If you ever wanna talk to a full-time, award winning, "all I do is write hit songs" songwriter - Tony Wood is that guy! 36 #1 radio songs, 900+ songs recorded in CCM, Absolute legend. I hope you enjoy my conversation with him here!
Was there a more dynamic, "go for broke" vocalist in CCM than Ric Florian? The short answer is NO! You won't hear a better story about a roadie who becomes a powerhouse singer of one of the most influential bands in history! I had such a blast sitting down with Ric and getting his unfiltered and unexpectedly moving story about his journey. Enjoy the next hour and then go listen to those great Whiteheart records again!Support the showandychrisman.com
There are people who write songs, and there are songwriters. Wes King is the latter, and he is one of the best when it comes to grabbing your attention and your heart with a melody and the turn of a phrase. And I'm glad to call him my friend! This is one of my favorites episodes yet as we dive into the stories the shaped Wes and carried him to a storied career in CCM. He even plays a new song he wrote for his brother - get the tissues ready...Support the showandychrisman.com
You're about to hear a story that's full of grace, courage and restoration. I met Nikki Leonti more than 20 years ago when she was a teenage vocal sensation, but her life didn't turn out the way any of us thought it would. She's seen her share of ups and downs in her personal life and in the music business but ultimately God's allowed her to do more than she could ever ask or imagine! These are the conversations I had in mind when I started this podcast. I hope you're encouraged by Nikki's story...
The success of my friend Jay DeMarcus is unparalleled in the world of CCM. As half of the duo East to West, Jay, along with Neal Coomer, made two amazing albums in the 1990s and set themselves up as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. But longterm Christian Music success wasn't to be, so Neal and Jay went their separate ways - Neal to New York and a successful career on Broadway and singing with some of the biggest names in pop music, and Jay with a little country band called Rasc...
The story continues! We'll dive into our tours, album details, song stories and eventually why we decided to go our separate ways after 20 year together. This emotional and hilarious hour only scratches the surface of the stories we could tell. Maybe my favorite part of this episode is each group member talking about how God has them in the perfect place at this time of their lives. Please enjoy - 4HIM part 2!Support the showandychrisman.com
Here we go! I'm excited to share this conversation with you, two hours of four close friends reminiscing and telling conflicting stories just like a family reunion. Mark, Marty and Kirk join me to tell the story of 4HIM with lots of laughs and emotion and so many stories I had to break it up into 2 parts. Enjoy!Support the showandychrisman.com
One of my favorite people to have on my radio show "Worship with Andy Chrisman" is my friend Travis Cottrell. Travis is an accomplished artist, songwriter, arranger, worship leader and producer and he's become one of my best friends in the industry! I asked him to make an appearance on the podcast because whenever we get together we spend an inordinate amount of time talking about 80s pop music, debating TRUTH trivia and getting sidetracked on the most random of subjects. So that all happens on ...
It was a blast sitting down with my old friend Jeromy Deibler, sharing memories of playing golf on tour, talking bus bunk etiquette, eating LOTS of lasagna and comparing notes on how the CCM industry worked back in the 90s and early 2000s. Jeromy and FFH made some of the most memorable music during that era and I think you're going to enjoy going on this deep dive with me into the career of one of the best loved bands in Christian Music history! Check out my Spotify Playlist!Support the showandy...
You cannot tell the story of Christian Music without The Archers. Tim, Steve and Janice were a foundational group in CCM history and their harmonies were a staple on the radio in the 70s and 80s. But it was Steve Archer's SOLO album that was a cornerstone record for me when I was a teenager! I apologize ahead of time for geeking out talking to one of my musical heroes, who turns out to be one of the nicest guys I've ever met in this industry. And, it turns out we have a lot in common, which is p...
One of the reasons I love having these conversations is being reminded of the stories and interactions I've forgotten, and my time with Michael O'Brien is full of " I forgot about that" moments! I love this brother and have loved seeing him have success as a writer, solo artist, member of the group Newsong, a worship leader, author...there's little he hasn't done in his career. And I think this episode drops more industry names than any episode yet, so get your bingo card ready and enjoy this ho...
Do you want to be inspired and challenged? Then spend an hour with my next guest. He might be the most interesting man in CCM, and you probably didn't even know it! Al Denson not only had a string of radio hits and popular albums in the 90s, he also developed a thriving business career and left his fingerprints on ministries around the world. From his early days selling his cassettes out of the trunk of his car, to his near fatal plane crash to being a successful entrepreneur Al's story will ins...
I can't think of a more incredible voice in ALL of music than Jody McBrayer's. I've known Jody since the early 90's when he began his career in TRUTH and then as he made his way to Avalon. He and I have a lot in common (that's a massive understatement) but his story is unique to say the least, and he pulls no punches in what he shares in this podcast. This is one of the most honest and surprising conversations yet, so get ready for a fascinating hour with my good friend Jody McBrayer.Check out m...
