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Haley Vassar, Tracy Lawrence, Larry Gatlin, & Kellie Pickler - Phil's Phavorites Part I

Fri, 9 Jul 2021 05:05:00 +0000

The first best-of episode starts off with a never-before-heard, extended interview with Tracy Lawrence talking about his famous tour pranks. Phil then recalls one of his favorite moments of the whole series - getting to hear the behind the music story from Larry Gatlin on how he created one of Phil’s all time favorite songs, “I’ve Done Enough Dying Today.” Next is a special moment for Phil - an interview and performance with his daughter, singer-songwriter Haley Vassar. They talk about her being the inspiration behind Phil’s hit “American Child” and discuss the unique dynamic of cowriting as father/daughter, which led to the creation of their song, “This Is Where The End Starts,” which they have both released as artists. Phil transitions into a classic performance with one of his good friends, Kellie Pickler, when they performed the classic country hit “Islands In The Stream,” which they performed nightly on their Christmas tour.

Performances:

“I’ve Done Enough Dying Today” - Larry Gatlin

“This Is Where The End Starts" - Haley Vassar

“Islands In The Stream” - Kellie Pickler & Phil Vassar

To stay up to date with Haley Vassar, head on over to https://www.haleyvassar.com

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Jo Dee Messina - Defining Moments

rachael@thenicekids.net (Jo Dee Messina, Phil Vassar) — Fri, 2 Jul 2021 05:05:00 +0000

Country music icon Jo Dee Messina visits Phil in the cellar to tell the stories behind their many hit records. Phil admits to almost making one of the biggest mistakes of his career in initially trying to talk Jo Dee out of recording “Bye Bye”; thinking it wouldn’t be a fitting female song, the track became both of their first #1’s. The two talk about the draining difficulties that come with constant touring and what they have to focus on to give stellar performances. Jo Dee shares what it’s like to tour as a mother and the adventures that she gets to share with her children on the tour bus. She also shares how diving into her faith has affected her music, and performs her recent Christian single, “Reckless Love.”

Performances:

“Bye Bye” - Jo Dee Messina

“Reckless Love” - Jo Dee Messina

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Stephanie Quayle, Parker McKay, Arielle, Kasey Tyndall - Emerging Artists - The Future Is Female

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 05:05:00 +0000

Phil features an array of his favorite up-and-coming female artists in the cellar. First off, Stephanie Quayle shares the good times had while creating her single, “Whatcha Drinkin ‘Bout.” Singer-songwriter Parker McKay tells Phil about her musical journey that brought her to Nashville and performs her song, “Honest.” Artist and guitar prodigy Arielle talks about meeting and working with her guitarist idols, namely Brian May of Queen, who helped create her signature model BMG guitar. She talks about her quest for the musical magic of the past and describes her old-school recording process before performing her aptly named tune, “Digital World.” Ending the day, country singer Kasey Tyndall rocks the cellar with her unreleased smash, “Jesus and Joan Jett.”

Performances:

“Whatcha Drinkin ‘Bout” - Stephanie Quayle

“Honest” - Parker McKay

“Digital World” - Arielle

“Jesus and Joan Jett” - Kasey Tyndall

To stay up to date with Stephanie Quayle, head on over to https://www.stephaniequayle.com/home

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To stay up to date with Arielle, head on over to https://imarielle.com

To stay up to date with Kasey Tyndall, head on over to http://www.kaseytyndall.com

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Matt Ramsey (Old Dominion) - Full Circle

rachael@thenicekids.net (Matt Ramsey, Phil Vassar) — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 05:05:00 +0000

Country music songwriter and Old Dominion frontman Matt Ramsey comes by the cellar to catch up with Phil and share stories from early in his career. He reminisces on his first trip to Nashville, brought by Phil’s sister, and getting to see some of his songwriting idols perform at The Bluebird before meeting Phil at the same cellar they’re recording this episode in. They connect over the importance of honing the songwriting craft, as the greatest success lies in the greatest songs. Ramsey shares stories of meeting his country music heroes early in Old Dominion’s career, including both comedic and generous run ins with Charlie Daniels and Trace Adkins. He performs one of their smash hits, “Make It Sweet,” with Phil after telling the story of it’s last minute creation. Matt dishes the inside scoop behind the creation of their hilarious Meow Mix album - a joke which was not instantly recognized by their record label. He ends their visit by mashing up one of their non-radio hits with one of Phil’s classic jams.

