and earning yet another Album of the Year Grammy nomination for Taylor Swift's Red LP, for which he co-wrote and produced the song “Treacherous.” Dan's long list of collaborators includes Carole King, Rachel Yamagata, Jason Mraz, Gabe Dixon, Weezer, Keith Urban, Josh Groban, James Morrison, P!nk, Leann Rimes, John Legend, Chris Stapleton, Panic! At the Disco, Cold War Kids, Noah Cyrus, Leon Bridges, Celine Dion, and many others.In addition to his acclaimed Words and Music by Dan Wilson solo concerts, he launched a social media series called Words & Music in Six Seconds. The series, which focuses on “forging collaborative relationships, seeking a community, testing out ideas in front of an audience, and writing better songs,” was turned into a deck of 75 cards, designed by Dan, that distill his insights from nearly three decades of writing, performing, and collaborating with the world's greatest musical artists. You can get your own set and find out more about Dan's amazing career at danwilsonmusic.com. 

We're celebrating our 10th anniversary all year by digging in the vaults to re-present classic episodes with fresh commentary. Today, we're revisiting our 2021 conversation with Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. ABOUT JIMMY JAM & TERRY LEWISWith 26 Billboard #1 R&B hits and 16 Billboard #1 pop hits to their credit, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are perhaps the most influential and successful songwriting and production duo in modern music history. With a total of 41 Top 10 hits in the US, Jimmy and Terry were named ASCAP Songwriters of the Year a record-breaking nine times. They are perhaps best known for their work with Janet Jackson, beginning with the Control album, which earned the duo a Grammy for Producer of the Year. Between 1986 and 1994 they scored thirteen #1 songs with Janet on either the R&B or pop chart, including “What Have You Done For Me Lately,” “Nasty,” “When I Think of You,” “Control,” “Let's Wait Awhile,” “Miss You Much,” “Rhythm Nation,” “Escapade” “Love Will Never Do (Without You),” “The Best Things in Life Are Free,” “That's the Way Love Goes,” “Any Time, Any Place,” and “Again,” which earned Jimmy, Terry, and Janet an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song. Jimmy and Terry got their start as musicians with Morris Day and the Time, the Prince-produced band whose biggest hit was the Jam and Lewis-penned “Jerk Out.” They made the transition to a successful songwriting and production team working with the S.O.S. band, which landed a #2 R&B hit with “Just Be Good to Me.” From there, they made their mark on pop and R&B hits for decades to come. In addition to their work with Jackson, the duo wrote and produced the #1 pop singles “Human” by Human League, “Romantic” by Karyn White, “Thank God I Found You” by Mariah Carey, and the Boyz II Men singles “On Bended Knee” and “4 Seasons of Loneliness.” Additional R&B chart toppers include “Encore” by Cheryl Lynn, “Fake” by Alexander O'Neal, “Everything I Miss at Home” by Cherelle, “Sensitivity” by Ralph Tresvant, and the Johnny Gill singles “Rub You the Right Way” and “Wrap My Body Tight.” Other highlights from their catalog include New Edition's “If It Isn't Love” and “I'm Still in Love With You,” “No More Drama” by Mary J. Blige, Robert Palmer's hit pop cover of their Cherelle single “I Didn't Mean to Turn You On,” and recordings by Gladys Knight & The Pips, Barry White, Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Usher, Spice Girls, Aretha Franklin, Charlie Wilson, Ledisi, Sting, Elton John, Beyonce, Rihanna, Rod Stewart, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Gwen Stefani, Willie Nelson, and many others.Always versatile, the duo has earned Grammy awards for Best R&B Album for Chaka Kahn's Funk This, Best Gospel Song for Yolanda Adams' “Be Blessed,” and Best Dance Recording for Janet Jackson's #1 pop and R&B hit “All For You.” Additional Jackson hits that were written and produced with Jam and Lewis include the Janet and Michael Jackson hit “Scream” and the #1 singles “Together Again,” “I Get Lonely,” “Doesn't Really Matter,” and the Nelly duet “Call On Me.”In total the team has earned over 100 gold, platinum, multi-platinum and diamond album certifications from the RIAA, have received more Producer of the Year Grammy nominations than anyone in history, earned the NAACP Lifetime Achievement Award, and were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. 

