The Stephan Hogan Podcast

Country singer Hannah Dasher opens up about losing her record deal and learning that her worth isn’t defined by her music career. In this episode of The Stephan Hogan Podcast, she shares how Christian faith helped her rethink ambition, rejection, and success.

The creator of Stand By Your Pan explains why she believes God had to humble her—and how that experience changed her priorities. We discuss finding your identity beyond your work, forgiving people who hurt you, and changing negative self-talk.

Hannah also shares the stories behind her Stand By Your Pan cookbook, appearing on Good Morning America, and building an independent country music career.

If a career setback has left you questioning your worth, this conversation explores how to keep pursuing your dream without letting it define you.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Negative Self-Talk & the Power of Words
03:04 Losing Her Record Deal & Putting God First
06:05 Writing the Stand By Your Pan Cookbook
10:08 Good Morning America & Unexpected Opportunities
13:58 Christian Faith & Listening to God
19:14 Healing Family Wounds, Prayer & Adult Baptism
27:34 Christian Belief & Understanding the Bible
33:43 Forgiveness, Gratitude, Spiritual Warfare & Fasting
41:03 How Artists Get Paid: Touring & Ticket Sales
47:06 Artist Management & Building the Right Team
49:54 AI Music & Why Authenticity Matters
56:47 Hannah Dasher’s Next Album & Dream Producers

#HannahDasher #StephanHoganPodcast #StandByYourPan

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Christian singer-songwriter Matthew West joins The Stephan Hogan Podcast to talk about never feeling good enough, the pressure to prove yourself, and finding freedom in God’s grace.

Matthew has 40 No. 1 songs as an artist and songwriter. But when I bring that up, his mind goes straight to the songs that stopped at No. 2.

Why is it so hard to feel like enough, even when you have so much to celebrate?

We explore perfectionism, self-worth, the story behind “Hello, My Name Is,” and what fatherhood taught him about unconditional love. Then we get personal about grief, ambition, trusting God’s timing, and pursuing a dream without letting it consume your life.

If you’ve ever felt behind or struggled to believe your worth extends beyond your accomplishments, this conversation is for you.

#MatthewWest #StephanHoganPodcast #ChristianMusic


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•Carter Vintage Guitars: https://www.cartervintage.com/

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What Thomas Rhett told Jordan Davis about being a dad gets to the heart of balancing country music, family, and fatherhood.

Jordan Davis joins The Stephan Hogan Podcast to share Thomas Rhett’s reminder about showing up for your kids. When you’ve spent the night onstage hearing thousands of fans cheer your name, how do you come home tired and find the energy to be the dad your children need?

For fans of Jordan Davis and Thomas Rhett, this conversation offers a look beyond the music at something many parents wrestle with: providing for your family while making sure they get your time, too.

#JordanDavis #ThomasRhett #CountryMusic #StephanHoganPodcast 

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•Learn more about Studio Bank: https://www.studiobank.com/

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What really happens behind the GMA Dove Awards, and what does it take to lead one of Christian and gospel music’s biggest nights?

Jackie Patillo, President of the Gospel Music Association (GMA) and Executive Producer of the Dove Awards, joins The Stephan Hogan Podcast for an exclusive conversation about the story behind the Dove Awards, the Christian music industry, faith, leadership, and the personal sacrifices that come with a public calling.

Jackie shares her journey from working the front desk of a record label to becoming one of the most influential leaders in Christian and gospel music. She discusses rebuilding trust in the Gospel Music Association, helping grow the Dove Awards, navigating the business of Christian music, and following God’s calling when you don’t feel qualified.

But behind the awards, the performances, and the spotlight is a deeply personal story.

Jackie opens up about losing her son Gabriel to cancer, struggling with unanswered prayers, wrestling with anger toward God, and carrying the responsibilities of leadership through unimaginable grief. In a season when she felt she couldn’t fall apart, she was forced to confront what faith really means when life doesn’t turn out the way you prayed.

We also explore servant leadership, the future of Christian and gospel music, the Museum of Christian & Gospel Music in Nashville, and the people and purpose behind the Dove Awards.

ABOUT THE 2026 GMA DOVE AWARDS

The 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards took place October 6, 2026, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, celebrating excellence in Christian and gospel music.

Hosted by Tauren Wells, this year’s Dove Awards feature performances and appearances from Brandon Lake, Lainey Wilson, Elevation Worship, CeCe Winans, TobyMac, Amy Grant, Natalie Grant, Tye Tribbett, Chris Tomlin, and other leading voices in Christian music.

Watch the 2026 GMA Dove Awards Friday, October 9, at 7:30 PM ET on TBN and the TBN+ app, with a simulcast on SiriusXM’s The Message.

