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Singer, songwriter, and actress Kendra Erika joins The Chris & Sandy Show for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about resilience, reinvention, and trusting your creative instincts.

Born tone deaf, Kendra shares how classical training, discipline, and perseverance helped her overcome early limitations to build a career that includes five Billboard Top 10 dance hits. After years of success in the EDM world, she opens up about why she felt called to step away from club culture and reconnect with her roots in jazz, theater, and the American Songbook.

In this episode, we talk about:

1. Overcoming being tone deaf at birth
2. The unseen grind behind music success
3. Why she pivoted away from EDM despite chart success
4. Her James Bond–inspired trilogy album License to Thrill
5. Reimagining “GoldenEye” through a cinematic jazz lens
6. Authenticity in an AI-driven music industry
7. Building a smaller, intentional team
8. Her upcoming Las Vegas showcase and what’s next in 2026

This episode is a reminder that success is not about staying comfortable. It’s about evolving, honoring who you truly are, and having the courage to pivot when your soul calls you in a new direction.

🎶 License to Thrill releases February 13, 2026

🎤 Live showcase debuts February 15 in Las Vegas

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What if the biggest lie in the music industry is the one most artists believe?

In this episode of The Chris & Sandy Show, we sit down with Jason Hollis — music producer, visual artist, entrepreneur, and founder of Nashville’s iconic Eighth Room — for a deep, honest conversation about what it really takes to build a lasting career in music.

With over 30 years in the industry, Jason shares why artists don’t need record labels, managers, or agents early on — they need ownership, accountability, and a clear plan. His upcoming book, So You Want to Be a Rockstar, was born out of decades of hard lessons, failures, and wins — and it’s designed to help artists stop waiting to be saved and start building real momentum

In this episode, we talk about:

• Growing up in Louisiana and learning grit, culture, and commitment
• Moving back to Nashville after years in Los Angeles
• Saving the historic Douglas Corner and reimagining it as The Eighth Room
• Why chasing record labels can actually hold artists back
• The importance of failure, resilience, and celebrating losses
• How artists can build sustainable careers with true fans
• Why AI, algorithms, and streaming platforms threaten creativity
• The power of visualization, planning, and long-term thinking

Jason also opens up about the unseen sacrifices behind success, the role of family and team, and why music must continue to be protected, nurtured, and passed to the next generation

This episode is a must-listen for musicians, creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone chasing a dream that requires patience, discipline, and belief.

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Country music artist Craig Campbell joins The Chris & Sandy Show for an honest and inspiring conversation about longevity, faith, family, and navigating the ups and downs of a music career without losing yourself along the way.

Craig opens up about his new single “Missing You,” which recently charted at country radio—his first national charting single since 2018. Instead of pressure, Craig shares why this moment simply represents gratitude: still being here and still doing what he loves.

In this episode, Craig reflects on his journey from arriving in Nashville with almost nothing, grinding it out on Lower Broadway, playing piano for Luke Bryan and Tracy Byrd, and building a career that’s included chart-topping hits, label closures, reinvention, and independence.

We also dive into the unexpected success of Grindstone Cowboy, the coffee shop and music venue Craig and his wife Mindy launched after COVID shut down live music—now growing into multiple locations with plans to expand even further.

This conversation goes beyond music, touching on faith, resilience, teamwork, authenticity, and why chasing success without losing your identity matters more now than ever.

• What “Missing You” represents in this chapter of Craig’s life

• Why returning to country radio came without pressure

• Trusting God with outcomes instead of chasing validation

• The grind most people never see in the music business

• Playing Lower Broadway five nights a week

• Touring in vans and setting up PA systems

• Being dropped by a label during a career high

• Finding new opportunity with Broken Bow Records

• Building Grindstone Cowboy with his family

• Singing the National Anthem at NFL games

• The importance of surrounding yourself with the right team

• Staying authentic in a fast-changing, AI-driven world

• Advice for artists chasing the same dream

• Why Craig proudly defines himself as a family man

You’ll also hear some lighter moments, including favorite foods, memorable fan experiences, and a fun appearance from our youngest co-host.

Craig Campbell’s story is a reminder that success isn’t always loud or overnight—but faith, persistence, and authenticity can sustain a career for the long haul.

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Real conversations with artists, creators, and dreamers who keep showing up.

In this special episode, we sit down with Janelle Arthur for one of her most personal conversations yet — even while fighting off a cold and keeping things under 30 minutes. Janelle opens up about her new solo-written and solo-produced song “Who You Ask,” a piece born from a season of wrestling with identity, judgment, exhaustion, surrender, and faith.

This isn’t a “polished Nashville co-write.”

It’s real.

It’s raw.