In this Episode: The top "who, what, when, where, and why" questions people Googled in February The rise of FOBO: Fear of a Better Option A surprising trick to relieve gas after eating Sources: Google Trends: Most Searched Questions in February First for Women: Foot Massage Hack for Digestion The Most Googled Questions in FebruaryGoogle Trends revealed what was on everyone’s mind last month. Some of the most searched questions included: Who won Album of the Year? — Beyoncé won her first-ever Album of the Year Grammy for Cowboy Carter. What time does the Super Bowl start? — The big game kicked off at 6:30 PM Eastern, with the Eagles dominating the Chiefs. When will PlayStation servers be back up? — Gamers were left stranded for 24 hours, but Sony made up for it with extra PlayStation Plus days. Where to watch the Grammys? — 15.4 million people tuned in on CBS, but more watched on streaming platforms. Why was Taylor Swift booed? — Some Super Bowl attendees weren’t thrilled to see her on the Jumbotron, possibly due to her relationship with Travis Kelce or just overall Taylor fatigue. Oh, and the top “how” question? How tall is Kendrick Lamar? Turns out, the answer is somewhere between 5'5" and 5'6". FOBO: Fear of a Better OptionMove over, FOMO—there’s a new fear in town. FOBO, or Fear of a Better Option, is that nagging feeling that something better might come along, making it nearly impossible to commit to a decision. From picking a restaurant to choosing a job, FOBO can lead to endless second-guessing and stress. A Foot Massage to Relieve Gas?If you ever feel uncomfortably full after a big meal, try this: Massaging the arches of both feet for two minutes can help reduce gas and belly pain. It’s a simple trick that might make all the difference after indulging in a rich meal. Nina's What's Trending is your daily dose of the hottest headlines, viral moments, and must-know stories from The Jubal Show! From celebrity gossip and pop culture buzz to breaking news and weird internet trends, Nina’s got you covered with everything trending right now. She delivers it with wit, energy, and a touch of humor. Stay in the know and never miss a beat—because if it’s trending, Nina’s talking about it! This is just a tiny piece of The Jubal Show. You can find every podcast we have, including the full show every weekday right here… ➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com/podcasts The Jubal Show is everywhere, and also these places:Website ➡︎ https://thejubalshow.comInstagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/thejubalshowX/Twitter ➡︎ https://twitter.com/thejubalshowTiktok ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.jubal.showFacebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/thejubalshowYouTube ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@JubalFreshSupport the show: https://the-jubal-show.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a February 29 edition of the Music History Today podcast because yes, music history DOES happen on this day. It's just that it's once every 4 years For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

Six-time Grammy winner, Academy Award nominee, and Songwriters Hall of Famer Glen Ballard joins us to talk about his work with Michael Jackson, Alanis Morrisette, Dave Matthews, and many others!PART ONEPaul and Scott talk about the awesomeness that is Omnivore Recordings, dig into the Fire Aid concert, and talk about their '90s music geekery. PART TWOOur in-depth conversation with Glen BallardABOUT GLEN BALLARDFollowing an entry-level job at Elton John's Rocket Records in Los Angeles, Glen Ballard began his creative career as a staff songwriter for MCA Music Publishing. Early singles included George Strait's “You Look So Good in Love” and Jack Wagner's major hit “All I Need,” which Glen also produced. In the mid-1980s he went to work for Quincy Jones, an era when he and Siedah Garrett co-wrote Michael Jackson's triple platinum single “Man in the Mirror.” By the dawn of the 1990s, Glen had begun collaborating with Wilson Phillips, co-writing their chart topping hits “Hold On” and “You're in Love.” He went on to produce and co-write all the songs on Alanis Morissette's debut album, Jagged Little Pill, including “You Oughta Know,” “Hand in My Pocket,” “All I Really Want,” “Ironic,” “You Learn,” and “Head Over Feet.” The project earned the Album of the Year Grammy, and Glen returned to produce and co-write Alannis's sophomore release, Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie, including the hit “Thank U.” Other songs from the Glen Ballard songbook include Aerosmith's “Pink” and “Falling in Love is Hard on the Knees,” as well as the Dave Matthews Band's “I Did It” and “The Space Between.” Glen earned a Golden Globe and Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for “Believe,” which he co-wrote with Alan Silvestri for the film The Polar Express. He has written and produced songs for Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand, Ringo Starr, Van Halen, Chaka Khan, Christina Aguilera, Katy Perry, and many others. In recent years, Glen has found major success in musical theater, including writing original lyrics and music for GHOST the musical, and teaming again with Alan Silvestri to write the score for the musical adaptation of Back to the Future. Glen has won six Grammy awards, and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2023. 

In this week's episode of Mom Stomp (S4, Ep20 -The Grammy Awards & Reading Lists) Annie and Jo celebrate Beyoncé's long-awaited Album of the Year Grammy win, talk about Shakira finding the fountain of youth, Heidi Klum and Nikki Glaser misleading Jo, trachea tattoos, and perimenopausal symptoms. Plus, they get a VM from FNLN, Joe Phillips.Supporting links to this ep can be found in their weekly newsletter here: https://momstomppodcast.substack.com/*This podcast is not appropriate for kids.Email - thismomstomps@gmail.comVM hotline - 213-640-7494TikTok/Instagram - momstomppodcast

