What Else? With Corey Mann

James Arnold Taylor is an actor, podcaster, motivational writer and speaker, host and emcee for every occasion. He is one of the most versatile Voice-Actors in Hollywood today known worldwide within the video game and animation communities. Voicing cartoon legends such as Fred Flintstone, Huckleberry Hound, Wile E. Coyote, Leonardo the Ninja Turtle, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Johnny Test. James is heard daily on Fox as the voice of Animation Domination, is a voice double for the likes of Johnny Depp, Christopher Walken, Michael J. Fox, Jay Baruchel, Ewan McGregor, to name only a few... and get this, he loves Jesus too!

Casting Crowns are celebrating their 20th anniversary with a tour complete with symphony, plowing through their biggest songs. Hear from Mark Hall, (lead singer and songwriter) on his songwriting process, and hear from other artists that have had An impact on their music and ministry. (Bart Millard of MercyMe, Matthew West, Big Daddy Weave, Cain, and David Leonard).

What’s it like being the daughter of parents, who just happened to be 2 of the most well known pastors in America? 10 million watch their messages, over 60 million connect with the Osteens through worldwide digital platforms, and when worship begins the service at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, Alexandra Osteen leads Lakewood Music through worship songs that connect with 45,000 weekend church attenders. Meet this smart, sweet young woman who graduated college during the pandemic, attended her ceremony on YouTube, and recently took Lakewood songs to Brazil.

Any truth to the rumor that the newer the album, the bigger the hat brim? This question gets answered with the lead singer of NEEDTOBREATHE. The newest project “Caves” showcases 11 new songs, written and produced in remote locations so the band could really dial in on that “needtobreathe’ sound. Some unsuspecting writers show up on this project, do the kids complain when dad hits the road, and making the adjustment from theatres to arenas.

Ben returns to the podcast for a new song update, new collaboration update, what he’s dealing with emotionally, (as he’s locked out of his hotel room), and what’s it like when country music start JoDee Messina calls for a meeting.

These three siblings are getting ready to release album #2 (depending on which one you talk to) called “Jesus Music”. The first time I chatted with them, (Episode 81), it was like herding cats! So much energy, and so much talking over each other. So, in a creative twist, this episode features Logan, Taylor, and Madison (separately) but all the same questions. You’ll also get to hear new music too.

If you’ve seen TOBYMAC in concert within the last couple of years, the powerhouse vocalist on stage with him is Gotee Artist TERRIAN. We talk about her beginnings in Memphis, her brief time on American Idol, getting the call to join Diverse City in Canada?!Her love for the New Orleans Saints, Disney Channel, and lots and lots of COFFEE.

This Colorado native is a new breath of fresh air. Personality – check. Musicality – check. Sense of humor – check. Played Bonaroo’s main stage – check. Get to know Natalie and her music in this episode.

Lauren showed up on Episode #211 with the first of 2 new projects. Its time for the second release and a huge arena tour kicking off. What does rehearsal look like, how difficult is it to learn choreography, why 2 albums in one year and not just one big release. We also chat about ‘christian scrutiny’, and dealing with naysayers, and Lauren gives us one song to be on the lookout for.

I remember the first time I met Jason Gray, it was November 2009 – and I found some audio for evidence! You’ll hear about his early beginnings, traveling with his mom’s bar band, the noticeable stutter, our mutual love for Duran Duran, and the most vulnerable song he’s ever written. This episode is also available on youtube

If I were to make a top 5 list of the nicest, most genuine artists in Christian music, Mike Weaver, of Big Daddy Weave is close to the top of that list. In this episode, we talk teenagers, Star Wars, doing nothing really well, dealing with the loss of his closest friend, (who happened to be his brother) Jay, and what happens before a show every night.

Patrick Mayberry (Centricity Music) is about to release his first full length project, “Wild Faith”. Learn how chapter 3 of a Brennan Manning book inspired the song, how Whitesnake lifted his spirits during the pandemic, and the hardest song to accomplish on the new project.

Producer and Songwriter, Bryan Fowler, was just 17 years old when he moved from his hometown of Richmond, VA to San Antonio to join the band Abandon. Fast forward to 2023, this skateboard, house-flipping, songwriting machine is producing and writing for a wide variety of CCM’s biggest artists, including TobyMac, Matthew West, Zach Williams, Rhett Walker, Matt Maher, and Ryan Stevenson. Seriously, after this episode – google “songwriter Bryan Fowler” and get ready for a deep dive roster of the biggest songs in Christian music.

Stephen Stanley has released his first full length music project called, “Divided Frame of Mind”, and in my humble opinion, it is truly one of the best Music releases I have heard for 2023. Stephen and I talk in great detail about the project, and you get to hear samples of new songs as well.

My friend Jason Miller is releasing his first book, “When The World Breaks: The Surprising Hope and Subversive Promises in the Teachings of Jesus”. It’s been a 20+ year friendship that you get to eavesdrop in on as we chat about the book, its topic(s), his home church, and the best concert he has ever been to. Get the first chapter.https://www.jasonadammiller.com/when-the-world-breaks Get the book.https://www.amazon.com/When-World-Breaks-Surprising-Subversive/dp/1546003509/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=when%20the%20world%20breaks%20jason%20miller&qid=1683408838&sprefix=when%20the%20world%20breaks%20%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-1

I met UNSPOKEN over a decade ago, have stayed in contact with them, and enjoyed their songs along the way. Chad is always on “11”, and Ariel is a big ol’ lovable bear.

This is a unique episode in that (1) its recorded in front of a live audience, and (2) we had ‘technical difficulties’, so it’s a much different sounding episode. But we had a bunch of fun with people interacting and responding during the episode with up-and-comer Joseph O’Brien. He’s a creative, quirky, young, aspiring artist with bushels of talent.

I missed the entire Caedmon’s Call season of music. Since the band's debut album, they have released 8 albums, garnered 14 top five radio hits, 7 of which went No. 1 and sold more than 1 million albums. Derek Webb launched a solo career, (this is where I jumped on board), and for 20 years, he has written and performed creative, controversial, eclectic, acoustic, electric, experimental music that has continued to attract fans of all kinds, (including me.) We chat about his most recent project, Caedmon’s history, and white t-shirts.

Usually, this podcast has chats with artists, but this episode takes a slight left turn and chats with one of the best known managers of artists in Christian music. Scott Brickell has written his first book, “The Business Behind the Song” (link to purchase below) and provides a wealth of information about starting your music career, music business lingo, and life lessons from years of managing artists like MercyMe, Audio Adrenaline, and Micah Tyler. Scott’s book https://shorturl.at/byBP9

These two artists met in 2022 by a mutual friend, and hit it off. They wrote some songs, spent some time in a studio and now "Hallelujah Feeling" is our frist listn to the duo Calib & John. Hear their individual stories, and one of them has a direct connection to Country supoerstar, Sam Hunt. Listen to the episode and find out which one.