Taylor Blackwell shares her journey from child actor mentored by Burt Reynolds to multi-talented creator writing, directing, and starring in her own projects. She discusses the creative freedom that comes with having more control over her artistic vision and the excitement of bringing stories to life.

• Started acting at age 5, later incorporating music into her career

• Met Burt Reynolds at age 10 and became his student until his passing

• Values the creative control of developing her own projects

• Recently completed "It Happened: The Judy Tenuta Story," where she wrote, directed, and starred

• Chose Judy Tenuta's story partly because both play accordion

• Found similarities between Judy's journey to find her voice and her own artistic development

• Creating a comfortable environment for cast and crew brings out their best performances

• Currently working on a second album described as an "indie rock musical"

• Aspires to become a showrunner and tour as a musician

• Passionate about animal rights and works with Mercy for Animals

Find Taylor on Instagram and YouTube @themusicalmushroom or email tayblackwell@gmail.com to connect about film festival opportunities.

Taylor Blackwell shares her journey from child actor mentored by Burt Reynolds to multi-talented creator writing, directing, and starring in her own projects. She discusses the creative freedom that comes with having more control over her artistic vision and the excitement of bringing stories to life.
• Started acting at age 5, later incorporating music into her career 
• Met Burt Reynolds at age 10 and became his student until his passing 
• Values the creative control of developing her own projects 
• Recently completed &quot;It Happened: The Judy Tenuta Story,&quot; where she wrote, directed, and starred 
• Chose Judy Tenuta&apos;s story partly because both play accordion 
• Found similarities between Judy&apos;s journey to find her voice and her own artistic development 
• Creating a comfortable environment for cast and crew brings out their best performances 
• Currently working on a second album described as an &quot;indie rock musical&quot; 
• Aspires to become a showrunner and tour as a musician 
• Passionate about animal rights and works with Mercy for Animals
Find Taylor on Instagram and YouTube @themusicalmushroom or email tayblackwell@gmail.com to connect about film festival opportunities.

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.

Tony Mantor's : Almost Live..... Nashville

Taylor Blackwell's Music and path to directing

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