A few months ago, we had a Special Edition of Everything Compliance with the two primary hosts of the Great Women in Compliance, Lisa Fine and Hemma Lomax, together with our female panelists from Everything Compliance, Karen Woody and Karen Moore, all hosted by Kristy Grant-Hart. The episode was so popular (and the host and guests had so much fun) that everyone involved decided to make it a quarterly event. In today's episode, Everything Compliance (Q1-2025 edition), hosted by Kristy Grant-Hart, with panelists Karen Moore, Karen Woody, Lisa Fine, and Hemma Lomax. Host Kristy Grant-Hart leads the group's discussion in this episode. She rants about the looting in LA now and raves about the response the City of Angels has made coming together in the wake of the fires. Karen Moore examines the 10th Amendment and how states can use it during the second Trump administration. She raves about Timothy Snyder's book Tyranny: 20 Lessons from the 20th Century. Lisa Fine examines the recent air collision tragedy in Washington, DC, and draws lessons from it. In her Raves and Rants segment, she rants about NFL referees and raves about improv classes and The Herald. Hemma Lomax goes into a deep exploration of employee disengagement. She has a double rave about seeing Lisa Fine at a recent DC event and her kids getting a skiing lesson from Karen Moore. Karen Woody discusses the SEC change requiring that all investigations be approved by the Commission before they can commence. She also raves about Beyonce's winning her first Best Album of the Year Grammy award. The members of this special episode of Everything Compliance (GWIC edition) are: Karen Woody – is one of the top academic experts on the SEC. She is also the co-host of the award-winning podcast, The Woody Report. Karen Moore – is an Adjunct Law professor at the Fordham School of Law. Lisa Fine – is a co-host of the award-winning Great Women in Compliance. Hemma Lomax – is a co-host of the award-winning Great Women in Compliance. The host of this special episode of Everything Compliance is Kristy Grant-Hart, founder of Spark Compliance and co-host of the award-winning podcast 2 Gurus Talk Compliance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beyoncé, the most decorated artist in Grammys history, won her first Album of the Year award last night for “Cowboy Carter,” making her the first Black woman in the 21st century to do so. Despite four previous nominations, she had never won this top honor. She also became the first Black woman to win Best Country Album, marking another historic achievement. Beyoncé, who earned her first Grammy nod in 2000 with Destiny's Child, made history in 2023 by securing her 32nd Grammy, the most of any artist ever. Her latest wins further cement her legacy, breaking barriers and redefining genres in music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alissia Benveniste, aka Alissia, quickly makes an unforgettable impression on people. Her bass playing first caught the attention of Prince, Quincy Jones, and Bootsy Collins, even though she had only been playing for a few years. While at Berklee College of Music, Alissia created a wave that has only grown bigger, with her bass videos going viral on YouTube and Instagram.Her tone, sound, style and talent captivate instantly.Now, Alissia is nominated for PRODUCER OF THE YEAR at this year's GRAMMYs, having spent the last handful of years writing and producing with Anderson .Paak (on nearly all of his projects), Kaytranada, Bruno Mars, Mary J. Blige, BJ The Chicago Kid, NxWorries, Rae Khalil, Bootsy Collins, and more. Alissia, is kind, down to earth, and a truly talent multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer. We dive deep with Alissia on how she got where she is today and what is next. Here's the conversation with our dear friend, Alissia!‘Go with Elmo Lovano' is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmoFollow Alissia:https://www.instagram.com/alissia/Follow Go With Elmo:https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/Follow Elmo Lovano:https://Instagram.com/elmolovanohttps://Twitter.com/elmolovano#Alissia #Grammys #Producer

Today's guest is the ultimate overachiever in pop music—producer, songwriter, artist, and, let's face it, the reason half your favorite albums sound the way they do. From crafting massive hits with Taylor Swift, Lorde, and Lana Del Rey to fronting his own band, Bleachers, he's a master at blending raw emotion with anthemic hooks that stick. Whether he's digging into suburban nostalgia or redefining modern pop, his fingerprints are all over the sound of the last decade. Oh, and did we mention he's a three-time Producer of the Year Grammy winner? No big deal. And as if that's not enough, we couldn't think of a better guest to celebrate our 200th episode. He's the heart, the brain, and the relentless energy behind it all. And The Writer Is…Jack Antonoff! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's that time of year when Walter Afanasieff takes over the charts. Walter is the writer and producer of “All I Want for Christmas Is You”—the biggest Christmas song of all time—and he also produced “My Heart Will Go On.” But that's just the tip of the iceberg. From writing and producing with Mariah Carey to working with Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, and Barbra Streisand, Walter has been behind some of the most unforgettable songs in music history.He co-wrote dozens of hits with Mariah Carey, including “Hero” and “One Sweet Day”—the record-breaking duet with Boyz II Men that held the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for 16 weeks. And let's not forget “My Heart Will Go On”—yes, the Titanic theme with Celine Dion—which earned him a GRAMMY for Record of the Year. Walter also won the Producer of the Year GRAMMY in 2000.This year, he's nominated for Best Song Written for Visual Media for his song "Love Will Survive" with Barbra Streisand from the miniseries The Tattooist of Auschwitz. Walter co-wrote the piece with Hans Zimmer, Charlie Midnight, and Kara Talve, and produced it alongside Peter Asher.In this episode, we dig into Walter's incredible journey through the music world. From his early days working with Narada Michael Walden (fun fact: Walter played synths on “I Wanna Dance With Somebody”) to collaborating with some of the biggest voices in history, Walter is an absolute legend. He's also a dear friend, and I'm so excited to share our conversation with you today. Let's go!

Daniel Nigro, who just scored a Producer of the Year Grammy nomination, shares studio secrets behind Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan's biggest hits, and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a Text Message.Stevie Wonder starts a still-unbeaten run of winning 3 consecutive Album of the Year Grammy awards with Innervisions. The title describes it all; love, faith, social commentary-nothing is off bounds in the groundbreaking release. Christopher Clark is on hand to break it down.Support the Show.Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!

Katie & Keith are talking about whether Beyoncé's brand-new Cowboy Carter album could break her losing streak in the Grammys' album of the year category. Listen to the new podcast to hear our full conversation about Beyoncé's early Grammy chances, as well as what song could be the next single following the seven-week Hot Country Songs chart-topper "Texas Hold 'Em." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

And the Grammy Award goes to... Annandale High School Performing Arts Chair and Orchestra Director Annie Ray joins Janice for a conversation about her “Music Educator of the Year” Grammy win! Annie explains the power music has in connecting her students from all backgrounds and shares why she's so passionate about extending the arts to all children. Later, she discusses some of her star-studded highlights from the Grammy ceremony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When was the last time a single pop star dominated culture like Taylor Swift? From her blockbuster re-recordings, which brought a new generation of fans into the Swiftie fold, to her world-conquering Eras Tour, record-breaking 4th Album of the Year Grammy for 2022's Midnights and the endless fascination with her personal life and new relationship with Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift has become the biggest music superstar of the millennium. In the wake of her eleventh studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, Pop Pantheon's DJ Louie XIV will be joined by Every Single Album's Nora Princiotti, writer Hunter Harris and Rolling Stone's Brittany Spanos to break down Taylor's latest record, dissect her place atop the current pop firmament and ponder how long this blazing hot streak can possibly last. Get Your Tickets Here!