Performances:

“Make It Sweet” - Matt Ramsey

“Nowhere Fast” - Matt Ramsey

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Tracy Lawrence - Fun On The Road

rachael@thenicekids.net (Phil Vassar, Tracy Lawrence) — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 05:05:00 +0000

Phil’s longtime friend, legendary country singer Tracy Lawrence stops by the cellar to share hilarious tour stories from the 90s, and talk about the differences between both record deals and radio singles having success between then and now. Tracy shares the story of how his hit song “Alibis” was almost a hit record for another “Tracy.” He talks about how he constantly tries to work on and adapt his live show to engage the audience as much as possible. Lawrence rattles off prank after prank that he pulled on the many artists he would tour with. Tracy tells Phil of his many musical influences, ranging from southern rock and pop to narrowing in on his country idols as he found his voice. He also reminisces on the other hit writers and legendary artists that he got to talk and hang out with while performing on the Country Music Cruise. Tracy ends his visit by talking about the process of recording his hit song “Time Marches On,” including recording the vocals in a famous Miami studio with a long pedigree of iconic records created there.

Performances:

“Made In America” - Tracy Lawrence

“Time Marches On” - Tracy Lawrence

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Lonestar - Tour Stories

rachael@thenicekids.net (Lonestar, Phil Vassar) — Fri, 4 Jun 2021 05:05:00 +0000

Country music superstar band Lonestar hangs with Phil in the cellar and share stories of their recent Christmas tour together. They discuss the real life inspiration behind their #1 hit, “Front Porch Looking In” and perform it. They tell the history of their chart topping song “Amazed,” and a few interesting “awards” it has earned along the way. Tons of laughs are had as they recall the time that Lonestar’s lead singer, Richie McDonald, fixed Phil’s broken-down bus on their shared tour. They end their day performing yet another one of their hits, “Walking In Memphis,” as a duet with Phil.

Performances:

“Front Porch Looking In” - Lonestar

“Amazed” - Lonestar

“Walking In Memphis” - Lonestar & Phil Vassar

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Vince Gill - Heart Strings

rachael@thenicekids.net (Vince Gill, Phil Vassar) — Fri, 28 May 2021 05:05:00 +0000

Legendary country music singer and songwriter Vince Gill visits with Phil in the cellar, where they share stories about their many experiences at the Grand Ole Opry. Vince shares some songwriting tips that were passed down to him, along with how his musical-playing styles directly translate to how he writes lyrics. He also shares how important it is to be authentic as an artist as you form your own sound in search of success. Gill tells a few behind-the-scenes tales about recording his hit, “When I Call Your Name,” and performs it with Phil and Jeff Smith. Vince tells them about getting the call of his dreams to play with one of the biggest rock bands of all time, the Eagles. They finish off the day together by rocking out to Gill’s classic, “Liza Jane.”

Performances:

“When I Call Your Name” - Vince Gill

“Liza Jane” - Vince Gill

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Kix Brooks - Songs, Wine and Kix

rachael@thenicekids.net (Kix Brooks, Phil Vassar) — Fri, 21 May 2021 05:05:00 +0000

Brooks & Dunn frontman, legendary radio host, and Phil’s longtime friend Kix Brooks stops by the cellar to share old stories and talk about all things wine. Kix reminds Phil of a story about how the latter’s parents not-so-gently directed him away from becoming a drummer. Brooks shares his process of starting a winery in Tennessee - which used to be the 3rd largest grape growing state before the tobacco boom - and how Arrington Vineyards has been creating 20+ different wines for the past 11 years with a large portion of grapes being grown on their own property. He pivots back to music, and shares the inspiration and process behind writing Brooks & Dunn’s hit song, “Red Dirt Road.”