The CCM landscape of the 1990s was populated with immense talent! All-time great songwriters, vocalists, players and producers were making memorable music in just about every studio in Nashville. And every once in while someone would appear on the scene who was an all-time great with all of those qualities! Brent Bourgeois left an indelible mark on the Christian music industry in a relatively short amount of time, writing, producing and performing some of the best songs of the era. I think you'l...
Steve Camp is one of the true maverick artists in CCM history. He was a trailblazer and a controversial voice in the industry, and he's also one of my heroes. I'm thrilled to spend an hour with Steve talking about his early days in Christian Music, his friendship with Keith Green and his "107 theses" that rocked the landscape of the industry in the 90s. You cannot tell the story of Christian Music without Steve Camp!Check out my Spotify Playlist!Support the showandychrisman.com
One of my favorite artists to tour with in the 90's was Bruce Carroll. He wasn't the typical CCM artist, with his folk/country roots and vivid story-telling, and he was always a blast to be around! I caught up with Bruce and asked him to share his story of turning from drugs to Jesus, to his wife calling out his musical gift, to carving out his unique legacy in Christian music.Check out my Spotify Playlist!Support the showandychrisman.com
This week I catch up with my friend Cindy Morgan, one of the all time great singer/songwriters in CCM history. We'll take a look back at her career and hear about the exciting things she's doing now, including releasing her first novel and maybe making a new record with a very special guest vocalist...Check out my Spotify Playlist!Support the showandychrisman.com
From his days as the lead singer for the legendary Sweet Comfort Band to one of the most unique and gifted solo artists in all of CCM, Bryan Duncan is one of a kind! Get ready as Bryan takes us on a whirlwind journey from his early days in the Jesus music movement to being a proud grandpa of 5, and all that God did and the lessons he learned in between.Support the showandychrisman.com
The images from the music videos that accompanied our favorite CCM songs will always stay with us! That's why I'm grateful for friends like Stephen Yake, arguably the most prolific music video director in Christian Music history. He directed some unforgettable videos: Smitty's "Secret Ambition", Carman's "Witch's Invitation", Sandi and Wayne's "Another Time, Another Place" and 4HIM's "The Basics of Life" just to name a few. Support the showandychrisman.com
The story of CCM cannot be told without the songs, voices and harmonies of Point Of Grace. As a staple on Christian radio in the 90s the four ladies of POG garnered a loyal fan base that continues to this day! They continue to record and tour as a trio and I'm thrilled to sit down for a fun, laughter filled conversation with Shelley, Denise and Leigh.1 Degree of Andy Spotify Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/17plQzgIqUKN0oozTgTQqq?si=da713ff423174eaaSupport the showandychrisman.com
You absolutely cannot tell the story of Christian music without Russ Taff, arguably the greatest voice of the genre. And in our conversation Russ leaves no stone unturned - from his tumultuous childhood, to a crazy journey with the Imperials, the addiction that nearly cost him everything, to his unwavering love for Christ! This is a very special episode with a very special artist!Support the showandychrisman.com
A wild dream of mine came true the day I stepped into the studio to record a vocal produced by Michael Omartian. I listened to his music on pop radio throughout the 70's, 80's and 90's and it blew my mind that not only would I get to work with this musical genius, but he would also become my friend. The conversation you're about to hear tells just a fraction of Omar's incredible story. From his days as a first call LA studio musician, to winning multiple Grammys from his work with Christopher Cr...
He has one of the most unmistakable voices in CCM history and he's always fun to catch up with!Join me as I sit down and trade stories with my friend Clay Crosse.Support the showandychrisman.com
His fans know him for his incredible catalogue of songs - Watercolour Ponies, Friend Of A Wounded Heart, Home Free just to name a few. But I know him as a friend and mentor, someone I looked up to during my Christian music career. In this candid conversation Wayne Watson shares his triumphs and his failures, and we find lots to reminisce and laugh about.Support the showandychrisman.com
Get ready for a masterclass in songwriting, artist development, record label management and a whole bunch of great "behind the music" stories! On this episode I sit down with a couple of guys who were there at the beginning of 4HIM and played a major role in our success. Dave Clark and Don Koch are responsible for dozens of #1 songs in Christian music and I can't wait for you to hear our candid and emotional conversation.Support the showandychrisman.com
The people I toured with in the late 80s, 90s and early 2000s gave me some of my favorite memories of that era. And I have a lot of fun memories of being on the road with Scott Krippayne! On this episode we catch up on each others' lives, talk about our most embarrassing moments on tour, and get a glimpse into Scott's successful "second music career."Support the showandychrisman.com
I can honestly say the most fun I ever had on tour was when 4HIM invited The Katina's to join us. And I had a lot of fun again sitting down with Joe and John, two of the five Katina Boyz. They join me to tell stories about growing up in poverty, a career changing ride to the airport with BeBe Winans, turning down a deal with Clive Davis, and a whole lot of other stuff you have to hear to believe!Support the showandychrisman.com
On the first episode of One Degree I sit down with my longtime friends Greg and Janna Long of Avalon. We'll talk about their successful transition from artists to worship pastors, finding that elusive work/relationship balance, and falling in love on the Young Messiah tour!Support the showandychrisman.com