"Get to the Hook" is a brand new podcast that strikes an entirely different chord, merging expert analysis on the topics shaping the music world with the genuine passion of two diehard fans trading stories about the greatest moments in music. Hosted by Charles Latibeaudiere and Eric Colley On this week's episode... Beyoncé is in good company! You won't believe which other icons have never won, or even been nominated, for the prestigious Album of the Year Grammy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beyoncé stole the show on Super Bowl Sunday when she surprise-dropped the first two songs from the upcoming second act of her 'Renaissance' era — and the fact that they signaled a move into the country genre for this album doubled that surprise. Taylor Crumpton, who wrote a viral piece for TIME in response to her song drop called "Beyoncé Has Always Been Country" (linked below), joins Gibson to unpack this moment in Beyoncé's career, the significance of her genre shift, her lack of an Album of the Year Grammy and more. Read Taylor Crumpton's TIME article here: https://time.com/6694806/beyonce-country-music/ Subscribe to "Gabbing with Gib" on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/471D8Gb Follow "Gabbing with Gib" on Spotify: https://bit.ly/3StiCtY  Follow "Gabbing with Gib" on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gabbingwithgib Follow "Gabbing with Gib" on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbingwithgib  Follow Gibson Johns on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gibsonoma Follow Gibson Johns on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gibsonoma Follow Gibson Johns on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gibsonoma Subscribe to Gibson Johns' Newsletter: https://gibsonoma.substack.com/

Jeff is a former member of Little Texas and started on his path to becoming one of the best Dolby Atmos Producers. Jeff won a Grammy for his work on Lainey Wilson's Album of the Year Grammy award. I can't wait to see it up close!!  Join us as we enter the fascinating world of Jeff Huskins and Dolby Atmos!!Recorded at BMG Studio AThanks to Ablaze Entertainment and BMG StudiosSupport the showThe David Bradley ShowHost: David Bradleyhttps://www.facebook.com/100087472238854https://youtube.com/@thedavidbradleyshowwww.thedavidbradleyshow.com Like to be a guestContact Usjulie@thedavidbradleyshow.comRecorded at Bradley StudiosProduced by: Caitlin BackesProud Member of CMASPONSERSBottled Water and Sweet Tea provided by PURITY DairyABlaze Entertainment

Three-time Producer of The Year Grammy winner Jack Antonoff spoke with Matt Pelsor about the forthcoming self-titled album from his own band Bleachers (due out March 8). They touched on the creative value of limitations, and covered what a typical day looks like in the life of one of music's busiest producers.

Welcome back! Enter our SB58 Giveaway for a chance to win $58 and some Le Vasa Island Apparel, just follow the Le Vasa and Ballinesian Instagram pages and comment on our giveaway post who you think is going to win the Super Bowl and what the final score will be. We talk about who's got the most at stake going in to Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas (Shannahan will either be the whiz kid who couldn't win the big one or finally step into the coaching club that has hoisted the Lombardi trophy after this game.) There's some talk of Travis Kelce putting Taylor Swift (4-time Album of the Year Grammy winner) on the map lol before we work through who we think is going to win on Sunday. Follow us on Instagram and wherever you get your podcasts from. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

There's been a lot of discussion surrounding Taylor Swift's record-breaking fourth Album of the Year Grammy win, and much of it is focusing on whether or not her reaction to Celine Dion presenting the award was appropriate. Unfortunately, this takes away from something magical that happened in her acceptance speech: Taylor revealed the single most important secret to having a fulling and successful career as a creative. In today's episode, I chat about what you can learn from Taylor's acceptance speech and how you can shift your focus in order to craft a creatively fulfilling, happy, and successful career as a writer. Watch Taylor's full acceptance speech here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breaking-writers-block/message

2/5/24 - Senators unveil a $118.28 billion bipartisan bill to overhaul the immigration system along with Israel, Gaza, and Ukraine aid. Taylor Swift makes Grammy history and reveals a new album dropping this spring, plus we recap more Grammy moments. We remember the work of Carl Weathers upon news of his untimely passing, a 5.1 magnitude earthquake strikes OKC, Bon Jovi's MusicCares honor, and Melissa Etheridge shares she used to chat with other musicians about being gay before they came out, and questioning what's next for Bill Belichick.Website: GoodDayShow.comSocial Media: @GoodDayNetworks

This podcast episode explores the supportive public gestures Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce made toward girlfriend Taylor Swift on the night she broke the record for most Album of the Year Grammy wins ever by a solo artist for her smash album “Midnights.” Though his own commitments prepping for the Super Bowl prevented Kelce from attending music's biggest night, he made sure to like Instagram posts showing Swift shining on the red carpet. From the origins of their surprise relationship after Kelce advocated Swift's “Eras” concert tour to Swift blending seamlessly with Kelce's family at Kansas City games and beyond, this podcast traces this pop culture power couple's rapport leading up to Swift's historic Grammy glory. It's the perfect blend of sports and celebrity coupley content!