It’s her internal dialogue turned into music.

What started as fragmented lines written in the car, the shower, and late-night moments of self-reflection became the most literal and vulnerable song she has ever released — and she tells us exactly how it happened.

• Why she almost “grieved” her career and let go of forcing outcomes

• The shocking moment when a venue criticized her outfit and sparked the first line of the song

• How people judge her in completely opposite ways — sometimes celebrated, sometimes dismissed

• The tension of being “the new girl” to some and “old news” to others

• Why she stopped writing for the industry and wrote this one for her soul

• The fear of releasing a solo-written track with no one to blame if people don’t like it

• How her faith keeps her grounded in purpose rather than pressure

• The difference between who she was on American Idol and who she is today

• Her favorite career memory involving Dolly Parton — and her daughter’s surprising due date

• What she hopes she never forgets as she moves into music, film, and motherhood

If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, judged, mislabeled, or unsure of where you fit — this conversation is for you. Janelle’s honesty is refreshing, grounding, and deeply relatable. “Who You Ask” is more than a song; it’s a mirror for anyone navigating identity in a noisy world.

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Evan Nikolas Fields—the star behind Flynn in the Angel Studios sci-fi/fantasy series The Wayfinders—for what is officially his first-ever interview. And trust us… he delivers.

Evans opens up in a way most listeners never get to hear: honest, grounded, and refreshingly thoughtful. From the emotional challenges of becoming Flynn to the personal battles with self-confidence, this conversation goes far beyond the screen.

You’ll hear Evan talk about:

✨ How he connected to Flynn’s struggle with believing in himself

✨ The acting breakthrough he experienced in Ireland, thanks to a castmate

✨ Why performing for friends and family scares him more than a crowd

✨ The unforgettable on-set “giggles” moment that ruined multiple takes

✨ The middle school elective mistake that launched his acting journey

✨ The sacrifices behind the scenes—switching schools, endless auditions, and building tough skin

✨ The emotional reality of handling rejection in Hollywood

✨ The village behind him—agents, managers, PR, cast, and family

✨ Filming among ancient castles in Ireland

✨ His dream roles, his goals for the next five years, and a message for people chasing their own dreams

You’ll even hear some fun questions from Chris & Sandy’s 13-year-old son that bring out Evan’s playful side—pizza debates, sushi confessions, and his coolest career moment so far.

This episode captures Evan at the very start of his rise. It’s rare to witness an actor’s first long-form conversation… and we were honored to be the show he trusted.

If you enjoy honest stories, inspiring journeys, and hearing from the actors behind the characters, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

Listen now and follow Evan Nikolas Fields as he steps boldly into the next chapter of his career.

In this heartfelt and wide-open conversation, Chris & Sandy sit down with rising country star Britnee Kellogg — one of the Final 6 artists on the new Taylor Sheridan reality series The Road with Blake Shelton and Keith Urban. Britnee takes us behind the scenes of filming, the pressure of competition, and the friendships forged along the way.

Britnee shares:

• What being on The Road taught her about confidence, comparison, and personal growth

• The emotional story behind her song “I Matter” and writing it in the same building her grandmother once predicted she’d record in

• The reality of the grind — long flights, U-Haul dressing rooms, missed family moments, and why success is never as glamorous as it looks

• How her first viral moment changed everything and what it felt like to suddenly reach millions

• The evolving role of women in country music and why the genre is shifting back toward authenticity

• Her upcoming releases, including a song featuring Gretchen Wilson

• Balancing motherhood and music, raising a neurodivergent child, and staying grounded in who she really is

• The fan story from the UK that touched her family in a deeply personal way

Britnee opens up about fame, purpose, sacrifice, and the power of being true to yourself — both on and off the stage. It’s honest, emotional, and inspiring from start to finish.

If you love country music, real stories, and artists who aren’t afraid to be vulnerable, this episode will hit home.

In this powerful episode of The Chris & Sandy Show, we sit down with Motown recording artist Charlene Oliver, the unmistakable voice behind the global hit “I’ve Never Been to Me.”

Charlene takes us on an emotional, honest, and often shocking journey through her career — from humble beginnings as a young singer in Los Angeles to the whirlwind of Motown, legendary collaborators, and the intense highs and lows that followed.

You’ll hear Charlene’s raw and unfiltered stories about:

• Her unexpected discovery singing at a small party — and how a stranger introduced her music to Berry Gordy.

• Walking into a room with Diana Ross, Berry Gordy, and top Motown producers while wearing overalls and cowboy boots.

• Singing live in front of Diana Ross at Gordy’s request… and how that moment changed her life forever.

• Recording “I’ve Never Been to Me” with a full 30-piece orchestra and legendary arranger Don Costa.

