The Boston Chris Podcast

Welcome to Episode 90 featuring Grammy, CMA, ACM, NSAI, ASCAP & BMI Award winning songwriter Tia Sillers from Nashville, TN!

You DON'T want to miss this never before seen, in-depth look into the life of Tia Sillers!

We chatted with Tia about moving around a lot when she was younger, how she initially found music, the impact of her husband Mark Selby, her professional writing relationship with Kenny Wayne Shepherd, the beauty of long term songwriting colabs, her success across genres, countries & generations, her Global hit "I Hope You Dance" by Lee Ann Womack, That success parlaying into a New York Times Best Seller, a children's book & TONS more!

We also include an awesome live performance of her hit "I Hope You Dance" courtesy of https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@BackstageNashville⁩  Check out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:02:56: Theme Song03:39: Intro05:34: The story behind the global hit “I Hope You Dance”10:45: Live performance of “I Hope You Dance”15:07: Tia’s Favorite drinks16:15: Writing on the road18:35: Tia as a youngster & finding music21:24: The Impact of The Bluebird, Don Schlitz & Allen Shamblin25:59: How did she start out artistically?27:21: Finally being able to settle in one place in Nashville30:01: How did her constant re-inventions help her writing33:35: Long term songwriting relationships36:52: Her writing relationship with her husband41:10: Gender in songwriting45:36: Writing with Kenny Wayne Shepherd48:52: When does she know what genre a song is going to be?52:44: Taking the time to reflect54:57: The other media types that “I Hope You Dance” led to1:00:05: The lesser known songs of Tia Sillers1:02:03: Something her fans may not know!1:02:34: Mt. Rushmore of Songwriters1:05:00: What the Heck?!1:09:23: Who is the ONE ARTIST she wishes everyone knew about?1:10:42: Where is Tia a “Fly on the Wall”?1:12:20: The biggest lesson she has learned from music1:13:32: Her Moment of Gravity1:19:24: The 3 things she is most grateful for1:21:38: Who is Tia Sillers?1:22:40: OutroSupport The Boston Chris Show💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0

Welcome to Episode 89 featuring genre-fluid singer/songwriter Scott Strickland originally from Houston, TX!You DON'T want to miss this never before seen, in-depth look into the life of Scott Strickland!We chatted with Scott about growing up in Houston, his days in Nacogdoches, Moving to Austin, the pandemic starting his path to being a full time musician, his debut, self-titled album, his in studio creativeness, his songwriting process, preparing for live shows & TONS more!Check out his page here: https://www.scottstricklandband.com/Check out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:01:30: Theme Song02:12: Intro02:43: Scott talks about his song “Shotgun”04:34: Scott performs “Shotgun” live09:01: Scott’s favorite drink10:06: Growing up in Houston & Scott’s experiences in Nacogdoches, East Texas13:03: Being disenfranchised with music14:28: Going to school for film & music as a hobby17:00: Becoming a Songwriter22:34: The strategy behind different genres & styles in his music25:42: The Texas Music Scene27:53: Is there a struggle with relevancy outside of Austin & The ability to play any kind of show35:11: How does he describe his own genre?35:53: Scott in the studio42:48: Talking about YouTube45:03: Scott’s strategy for a live show49:17: Something his fans may not know!50:26: Mt. Rushmore of favorite artists53:26: What the Heck?!58:40: Who is the ONE ARTIST he wishes everyone knew about?1:00:00: The biggest lesson he has learned from music1:00:35: His Moment of Gravity1:03:17: The 3 things he is most grateful for1:04:14: Who is Scott Strickland?1:05:43: OutroSupport The Boston Chris Show💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0