To kick off 2024, we discuss our Taylor Swift Bingo Cards. Tayvis breakup (we dare not speak its name), Reputation (Taylor's Version), Album of the Year Grammy win...anything is possible. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nothing-new1/support

North Carolina-based label Merge Records, inarguably one of America's most influential and prolific purveyors of indie-rock, is on the cusp of turning 35 -- a landmark that co-founders Laura Ballance and Mac McCaughan likely couldn't fathom when they started the label in 1989. Then, Merge was simply a DIY avenue to release tunes by their scrappy quartet Superchunk. But along the way, as the band's jangly but caffeinated power-pop caught on with an international audience, Merge evolved from a modest method of putting out music by Mac and Laura's friends into the beloved home of cult acts like Neutral Milk Hotel, Spoon, The Magnetic Fields and countless others, eventually becoming the first indie label to garner an Album of the Year Grammy, for Arcade Fire's 'The Suburbs' in 2011. On this week's show, Mac reflects on Merge's early years, the label's new vinyl-centric web series Digging For Something, as well as Superchunk's latest compilation of singles, demos and other oddities dropping this week, titled 'Misfits & Mistakes.' Visit mergerecords.com to shop for your favorite releases, and follow @macsuperchunk or @mergerecords on Instagram.

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Steve Lillywhite, CBE is a legendary English five-time Grammy Award winning record producer. Since he began his career in 1977, Lillywhite has collaborated with a variety of musicians including U2, The Killers, The Rolling Stones, Dave Matthews Band, Peter Gabriel, Talking Heads, Morrissey, The Pogues, David Byrne, XTC, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Simple Minds, The Psychedelic Furs, Beady Eye, Phish, The Counting Crows & Thirty Seconds To Mars. He has won numerous awards including the Producer of The Year Grammy & Commander of the Order of The British Empire (CBE) in 2012 for his contributions to music.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sponsored by The Dab, this week's edition of Mile High Stash features Clay Rose of Gasoline Lollipops as the guest host, interviewing Adam for his first-ever birthday episode. Adam got a detail about the 1997 "Album of the Year" Grammy wrong in this episode, but it's his birthday episode, so give him a break.

Dame Olivia Newton-John AC DBE (26 September 1948 – 8 August 2022) was a British and Australian singer and actress.[3] She was a four-time Grammy Award winner whose music career included 15 top-ten singles, including 5 number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100[4] and two number-one albums on the Billboard 200: If You Love Me, Let Me Know (1974) and Have You Never Been Mellow (1975). Eleven of her singles (including two Platinum) and 14 of her albums (including two Platinum and four 2× Platinum) have been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In 1978, Newton-John starred in the musical film Grease, which was the highest-grossing musical film at the time and whose soundtrack remains one of the world's best-selling albums. It features two major hit duets with co-star John Travolta: "You're the One That I Want"—which is one of the best-selling singles of all time—and "Summer Nights". Her signature solo recordings include the Record of the Year Grammy winner "I Honestly Love You" (1974) and "Physical" (1981)—Billboard's highest-ranking Hot 100 single of the 1980s. Other defining hit singles include "If Not for You" and "Banks of the Ohio" (both 1971), "Let Me Be There" (1973), "If You Love Me (Let Me Know)" (1974), "Have You Never Been Mellow" (1975), "Sam" (1977), "Hopelessly Devoted to You" (1978; also from Grease), "A Little More Love" (1978), "Twist of Fate" (1983) and, from the 1980 film Xanadu, "Magic" and "Xanadu" (with the Electric Light Orchestra). With global sales of more than 100 million records, Newton-John established herself as one of the best-selling music artists of all time, as well as one of the highest-selling female Australian artists.[5] Newton-John, who battled breast cancer three times, was an advocate and sponsor for breast cancer research. In 2012, the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre opened in her home town of Melbourne.[6] She also was an activist for environmental and animal rights causes.

Ken Caillat is best known for producing and engineering the Fleetwood Mac albums Rumours, Tusk, Mirage, Live, and The Chain Box Set, along with his daughter, Colbie Caillat's albums: Coco , Breakthrough , All of You , and Christmas in the Sand. Ken's recordings have sold over 50 million copies. His record production and engineering efforts earned him numerous Grammy nominations, including an Album of the Year Grammy and Best Engineered Album. ​ In 2012 Ken founded Sleeping Giant Records, so he could help other talented kids like Colbie to make a career in music. In 2013 Ken founded Sleeping Giant Entertainment to create new music for film, TV and radio, and partnered with Alcon Entertainment and ArtistMax to discover and develop new artists. Find out more about him and what he does by visiting: http://www.artistmax.org/

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As the 2023 Grammys draw closer we look into Taylor's tricky history with the Song of the Year Grammy Award. Although she's been nominated a record amount of six times for this songwriting prize, she hasn't won for any of her previous tracks, which included You Belong With Me, Blank Space, Shake It Off, Lover and Cardigan. This year she has been nominated for All Too Well (Ten Minute Version) in the highly competitive category alongside titans such as Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar and Adele. We discuss her previous losses as well as her chances for this Sunday's Grammy awards.

2023 Songwriter of the Year Grammy nominee Amy Allen is one of the most in-demand songwriters in pop music. Her credits include songs written for Selena Gomez, Halsey, King Princess, Charli XCX, Harry Styles, Lizzo, Alexander23 and many more.  She has landed a coveted spot on Forbes' 30 Under 30 List and was featured as one of Variety's “Hitmakers of the Month.” In 2021, Amy was honored at the Ivor Novello Awards, along with Tyler Johnson, Kid Harpoon and Harry Styles, for their GRAMMY-nominated song “Adore You.” On this episode Amy talks about her roots in Maine, what it means to be among the first five Songwriter of the Year nominees in the inaugural Grammy category, the creative lessons learned writing with some of today's top artists and her desire to share more of her own music as a solo artist with the world, which she plans to do in the new year. Listen to a playlist of Amy's songs here. Visit Amy here. Follow Amy here.

