Beverly Ann: From Liverpool’s Stages to the Magic of “Daystar”

Show Notes What happens when a holiday singalong becomes the beginning of a new musical chapter? Tony Mantor welcomes Liverpool singer and performer Beverly Ann to Almost Live Nashville for a conversation about a lifetime in music and the unexpected connection that led to her single “Daystar.” B…

Grace Kennedy: Stories Behind the Spotlight and the Passion Behind DZIRE

Show Notes From performing with Marvin Hamlisch as a teenager to starring in her own BBC television series, Grace Kennedy has a lifetime of stories to share. She joins Tony Mantor on Almost Live Nashville for a conversation about unforgettable encounters, artistic independence, and the passion beh…

Donna Lewis: Beyond “I Love You Always Forever”

Show Notes Behind an unforgettable song is a story that reaches far beyond the charts. On Almost Live Nashville, Donna Lewis reflects on years of developing her craft before worldwide success and the lessons that taught her to trust her creative instincts. Donna shares how motherhood reshaped her …

Randy Montana: Seven Years to “Beer Never Broke My Heart”

Randy Montana spent seven years rebuilding his career after his record deal ended. Then Luke Combs recorded “Beer Never Broke My Heart”—and Randy found himself standing in a packed stadium listening to thousands of people sing the words he helped write. In this episode of Almost Live Nashville, Ra…

Laura Bryna: The Story Behind “Rise”—Music, Loss, and Finding Strength

Show Notes What happens when a song you wrote to encourage others becomes the song you need yourself? On this episode of Almost Live Nashville, Tony Mantor welcomes country artist and songwriter Laura Bryna for a heartfelt conversation about music, family, perseverance, and connection. Laura rec…

The Marsh Family: From Viral Sensation to Original Music-Hope,Heart & Harmony

 Show Notes What began as a family singing together in their living room during the COVID-19 lockdown quickly became an international phenomenon. In this episode of Almost Live Nashville, Tony Mantor welcomes members of the Marsh Family to share their incredible journey from viral videos to worldw…

Walter Egan: The Untold Stories Behind "Magnet and Steel," Stevie Nicks, Gram Parsons & a Lifetime in Music

Most people know Walter Egan for his timeless hit "Magnet and Steel," but that iconic song is only one chapter in an extraordinary career spanning more than five decades. In this episode of Almost Live Nashville, Walter joins host Tony Mantor to share the incredible stories behind his journey—from…

Josie & Tina Marie: Building the Josie Music Awards and Championing Independent Artists Worldwide

Show Notes Josie Music Awards founders Josie Passantino-Boone and Tina Marie Passantino join Tony Mantor for an inspiring conversation about creating one of the world's premier platforms for independent musicians. What began as a vision to give unsigned artists the recognition they deserve has…

Alan Warner of The Foundations: The Story Behind “Build Me Up Buttercup” and a Lifetime of Timeless Music

Alan Warner of The Foundations: The Story Behind "Build Me Up Buttercup" Few songs have stood the test of time quite like "Build Me Up Buttercup." For more than five decades, it has brought generations together, becoming one of the most recognizable and beloved songs in popular music. In this epi…

Jaime French: From Beauty Influencer to Reinvention, Comedy, Music & Mental Health

Show Notes Jamie French has built an extraordinary career by embracing change, taking creative risks, and never being afraid to reinvent herself. In this episode of Almost Live Nashville, host Tony Mantor sits down with comedian, YouTuber, singer-songwriter, and content creator Jamie French to di…