Welcome to Episode 88 featuring the frontman from rising stars The Filthy Heathens, Bronson Hetzer originally from Dayton, OHYou DON'T want to miss this never before seen, in-depth look into the life of Bronson Hetzer from The Filthy Heathens!We chatted with Bronson about growing up in Dayton, OH, his early Bluegrass influences, his Nashville experiences writing songs, how he describes The Filthy Heathens, their high energy shows, their experience in the studio, the importance of his friend Etheridge and why they named their EP after him, 2 live songs & TONS more!Check out their page here: https://thefilthyheathens.com/Check out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:01:38: Theme Song02:23: Intro03:00: Bronson talks about their song “Tupelo Sun”04:15: Live Performance of “Tupelo Sun”07:25: Bronson’s favorite drinks08:02: Growing up in Dayton, OH & Darrin Morris11:23: When did music become more serious14:25: TFH is a pandemic creation?16:22: The strategy of dual guitars17:46: In the studio20:04: The effect of Nashville on his writing & The band’s creative identity25:44: How does he describe themselves from a stylistic standpoint26:45: Their high energy shows29:12: Talking about “Always At a Bar” & Relevant Lyrics31:16: Chatting about the debut EP “Etheridge”33:27: Is an album on the way?34:55: Finding the time to write36:12: Bronson talks about the song “Cyril”39:00: Live Performance of “Cyril”43:45: Something their fans may not know!44:45: Mt. Rushmore of Southern Rock Bands45:51: What the Heck?!49:21: Who is the ONE ARTIST he wishes everyone knew about?49:41: The biggest lesson she has learned from music50:59: His Moment of Gravity52:09: The 3 things he is most grateful for53:00: Who are The Filthy Heathens?53:39: OutroSupport The Boston Chris Show💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0

Welcome to Episode 87 featuring rising superstar singer/songwriter Taylor Hunnicutt originally from Linden, ALYou DON'T want to miss this never before seen, in-depth look into the life of Taylor Hunnicutt!We chatted with Taylor about growing up in the Demopolis, AL area, her background in musical theater, opera and a blues juke joint, how she uses her voice in many different ways to achieve the sound she wants, practicing on audiences, using her band in the studio, being unapologetically Taylor at all times, her debut album "Alabama Sound", being a guest on another's song, her songwriting process & TONS more!Check out Taylor's page here: https://taylorhunnicutt.com/Check out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:01:58: Theme Song02:39: Intro03:44: Taylor’s favorite drinks04:15: Growing up in Demopolis, AL06:30: How did music find her?08:44: Taylor’s vocals as instrument11:10: Working in a Blues Juke Joint12:38: Songwriting Process15:55: Connecting to a song she didn’t write16:50: Does she lose opportunities from being herself?23:15: Using her band as session players in the studio!24:46: The debut record “Alabama Sound”29:26: Alabama Artists just blowing up30:43: Guesting on other artists’ songs32:05: Finding time for it all33:30: Handwritten lyrics36:40: Taylor’s Hobbies38:24: Something her fans may not know!39:19: Mt. Rushmore of Current Favorite Artists40:11: What the Heck?!43:26: Who is the ONE ARTIST she wishes everyone knew about?43:46: Taylor’s Wishlist45:00: The biggest lesson she has learned from music45:32: Her Moment of Gravity47:16: The 3 things she is most grateful for48:10: Who is Taylor Hunnicutt?48:26: OutroSupport The Boston Chris Show💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0

Welcome to Episode 86 featuring the incredible singer/songwriter & taco afficionado, Rich O'Toole originally from Houston, TX!You DON'T want to miss this never before seen, in-depth look into the life of Rich O'Toole!We chatted with Rich about his addiction, entering rehab, clearing up his issues with Zach Bryan, his remixed song featuring Bun B & Paul Wall, his upbringing in Houston & geograhpical music influences, his evolution over a 20 year career, his awesome record "Ghost" from 2024, his upcoming album, his songwriting process & TONS more!Check out Rich's page here: https://www.richotoole.comCheck out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:01:05: Theme Song01:46: Intro02:50: Rich’s favorite drinks03:37: Talking Addiction & Creativity06:00: Rich O’Toole & yoga?08:29: The decision to enter rehab09:50: The ‘beef’ with Zach Bryan16:22: Born & Raised in Houston18:04: The Houston Hip Hop Scene19:15: The Bun B/Paul Wall Single20:57: Describing his own genre & The variety of music in Texas23:49: His Songwriting Process & New Record25:28: 20 Years of Rich O’Toole27:43: His evolution from one record to the next29:28: Clearing up Rich’s Wikipedia34:01: The Impact of Ilya Toshinsky35:34: The latest album “Ghost” & Talking A.I.40:15: Talking a Grammy Award Country Music change42:58: What are Rich’s hobbies45:01: Something his fans may not know!45:42: Mt. Rushmore of Texas Artists46:37: What the Heck?!53:27: Who is the ONE ARTIST they wishes everyone knew about?53:50: The biggest lesson he has learned from music55:06: His Moment of Gravity56:12: The 3 things he is most grateful for57:00: Who is Rich O’Toole?57:48: OutroSupport The Boston Chris Show💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0

