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Hit Songwriter Goes From Backstreet Boys to Nearly Homeless | Jess Cates
Hit songwriter, Jess Cates takes us into the realities of the craft in both LA and Nashville. From mega hits with Backstreet Boys and American Idols, to worship hits with Elevation, Passion, Matt Redman, and the who's who of CCM Christian Music. From millions in sales and billions in streams, to being broke and almost homelessAt one point finding himself needing to sue his non paying publisher. The highs and lows and song backstories you wont believe!Part 2 next week.Credits include songs withMainstream Pop:Back Street BoysNick LacheyJonas BrothersNew Kids on the BlockVertigoCliff RichardAmerican Idol ALUMS:David ArchuletaScotty McCreeryClay AikenDavid CookCountry:LeAnnRimesMartina McBrideCCM:Mercy MeTobyMacForrest FrankLeelandRebecca St JamesMandisaAvalonBebo NormanPoint of GraceSonicFloodJump5The AftersBritt NicoleBen RectorWorship:Matt RedmanChris TomlinPassion MusicElevationJon ReddickJesus CultureMatt MaherChapters00:00 Intro – Season 2 Premiere!
02:13 Welcome Jess Cates
02:27 Nashville Roots & Preacher’s Kid Life
03:19 Growing Up in Franklin Schools
04:01 First Song Ever Written (Age 15!)
04:26 Early Gigs & Talent Shows
04:46 Meeting Michael W. Smith
06:05 One Year at Belmont… Then Quitting
06:17 Writing Worship with Friends
06:54 First Publishing Deal – Brentwood-Benson07:50 How Publishing Deals Actually Work
09:45 Leading Worship on the Side
10:07 First Major Cuts (Avalon, Plus One)
11:01 Signing a Pop Deal in LA
11:27 Moving to Los Angeles12:10 Worship Leading in the Desert
12:40 Finding Family at an LA Church
13:33 Success vs Faith Tension in Hollywood
14:19 Praying in the Bathroom Between Sessions
14:58 Inviting God into Secular Writing Rooms
15:59 Real Faith Conversations with Pop Stars
16:56 The Joshua Tree Surrender Story
17:10 Jonas & the Holy Spirit Lights
18:26 “Incomplete” – Writing for Backstreet Boys
19:51 How the Song Leaked & Exploded
20:19 God’s Joshua Tree Confirmation
23:07 The Mystery of Songwriting
25:01 More LA Hits (David Archuleta, Nick Lachey)
25:14 “Crush” – From Prayer Closet to #1
27:00 The Chris Tomlin “Even So Come” Miracle
30:19 Passion Release & Life-Changing Impact
30:44 Partnering with TIM Publishing
31:37 Why Jess Left LA
31:48 The Lawsuit That Changed Everything
32:00 Running Out of Money
32:20 Landing Back in Nashville
32:50 Spiritual Breakthrough in Hardship
33:41 Almost Homeless with a Young Family
34:28 Outro – Part 2 Next Week!🎧ALL EPISODES:.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBt6FZ88v_g64fr3KfLjQgPIM0vUYRZy9PODCAST:Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0v9dEeIH0OeP1chxSfQ7gj?si=d0HmJihHTjGhiEuwP8cYewListen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-cowbell-please/id1796605641Get vidIQ to grow your channel faster! 🚀https://vidiq.com/morecowbell
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Hit songwriter, Jess Cates takes us into the realities of the craft in both LA and Nashville. From mega hits with Backstreet Boys and American Idols, to worship hits with Elevation, Passion, Matt Redman, and the who's who of CCM Christian Music. From millions in sales and billions in streams, to being broke and almost homelessAt one point finding himself needing to sue his non paying publisher. The highs and lows and song backstories you wont believe!Part 2 next week.Credits include songs withMainstream Pop:Back Street BoysNick LacheyJonas BrothersNew Kids on the BlockVertigoCliff RichardAmerican Idol ALUMS:David ArchuletaScotty McCreeryClay AikenDavid CookCountry:LeAnnRimesMartina McBrideCCM:Mercy MeTobyMacForrest FrankLeelandRebecca St JamesMandisaAvalonBebo NormanPoint of GraceSonicFloodJump5The AftersBritt NicoleBen RectorWorship:Matt RedmanChris TomlinPassion MusicElevationJon ReddickJesus CultureMatt MaherChapters00:00 Intro – Season 2 Premiere!
02:13 Welcome Jess Cates
02:27 Nashville Roots & Preacher’s Kid Life
03:19 Growing Up in Franklin Schools
04:01 First Song Ever Written (Age 15!)
04:26 Early Gigs & Talent Shows
04:46 Meeting Michael W. Smith
06:05 One Year at Belmont… Then Quitting
06:17 Writing Worship with Friends
06:54 First Publishing Deal – Brentwood-Benson07:50 How Publishing Deals Actually Work
09:45 Leading Worship on the Side
10:07 First Major Cuts (Avalon, Plus One)
11:01 Signing a Pop Deal in LA
11:27 Moving to Los Angeles12:10 Worship Leading in the Desert
12:40 Finding Family at an LA Church
13:33 Success vs Faith Tension in Hollywood
14:19 Praying in the Bathroom Between Sessions
14:58 Inviting God into Secular Writing Rooms
15:59 Real Faith Conversations with Pop Stars
16:56 The Joshua Tree Surrender Story
17:10 Jonas & the Holy Spirit Lights
18:26 “Incomplete” – Writing for Backstreet Boys
19:51 How the Song Leaked & Exploded
20:19 God’s Joshua Tree Confirmation
23:07 The Mystery of Songwriting
25:01 More LA Hits (David Archuleta, Nick Lachey)
25:14 “Crush” – From Prayer Closet to #1
27:00 The Chris Tomlin “Even So Come” Miracle
30:19 Passion Release & Life-Changing Impact
30:44 Partnering with TIM Publishing
31:37 Why Jess Left LA
31:48 The Lawsuit That Changed Everything
32:00 Running Out of Money
32:20 Landing Back in Nashville
32:50 Spiritual Breakthrough in Hardship
33:41 Almost Homeless with a Young Family
34:28 Outro – Part 2 Next Week!🎧ALL EPISODES:.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBt6FZ88v_g64fr3KfLjQgPIM0vUYRZy9PODCAST:Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0v9dEeIH0OeP1chxSfQ7gj?si=d0HmJihHTjGhiEuwP8cYewListen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-cowbell-please/id1796605641Get vidIQ to grow your channel faster! 🚀https://vidiq.com/morecowbell
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