21 JUN. 2024 · Hall of Fame songwriter Kent Blazy debuts his newest album My Life So Far. Enjoy listening to this song by song analysis with a particular nod to tunes like Can't Sleep With You, Feeling Alive Again, The Devil's Music and For a Minute There.  Blazy was raised in Lexington, Kentucky. At an early age, he played rhythm guitar and sang in various local bands. He became musically inspired when he heard Roger McGuinn playing his Rickenbacker guitar on "Mr. Tamborine Man". This revelation created a new choice and Kent traded in his baseball glove for a guitar. He began his musical journey playing with a series of bands all over the eastern half of the country, citing The Byrds, Rodney Crowell and Joe Ely as influences. By the mid-70’s, Kent was band leader, playing guitar and touring with Canadian legend, Ian Tyson. Sound advice and the timely first place win in a national songwriting contest persuaded him to move to Nashville in 1980. Kent’s commitment was now to focus his efforts at the craft of songwriting. It was a very fine decision.In 1982, sooner than expected, Gary Morris took "Headed for a Heartache" to number 5 on the charts. In the years that followed other artists, such as The Forrester Sisters, T. Graham Brown, Donna Fargo and Moe Bandy recorded Kent’s tunes.In an effort to develop more knowledge of the recording side of music and for the benefits of a “day job”, Kent opened a home recording studio. The studio offered an option for Kent’s demos as well as a demo service to other writers. This studio introduced Kent to some of the new demo singers and songwriters of Nashville; names like Randy Travis, Billy Dean, Trisha Yearwood, Joe Diffie, and Martina McBride, now well-known country artists.In 1987, Kent was introduced to a new demo singer by Bob Doyle, then with ASCAP, soon to be the manager for this emerging talent, Garth Brooks. Garth became Kent’s most requested demo singer and Bob Doyle also advised, “Garth writes a little bit too.”The first song Garth and Kent penned together was "If Tomorrow Never Comes" which became the first number one song for both. The friendship and writing partnership continued as Garth included eight more of their songs on his albums.Four more of theirs songs captured the number one slot:"Somewhere Other Than the Night", "Ain’t Goin’ Down (‘Til the Sun Comes Up)", "It’s Midnight Cinderella", and "She’s Gonna Make It Shoulder” and the George Jones duet “Beer Run (B Double E Double Are You In?).” He also co-wrote “That’s What I Get for Lovin’ You” by Diamond Rio and “Can’t Get Enough” by Patty Loveless in the late 1990s.

21 JUN. 2024 · Ray Herndon is the legendary vocalist and guitarist for the award winning group McBride and the Ride. As a part of the 90's group, McBride and the Ride shot to the top of the charts with hits such as Love on the Loose, Heart on the Run, Sacred Ground and Going Out of My Mind. His life is defined by a very diversed approach to the music industry.  Ray has worked with Lyle Lovett from the start. He lived in Nashville for 13 years.  He did a solo album in 2007. Eventually Ray moved back to Scottsdale, Arizona to help manage the family bar/restaurant/recording studio Handlebar J. Ray recalls the final 10 years of his Mom's life, caring for her in Arizona. What a noble role.  Hear Ray's admiration for his Dad and his hard work ethic. He regrets never telling his Dad "I love you."  Enjoy hearing Amarillo Sky and many other diverse songs on their newest EP.  Visit www.mcbrideandtheride.com to see where they are in concert and hear their newest music.  THEY LAUGH A LOT AND MAKE A LITTLE MUSIC.

21 JUN. 2024 · Dr. Bernie Mullin is a groundbreaking sport and entertainment industry executive who has turned around franchises, set all time revenue and attendance records, and generated $1.5 billion in revenues for brands from the NFL to the U.S. Open Tennis with agency Aspire Marketing Group.  Bernie has definitely moved from Success to Significance with involvement in the United Way, YMCA, Make a Wish Foundation and The Aspire Difference Foundation supporting single parents with pre-school children.  On this podcast learn about the empowerment of today's youth through education. You will also hear about America's top 10 key soclal problems.  Hear Bernie's proposal to have a summer camp for all incoming high school freshmen, giving them orientation as American citizens and how to be an adult.  Visit www.berniejmullin.com to support this visionary.

21 JUN. 2024 · Terry McBride is the incredibly talented singer and songwriter of McBride & The Ride. Now celebrating their 35th anniversary, they are debuting their newest EP Amarillo Sky. McBride & The Ride shot to the top of the charts with hits such as Love on the Loose, Heart on the Run, Sacred Ground and Going Out of My Mind.  Hear about Terry's early beginnings in Taylor, Texas and years with his beloved Dad. Terry auditioned for his Dad's band as a bass player and made the cut. He learned to drive the band bus and "double clutch."  Great music is in Terry's DNA.   His experience in Austin included time with Leroy Parnell and Delbert McClinton with good friend Larry Telford.  Listen to Terry's story about the famous rejection letter from Tony Brown. Eventually, Tony put Terry together with Ray Herndon and Billy Thomas. That's Tony Brown, the pianist for Elvis!  Enjoy hearing the story McBride & Ride and make sure and see them in concert. Visit www.mcbrideandtheride.com.  Special thanks go to Larry Telford for his direction of Legends.