Welcome to Episode 85 featuring Grammy-nominated songwriter Tim James originally from Murfreesboro, TN!We chatted with Tim about growing up in Murfreesboro, TN, moving to Los Angeles, getting a late start in music, going from self-taught musician to published songwriter, his struggle with Imposter's Syndrome, the story behind his 5 week #1 hit "My List" by Toby Keith, writing a book & TONS more!Grab a copy of Tim's book and check out his page here: https://www.thetimjames.com/Check out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:01:09: Theme Song01:50: Intro02:19: Tim’s favorite drinks03:37: Growing up in Murfreesboro, TN05:11: Early musical memories06:41: The reason for moving to L.A.09:49: What was his dream job growing up?10:53: How did he get turned onto music as a career?13:42: Before turning to music for a career, how musical was he?16:21: Moving back to Nashville18:57: Getting his first publishing deal24:16: The Impact of Toby Keith26:15: The story behind his huge hit “My List”27:53: Replicating success as a songwriter30:45: Does the first hit open more doors?31:32: His favorite recorded song he wrote32:40: Imposter’s Syndrome34:27: The book he wrote41:04: The story behind “Good People” by Jeff Bates44:14: Something his fans may not know!44:28: Mt. Rushmore of Songwriters45:31: What the Heck?!46:14: Who is the ONE ARTIST they wishes everyone knew about?46:33: His wishlist47:43: The biggest lesson he has learned from music47:55: His Moment of Gravity49:42: The 3 things he is most grateful for49:57: Who is Tim James?Support The Boston Chris Show💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0

Welcome to Episode 84 featuring the incredibly talented couple Will & Crystal Yates originally from Niceville & Argyle, FL respectivelyWe chatted with Will & Crystal about growing up in the panhandle of Florida, how they met, their songwriting, their first musical memories, how do they find space, Will as a producer, Crystal's vocals as an instrument & TONS more!Check out Crystal's page here: https://www.crystalyatesmusic.com/Check out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:00:34: Theme Song01:16: Intro02:10: Happy Anniversary!04:03: Will & Crystal talk about “Ain’t No Grave” & Crystal’s almost dying to COVID-1909:23: Will & Crystal perform “Ain’t No Grave” Live!13:07: Their favorite drinks15:14: Growing up in Niceville, FL & Argyle, FL16:20: Their first musical memories19:12: When did Will become a musician?21:04: Crystal’s voice as an instrument23:30: Staying passionate even after lots of shows26:28: When did they align musically?29:04: Learning each other creatively33:18: Christian Music versus Secular Music37:58: Will talks about being a producer also40:55: Finding personal space within their private and creative relationships45:02: Deciding which songs Crystal will release publicly48:43: Co-writing with Helene Cronin51:00: Will & Crystal talk about “Raining In Amarillo”54:57: Will & Crystal perform “Raining In Amarillo” Live!1:00:21: Something their fans may not know!1:02:57: Mt. Rushmore of Songwriters1:06:16: What the Heck?!1:11:05: Who is the ONE ARTIST they wishes everyone knew about?1:11:49: Their wishlist1:14:11: The biggest lesson they have learned from music1:19:20: Their Moment of Gravity1:25:25: The 3 things they are most grateful for1:29:49: Who are Will & Crystal Yates?Support The Boston Chris Show💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0

