Tony Christie shares his remarkable journey from performing in small UK nightclubs to becoming an international star touring worldwide after signing with MCA Records in 1971. His life transformed completely as hit songs like "Las Vegas" and "Amarillo" opened doors to global tours and changed his family's circumstances forever.

• Career launched by manager Harvey Lisberg, who also managed Herman's Hermits

• Experienced multiple career revivals, including when Peter Kay used "Amarillo" in his TV show

• Recorded new albums in Nashville with top session musicians

• Currently navigating a dementia diagnosis but continuing to perform extensively

• Touring actively at age 81 with performances scheduled throughout the year

• Recently released albums "We Still Shine" and "A New Life"

• Hoping to perform in Amarillo, Texas, where he was given the key to the city

• Maintains multi-generational appeal with families attending shows together

Join us for this inspiring conversation about resilience, musical passion, and finding new beginnings at any age

Tony Christie shares his remarkable journey from performing in small UK nightclubs to becoming an international star touring worldwide after signing with MCA Records in 1971. His life transformed completely as hit songs like &quot;Las Vegas&quot; and &quot;Amarillo&quot; opened doors to global tours and changed his family&apos;s circumstances forever.
• Career launched by manager Harvey Lisberg, who also managed Herman&apos;s Hermits 
• Experienced multiple career revivals, including when Peter Kay used &quot;Amarillo&quot; in his TV show 
• Recorded new albums in Nashville with top session musicians 
• Currently navigating a dementia diagnosis but continuing to perform extensively 
• Touring actively at age 81 with performances scheduled throughout the year 
• Recently released albums &quot;We Still Shine&quot; and &quot;A New Life&quot; 
• Hoping to perform in Amarillo, Texas, where he was given the key to the city 
• Maintains multi-generational appeal with families attending shows together
Join us for this inspiring conversation about resilience, musical passion, and finding new beginnings at any age

Nashville based veteran music producer Tony Mantor’s Almost Live… Nashville podcast takes its listener on a journey through the business of music and entertainment. Following the success and popularity of his top-rated podcast on Autism & Mental Health awareness - Why Not Me? - Mantor hosts thought-provoking conversations and behind-the-scenes stories from various celebrity guests from the world of music, television and entertainment. With more than 30 years as an accomplished music producer based in Nashville, Mantor welcomes a worldly guest list of musicians, actors and entertainers who share their unique stories about the roles they’ve played in creating and sustaining what we know as popular American culture. Conversations and stories that also give a deeper understanding on what it takes to achieve success in the entertainment industry for aspiring entertainers who are currently pursuing their own dreams of being a star someday. Whether listening for the entertainment or storytelling factor alone, or for tips on how his guests faced their life’s challenges, Almost Live… Nashville will have a story for anyone who has been a fan of popular culture in music, movies and television over the last few decades.

Nashville based veteran music producer Tony Mantor’s Almost Live… Nashville podcast takes its listener on a journey through the business of music and entertainment. Following the success and popularity of his top-rated podcast on Autism &amp; Mental Health awareness - Why Not Me? - Mantor hosts thought-provoking conversations and behind-the-scenes stories from various celebrity guests from the world of music, television and entertainment. With more than 30 years as an accomplished music producer based in Nashville, Mantor welcomes a worldly guest list of musicians, actors and entertainers who share their unique stories about the roles they’ve played in creating and sustaining what we know as popular American culture. Conversations and stories that also give a deeper understanding on what it takes to achieve success in the entertainment industry for aspiring entertainers who are currently pursuing their own dreams of being a star someday. Whether listening for the entertainment or storytelling factor alone, or for tips on how his guests faced their life’s challenges, Almost Live… Nashville will have a story for anyone who has been a fan of popular culture in music, movies and television over the last few decades.

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Behind the Hits: Tony Christie's Musical Journey

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