Official Dove Awards website: https://doveawards.com

#DoveAwards #JackiePatillo #ChristianMusic

This episode was made possible with the help of our friends at Studio Bank. We're especially grateful to Jackie, a member of Studio’s Founders' Advisory Board, for sharing her story and wisdom with us.

00:00 – Welcome & Episode Introduction
05:45 – Sitting in Uncertainty: Why We Crave Answers
12:10 – The Trap of Overthinking & Analysis Paralysis
18:35 – Faith, Trust, and Letting Go of Control
25:20 – Taking the First Step When You Can’t See the Whole Staircase
33:05 – Focusing on What Is Within Your Control Today
41:15 – Personal Stories: Walking Through the Unknown
48:40 – Finding Peace & Purpose in the In-Between
56:10 – Daily Habits to Build Inner Resilience
1:02:30 – Final Reflections & Key Takeaways


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Dan Tyminski, the singing voice behind George Clooney’s “Man of Constant Sorrow” in O Brother, Where Art Thou?, shares an untold behind-the-scenes story about recording the song, Clooney trying to sing it himself, and the financial surprise Dan never saw coming.

The interview was over. The cameras kept rolling. Then this happened.

In this raw conversation from The Stephan Hogan Podcast, Dan takes us inside the studio, shares what it was like being there with George Clooney, and picks up his guitar to demonstrate the part he created for “Man of Constant Sorrow.” Then he reveals how singing the song changed his life financially.

No script. No polished setup. Just Dan, a guitar, and the kind of story you hope the cameras are still running to capture. Even the focus slips in places. We’re sharing it because this moment deserves to be seen.

If you love O Brother, Where Art Thou?, its soundtrack, bluegrass guitar, or the stories behind unforgettable music, this one is for you.

Subscribe to The Stephan Hogan Podcast for more conversations with the artists, songwriters, and musicians behind the music you love.

#DanTyminski #ManOfConstantSorrow #OBrotherWhereArtThou

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Kane Brown’s manager, Martha Earls, breaks down how to build an artist brand, grow a loyal fanbase, and turn social media attention into a lasting music career.

Martha shares her journey from working the front desk and tape room at Warner Chappell to breaking industry barriers, pioneering social-first artist discovery, and taking country music to stadiums and global stages like Formula 1. They dive into why short-term "hacks" never beat genuine authenticity, how to balance motherhood with high-stakes career ambitions, and what it truly takes to build a lasting legacy in today's entertainment landscape.

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Filmed in Nashville, TN
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When Aaron Dorn walked away from a promising banking career, declined an opportunity at Vanderbilt, and accepted a commission in the United States Marine Corps, many believed he was throwing away his future. Instead, that decision helped prepare him to build one of Nashville’s most distinctive financial institutions.

After serving as a Marine intelligence officer, Aaron returned to Vanderbilt, earned his MBA, and founded Studio Bank. Today, he serves as chairman, president, and CEO of the Nashville-headquartered boutique bank, which has grown to more than $1.3 billion in assets.

In this episode of The Stephan Hogan Podcast, Aaron shares how faith shaped the defining decisions of his life, how his team raised nearly $50 million in investor capital to launch Studio Bank, and how he navigated concerns about his age and experience. He also offers hard-earned lessons on entrepreneurship, leadership, raising capital, building culture, overcoming rejection, and turning a dream into a mission.

This is a candid conversation about what it takes to earn trust, build an exceptional team, and create something meaningful enough to last.

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In this episode of The Stephan Hogan Podcast, Bear Rinehart, the GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum frontman of NEEDTOBREATHE and the artist behind Wilder Woods, opens up about the hidden cost of a 20-year music career.

00:00 Bear Rinehart on Authenticity and Why Zach Bryan Connects
01:52 Growing Up Fundamentalist and Confronting Childhood Trauma
03:33 How Therapy Helped Bear Rinehart Understand His Past
04:50 The Long Surrender and the Truth About Personal Growth
08:52 Fighting the Core Belief That You Are Never Good Enough
11:51 The Danger of Comparing New Music to Past Success
16:54 Fatherhood, Parenting and Living as an Example
19:49 How Bear Rinehart Started NEEDTOBREATHE and Learned Leadership
24:38 Working With Grammy-Winning Producer Dave Cobb
30:41 NEEDTOBREATHE’s Longevity and Building Trust With Fans
37:12 “I Was a Shadow for Half My Career”
40:20 Managing Insecurity Through Faith, Discipline and Daily Routine


After No. 1 albums, sold-out tours and billions of streams, Bear reveals why he still felt like a “shadow” for nearly a decade. He explains how he finally confronted the “baseline broken” core belief telling him he would never be good enough, regardless of how much he achieved.

