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The Claim2Fame Podcast is a resource for artists Every episode features successful artists and industry experts sharing compelling stories and valuable knowledge about the music industry hosted by CMA, ACM & CCMA Award Winning Broadcaster Cliff Dumas. Cliff talks to Claim2Fame Original Song winner Katie Francis Katie Francis Katie is a country singer from Toronto. She won First Place in Claim2Fame's Original Song contest for her song, Katie won, $5000 Dollars in cash and a personal training session with American Idol Associate Music Producer Michael Orland. Michael has mentored every American Idol contestant from Kelly Clarkson to Carrie Underwood and has appeared on Oprah, Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood and The Ellen Show. Katie also won a vocal training session with American Idol Vocal Coach Peisha McPhee, Peisha has worked with some of music's top producers and songwriters, including Jimmy Iovine (Lady Gaga, Bruce Springsteen, Gwen Stefani, U2), Tricky Stewart (Rihanna, Beyonce, Britney Spears, Justin Beiber) and trained her own daughters Adriana and Katharine McPhee. Katie's prize package also included a private mentoring session with Andy Curran General Manager of Label services-A&R for ole and media training with Hall of Fame Broadcaster Cliff Dumas. [arve url="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CqHHlqyaNdU"/]

The Claim2Fame Podcast is a resource for artists

Every episode features successful artists and industry experts sharing compelling stories and valuable knowledge about the music industry hosted by CMA, ACM & CCMA Award Winning Broadcaster Cliff Dumas.

Cliff talks to singer songwriter and Grammy winner Maren Morris about her debut single, growing up in Texas and her advice for new artists. Maren Morris

Columbia Nashville artist Maren Morris took home a GRAMMY Awards at the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards. At barely twenty, she moved to Nashville, leaving behind a resume that boasted three hits on the Texas Music Chart: and while many arrive in town with a dream of their name in lights, resting on the marquees of the biggest and brightest venues, Morris simply wanted to work on her songwriting craft. And it's not that she didn't have aspirations as a performer – Morris had actually already logged years doing just that. But being a celebrity wasn't the goal – spending her days and nights in the writing room, working with as many cowriters as possible and composing hundreds of songs, was. And though she'd only play the occasional local gig at first, she still managed to build an audience based on her sheer talent, honest lyrics and a completely magnetic presence. Small shows led to big opening gigs: for Little Big Town, Sam Hunt, Loretta Lynn and Chris Stapleton. As a working songwriter she scored cuts quickly, for artists like Tim McGraw and Kelly Clarkson. And she started shaping a community of likeminded friends leading a new charge in the country climate: the Brothers Osborne, Kacey Musgraves, Lucie Silvas. "It feels like a modern-day Chelsea Hotel," she says of her very close, very talented pals. They became a tight knit circle dead-set on helping each other evolve into unique, game-changing artists. It wasn't an easy process, but it was a brave one, full of soul-searching and soul-bearing moments that lead her to HERO – an album dedicated to pushing boundaries both in music and in her own heart, finding that place where melodies can be both deliciously joyous and thoughtfully reflective all at once. "HERO is all about a journey," she says. "A lot of these songs came from a place of honesty and redemption. I looked very carefully at my own life, and that itself feels very heroic." Sometimes it's ok to be your own hero – and with HERO, it seems Morris is finally the girl who gets the glory. Purchase Maren's music here. [arve url="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ouWQ25O-Mcg" title="Maren Morris - My Church"/]

The Claim2Fame Podcast is a resource for artists

Every episode features successful artists and industry experts sharing compelling stories and valuable knowledge about the music industry hosted by CMA, ACM & CCMA Award Winning Broadcaster Cliff Dumas. (Co-Host of syndicated the Cliff and Sharon radio show)

Cliff talks to Barrett Baber from The Voice about surviving a plane crash, getting a 4 chair turn on the show and what he learned from Blake Shelton. Barrett Baber

NBC's The Voice finalist Barrett Baber gave millions of viewers one of the most memorable introductions to a true artist and entertainer the show has ever seen. With commanding performance energy, Barrett owned the stage from round 1, and his unique, soulful country sound stood out among the entire show as something truly special. Blake Shelton says, "Barrett sounds like no one else on country radio. He can be a superstar in Country music." Also winner of the national CBS Grammy Gig of a Lifetime in 2014, Barrett continues to deliver, wowing fans as well as the music industry. An Arkansas native, Barrett's inspiration for singing and creating music started with frequent visits to Memphis TN, only a few miles from his hometown in Marion, Arkansas. Beale Street and the corners of downtown Memphis were his first exposure to the street performers and artists steeped in Blues, R&B, Country and Rock. These real life experiences gave Barrett Baber the influences and inspiration that shines through his music today. From Sam Cooke to Levon Helm, you can hear the past blazing through Barrett's tone, all wrapped in a fresh style delivered by one of the Southeast's hottest artists. *This interview was courtesy of the syndicated radio show: Cliff and Sharon [arve url=""]

