Everyday People, Extraordinary Lives

Businessman and former racing driver Gary Baker joins Kerry to discuss how he went from an accountant to owning the Bristol Motor Speedway and the Nashville Superspeedway. Along with his racing ventures, Gary discusses some of his other contributions to Middle Tennessee, such as helping to develop what is now the Cool Springs area and accounting for some of the biggest stars in country music.

Chart-topping songwriter Tom Douglas joins the show to discuss how he went from a career in advertising and commercial real estate to writing for the top country artists in the music industry. Tom shares the stories of some of his biggest hits including “Little Rock” and “The House that Built Me.” Tom also opens up about the philanthropic causes he supports and his passion project documentary, Love, Tom.

The Grammy-nominated, chart-topping Billy Dean joins Kerry and Lisa to talk about his legendary career and greatest hits. Billy opens up about his humble beginnings in Florida and his rise to stardom in Nashville. He discusses the meanings and background of songs such as "Let Them Be Little" and "Billy the Kid," while also revealing an exclusive look into the vulnerable story behind "Somewhere in My Broken Heart." Billy also talks about his philanthropic efforts and a new book soon to be released titled "War Raised Me." To learn more about what Billy's up to, upcoming shows, and more, visit www.billydean.com.

Multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, and singer Chris Golden joins the Music Legends Series to discuss his career with Kerry and Lisa. Born in a household with deep roots in the music industry, Chris began touring at the early age of 15 and eventually found himself playing for the likes of Alabama, Restless Heart, and The Oak Ridge Boys. He's performed on many legendary stages like the Ryman Auditorium and for almost every living president. Still going strong, Chris shares what it's like to record with his father and produce for his children, all while preparing for the release of his new album, Witness. To learn more about Chris Golden or pre-order his new album, visit chrisgolden.net.

For the hundredth episode of Everyday People, Extraordinary Lives, Kerry invites Marcia Mullins to have a conversation about her 19-year cancer fight with guest host Jill Freeze. Marcia talks about the ups and downs, the amazing outpouring of support and prayers from her community throughout the years, and most importantly, how her trust in God helped her through it all. She encourages women going through the same trials to lean on their friends and find their cheerleader to help them through hard times. Now living with no active disease, Marcia continues to live with strength and bravery, ready to face anything that comes her way. 

Lipscomb professor and accountant Charles Frasier shares his career path and how he juggled his two titles. Charles dives deep into why he became an accountant and why it’s an amazing field to pursue. He also talks about the kind of student that succeeds in the classroom, inspirational stories from his time in the lecture hall, and how accounting is much more than just math.

HR professional Katie Jimenez talks with Kerry about the effort that goes into staffing companies. Katie shares the many roles recruiters and HR take on, as well as the emotional fortitude required to work with people's career aspirations every day. She walks through the specifics of her job, the trends she's seeing in the workplace, and the many reasons she loves what she does. Connect with Katie by visiting her LinkedIn profile here!

Nina Neubauer opens up to Kerry about her former job as a performer at Disney parks around the world. From Orlando to Hong Kong, Nina discusses the average magical day, her favorite encounters on the job, and the many cultural differences across the parks. Now, she is bringing the very same high-quality magic to Middle Tennessee. Be sure to check out her premier character entertainment company, The Franklin Princess. To book a royal visit for your next big event, visit  Thefranklinprincess.com.

Tom Mahan returns for a special Father’s Day episode with Kerry. Tom dives into his book, “Top Drawer Dads,” which tells the stories of several paternal relationships through the elusive items fathers keep in their top drawers. Tom also dives into the importance of celebrating fathers and the role they play in their families. Together, Tom and Kerry talk through the concept of the book, what objects they keep in their drawers, and their personal experiences as fathers.

Kerry and Lisa join 14-time ACM Drummer of the Year and esteemed session musician Eddie Bayers to discuss his legendary career. Eddie talks about his beginnings as a child in a military family and how he became one of the best musicians in the industry. Eddie also shares how he gets ready for a studio session, the importance of branching out into multiple genres, and his Country Music Hall of Fame induction story.