Welcome to Episode 83 featuring the AMAZING singer/songwriter Gabe Wootton originally from Ponta, TXWe chatted with Gabe about growing up in Ponta, TX, how and what music influenced him as a youngster, using amazing descriptive language in his songs, being conversational in his art, his residency at The Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe in Galveston, his songwriting process & TONS more!Check out Gabe's page here: https://gabewootton.comCheck out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:00:20: Theme Song00:57: Intro02:27: Gabe’s favorite drinks03:32: Growing up in Ponta, TX06:34: How did Gabe find music, The impact of Country Willie Edwards16:53: Having a different relationship with music than most21:56: The Texas No Rules approach to songwriting25:03: What is Gabe’s process for songwriting28:18: Being so descriptive in his songs & being conversational31:52: Making up new lyrics to his songs33:08: Gabe Wootten is in the gray area of genre aka “County Country”37:58: Does being marketable stress him out & DIY Music45:45: Talking about Gabe’s live record48:53: Gabe’s residency in Galveston at The Old Quarter56:31: Something his fans may not know!56:54: Mt. Rushmore of Songwriters57:19: What the Heck?!1:03:20: Who is the ONE ARTIST he wishes everyone knew about?1:04:34: Gabe’s wishlist1:05:50: The biggest lesson he has learned from music1:07:28: Gabe’s Moment of Gravity1:08:35: The 3 things he is most grateful for1:09:12: Who Is Gabe Wootton?1:11:52: OutroSupport The Boston Chris Show💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0

Welcome to Episode 82 featuring Country music legend with 22 #1 hits, TG Sheppard originally from Humboldt, TN sponsored by our friends at The Speakeasy CoffeehouseWe chatted with TG about his 50 years in Country Music, the 45th anniversary of his #1 hit "Do You Want to Go to Heaven", running away to Memphis at 15, his friendship with Elvis Presley, how he came to be TG Sheppard, working for RCA & Motown at the same time, choosing great songs, still touring in his 80's, his charity work & TONS more!Check out TG's page here: https://www.tgsheppard.comCheck out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:00:01: Theme Song00:40: Intro01:39: The story behind “Do You Want to Go to Heaven”03:36: Working at RCA04:25: How the early days prepared him to be an artist05:11: Having to change his name on the fly08:12: The impact of Elvis Presley10:45: Being a runaway at 1512:31: Maintaining passion for touring after 60 years14:55: Is TG Writing a book?15:31: TG’s giving his time and talents to charities over the years18:00: His first #1 hit “Devil in a Bottle”21:04: Being a trailblazer as a crossover artist22:18: Something his fans may not know!23:16: Mt. Rushmore of Country Artists24:22: What the Heck?!27:50: Who is the ONE ARTIST he wishes everyone knew about?28:36: The biggest lesson they have learned from music29:53: TG’s Moment of Gravity30:51: His advice for young artists!32:15: The 3 things he is most grateful for33:13: Who Is TG Sheppard?33:28: OutroSupport The Boston Chris Show💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0

Welcome to Episode 81 featuring one of the best songwriters around, Drew Kennedy originally from Philadelphia, PA sponsored by our friends at The Speakeasy CoffeehouseWe chatted with Drew about growing up in Philly, songwriting finding him during his college days, why he decided to come to Texas, his passion for baseball, his incredible songwriting process, the impact of producer Davis Naish, his brand new, self-titled masterpiece album "Drew Kennedy". the idea for a podcast & TONS more!Check out Drew's page here: https://drewkennedymusic.comCheck out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:01:08: Theme Song01:49: Intro02:38: Favorite Drinks03:57: Growing up in Philadelphia, PA06:06: Being a rabid baseball fan08:18: Drew’s introduction & research into music14:25: Was Nashville Ever an Option versus Texas17:20: Did Music & Baseball ever compete for him/Songwriting found him21:06 His songwriting process28:12: The academic pursuit of songwriting35:38: Drew In the Studio & The Impact of Davis Naish40:39: The brand new album “Drew Kennedy”49:28: Finding joy in the “bard life” & creating original ideas58:46: What things does he enjoy outside of music59:47: Something his fans may not know!1:00:35: Mt. Rushmore of Songwriters1:02:28: What the Heck?!1:03:58: Who is the ONE ARTIST he wishes everyone knew about?1:04:31: Best Advice for Young Songwriters1:04:48: The biggest lesson they have learned from music1:05:41: Drew’s Moment of Gravity1:06:47: The 3 things he is most grateful for1:07:37: Who Is Drew Kennedy?1:07:58: What’s in Drew’s future?Support The Boston Chris Show💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0