Performances:

“Red Dirt Road” - Kix Brooks

“Rock My World (Little Country Girl)” - Kix Brooks

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Chingy - The Mashup

rachael@thenicekids.net (Chingy, Meg & Tyler, Phil Vassar) — Fri, 14 May 2021 05:05:00 +0000

Legendary rapper Chingy visits Phil in the cellar, where they discuss their shared appreciation of blurring the genre lines of music. He shares his love of Nashville, and the overwhelming number of hip-hop fans who live there. Chingy tells Phil of the artists from many genres who influenced him growing up, wo span genres from hip hop, pop, blues, soul, RnB, and gospel. He talks about the wild levels of success from his chart topping hit song, “Right Thurr” and performs a stripped down version with Phil. Chingy talks about the differences in independent artist promotion between his early days and modern times (mainly with the ease of social media). Phil finishes the day by playing a song off of his most recent album, “Stripped Down” with his long time guitarist, Jeff Smith.

Performances:

“Right Thurr” - Chingy

“The Woah Down” - Meg & Tyler ft. Chingy

“Takes Me Back Again” - Phil Vassar

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Steve Wariner - Working With The Greats

rachael@thenicekids.net (Phil Vassar, Steve Wariner) — Fri, 7 May 2021 05:05:00 +0000

Hit singer songwriter Steve Wariner reminisces about the early days of his and Phil’s success, and they bond over the hilariously humbling moments that came early in their careers. Steve talks about his first days in Nashville as a 17 year old, working with Dottie West, Larry Gatlin, and Chet Atkins - who provided Steve with tons of wonderful experiences and tales to tell. Wariner shares stories of working with Garth Brooks early in the latter’s career, and how he knew he would turn into a superstar. Steve tells Phil about the time he got to write with one of his biggest heroes, Merle Haggard, and then performs the song they wrote, “When I Still Mattered To You.”

Performances:

“’48 Ford” - Steve Wariner

“When I Still Mattered To You” - Steve Wariner

“Call Me The Breeze” (Lynyrd Skynyrd) - Phil Vassar, Steve Wariner

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Abby Anderson & Kyle Daniel - Dueling Pianos

rachael@thenicekids.net (Kyle Daniel, Abby Anderson, Phil Vassar) — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 05:05:00 +0000

Up and coming artist Abby Anderson shares with Phil that he was one of her childhood inspirations that helped her get through her dreaded piano lessons. They talk about the first concerts they ever attended, and how they both greatly influenced them respectively as artists. Abby talks about growing up in a large family of many girls and the values that her parents instilled in them, and how that all translated into writing her first hit song, “Make Him Wait.”

Emerging artist Kyle Daniel grabs a drink with Phil while they connect over their shared success in creating large fanbases overseas. Kyle shares his love for Southern Rock, and how many artists in that genre helped to shape his musical abilities. He confesses that he did not come to Nashville to be an artist, and after working on the road as a tour manager, he found his true passion and began honing his craft. He & Phil talk about how important it is to find cowriters that you truly connect with as you create your music.

Performances:

“Make Him Wait” - Abby Anderson

“I’m Good” - Abby Anderson

“What’s There To Say?” - Kyle Daniel

To stay up to date with Abby Anderson, head on over to https://abbyandersonmusic.com

To keep up with Kyle Daniel, check out https://www.kyledanielmusic.com

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Dennis Quaid - America, I Love You Too

rachael@thenicekids.net (Phil Vassar, Dennis Quaid) — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 05:05:00 +0000

Acclaimed actor Dennis Quaid spends the day at Phil’s Nashville estate, and the antics are endless! Quaid discusses his “first love” - music - and how he’s been able to incorporate it into his acting career. The two bond over the release and emotional benefit that comes from writing songs. Dennis talks about playing Jerry Lee Lewis in “Great Balls of Fire,” where he only had 1 year to learn how to play piano, and was given lessons by Jerry himself. Quaid shares how legendary songwriter Jack Clement coached him in his first music-movie, and performs Jack’s hit song, “It’ll Be Me.”