This episode originally aired on December 16, 2021. We've hosted some incredible Talkhouse Podcast conversations in 2021, and for our final brand-new episode of the year, we've got two people responsible for some of the best records of this year: Julien Baker and Aaron Dessner. Baker released her third album, Little Oblivions, back in February, and it's a doozy. Expanding her sonic palette massively, Baker delivered her powerful, vulnerable songs with much bigger sounds. That might have felt like a gamble, but it paid off massively—she produced it herself and pushed herself into new spaces. Dessner is of course a founding member of the National, with whom he's played for the past 20+ years. While his main band slowed down over the past couple of years, Dessner has been operating at hyperspeed. He was one of the main co-writers and producers on Taylor Swift's Folklore and Evermore albums. He won an Album of the Year Grammy for the former, and was nominated for five more Grammys for the latter. He somehow also found time to release a new album with Bon Iver's Justin Vernon under the name Big Red Machine called How Long Do You Think It's Gonna Last? In addition to loads of guest singers, that record features Dessner on occasional lead vocals. These two have a fantastic conversation about creativity and, specifically, production: Aaron has done a lot of producing for other artists, and Julien is just getting into it. Julien talks about what it's like to have a full live band backing her, rather than being a quote-unquote masochist and playing alone. They talk about what it was like to be deprived of live audiences for so long, and Aaron gets into how his studio setup has changed over the years. Also, they both know what it's like when music can make you cry—that's the kind of thing we love here at Talkhouse. Enjoy. Thanks for listening to the Talkhouse Podcast and thanks to Julien Baker and Aaron Dessner for having such a wonderful chat. If you liked what you heard, please follow Talkhouse on your favorite podcasting service and social media channels--we're everywhere. This episode was produced by Melissa Kaplan and Keenan Kush, and the Talkhouse theme is composed and performed by the Range. See you next time!

SUMMARY:We chat with Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and Song of the Year Grammy nominee Mike Campbell, who's best known for his work with Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, but is also a songwriter who co-wrote "Refugee," “Here Comes My Girl,” “You Got Lucky,” “Runnin' Down a Dream,” “Stop Draggin' My Heart Around," "Boys of Summer," “The Heart of the Matter," and many more. He chats about working with Tom, collaborating with Chris Stapleton, and his fantastic band The Dirty Knobs. PART ONE:Paul and Scott chat about the contenders for "Best American Rock Band of All Time" and talk about the conclusion of season one of Songcraft (which lasted for 8 years and 200 episodes). Find out what's next! PART TWO:Our in-depth conversation with Mike CampbellABOUT MIKE CAMPBELL:Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Mike Campbell is best known as the lead guitarist for Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, but is also a prolific songwriter who co-wrote some of the band's best-known classics. Among them are “Refugee,” “Here Comes My Girl,” “You Got Lucky,” “Runnin' Down a Dream,” “Makin' Some Noise,” and “You Wreck Me.” He's also a co-writer of the Stevie Nicks duet “Stop Draggin' My Heart Around,” as well as the Don Henley classics “The Heart of the Matter” and “Boys of Summer,” the latter of which earned Mike a Grammy nomination for Song of the Year. In addition to collaborating with Petty, Nicks, and Henley, Campbell has written songs with Bob Dylan, John Prine, Jeff Lynne, Chris Stapleton, The Dixie Chicks, Roger McGuinn, Cheap Trick, Marty Stuart, JD Souther, Susanna Hoffs, and others. He's performed on albums by a list of luminaries that includes Aretha Franklin, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Jackson Browne, Bob Seger, Linda Ronstadt, Michael McDonald, and Warren Zevon. Additionally, the ten-time Grammy nominee was named one of the top 100 guitarists by Rolling Stone magazine. In recent years, Campbell has been focused on his previous side project, The Dirty Knobs. Though they formed over 20 years ago, the group released its debut album in 2020. Their second album, and most recent release, is called External Combustion.  

Maren Morris is a Grammy-winning, multi-platinum artist. She's also won multiple country music awards, including CMAs for Female Vocalist of the Year, and Single of the Year in 2020, but her feelings about the country music industry are kind of complicated, as she discusses in this episode. She breaks down her song "Humble Quest," which is the title track from her third album. It was produced by Greg Kurstin, who's won the Producer of the Year Grammy more than once. The album came out in March, and hit #2 on Billboard country chart. But before "Humble Quest" was a title, Maren had to figure out what the words meant to her, and that's where the song began. To learn more, visit songexploder.net/maren-morris

We're eight months into the eligibility period for the 2023 Grammy Awards (Oct. 1, 2021-Sept. 30, 2022), and on this week's Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are digging into the already-crowded field for album of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, Jonathon and Elijah react to the 2022 Grammy winners for the general and rap fields then rank the past ten Rap Album of the Year winners at the Grammys. Next, they give their opinions on a week full of great album and singles dropping including Vince Staples' "Ramona Park Broke My Heart" album, Jack Harlow's viral single "First Class", and IDK's Kaytranada produced-track "Taco." They also discuss Pusha T's upcoming album, Denzel Curry's first-week sales numbers, and even the time Jonathon got an email from President Obama.