Bear and Stephan Hogan explore self-worth, negative core beliefs, identity beyond applause, faith, masculinity, codependency, creative burnout and the dangerous belief that success can heal insecurity. Bear compares the mind to a soundboard. The negative voices cannot always be muted, but their faders do not have to remain at ten.

This is not a polished celebrity interview about fame. It is an honest conversation about what happens when achievement can no longer outrun pain, and how a successful artist begins separating his identity from his performance.

Whether you discovered Bear Rinehart through NEEDTOBREATHE songs like “Brother,” “HARD LOVE” and “Who Am I,” or through his solo project Wilder Woods, this conversation reveals the man behind the music and the internal battle behind the success.

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Dan Tyminski nearly said no to Avicii’s “Hey Brother.” His teenage daughter changed the answer, and that decision changed far more than one recording session.

Most people know Dan’s voice before they know his name and global EDM hits. He is the voice behind “Man of Constant Sorrow,” a defining member of Alison Krauss & Union Station, the unmistakable bluegrass singer on Avicii’s “Hey Brother,” and now the voice on Kygo’s new song, “Heaven on Your Mind.” 

This is the first conversation where Dan opens up about “Heaven on Your Mind.” He plays the song acoustic and live at the very beginning of the episode and shares how the Kygo collaboration came together. 

Dan also tells me how the Avicii collaboration actually happened, why he first turned it down, what his daughter said when she learned about the offer, and why he recorded the vocal with little more than a click and a piano note.

But this episode is really about what happened inside Dan after the success. He opens up about spending years as other people’s version of him, feeling like the worst musician in the room, chasing perfect performances, and finally learning to let his own personality and flaws into the music.

We talk about fatherhood, connecting with fans after shows, social media, money, live recording in an AI-driven world, and the responsibility that comes with having an audience.

Dan closes the episode with intimate acoustic performances of “I Hope You Smile When You’re Alone” and “Medicine Man.”

In this conversation:

•The real story behind Avicii’s “Hey Brother”
•Kygo’s “Heaven on Your Mind” and returning to EDM
•Alison Krauss & Union Station and the roles artists learn to play
•Insecurity, perfectionism, authenticity, and live music
•Fatherhood, technology, fan connection, and financial perspective
•Two acoustic performances in the room

Dan Tyminski

Website: https://www.dantyminski.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dantyminski/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0-E_49bagfa1GELVgLO6w

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•Bank with Studio Bank: https://www.studiobank.com/
•Sound Royalties helps music creators access funding through their royalty income without giving up ownership of their music. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4i4ZBuW
•Stay at The Countrypolitan Hotel: https://shorturl.at/JtN6r
•Drink Stage Water: https://stagewater.com/
•Bank with Studio Bank: https://www.studiobank.com/
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Filmed in Nashville, TN
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Kip Moore opens up about country music, the music business, country radio, songwriting, touring and the radical authenticity that helped him build a global career on his own terms.

In this Kip Moore interview on The Stephan Hogan Podcast, Kip breaks down how he grew a massive international fanbase across South Africa, Australia, Europe and the UK, including selling out an arena in Cape Town in seven minutes. He explains why some of his biggest songs found audiences without U.S. country radio, and why artists who chase trends usually arrive too late.

Kip also gets brutally honest about the mental cost of success. During the Up All Night era, nonstop touring, extreme insomnia and pressure pushed him into the darkest mental stretch of his career. Eventually, he began turning down money and opportunities that conflicted with the life and career he actually wanted.

We get into:

• Kip Moore’s rise in country music
• Building a global fanbase beyond U.S. country radio
• The truth about Nashville and the modern music business
• Solitary Tracks and embracing life as an outsider
• Burnout, insomnia and mental health on the road
• Why Kip Moore turned down major money and brand deals
• Songwriting, melody and making timeless music
• Why copying Morgan Wallen, Zach Bryan or Tyler Childers is a losing strategy
• What Kip learned touring with Eric Church and Tim McGraw
• Live bands, record production and why less is more
• Faith, solitude and staying true to yourself
• Radical authenticity as a competitive advantage

The music industry constantly tells artists to follow what is already working.

Kip Moore built his career by becoming harder to copy.

The more impossible you are to imitate, the more valuable you become.

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•Drink Stage Water: https://stagewater.com/
•Bank with Studio Bank: https://www.studiobank.com/
•Simon Says Clothing: https://www.simonsaysnashville.com/

#KipMoore #RadicalAuthenticity #StephanHoganPodcast #CountryMusic #MusicBusiness #CountryMusicPodcast #Nashville #Songwriting #MusicIndustry #CountryRadio #ArtistDevelopment #IndependentArtist #SolitaryTracks #Authenticity #CreativeFreedom

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