21 JUN. 2024 · Legends celebrates Billy Thomas, incredible drummer of McBride and The Ride with the debut of their new EP Amarillo Sky.  Billy was the drummer for The Hudson Brothers Band, then with Ricky Nelson. Next, he played behind the one and only Mac Davis for his shows in Vegas. Mac Davis was Billy's first taste of Urban Country.  The Cinderella story continued. After moving to Nashville in 1987, he got his first job within the first few days after auditioning with Vince Gill.   And then he performed on Emily Lou Harris' album Blue, followed by work with Marty Stuart.   Hear Billy's inside story on Tony Brown, the kingpin for MCA Records, his music producer, and former pianist for Elvis.  Tony brought Terry McBride and Ray Herdon together for the three part harmony of McBride and The Ride.  They produced five albums from 1989 through 1995. And the rest is history for this SINGING DRUMMER. 

18 JUN. 2024 · John McKuen, legendary banjo and mandolin musician for The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band debuts his latest album Newsman.  Hear this exclusive story on the origin of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, John's friendship with Steve Martin, and why he calls himself the Forrest Gump of Banjo Players.  Listen to John's special story about Walter Brennan and why he did his own version of Old Rivers.  He'd say, one of these days I'm gonna climb that mountain Walk up there among them clouds Where the cotton's high And the corn's a-growin' And there ain't no fields to plow

13 JUN. 2024 · Grammy nominated and multi-platinum selling musician and singer John Ford Coley, best known as one half of the '70's duo England Dan and John Ford Coley. Their hits included:  I'd Really Love to See You Tonight, We'll Never Have to Say Goodbye, and Love is the Answer.  Listen to the show to the end and hear John's philosophy of Eat, Drink and Be Merry.  HEAR HIS PHILOSOPHY ABOUT "LET HER EAT THE DAMN PIECE OF CHOCOLATE."  John Ford Coley debuts Sketches Volume 1 with songs recorded throughout his storied career, but never released until 2021 including "Falling" which he wrote with former bandmate Dan Seals before he died in 2009.  In partnersbhip with Starvista Music, three additional albums are digitally released featuring "Long Way Home (Live in Israel and L.A.) and the Very Best of John  Ford Coley.  Stream/listen to Sketches Vol. 1: https://2911.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bf141dbbd818f4f933816b13a&id=8115c0b97e&e=5c78ff9641 Stream/listen to Eclectic: https://2911.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bf141dbbd818f4f933816b13a&id=26d6d8072b&e=5c78ff9641 Stream/listen to Long Way Home (Live): https://2911.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bf141dbbd818f4f933816b13a&id=aabf620692&e=5c78ff9641 Stream/listen to The Very Best of John Ford Coley: https://2911.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bf141dbbd818f4f933816b13a&id=f13080256a&e=5c78ff9641

6 JUN. 2024 · How could Andrew Lloyd Webber firing an Elvis impersonater trying to play Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar, ever be the start for one of the greatest cult films of all time- The Rocky Horror Picture Show?   Hear the answer in this exclusive interview with Martin Fitzgibbon, drummer for the original musical that debuted in 1973.  Legendary drummer Martin Fitzgibbon become one of the first people to witness the splendor of Tim Curry strutting impressively in women's high heels during the rehearsals for The Rocky Horror Picture Show original stage production in London around 1973.  In his new book, "Behind the Curtain, My Life and Rocky Horror," he reveals untold secrets and offers his unique insights into the show and the music.  About the story: in this cult classic, sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon) stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank N. Furter (Tim Curry), a transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters including rocking biker (Meat Loaf), and a creepy butler (Richard O'Brien).  Hear the inside story on why London play critics fell in love with Rocky Horror. It has much to do with right time, right place, great story, catchy tunes, fantastic band and a unique story. 

11 MAY. 2024 · Legendary stories and family tradition can be simple and profound. Such is the case with Elf on the Shelf. Meet Chanda Bell, daughter of a magical Mom that created Elf on the Shelf. Together with her twin sister, they have created Lumistella, https://www.lumistella.com Hear about faith, hope and love starting with every child. Through Elf on the Shelf and all the other Northpole characters, an extraordinary magic is preserved. This makes their company timeless and universal.  Visit the most inspiring Chanda at www.chandabell.com and start your Christmas/Holiday season early with an Elf on Your Shelf. It's a tradition that must be carried forward. 

27 ABR. 2024 · Come out of denial, laugh at yourself, get radically candid with YOU. Enjoy best selling author Kim Scott. Debuting Radical Respect, the prequel to the best selling, brilliant book Radical Candor.  Kim is a consummate team buiilder, collaborator and has successfully operationalized radical candor through out the client base of Just Work, a company co-founded by Jason Rosoff. She was a member of the faculty at Apple University and before that, led AdSense, YouTube, and DoubleClick teams at Google.  Hear about what gets in the way of radical respect? Bias, Prejudice and Bullying are the big three behaviors.  Boil it down to bias is unconscience, prejudice is meaning it, and bullying is just being mean regardless of conscious or unconsciousness.  Listen to the story of Kim's dog. It's the memorable tale that differentiates between being clear versus being mean.  Buy all of Kim's books, but most importantly, be radically respectful with radical candor.