What Else? With Corey Mann

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.

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.