What Else? With Corey Mann

Hannah Kerr is on the front end of a great career in Christian music. Just finished college, about to get married, and writing and performing songs that are meeting people where they are. Get to know Hannah in this episode.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

WHEN ONE OF OUR HEROES DIES (Some Nerds talking about RUSH).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A look back at 2019 with conversations highlights with Bob Carlisle, We The Kingdom, The Choir, The Afters, Building 429, Carrollton, Matt Maher, and Big Daddy Weave.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bob Carlisle has been singing all his life. Ever since the age of 7, his first band at age 11, his time with Allies, his solo career, his work in mainstream music, and the juggernaut song that still plays at most weddings, “Butterfly Kisses”, you’ve more than likely heard the voice, and now you get to meet the man behind it.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ed Cash and extended family bring a fresh sound to Christian radio. Ed already has a stellar resume’ with most of our favorite albums and songs under his production belt, but now he, along with this brother, 2 kids, and ‘brosin’, form We The Kingdom. Also, stick around for an amazing “warehouse performance” of “Holy Water”.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bill Gaither is a Christian music icon, a southern gospel legend. With 29 album releases, 9 of those charted, 2 Grammys, 17 Dove Awards, in his 80’s and still touring. Bill and his wife of 50+ years still live in Alexandria, Indiana – a mile from where he was born. These are 2 conversations, the first from 2017, and the second from 2019.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sometimes you remember very distinctly when you become a fan of someone’s work, other times it just seems like they were always there. Drew Holcomb is that kind of artist to me. How do you categorize his sound? Americana-folk-rock-singer-songwriter-middle of the road-soul? As we record this episode, the latest release is called “Dragons” featuring a song, twenty years in the making, about dealing with the death of his brother.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Truly some of the hardest working artists, and the kindest as well – Carrollton from Louisville, KY are going thru a transition phase with a new lead singer and new members as old members have stepped away. You’ll learn some previous Carrollton history as drummer Michael Loy played for a much heavier band in the 90’s. A new season, new music, and new relationships with Carrollton.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dan Michaels, Steve Hindalong, and Derri Daugherty make up the Nashville based alternative pop band “The Choir”. I was turned on to them in the early 80’s with “15 Doors” and have never stopped appreciating the music they continue to put out 30+ years later. Dan (as we record this podcast) is with Fair Trade Records (19 years) but still finds time to let his creative flag fly with themed tours, new albums, and cover songs with “Choir” influenced versions (as you’ll hear at the end of this podcast).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joshua Havens and Matt Fuqua have been friends for a long time. The foundation of The Afters is that friendship, it will be hard to find 2 nicer guys in Christian music, and their band puts out quality song after song.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Highlights from conversations with We Are Messengers, Chris August, Apollo LTD, Matt Maher, and Jason Roy of Building 429.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

From Scotland to America, after a few songs downloads on MYSPACE, America took notice. While in L.A., Jesus ran into Jamie, and turned his life upside down. HE was working with Toto, singing demos for Michael Jackson, but God had other plans.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Robert Sweet from Stryper on the phone, brother Michael was under the weather. We talk current 2019 tour and 34 years ago this month, “Soldiers Under Command” and where did they get that van for the album cover? Those questions answered.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I’ve had many conversations with Jason Gray over the years, and even in within this one, I learned even more about him as a person, a father, a singer/songwriter, and friend. A crazy childhood, Paul Simon, a Duran Duran term paper, a possible abduction, divorce, falling in love again, surrendering to God, and a one-of-a-kind Paul McCartney cover song you won’t hear anywhere else.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Celebrating 20 years as a band with Building 429, Jason Roy sits down for a very candid and transparent conversation about the ups and downs of being a professional musician, his early beginnings, his love for classic rock, his upbringing, starting the band, the highs and lows, including the low of just being dropped from a major label (as we record this episode) and launching into another phase of their career as independent(s), label owners, and still traveling professional musicians.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As of this recording, Matthew West has signed a new label deal with Provident, alongside Casting Crowns, Matt Maher, and others. We talk early childhood, being a pastor’s kid, college, being an independent artist at the beginning, fear, and what Matthew is most excited about with his career and talents.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Matt Maher showed up on Episode 24 back in September of 2018 (over the phone) if you want his ‘origin’ story, go listen to that episode. This episode is face-to-face and covers a multitude of topics, like songwriting, movie soundtracks, learning to ride a bike, Star Wars, Spiderman, touring, set lists, that one song, and more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Weaver of “Big Daddy Weave”.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

From a very small town in Ireland comes Darren Mulligan with a guitar, brutal honesty, raw and passionate music, and an incredibly thick accent that will make you want to have him read a phone book or an instruction manual for you. His band, We Are Messengers, is a sight to see live, and when we are recording this podcast, he is working on new music for 2019.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

He’s Centricity Music’s new shining star from Washington. His brand new release is called “Healthy Snacks”, and not only will you get to know rapper PEABOD, but you’ll get to hear songs from his new project. Thanks to Centricity Music for permission to thump some tasty beats, and may you enjoy getting to know Isaac Peabody, a.k.a. PEABOD.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy