Applaudable Perspectives

Pam is joined by vocalist, instrumentalist, songwriter and radio host, Angela Easley. In this week's podcast, Angela will speak on her past and the things that have helped her on her path to a successful career. Angela has been awarded the 2021 Female Vocalist of the Year Bronze by the International Singer Songwriter Association and fan nominated in six categories. Currently, Angela is on her fifth year of residency at the legendary Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar located in Printer's Alley in Nashville, TN. Tune in to learn more about Angela and the Nashville music world. 

Pam is joined by Liverpool Mayor Joanne Anderson. Mayor Anderson was elected as Liverpool’s first female Mayor in May 2021. She is the first black woman to be directly elected as a Mayor in the UK. She is committed to empowering communities and promoting equalities. Pam and Mayor Anderson connected via the mental health and songwriting initiative The Road to Nashville.

Pam is joined by musician Tim Wipperman, a versatile publisher, producer, and more. This year he has moved to ONErpm as their newest managing director. Tim is the winner of the BMI, ASCAP and SESAC Music Publisher of the Year award 10 times and was recently one of the judges at the Road to Nashville: Liverpool International Song Contest. Tune in to learn more about the industry, particularly during CMA week.

Pam is joined by country artist Alyssa Bonagura, daughter of Kathie Baillie and Michael Bonagura from RCA record’s Bailey and the Boys. Alyssa was signed to Sony Nashville with The Sisterhood Band and traveled worldwide on tour. Attending the Liverpool Institute for the Performing Arts, Paul McCartney’s music school in the UK, she was constantly writing music. She returned to Nashville in 2009, but she splits her time between here and the UK. Tune in to hear more about her musical journey.

Pam is joined in the car by leading psychologist, Dr Shamender Talwar. Co-founder of The Unity of Faiths Foundation (TUFF), a British secular charitable organization, Dr Talwar was most recently working with PLA on The Road to Nashville International Song Contest with the final performance last month. Tune in as they discuss mental health and more in this next episode.

Pam is joined by John Williams. 25 years in Nashville, John previously worked as a tour manager and front of house sound engineer, he now has moved to video and television. As soon as COVID hit, he was prepared to make the move to live streaming. He’s been a police officer, a missionary, a video guy; A last minute yet moving guest.

Pam is joined by Liverpool native, Jon Keats. Performing as early as 14, Jon is now a Director of Cavern City Tours, making him an owner of the infamous Cavern Club. He has toured Europe and the UK in bands and solo, and additionally pursued a career in acting.

Mark, VP of PLA, is joined by Scottish songwriter, Sean C Kennedy. While he is originally from Scotland pursuing a professional soccer career, he is now a successful Nashville based artist. His first EP,  Let Life Love You, is all about the power of beauty and vulnerability, racking up over two million streams.

Pam is joined by USA Today bestseller & Pulitzer Prize nominated author and historian, Deb Hunter. Hunter is the host of All Things Tudor, a weekly podcast that brings the power, scandals, romance and ruthlessness of the Tudors back to life through interviews and profiles. Deb’s fascination with the Tudors began at an early age. She pursued her love of history and graduated from Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee, with a Bachelor of Arts in History.

Pam is joined by Nashville native, now Franklin resident, Walter Green. Green had graduated from Vanderbilt University and worked in structural engineering, creating the foundation for his love of Franklin and its railroads. This year, Green released his first book, The Nashville and Decatur in the Civil War – History of an Embattled Railroad, detailing the importance of Tennessee railroads during the Civil War.