What Else? With Corey Mann

Dave Smallbone brought his family to America for a new adventure.  That adventure plays out on the big screen opening April 26th.  The movie, "Unsung Hero", is the story of the Smallbone family trying to start over afresh in the USA.  Dave was instrumental in the career(s) of Rebecca St. James, (his daughter), and For King & Country.  They also call him, "father." (This episode originally aired May 1st, 2023) 

CeCe Winans, the best-selling and most-awarded female gospel artist of all time, has long since cemented her status as one of the most accomplished and celebrated women in music history. So, we talk early beginnings, Detroit, family, faith, stagefright, and new music for 2024.

John Michael Talbot is recognized as Catholic music's most popular artist with over 4 million albums sold, written over 30 books, and has a few trophies on a shelf too, Grammy and Dove).  As we record this episode, he has a new biography and album EP of the same name, "Late Have I Loved You", available now.

Danny Gokey intoduces you to his new dog, early beginnings, we reminisce about American Idol, karaoke jams, and what the rest of 2024 looks like. 

For King & Country, amazing music to meet you where you are at, 'spectacle' within their live performances, and now on the big screen with their movie, "Unsung Hero", in theatres April 26. Luke Smallbone gives you a glimpse behind the movie curtain on his producing role, how the plot hits close to home, and what song caught him by surprise recently.

I first met Leanna Crawford in March 2020 on the front end of launching her music career. Then we experienced lockdown. What did Leanna do during that season, and who did she meet? Find out in this episode.

It's the return of Tenth Avenue North. Mike Donehey pulls back the curtain on the return of one of CCM's most popular bands. What's different this time? Mike tells (almost) all.https://www.tenthavenuenorth.com/https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Gods-Life-for-My-Will-audiobook/dp/B07VSQM2HY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=QF7OYRAEDB6H&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.z0u71nu4Ch4bMAlBj9QI82-XjHrVFIEZRC0OEaiCz9q82W8tzlQtl7wA9Jx8Z8gYg2SYaRbLIgDYk2DeGdVOgOq4qKmqL-3aiZCasXgJvsM_F8IWn0VuW3EgVHHM9agof7uWp4l_FstN7B5D2k3In2mY_FY2ZdCaQ5bZUZMRtLLoSoHQngvHA9zyvMfF8KKbKWXaXRipohwgwDVK2OCQ7Uzr_3wf-52gsT0XSNejJ7M.q3tL9PllunAosyiXn_VbaiAahmjJ4azK1sgrGAMcqWQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=mike+donehey&qid=1707935837&sprefix=mike+donehey%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-1https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Gray-More-Loving-Disagree/dp/B09S22C391/ref=sr_1_2?crid=QF7OYRAEDB6H&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.z0u71nu4Ch4bMAlBj9QI82-XjHrVFIEZRC0OEaiCz9q82W8tzlQtl7wA9Jx8Z8gYg2SYaRbLIgDYk2DeGdVOgOq4qKmqL-3aiZCasXgJvsM_F8IWn0VuW3EgVHHM9agof7uWp4l_FstN7B5D2k3In2mY_FY2ZdCaQ5bZUZMRtLLoSoHQng

Leah Payne's new book is called "God Gave Rock and Roll to You: A History of Contemporary Christian Music". Leah Payne is Associate Professor of American Religious History at Portland Seminary. She is also co-host of "Weird Religion", a podcast about religion and popular culture, and "Rock That Doesn't Roll", a podcast about Christian rock.Leah's bookhttps://www.amazon.com/God-Gave-Rock-Roll-You/dp/0197555241/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=mZilp&content-id=amzn1.sym.35cab78c-35e3-4fc1-aab0-27eaa6c86063%3Aamzn1.symc.e5c80209-769f-4ade-a325-2eaec14b8e0e&pf_rd_p=35cab78c-35e3-4fc1-aab0-27eaa6c86063&pf_rd_r=19ABVGWHZPR4QZZQZA9Y&pd_rd_wg=VZXeb&pd_rd_r=0da964dd-db47-46b8-9aeb-9f7082bc85cc&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_atf_mLeah's podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-that-doesnt-roll-the-story-of-christian-music/id1703257857

Charlie Peacock is an iconic name in music, whether is recording, producing, performing, and so much more. He and his wife have a new book they have written together. https://www.charliepeacock.com/https://www.amazon.com/Everything-That-Doesnt-Matter-Matters/dp/140033764X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=17S7ZL0VVJFFE&keywords=charlie+peacock+andi+ashworth&qid=1707237655&sprefix=charlie+peacock%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1

Joey Elwood is the President of Gotee Records. Let's pull back the curtain on running a label, signing an artist in 2024, the mistakes and lessons along the way, and much more behind-the-scenes CCM (contemporary christian music) conversation.

Seph Schlueter is a new artist to christian music. Get to know this young man real quick, great sense of humor, starting an adventure with is bride, and what he's hoping for in 2024.email the podcast ( whatelsewithcoreymann@gmail.com )

Catching up with the energetic, young dynamo Riley Clemmons, and chatting about most recent release, "Church Pew".

Stryper has sold over 10 million albums worldwide. Tim Gaines (bassist) was with the band from 1983 - 2017. Let's catch up with Tim and slap some bass, man.

My most downloaded episode of "What Else W/ Corey Mann" in 2023 was on April 17th with Lauren Daigle. She put out 2 full albums in 2023, so we spoke twice. The second half of this episode is our "part 2" conversation that happened on September 4th. Thanks for listening, thanks for following and subscribing.If you ever want to reach out and say hello, or have a question about an episode, my email is whatelsewithcoreymann@gmail.com

Dave Barnes only listened to Beatles music in 2022. It awakened a new love for music making, including writing and producing a Beatles-themed project called "Featherbrained Wealth Motel". Please listen to the album before you listen to this episode. But, listen to this episode too.

Justin Benner is the former drummer of HAWK NELSON. He is also a friend, who wouldn't let up on asking him to be on my podcast. Fine! I caved, and its a fun conversation. Chase your dreams, kids.

One of the pioneers of Christian music, (DeGarmo & Key), was only the beginning. A music industry icon with a label that helped launched some big names in CCM world.Eddie tells the story of trick-or-treating at Elvis’ house, meeting Jesus in a school closet with his best buddy Dana Key, launching a label, and becoming a music publishing master.

A DECADE AFTER HIS APPEARANCE ON AMERICAN IDOL, JEREMY ROSADO SHARES ABOUT NEXT APPEARING ON ‘THE VOICE, AND THE PROS AND CONS OF BEING ON A TELEVISED SINGING COMPETITION. HE TALKS ABOUT THE SECRET TO PERSERVERING THRU 5 TRYOUTS, BECOMING A FATHER FIGURE TO HIS NEICE, AND WHAT STEVEN TYLER OF AEROSMITH SAID TO HIM BACKSTAGE IN PRIVATE.

He joined his first band when he was 10, studied the bass in America, landed a gig with Steven Curtis Chapman, and started writing and producing for other artists like Backstreet Boys, CeeLo Green, and Ace of Base. He was the music director for the hit show, “GLEE”, with over 800 songs produced for the show. Now in his directorial debut, “Journey to Bethelem” opens in theatres November 9th starring Antonio Banderas.

From her early beginnings as a family singing group traveling across America in a tour bus, to working way up from song publishing to President of Provident Music, Holly is a cheerleader for her team and her artist roster. A year into the ‘presidency’, what is the culture of the building, what’s the language behind closed doors with artists, and someone on this episode is a former NFL cheerleader, listen and find out who.