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Wanna infuse your week with creativity? New episode of The Mulberry Lane Show is here.

First up, country music hitmaker Phil Vassar! As a 2-time ASCAP Songwriter of the Year, he’s had 10 No. 1 singles (including Just Another Day in Paradise) & 27 Top 40 hits. He’s also written songs for other artists including Tim McGraw's "My Next 30 Years." His new single “Not So Silent Night” is a super fun holiday song with Lonestar & 100 percent of the proceeds benefit The Salvation Army. How cool is that?

Next, are you an aspiring writer? Meet NY Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer. She'll give you stellar advice. Her latest book is Archenemies, the second in the Renegades Trilogy. Marissa has developed quite a following in the superhero world.👊 And this series makes an awesome gift for the YA fiction fan.

Speaking of gifts, Etsy Trend Expert Dayna Isom Johnson tells you about personalized, thoughtful, and unique holiday gift ideas. She seriously has some great ideas. Dayna's also a guest judge on the NBC-TV show Making It hosted by Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman.

Enjoy the show!! And catch you next week. Your radio sisters, Rachel, Bo, and Allie

Latest episode of The Mulberry Lane Show! In depth interview with hit songwriter Desmond Child!

Latest episode of The Mulberry Lane Show! In depth interview with hit songwriter Desmond Child!

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Hang out with Songwriter Hall of Fame member and legendary songwriter Desmond Child! He’s had over 80 Top 40 singles selling over 500 million albums worldwide.

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He’s written or co-written the songs that make up the soundtrack of your life- including Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer,” “Bad Medicine,” “You Give Love a Bad Name.” Aerosmith’s “Angel,” “Dude (Looks Like a Lady,)” “Crazy.” Ricky Martin’s “Livin’ la Vida Loca,” “She Bangs.” “I was Made for Lovin You” by Kiss, Joan Jett’s “I Hate Myself for Loving You,” and soooo many others!

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Desmond shares his creative muse with you, his inside stories of writing the hits, and his latest project with Barbara Streisand in such a descriptive & vivid way.

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First up: Mark Lowry. He penned the lyrics of the Christmas classic "Mary Did You Know.” Be inspired when you hear what inspired this song that has been recorded by everyone from Kenny Rogers & Wynonna, to Pentatonix, to Mulberry Lane!

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Then meet Peter Hollens. This singer/producer has over 2 million YouTube subscribers & beautifully covers cappella & contemporary classics. Add to your holiday playlist: “A Hollens Family Christmas - Deluxe Edition." Also, Peter has built his vast career without a record label or manager! Find out how.

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Next, travel expert Keith Nowak. Get to know this Director of Communications from Travelocity. Then get some tips for your holiday travel. After all, less stress = more merriment.

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Bonus! Also on this episode, Candice Night of Blackmore's Night - a group that includes Ritchie Blackmore of Deep Purple & Rainbow. This is Renaissance Rock holiday music & Candice plays 7 Renaissance instruments. Check out “Winter Carols,” the latest holiday release from the powerhouse group.

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Enjoy this episode, tell us what you liked, & what you wanna hear more of! #creativitymatters #Christmasplaylist #behindthescenes

❤️ Rachel, Bo, & Allie

#1 international and New York Times bestselling author of more than 50 suspense novels, celebrates 40+ years as the Queen of Suspense! More than one hundred million copies of her books are in print in the US. Mary Higgins Clark joins the show and tells you about how to build suspense in your writing and talks about how to keep your creativity alive during the different seasons of your life. She should now - she's been writing best-selling novels through motherhood, becoming a grandmother, and now a great grandmother. Her latest novel is "You Don't Own Me." It was an honor having Mary on the show. One classy lady.

Next, it's Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees. Jeff tells you about heating up your holidays with the guys in the band on their Christmas tour. Their latest release "Let it Snow" is also available. Jeff shares with you how touring these days is just a little bit different now with kids and families.

Finally, need a soundtrack for your dinner party? How about one that enhances conversation and doesn't distract? Meet Emmy award winning composer Silas Hite. His latest release, Vol.1 Sounds For A Dinner Party, was composed with the intention of making your dinner party a memorable one. Silas also tells you what a day in the life of a composer looks like and how he uses his creativity.

On this episode of The Mulberry Lane Show, meet Larry Stewart of '80s and '90s super group, Restless Heart. They're celebrating the music, the hits, and all 5 original guys still together for their 35th Anniversary tour this year. Larry shares the stories behind the hits and gives some advice on how to keep any relationship going for 35 years!

Next, it's social media heavyweight Chad Tepper & crazy dude all around Zach Holmes - here to tell you how to take big chances in your life and risk it all!! These guys are the stars of MTV's Too Stupid to Die. Hear about how they come up with outrageous stunts and hilarious (and usually dangerous) pranks for their own amusement.

FInally, meet Graham Bunn, nationally known radio host - and now the host of USA Network's Real Country. Graham talks about what makes this show different from The Voice and Idol and gives an inside look at the series, featuring three of the biggest icons of country music: Shania Twain, Jake Owen and Travis Tritt. In each episode, Twain, Owen and Tritt hand-select emerging solo artists who then go on to compete in the show.

First, get to know music mogul David Foster. The list of hits he's either written and/or produced goes on and on. Foster has won 16 Grammy Awards, including three for Producer of the Year, an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe, and racked up three Oscar nominations for “Best Original Song.” In this interview, David opens up about his creative process, what drives him, what he's like in the studio while producing, and the real source of his creative soul.

Next, it's People Magazine Senior Editor Alicia Dennis. She talks the new Investigation Discovery limited series "People Magazine Investigates: Crimes of Fashion." This series explores high-end fashion icons and the tales of obsession and betrayal that led to murder. From Versace to Gucci, the world of fashion has seen more than its share of shocking, violent crimes.

Finally, meet author Kendall Rose. Her book, "The Stepmom’s Club: How to be A Stepmom without Losing Your Money, Your Mind and Your Marriage" gives advice from four stepmoms - advice they desperately wished they'd been given & advice they couldn’t find in volume after volume of “helpful” clinical wisdom by therapists.

On The Mulberry Lane Show this weekend, first, catch up with Keith Harkin. Formerly a member of Celtic Thunder, and now on a solo journey, Keith is just embarking on a tour. He talks travel, songwriting with famed Eagles' songwriter Jack Tempchin, & upcoming projects. Check out www.KeithHarkin.com for tour dates. Then, it's Johnny Cash's grandson, Thomas Gabriel. Wow, the DNA traveled straight to the vocal cords, as Thomas sounds just like his grandfather. His latest album is titled "Long Way Home" - appropriately titled as Thomas has been in and out of jail and rehab. Now was the time for this album & his life to come together. He has a captivating story and you can feel it in his voice (www.thomasgabriel.com). Finally, meet author Sahara Rose Ketabi. Her latest book "Eat Feel Fresh: A Modern Ayurvedic Cookbook" is a much-needed plant-based solution to eating healthy - and Sahara makes it super easy to do! Deepak Chopra, MD writes the foreward, and you should find out what Ayurvedic Mind-Body Type you are by taking the quiz at www.iamsahararose.com

Interviews: Trans-Siberian Orchestra's Al Pitrelli; New Age pianist/composer Matthew Mayer by The Mulberry Lane Show

Aspiring author or writer? Get great tips today and hear about new reads from NYT Bestselling author Dav Pilkey (Captain Underpants & Dog Man). Also hear from "Queen of the Beach reads" author Mary Kay Andrews. Next, get an inside look at directing from David Cunningham. He talks the new faith based film about adoption "Running for Grace." David gives pro-tips about following your dream, your heart, and you passion.