The Claim2Fame Podcast is a resource for artists

Every episode features successful artists and industry experts sharing compelling stories and valuable knowledge about the music industry hosted by CMA, ACM & CCMA Award Winning Broadcaster Cliff Dumas. (Co-Host of syndicated Cliff and Sharon radio show)

Cliff talks to American Idol winner Trent Harmon about winning the final season. How he almost gave up on music the night before qualifying for AI, his first single and advice for young artists hoping for a career in music. TRENT HARMON

Trent holds the reigning title as American Idol. The Season XV victor originally hails from East Mississippi and immersed himself in music from an early age. From singing "Amazing Grace" with his family to starring in various musicals in college, Trent credits life on his family's farm as a major influence on his music career. Less than one week after taking the title during the final season of American Idol, Trent entered the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, earning him a "hot shot debut" with coronation song "Falling," which was written by Idol judge Keith Urban along with celebrated songwriters Dallas Davidson and Brett James. Already in the studio, the 25-year-old musician is eager to begin recording his self-described "Country-soul" album and recently released his debut single "There's A Girl" on FOX & Friends' Summer Concert Series. Critics raved week-after-week following each of Trent's "vocally gifted" (LA Times) performances as he covered hits by Justin Timberlake, Sia, Parson James, Percy Sledge and more. For the latest updates, follow Trent on Twitter. This interview was courtesy of the syndicated radio show: Cliff and Sharon [arve url="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LyGIk7dnn3Y"] *Photo courtesy of Getty Images

The Claim2Fame Podcast is a resource for artists

Every episode features successful artists and industry experts sharing compelling stories and valuable knowledge about the music industry hosted by CMA, ACM & CCMA Award Winning Broadcaster Cliff Dumas.

Cliff talks to Miranda Lambert Scholarship winner Anna Vaus about the win, songwriting, tips for new artists and bumping into Steven Tyler at the grocery store.  ANNA VAUS

Anna is a songwriter from San Diego, California. She grew up under the wing of Grammy-winning-artist, Steve Vaus (who she calls "dad") and has opened for country superstars Hunter Hayes, Lonestar, Billy Ray Cyrus, LeAnn Womack, Phil Vassar and more! In November of 2015, she was invited to play in Belmont University's ASCAP Writer's Night and also made her Bluebird Cafe debut in February 2016. Most recently, Anna was chosen as the first recipient of the 'Miranda Lambert Women Creators Fund' at Belmont University. However, no matter who she plays with or where she plays... For Anna, it's always first and foremost: about the song. [iframe id="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rntci_SgOQo"]

Miranda Lambert

[caption id="attachment_2258" align="alignleft" width="150"] Image courtesy of People Magazine[/caption] Miranda knows how difficult being a woman in the music industry can be, which is why she established a scholarship to help aspiring female songwriters and music business majors succeed. This year marks the first recipient for that award, and it went to Anna Vaus a junior at Belmont University. The 80 applicants who applied for the scholarship were asked to submit an online application as well as an original song, which judges reviewed. They sent along their top six picks to Lambert, who decided the winner. [iframe id="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zTlaRu_Wsl4"]

The Claim2Fame Podcast is a resource for artists

Every episode features successful artists and industry experts sharing compelling stories and valuable knowledge about the music industry hosted by CMA, ACM & CCMA Award Winning Broadcaster Cliff Dumas.

Cliff talks to Michael about what young artists can learn from Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson and other Idol contestants.  MICHAEL ORLAND

Michael was the Pianist, Arranger and Associate Musical Director for the hit FOX-TV series AMERICAN IDOL its entire run (14 seasons). Michael has appeared on OPRAH, ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT, ACCESS HOLLYWOOD and a record number of appearances on THE ELLEN SHOW. At the end of every IDOL season, Michael also accompanies the top 3 contestants to New York for appearances on REGIS & KELLY, CBS EARLY SHOW, and concerts on the plaza for THE TODAY SHOW. He has collaborated with music industry giants such as Burt Bacharach, Neil Sedaka, Diane Warren, Elton John, Dolly Parton, Martina McBride, Jennifer Lopez, and Tony Bennett all as a result of American Idol. He also served as a pianist/coach for the successful summer series AMERICA'S GOT TALENT (Seasons 1 & 2) and a few seasons back AMERICAN JUNIORS and has Associate Produced two hit singles (GOD BLESS THE U.S.A. and WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW IS LOVE) for

Sites and resources discussed on this Podcast:

American Idol Associate Producer, Michael Orland Michael Great resource: The Artist's Way American Vocal Coach Peisha McPhee Claim2Fame's 25K Giveaway.