Performances:

“America, I Love You, Too” - Dennis Quaid

“It’ll Be Me” - Dennis Quaid

To stay up to date with Dennis Quaid, head on over to https://www.dennisquaidandthesharks.com

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Craig Wiseman - American Child

rachael@thenicekids.net (Craig Wiseman, Phil Vassar) — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 05:05:00 +0000

Famed country music songwriter Craig Wiseman stops in the cellar to catch up with his longtime friend, Phil Vassar. They share stories from their early days co-writing songs, to being crime fighters in their shared neighborhood at the start of their careers. Craig tells the real life stories that inspired his legendary Tim McGraw hit, “Live Like You Were Dying.” He also shares his feelings on blending musical styles and blurring the genre lines. Phil and Craig discuss the influence that playing in bars early in their careers had on how they approached writing songs. They reminisce about writing “American Child” about Phil’s firstborn in the same house they’re recording the show in currently. They end their day talking about the inclusive attitude & influences behind their song “Bobbi With An ‘I’.”

Performances:

“Live Like You Were Dying” - Craig Wiseman

“American Child” - Phil Vassar

“Bobbi With An ‘I’” - Craig Wiseman & Phil Vassar

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Larry Gatlin - All The Gold

rachael@thenicekids.net (Phil Vassar, Larry Gatlin) — Fri, 9 Apr 2021 05:05:00 +0000

Legendary singer-songwriter Larry Gatlin shares some of his songwriting tips, including how to steal from yourself at times! He talks about how growing up in church and listening to Gospel music greatly influenced his (and his brothers’) style of harmony. Larry shares a story about beating out a local band fronted by the great Roy Orbison in a children’s music competition in Texas. He discusses being brought to Nashville by famed songwriter Dottie West, whose house acted as a music-motel for other up and coming songwriters, such as Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson. Larry dives into great detail on the stories, inspirations, and writing processes behind many of his hit songs, including “Houston,” “I’ve Done Enough Dyin’ Today,” and “All The Gold In California.”

Performances:

“Houston” - Larry Gatlin

“I’ve Done Enough Dyin’ Today” - Larry Gatlin

“All The Gold In California” - Larry Gatlin

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Kellie Pickler - Red High Heels

rachael@thenicekids.net (Kellie Pickler, Phil Vassar) — Fri, 2 Apr 2021 05:05:00 +0000

Kellie Pickler explains the differences between telling stories via two of her talents: acting and singing. Phil and Kellie talk about their shared passion for giving back to the community, and the famed country duets they got to perform together on their joined tour in 2017. The two bond over their experiences hosting TV shows and discuss what they enjoy about doing so. Kellie tells Phil about her time on Dancing With The Stars and tries to convince him to be a contestant on the show!

Performances:

“Red High Heels” - Kellie Pickler

“Jackson” - Kellie Pickler & Phil Vassar

“Islands In The Stream” - Kellie Pickler & Phil Vassar

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Brothers Osborne - It Ain't My Fault

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 05:05:00 +0000

Brothers Osborne talk about their long history with Phil, including TJ first starting out in the music business by driving the truck for Phil’s tour. They all three discuss the lesser known job requirements and time consuming aspects that come with being an artist, but also the plus sides of working in music compared to other fields. John Osborne shares that the majority of songs that songwriters create never end up being hits, or ever even heard, and only a select few songs end up seeing success. Phil and the Brothers exchange stories about major power outages causing chaos during live performances. Both TJ and John talk about the emotion, energy, and thought processes behind playing on stage that help to give the best performance possible.

Performances:

“It Ain’t My Fault” - Brothers Osborne

“Skeletons” - Brothers Osborne

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Hunter Hayes - The Accidental Thing

rachael@thenicekids.net (Hunter Hayes, Phil Vassar) — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 05:05:00 +0000

Hunter Hayes tells Phil of the inspiration and feeling behind his hit song, “Amen.” He and Phil discuss the process of writing an entire record, and all of the different thoughts, emotions, and ups and downs that come along with it. Hayes walks Phil through the timeline of learning all the various instruments he knows how to play, starting out as a two year old on the accordion!