We're incredibly honored this week to Have Mark Johnson of Playing For Change as our guest on No Simple Road. Mark Johnson is a Grammy award-winning producer/engineer and award-winning film director. For the past 20 years, Mark has worked with some of the most renowned producers in the music, film, and television industries, and with such musical artists as Keith Richards, Paul Simon, Jackson Browne, Bono, Jimmy Buffett, Buddy Guy, Taj Mahal, Keb' Mo', Sara Bareilles, Los Lobos, Andrés Calamaro, Carlos Vives, and many more. In 2005, he earned a “Contemporary Blues Album of the Year” Grammy as producer/engineer of the Keb' Mo' album Keep It Simple. In hopes of showcasing musical talent found on the streets, Johnson parlayed his musical knowledge and technical skills to turn his vision into what is now known as Playing For Change. Mark has recorded and filmed music around the world in over 45 countries and has dedicated his life to connecting the world through music.Playing For Change (www.playingforchange.com) is a multimedia movement created to inspire, connect, and bring peace to the world through music. The idea for this project arose from a common belief that music has the power to break down boundaries and overcome distances between people. Mark's vision became an effort to share this truth with the world.We talk to Mark about his new project premiering on December 15th called ' Peace Through Music: A Global Event For The Environment', the genesis of 'Playing for Change' and how its grown over the years, how traveling the world to find new music and be with diverse cultures has altered and changed him as a person, how it is possible to spread hope through music, how traveling the world has widened his view and changed his perspectives, and so much more.Tune in to the worldwide event on the Playing For Change YouTube Channel on the 15th for 'Playing For Change: A Global Event For The Environment at 6pm PST/ 9pm EST/ 2am GMT featuring performances with 200 artists from more than 35 countries, including Black Pumas, Jack Johnson, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Sara Bareilles, Slash, Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, The Lumineers, together with world leaders and influencers.FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroadFor 20% off Sunset Lake CBD PROMO CODE: NSR20 For 25% off Electric Fish Lights PROMO CODE: NSR INTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH OUR GRATITUDE AND THE PERMISSION OF:ANDREW HENDRYXOUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH OUR GRATITUDE AND THE PERMISSION OF:CHILLDREN OF INDIGONo Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we're up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

To celebrate its recent anniversary and exciting Album of the Year Grammy nomination, this week we discuss evermore, the somewhat forgotten sister. For this first ever album retrospective we delve into evermore in a LOT of detail, discussing its creation, chronology, themes, reception, stand-out lyrics and much more. Join us as we celebrate (and not just tolerate) one of Taylor's most lyrically rich albums track by track.

In this podcast, Zac Attacks the Grammy for rap album of the year.  The podcast starts by going over some of this year's grammy nominations. Then, Zac goes over previous winners for rap album of the year. Drake's Certified Lover Boy, Ye's Donda, J-Cole's The Off Season, Nas' King's Disease II, and Tyler The Creator's Call Me If You Get Lost are then discussed in consideration for the award this year. Zac can't decide if he's rating the albums on a scale of 1-10 or 1-100, but you'll get the point. 

Guess who's back?   This week, Jon Snow and Young Black Hercules start the show with Housekeeping, then talk about the Ashanti vs. Keyshia Cole Verzuz (12:05), the Rap Album of the Year Grammy nominees (24:34), some NBA talk (47:24), and our Songs of the Week (67:44). Check out the official Self Medicated Podcast Playlist on Spotify! Don't forget to rate and review wherever you tune in, and tell a friend to tell a friend! Follow our social media pages and let us know what topics we should cover! Follow us on all platforms: IG & Twitter: TheSelfMedPod Facebook and Youtube: The Self Medicated Podcast  

