The Chris & Sandy Show

We had a great conversation with Justin Fabus on The Chris & Sandy Show. We talked about so many things from family, music, sacrifices, he told some great stories to a whole lot more! The story on how 1 tweet got him on stage at PPG Paints Arena during the Pittsburgh stop of New Kids On The Block’s Mixtape Tour was amazing! As you watch, you'll see how and why he turned a NKOTB song into a country song!

Since introducing himself in 2016, that Rust Belt work ethic has propelled him to unbelievable heights. He launched three successive projects on the iTunes Country Albums Chart with Remedy hitting #49, Shelter From The Storm reaching #25 and his latest, The Aftermath, reaching #2. The Aftermath also reached #11 on the iTunes Overall Top Albums Chart. During 2019, Donnie Wahlberg even recruited Justin to take the stage at PPG Paints Arena during the Pittsburgh stop of New Kids On The Block’s Mixtape Tour. Along the way, he also shared bills with Garry Allan, Randy Houser, and Craig Campbell in addition to packing headline shows. In the face of the Global Pandemic, he remained prolific throughout 2020. His Shelter From The Storm EP peaked in the Top 25 of the iTunes Top Country Albums Chart propelled by fan favorites such as “Somebody Like You,” which he co-wrote with GRAMMY® Award-winning legend Richard Marx.

However, he only picked up the pace in 2021 with The Aftermath EP, threading together elements of country, rock, pop, and soul. Its lead single “Run” with Chapel Hart helped propel the EP to #2 on the iTunes Top Country Albums Chart.

Next up, the new single "Dead in The Water" will be released July 8th.

We had a great conversation with country artist Presley Tennant on The Chris & Sandy Show. We talked about so many things from family, music, sacrifices, what's new, she told some great stories to a whole lot more! It was great having her back on the show!

Some artists perform, but Presley Tennant shines whether it be on stage, in the writing room or on your radio. Radiant and fearless, Presley is a quintessential vocal powerhouse – captivating with a golden persona and unequivocal talent. Rooted in the classics, it’s no surprise the Horsetown, USA (aka Norco, CA) native immersed herself in Country Music.

Presley astonished the country with her velvety, soul-filled vocals and ‘it girl’ image as a member of Team Kelly on Season 16 of The Voice at 16 years old; an experience resulting in adoration from viewers who became loyal fans and a direct path to her dream. Determined to make her own way in the industry, she teamed up with esteemed producers, including Kent Wells and Buddy Hyatt, to create her own version of California-Country, melding together western lifestyle, traditional roots and a modern energy.

A born entertainer, Presley has not only performed at multiple Staples Center halftime shows in front of 15,000, but has shared the stage with musical heroes like Tim Mcgraw, Kelly Clarkson, Cody Johnson, Tyler Rich, John Michael Montgomery and more. Making 2022 the best yet, Presley Tennant will not only be opening for artists like Carly Pearce, Blake Shelton and Brett Young, but is slated to release her newest single “Gamble On You” this Spring.

TikTok over 7.1M likes & 361k followers // IG: 63k
Opened for Tim Mcgraw, Cody Johnson, Kelly Clarkson, Blake Shelton, Carly Pearce and Brett Young
Notable appearance: The Voice, Season 16 (2019) at 16 yrs old
Vocals compared to Whitney Houston and Carrie Underwood
Current single: Gamble on You // Father’s Day Single: Half That Strong

We had a great conversation with author & speaker @Dave Hollis . We talked about so many things from his beginnings, to his rise & fall and everything in between. He owned his part in the downfall of his marriage to @Rachel Hollis and we fully appreciated how open and vulnerable he was on the show! This was a very raw conversation we had together!

Dave Hollis is a dad living in a small town outside Austin where he spends his time as a NY Times best-selling author, host of the popular Rise Together podcast, keynote speaker, small business consultant, performance coach, and runner turned fitness enthusiast reaching for holistic health with an incredible community online.

Dave’s work history includes CEO of a media start-up, President of Sales for the film studio at The Walt Disney Company, a talent manager across film, tv, and music, along with work in publicity, research, and technology in the entertainment sector.

Dave’s hope is that his work might encourage people to have the courage to step toward their calling while equipping them with the tools to lead a fulfilling, meaningful life.

The Hollis Family Giving Fund is the attempt to give back, where acting as an ally to the needs of children in foster care, teen homelessness and food insecurity have been a recent focus for grants.

Dave has sat on the board of the membership committee for the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences, of which he is a member, and on the boards of Fandango Labs, Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers, National Angels and his alma mater Pepperdine’s Institute for Entertainment Media and Culture.

Dave is the father to four incredible kids ages 5 to 15, a four-time foster parent, a sports memorabilia enthusiast and best friends to a green ’69 Ford Bronco named The Incredible Hulk and a grumpy mini schnauzer named Jeffrey.