• Why the spoken-word section almost never made the record — and how adding it turned the song into a worldwide hit.

• The emotional breakdown she had the first time she heard the lyrics, realizing the song mirrored her own life.

• Working alongside Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and other Motown greats — and the surreal moments behind the scenes.

• The painful backlash she endured after releasing “Used to Be” with Stevie Wonder — a song that left her feeling “put in front of a firing squad.”

• The personal cost of fame, including breakdowns, industry pressure, and being misunderstood as a white artist on a Black label.

• Her fear of being forgotten, and the role faith played in pulling her through her darkest seasons.

• Life today: writing deeply emotional music on piano, crafting novels, and pouring her heart into new creative work.

The episode also includes warm, funny moments — including a story involving a Rolls-Royce, a wraparound skirt, and one unforgettable fashion disaster — plus a heart-to-heart conversation with Chris and Sandy’s 13-year-old son, Christopher.

A story of talent, trauma, hope, faith, and survival — told with complete honesty.

If you love Motown history, behind-the-scenes stories, redemption arcs, or powerful conversations about purpose, this episode is for you.

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In this powerful episode of The Chris & Sandy Show, we sit down with filmmaker, entrepreneur, and Hollywood visionary Stephanie Garvin, the Founder and CEO of Hollywood Expansion Corporation (HEC) — a company dedicated to transforming how movies are made, funded, and delivered.

Stephanie opens up about her bold leap from finance into filmmaking, her mission to support creators through better infrastructure, and the heart behind her newest projects including Maserati: The Brothers, Ethan Almighty, Glamma Goes to Hollywood, and Bugatti.

This is a warm, insightful, and deeply human conversation that goes far beyond film.

• The real story behind “Maserati: The Brothers”

What the film is truly about, the family legacy behind the Maserati brand, and what surprised her most while developing it.

• How Hollywood Expansion Corporation is redefining filmmaking

Stephanie breaks down why HEC was created, what problems it solves, and how it gives filmmakers more control and smarter financial strategies.

• The influence of AI on the entertainment world

She shares what she loves about AI, what scares her, and why creatives must protect their intellectual property.

• Balancing art and business

Stephanie reveals how she navigates two worlds that often clash — and how HEC bridges the gap.

• Her charity work and heart for service

Including Ahead With Horses (supporting autistic children and people with disabilities) and the Tim Tebow Foundation.

• A touching conversation about her dogs

Tank, Ziggy, and Teddy — and the emotional story behind Tank’s final years.

• The moment she knew filmmaking was her calling

A life-altering pneumonia experience that shifted everything.

• Her passion for family-centered storytelling

And why keeping families connected is at the core of her mission.

Our 13-year-old co host jumps in with fun, spontaneous questions about food, life experiences, dream actors, and the coolest parts of her journey — creating some of the episode’s most genuine moments.

This conversation is loaded with wisdom for:

• Filmmakers
• Writers
• Entrepreneurs
• Creatives
• Families
• Anyone who wants to pursue their calling

Stephanie’s story is filled with resilience, faith, humility, and innovation. She shows what’s possible when passion meets purpose — and when someone refuses to settle for the old way of doing things.

North Nashville native Bizz Bigsby (born Wendell Bigsby) joins us on The Chris & Sandy Show to share his powerful story of pain, perseverance, and purpose.

Raised by his grandmother and great aunts, Bizz’s early years were marked by hardship—from witnessing his mother being shot at age four to battling addiction starting at just eleven. But through it all, music became his lifeline.

Today, Bizz is clean, thriving, and using his artistry to heal both himself and others. His debut single, “Here In This Town” (released June 20, 2025), tells the story of his community torn apart by the construction of I-40 through North Nashville. The full album arrives September 19, 2025.

In this candid conversation, Bizz opens up about:

🎶 How growing up in North Nashville shaped his voice and vision

💔 The decades-long battle with addiction—and what finally set him free

🌹 Why he calls his music a “rose in the concrete”

🔥 The making of Here In This Town and what fans can expect from the album

🙏 The role of faith, family, and community in his redemption

This is more than an interview—it’s a testimony of resilience, truth, and the healing power of music.

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This week on The Chris & Sandy Show, we sit down with Nashville’s own Coey Redd—a powerhouse singer, songwriter, rapper, and producer who’s rewriting the rules of country and hip hop.

From writing hooks at 12 in exchange for studio time to racking up 1.5M followers online, Coey shares her journey of hustle, heartbreak, and breakthrough moments. She opens up about staying independent, the grind behind the music, a fan story that moved her to tears, and why being unapologetically authentic is her greatest superpower.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to carve out your own lane in music, this episode will both inspire you and challenge you.

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