Performances:

“Amen” - Hunter Hayes

“That’s When I Love You” - Phil Vassar and Hunter Hayes

“Yesterday’s Song” - Hunter Hayes

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Jack Daniels Distillery, Tony Arata, and Pat Alger - Tennessee Whiskey

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 06:05:00 +0000

Phil takes a tour of the world famous Jack Daniels distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee, and gets the inside scoop on how that famous Number 7 Tennessee whiskey is made. Hit songwriter Tony Arata stops by the cellar to talk about the unique path his song “The Dance” took en route to fame with Garth Brooks. Pat Alger shares pieces of advice that he passes along to his Belmont University songwriting students, and details the success he found writing with Garth Brooks early in his career.

Performances:

“The Dance” (Garth Brooks) - Tony Arata

“The Thunder Rolls” (Garth Brooks) - Pat Alger

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Mike Reid and Sister Hazel - Songwriter Rounds

rachael@thenicekids.net (Phil Vassar, Mike Reid, Sister Hazel) — Fri, 5 Mar 2021 06:05:00 +0000

Famed songwriter Mike Reid asks Phil about the timeline of writing his hits, revealing a number of the latter’s hits were written before moving to town and becoming a professional songwriter. Reid shares a piece of advice given to him about why writing “believable” lyrics is so important. Phil discusses the mentality he encapsulates to perform in any sized venue and to any sized crowd. Sister Hazel swings by to express their gratitude for their fans, and being able to put on The Rock Boat cruises with them. The band reveals details about their namesake - a hometown rescue mission’s minister.

Performances:

“I Can’t Make You Love Me” - Mike Reid

“Take It With Me” - Sister Hazel

“All For You” - Sister Hazel

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Cam - No Rocking Chair Regrets

rachael@thenicekids.net (Cam, Phil Vassar) — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 06:05:00 +0000

Phil shares with Cam how he will always remember the first time he heard “Burning House” on the radio and how refreshing it was to have a song like that released among the other popular country music of the time. Cam discusses her California roots and how “small-world”-interconnected her team is. She talks about balancing her rapid ascent to success with her personal life, all while maintaining her naturally bubbly personality. She shares her musical influences that she gained while spending time on her grandparent’s ranch growing up. Cam talks about the aim of not solely being “commercial” while working with a record label (plus discusses the multiple forms of support they provide artists). She talks about how social media, streaming, award shows, and people’s musical tastes in general have allowed her to connect with a wider group of fans, as the consumers are less and less concerned about “genre” when finding new music.

Performances:

“Want It All“ - Cam

“Burning House" - Cam

“Save Tonight For Me” - Phil Vassar

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John Rich and Peter Frampton - Arena to Acoustic

rachael@thenicekids.net (Peter Frampton, Phil Vassar, John Rich) — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 06:05:00 +0000

Country music legend John Rich talks about the freedoms that come with releasing Big & Rich’s music under their own record label. Iconic guitarist Peter Frampton discusses his stripped down acoustic tour and the joy of getting to play live with his son, Julian. He also tells Phil about being a star-struck 14 year old while on the British TV show “Ready Steady Go!” with the Rolling Stones. Frampton shares his biggest piece of advice for all artists & bands who are just starting their careers.

Performances:

“I Wish You Were Beer“ - Phil Vassar & John Rich

“Do You Feel Like We Do" - Peter Frampton & Gordon Kennedy

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Carrot Top and Mike Tyson - Vegas Baby!

rachael@thenicekids.net (Carrot Top, Mike Tyson, Phil Vassar) — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 06:05:00 +0000

Iconic comedian Carrot Top talks about the production required to put on his live, touring show. He tells Phil about incorporating a joke about Mike Tyson into his show, and then coincidentally meeting him shortly after and being terrified. Carrot Top details the time he watched Queen the Musical with Queen’s drummer, Roger Taylor, and then got a studio of his castle recording studio. Former heavyweight champion of the world Iron Mike Tyson meets with Phil and shares his love of classic country artists, such as Buck Owens, Roy Clark, and Willie Nelson. Tyson tells Phil about how his animated TV series, “Mike Tyson Mysteries,” came to be. He and Phil talk about both being parents and share philosophies and qualities they work to instill in their children.