We had a great conversation with the amazing Chuck Wright. We talked about many things from music, sacrifices, his time with the iconic rock band Quiet Riot, his story, he told some really great stories to a whole lot more!

Chuck is proud and excited to release his debut solo album, Sheltering Sky, on Los Angeles-based Cleopatra Records, on May 20. The album features guest appearances by several of Wright’s musical peers including keyboardist Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater/Billy Idol), guitarist Lanny Cordola (House of Lords), vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (Yngwie Malmsteen), Troy Luccketta (Tesla) and the late Mr. Big drummer, Pat Torpey.

The album’s 11 tracks also illustrate Wright’s impressive songwriting ability as he either wrote or co-wrote all nine original songs on the album. Also included is an edgy, intense version of Bjork’s “Army of Me” along with a soulful, Celtic-rock take on the The Youngbloods classic, “Darkness, Darkness.” Chuck also produced and engineered most of the album.

Sheltering Sky exhibits a diversity and breadth of musical styles that embraces facets of Wright’s hard rock legacy while also delving into a more varied side of Chuck’s musical vision with well-written songs that feature ethereal guitar work, tasteful, soulful 70s era influences, Prog, Jazz Fusion and even a bit of heavy funk. Besides his usual outstanding bass work as performed on a variety of different bass instruments, Wright also contributes on keys and acoustic guitar on several tracks.

The new single from Sheltering Sky is Throwin’ Stones, a fierce and passionate call for the end of armed conflict, a call which couldn’t be more perfectly timed for today’s world. It features a heavy funk groove that emphasizes Wright’s powerhouse playing and the various playing techniques for which he is known.

Wright is best known as a long-time member of multi-platinum heavy metal band Quiet Riot. He originally joined Quiet Riot in 1981, playing bass on the tracks "Metal Health (Bang Your Head)" and "Don't Wanna Let You Go," as well as singing background vocals on all tracks from the 1983 multi-platinum album Metal Health, which was the first metal album to ever reach #1 on the Billboard 200 chart (in November 1983).

He performed, toured the world, and recorded with Quiet Riot on-and-off for 26 years…recording nine albums with the band, before departing the band again. As of now, he is no longer a member of Quiet Riot as he concentrates on his solo career and new album.

Wright is featured in the documentary Quiet Riot – Well Now You're Here, directed and produced by Regina Russell. It premiered at the Newport Beach Film Festival on April 29, 2014, was seen at the Cannes Film Festival, and has aired on the Showtime Network.

We had a great conversation with Matt Tucker on The Chris & Sandy Show. We talked about many things from family, music, sacrifices, work ethic, he told some really great stories to a whole lot more. He also performed his newest song "My Kinda Time" o the show too and a sneak peak at another.

Born in Rock Hill, SC, Matt Tucker was raised on country music. Coming from a musically inclined family, he began playing in local honky-tonks with his father around Rock Hill, SC and soon broke out as a solo artist playing acoustic gigs in the area. He then started along his journey to stardom. Matt loves spending time with his kids, grilling out for the game, and interacting with his fans. Matt wants nothing more than to support others.

We had a great conversation with actress Samantha Bailey on The Chris & Sandy Show. We talked about so many things from acting, sacrifices, family, she told some great stories to a whole lot more. We also talked about her time as Summer on The Young & The Restless.

Samantha Bailey is an actress, model, and social media influencer based in Los Angeles, California. Samantha is best known for her series regular role as Summer Newman on CBS's long-running soap opera The Young and the Restless. She is also widely known for her recurring role as Young Rebecca Quinn on Just Add Magic on Amazon Prime and her role as Young Kristen Chenoweth in the movie Pushing Daisies. Most recently, you can see her starring in the new feature film One Night in San Diego as Bennett. Samantha recently won Best Actress in a Comedy Series at the LA Live Film Festival and her series Jammin Across the USA was awarded Best Comedy. A member of the Sorority Girlz, an all female content creator collective, Samantha collabs with her fellow members reaching their more than 3.2 million fans on their TikTok and other channels.

We had a great conversation with actress Daphne Maxwell Reid from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. We talked about so many things from fame, acting, sacrifices, she told some great stories to a whole lot more Yes we also talked about The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air too!

Daphne Maxwell Reid is an American actress, comedian, designer and former model. She is best known for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1993–1996) in her role as the second Vivian Banks on the NBC sitcom.

Breaking new barriers is nothing new to Reid, who decades ago became the first African-American homecoming queen at Northwestern University and shortly thereafter one of the first African-American women to appear on the cover of Glamour magazine. But many fans of her modeling and acting career probably don’t know that Reid is a lifelong shutterbug, a hobby passed down by her father that has now become a focal point of her career. With five books and 5 annual calendars already published, Reid specializes in fine art photography that features doors and doorways from around the world, including Cuba, Venice, France, China, Germany, and Belgium. Now she’s added to her publishing resume with her first cookbook, “Grace + Soul & Motherwit,” which offers her favorite recipes spiced with personal memories and reflections from her life and travels.