The Magic of the Taylor Swift Brand – Episode 113 Are you looking to make your brand stand out from the rest? It is possible. However, it takes a lot of work. Famous college basketball coach Bobby Knight once said, “Everyone wants to be a champion, but few want to do the work it takes to be a champion.” Taylor Swift is one of those people willing to do the work. I think you can learn a lot from the Taylor Swift brand when creating your own. She has done amazing work over the past 10 years. Regardless of your musical preferences, it is hard not to admire the empire she has created. Taylor Swift was recently in town for a pair of concerts. This was the fourth time I've had the pleasure of meeting her. She never fails to amaze me with her networking abilities. There are four things you can learn by studying the brand Taylor has created. 1. KNOW WHEN TO LAUNCH Now 25 years old, Taylor moved to Nashville when she was 14. She was determined to get a record deal when most 8th graders are just figuring out middle school. She knocked on doors until someone opened. Even though she got a record deal at 14, she didn't experience immediate success. Taylor wrote, recorded and learned the business for two years before her first album was even released. Taylor Swift took her time to learn what she needed to know. When her record label felt the time was right, they launched her. Lesson: Learning is important, but at some point you have to launch. 2. BE DARING & DIFFERENT Taylor Swift broke the mold. Kids simply didn't have hits on country radio. She dared to do the unthinkable. By not giving up, she eventually found a record label willing to give it a try. The accomplishments Taylor has achieved are impressive. She is the youngest songwriter to ever sign with Sony/ATV Music Publishing, one of the largest in the world. She is the youngest person to have ever write and perform a #1 song by themselves. Her 2nd album “Fearless” made her the youngest Album of the Year Grammy winner. Taylor Swift has only released 5 albums. Even so, she is the only artist to have 3 albums sell more than one million copies in the opening release week. That mark is even more impressive in today's music world on digital downloads when people are buying single songs over albums. With her latest album “1989”, Taylor left the world of country music to release a pop album. People thought she was crazy. She took the daring leap and sold over a million copies in the first week of release. It was also named one of the best albums of the year by magazines Rolling Stone, Time and others. By daring to be different, people take notice. Lesson: Do what others are scared to attempt. 3. PUT IN THE WORK Taylor Swift has many, many other awards. One of her attributes that make her so successful is the fact that she is willing to do things few others are willing to do. She goes above and beyond. When was the last time you sent a hand-written thank you note? I've had the great fortune of meeting many big names in the music business. Justin Timberlake, George Strait, Ozzy Osborne, Christina Aguilera, Blake Shelton, Metallica. It is one of the perks of the business. The Program Director of a radio station decides which songs make it on the radio station. Artists usually want to take time to meet the person who holds the keys. They understand a handshake can go a long way. Most stop there. A typical meet & greet at a concert is in a converted locker room and resembles a cattle call. People wait in line making their way around the room until they reach the artist. "Thanks for being here. Let's get a photo. Enjoy the show." Taylor is different. Instead of a locker room, Taylor sets up a “tea party” or a “loft” party backstage, complete with soda machines, photo booths, high top tables, boas, other party accessories and a professional photographer. VIP guests hang out, eat munchies and get ready for the show. Instead of the handshake and photo op, Taylor makes her way around the room coming to each VIP for a photo and minute to chat. It is obviously different from every other experiences. It is what happens a week later that really sets Taylor apart. About a week after the concert, I received a hand-written note from Taylor thanking me for taking the time to bring my family to the show and for the support. Nobody does that, especially the biggest stars in music. Inside of my note was another hand-written note. This one was for my daughter. That note thanked my daughter for coming to the show. Taylor encouraged my daughter to stick with her piano lessons. She went on to tell my daughter to tell her friend Ellory (who was also with us) “hi”. The details Taylor included were amazing. I'm not sure if she has a photographic memory, if she video tapes the event to review later, if someone close by takes notes, or if there is some other magic involved. It really doesn't matter. What does matter is the fact that Taylor takes the time to ensure it all happens. That attention to details makes her stand out from every other artist. She is willing to do the extra work. Lesson: Do the things that others are not willing to do that will make you stand out. 4. SURROUND YOURSELF WITH HELP After a typical meet & greet, the artist typically sends you on your way. Instead of sending you to your seat, Taylor sent us on a backstage tour led by her mom, Andrea. Mama Swift led out around the backstage area telling us all about the stage and production. We saw the hydraulics under the stage. We saw the cases and trucks that transport the gear. We saw the costumes Taylor wore. She took us to the tour busses Taylor uses for the band and dancers. At the end of the tour, Taylor's mom took us directly to our seats. It was the kind of customer service you don't typically receive from average businesses. As Taylor's mom is leading us around backstage, Taylor is freed up to handle the other pre-show duties on her list. She needs to meet those in her fan club. She needs to warm up her voice. I'm sure there are a few other things in her routine before the show begins. The amazing team Taylor has assembled helps her be the best she can be. Lesson: Find great people that can help you. YOUR BRAND As you create your brand, be willing to do the work it takes to be a champion. Know when to launch. Be daring and different. Put in the work. Surround yourself with others who will help you reach your goals.   Do you need help with your podcast? E-mail me any time at Coach@PodcastTalentCoach.com. Let's see what we can do. You can find my podcast and other tools to help you create great content at www.PodcastTalentCoach.com. Let's turn your information into engaging entertainment.  

[powerpress]   This week we talk to Dan Wilson This is another interview that has great personal significance to us. Dan was part of Trip Shakespeare which is one of Eric's all-time favorite bands. He also went on to form Semisonic another band that we loved. Dan Wilson is a Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, musician, producer, and visual artist. He is known as the leader of the band Semisonic, for which he wrote the Grammy-nominated "Closing Time" and the international hit "Secret Smile." Wilson has also released several solo recordings, including the 2014 release Love Without Fear. He was also a member of the Minneapolis psychedelic rock band Trip Shakespeare. Wilson is also an acclaimed and highly successful co-writer and producer, who has collaborated with a diverse array of artists including: Adele, Pink,Keith Urban, Weezer, Dierks Bentley, John Legend, Taylor Swift, Nas, Spoon, Alex Clare, Birdy, and Preservation Hall Jazz Band. His collaborations have earned him two Grammy Awards. His first was the 2007 Song of the Year Grammy for "Not Ready to Make Nice," one of the six songs he co-wrote with the Dixie Chicks for their Album of the Year winning Taking the Long Way. Wilson also shared in the 2012 Grammy for Album of the year for his work as a producer of the hit "Someone Like You," one of the three songs he co-wrote with Adele for her album 21.  In This Interview Dan and I Discuss... The One You Feed parable. Neither wolf wins permanently, the battle always goes on. How what we focus on grows. How a good plan and acting is better than waiting on a great plan. Nurturing our gifts to the world. How malleable our lives and character really are. The meaning between Love Without Fear. What stands out to him from the Trip Shakespeare time. How Trip Shakespeare wrote songs. The Trip Shakespeare re-release project. The art of reinterpretation. Dealing with comparison and envy. Life changing advice from Frank Stella Dan Wilson Links Dan Wilson Homepage Dan Wilson 6 Second Songwriting Dan Wilson Tumblr Dan Wilson Twitter Dan Wilson Facebook Some of our most popular interviews that you might also enjoy: Kino MacGregor Strand of Oaks Mike Scott of the Waterboys Todd Henry- author of Die Empty Randy Scott Hyde See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.