Performances:

“My Next Thirty Years“ (Tim McGraw) - Phil Vassar & Carrot Top

“Big Time" - Phil Vassar

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Steve Cropper - On the Dock of the Bay

rachael@thenicekids.net (Phil Vassar, Steve Cropper) — Fri, 5 Feb 2021 06:05:00 +0000

The one and only Steve Cropper shares the story of when Jerry Wexler set him up to write with Wilson Pickett, and they ended up writing multiple songs within the first couple hours of meeting. Cropper reminisces on the “Old Nashville” and all of the wonderful hangouts where he’d run into other music industry friends over the course of his 30+ year Nashville history, including a former bi-monthly commute from Los Angeles. Steve expresses his appreciation for European music fans and their dedication to follow the uncredited musicians “behind the music.” He also tells the story of being introduced to his (now) wife and the secret key to winning her over, which lead to turning a European concert tour with The Blues Brothers into their honeymoon.

Performances:

“In The Midnight Hour“ (Wilson Pickett) - Steve Cropper & Phil Vassar

“(Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay“ (Otis Reddint) - Steve Cropper & Phil Vassar

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Tommy Shaw (Styx) - Blue Collar Man

rachael@thenicekids.net (Tommy Shaw, Phil Vassar) — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 06:05:00 +0000

Legendary Styx frontman Tommy Shaw stops by the cellar to tell Phil the "true story" of writing the hit song "Blue Collar Man (Long Nights)" - including experiences with family, friends, and an intoxicated Hawaiian boat ride. He details the path of his career, leaving Montgomery, Alabama as a teenager, turning down offers for a solo career, and joining a band in Nashville's famed Printers Alley - the latter which garnered a large fan base in Styx's hometown of Chicago, leading to them calling Shaw and asking him to audition for the band. Phil and Tommy talk about the timelessness of Styx music, still enjoyed today by people of all ages as the band continues to tour around the world. Phil ends the show solo with one of his favorite songs to play on tour, "Amazing Grace."

Performances:

“Blue Collar Man (Long Nights)“ - Tommy Shaw

“When Will I Be Loved” - Tommy Shaw & Phil Vassar

“Amazing Grace” - Phil Vassar

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Jeffrey Steele & Jessie James Decker - Gotta' Roll With It

rachael@thenicekids.net (Phil Vassar, Jeffrey Steele, Jessie James Decker) — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 06:05:00 +0000

Hit songwriter Jeffrey Steele talks about the journey of his musical career, starting as the frontman of Boy Howdy in L.A., and ending up a full time songwriter in Nashville. Jeffrey turned down playing bass on the road with the band Lonestar to pursue songwriting, and later ended up writing the band’s hit single “These Days.” Steele talks about writing “Love Is A Beautiful Thing,” which sat uncut for 13 years before being recorded and released by Phi, and the two perform the smash-hit live as a duet.

Jessie James Decker heads straight from the airport to the cellar, coming off her radio tour for her newest single. She discusses balancing being a superstar singer with being the mother of multiple young children - one time resulting in performing at the Grand Ole Opry while holding her daughter on her hip onstage! Decker discusses the magic that is created from combining her equal passions for performing and songwriting as she writes her own songs for her upcoming album.

Performances:

"These Days" (Rascal Flatts) - Jeffrey Steele

Love is a Beautiful Thing - Phil Vassar & Jeffrey Steele

Lights Down Low - Jessie James Decker

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Charles Esten - London to Nashville

rachael@thenicekids.net (Phil Vassar, Charles Esten) — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 06:05:00 +0000

Country Singer & Actor Charles "Chip" Esten stops by the cellar to discuss how he's had a career of blending his passions for music and acting. Most well known for his role as Deacon Claybourne on the popular TV series Nashville, Charles discusses how they tried to recreate the real life magic of the famed local music venue The Bluebird on their film set. Chip also dives into playing legendary singer/songwriter Buddy Holly in the U.K.'s hit musical "Buddy," and details the long-lasting influence Holly had on modern music over his tragically short career.

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