Reid has also been a seamstress for much of her life, creating many of her own outfits and costumes as a young actress and model, and has now developed those skills into an exclusive, custom clothing line called Daphne Style, making Chinese silk brocade jackets that are wearable works of art. She also keeps busy as a spokesperson for Virginia State University, a historically black college/university (HBCU), doing outreach, public relations, and speaking engagements that allow her to preach the importance of education and career prep for students of color.

We had a great conversation with Maddie Poppe Season 16 American Idol Winner on The Chris & Sandy Show. We talked about may things from music, sacrifices, she told some really great stories especially on the side of music no one really talks about plus a whole lot more! Just like the 1st time we had her on the show, she was straight up authentic and raw which we love that about her!

Unless you’ve experienced it firsthand, there’s no way to understand just how dramatically instant fame can mess with your head. Maddie Poppe went through all kinds of emotions — from elation to self-doubt — after winning American Idol in 2018, releasing her debut album Whirlwind the following year, and then ultimately watching in amazement as many of the people in her creative orbit dropped away.

Despite the momentum from a pair of hit singles, “Made You Miss” and “Not Losing You,” Maddie found herself alone, and her future as an artist uncertain.

“There were so many times I felt I had the rug pulled out from under me. Like the minute any momentum had built up, it came crumbling back down. From losing team members to seeing crucial opportunities fall through, I found myself feeling so helpless and thinking, ‘How am I going to do this on my own?’ It felt like I was standing at the bottom of a mountain I was too afraid to climb,” Maddie says. “It took some time, but I finally realized I didn't have a choice, my fate was in my own hands. I had to face my fears, rise above.

The Iowa native, who captured the attention of fans with her folksy singer-songwriter style, did exactly that by giving herself the grace to evolve. While Maddie, now 24, can still very much bowl over a crowd with only her honeyed voice and acoustic guitar, she’s upped her game by tapping into a modern sound that blends R&B, pop, and Americana, and by committing herself to writing her own songs.

On her irresistible new single “One That Got Away,” Maddie writes about the dissolution of a friend’s longtime relationship, predicting that the guy who foolishly dumped her will realize he threw away something great. But the song — a soulful jam with shades of Bruno Mars and Maroon 5 — can also be seen as a commentary on Maddie’s own experience in the music industry.

Working with L.A. producer Scott Robinson and Nashville’s David Spencer, along with hit songwriters like Molly Reed Grayson, Bryan Simpson, and Thomas Finchum, Maddie has been constantly coming up with new ideas, both lyrically and musically. The deceptively upbeat “Good Soldier” is about the expectations and rules you’re supposed to adhere to in life and why it sometimes pays to not fall in line. “Good Enough to Let You Go,” meanwhile, begs an addiction — be it a lover or a vice — to break your heart and set you free.

Unlike the tracks selected for her on her debut LP, each new song is rich in Maddie’s own voice.

"I'm very proud of Whirlwind, but I feel like this new project speaks truer to me and my story,” she says. “When you’re just starting out like I was then, it can feel like 100 different people are trying to tell your story. Now, I’m finally telling it in my own voice.”

Maddie has a lot to tell. Hand-in-hand with her American Idol victory, she won a People’s Choice Award for her turn on the show, had Whirlwind hit Number 2 on the iTunes Pop Charts, and went on to become a hot guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Live With Kelly & Ryan and Good Morning America. All of this in addition to touring the country opening for Ingrid Michaelson and headlining her own tours, including a Christmas run that has become a seasonal “must” for Maddie’s fans.

With a newfound momentum and passion for music, Maddie is ready to play her new material onstage. She’s plotting a tour to introduce fans to the sound she’s created, one shaped by the diverse artists she’s been listening to: Lily Allen, Sheryl Crow, and Corinne Bailey Rae are all in rotation.

"I'm thrilled to be releasing new music, but I'm even more excited to play these songs live,” Maddie says. “Almost everything I'm writing is upbeat and will be so much fun to perform with the energy of a live audience."

“It’s so important to be true to yourself and in doing so, the right audience will find you,” she adds. “For a long time, I simply thought of myself as the singer-songwriter, hometown girl from Iowa. But along the way I learned to spread my wings and branch out. I truly feel I've become the artist I was meant to be.”

#AmericanIdol #Winner #MaddiePoppe

We had a great conversation with Social Media Influencer Sofie Sanfilippo on The Chris & Sandy Show. We talked about many things from family, music, social media, sacrifices, she told some great stories especially with her amazing mom plus a whole lot more!

Social media influencer/singer on TikTok, Instagram & Youtube. Known for her viral POVS and acting videos across the internet, Sofie has a big personality, and enjoys making videos and music for others. She has 6 singles out currently and has many new releases coming this summer.