The Claim2Fame Podcast is a resource for artists

Every episode features successful artists and industry experts sharing compelling stories and valuable knowledge about the music industry hosted by CMA, ACM & CCMA Award Winning Broadcaster Cliff Dumas.

Cliff talks with music veteran Jill Snell about how to find and work with an Artist Management company. JILL SNELL

Jill is part of Claim2Fame's Advisory Board, her experience includes more than 15 years working for major labels (Island/MCA/A&M/BMG) Jill also co-founded a new independent record company called The Orange Record Label (distributed by Universal). Jill also spent 11 years at BMG dedicated to marketing both an international roster (Including all of RCA New York, UK and Nashville, Arista and BNA Nashville) and the award-winning roster of Canadian artists that included Paul Brandt, Tebey, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Prairie Oyster, Michelle Wright, Charlie Major, The Wilkinsons and Aaron Lines. In August 2008, Jill and long time colleague Ron Kitchener kicked off Road Angel Entertainment, an independent marketing and promotion services company catering primarily to the country music industry.

Sites and resources discussed on this Podcast:

• Artist Management deals
• When do you need to hire a manager, record tracker etc.
• How do you know who to trust in the music industry

Tebey Video: Jealous Of The Sun

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The Claim2Fame Podcast is a resource for artists

Every episode features successful artists and industry experts sharing compelling stories and valuable knowledge about the music industry hosted by CMA, ACM and CCMA Award Winning Broadcaster Cliff Dumas.

Cliff talks with Iconic Media Producer Spencer Proffer about working with Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner and projects that have earned, Grammy, Academy and Clive Davis. SPENCER PROFFER

Spencer Proffer is considered a leader in entertainment, pioneering media integrations before it was fashionable. For example, he produced the Tina Turner Acid Queen album in conjunction with The Who's movie Tommy, this allowed Tina to become one of the first successful R&B artists to jump genres with a rock album. Long before music and visual marriages became as prevalent as they are today (not counting, of course, music videos, Broadway, etc.), he developed an early computer-animated laser show that played countrywide in planetariums that was centered around "Children Of The Sun," a song he co-wrote and produced with pop-rocker Billy Thorpe. Proffer continued amassing an impressive list of musical credits all while still in his 20s. He went on to serve as a producer or executive or co-executive producer on many films and TV movies such as Gods And Monsters, Shake Rattle & Roll, Robbie Robertson: Going Home and a dozen other titles. He introduced the world to Quiet Riot, and supervised and produced music for over 100 productions, many of which earned Oscar, Emmy, and Golden Globe Awards. We are proud to have Spencer on our Advisory Board.

Discussed on this episode

• Tina Turner
• Quiet Riot
• Stevie Wonder
• John Coltrane Documentary
• The "I Hope You Dance" project and documentary

I Hope You Dance, The Power Of Song

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The Claim2Fame Podcast is a resource for artists

Every episode features successful artists and industry experts sharing compelling stories and valuable knowledge about the music industry hosted by CMA, ACM and CCMA Award Winning Broadcaster Cliff Dumas.

Cliff talks to Paul Brandt about his musical journey and his most important tips for young artists PAUL BRANDT

Paul is the most awarded male Canadian Country Music artist in history. Since his million-selling debut album "Calm Before The Storm", Paul has become one of Canada's most successful singer songwriters. Paul Brandt launched his career by entering the Youth Talent Showdown at the Calgary Stampede. Paul credits these contests as events that altered the course of his life. Label executives began to take notice, and by the age of 21, Paul had been signed to a seven-album deal with Warner/Reprise Records Nashville, alongside label-mates Faith Hill, Randy Travis, and more. By 1996, Paul had become the first Canadian male country artist to reach the Billboard Top Ten in the US since Hank Snow in 1974, and a string of number one hits and gold and platinum albums have followed. Along with his wife Liz and their two children Joseph and Lily, Paul is committed using his music as a platform to create a positive impact on the lives of people in communities around the world through the charitable Build It Forward Foundation he has established. Paul and his family are also active with a number of international organizations close to their hearts.

Discussed On This Episode

1. Changes in the Music Industry
2. Song writing inspiration
3. Advice for artists beginning their career.