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My producer
friend Chris Harris called me a while back and told me about Bill
Miller. I am so glad he did. Bill's first visit (of many I hope) was the
last day of 2000. Bill is a native American. He has toured with Pearl
Jam, Tori Amos and many others. Altho he has recorded for several years,
we played his first Christian music record, "Hear Our Prayer".
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Christmas
eve fell on Sunday this year. I was glad to have live music all morning
with the likes of Lisa Bevill, Eli, and Mark Chessir.
In addition, my son Chris asked if his group from school could come and
sing Christmas songs. What a great idea! The Overton High School
Madrigal Singers under the direction of Dr. Phillip Griffin were
wonderful. A great celebration of this special time of year. Top
picture: Mark Chessir, Eli, me, and Lisa Bevill. 2nd pic: Eli sings!
(looks comfortable, doesn't he!?!). Singers: Brett Perkins, Lindsey
White, Kristin Taylor and Chris Faust in front with Daniel
Poston in back. Bottom pic: (past the back of my head) Chris
Faust, Nancy Craig, Rachel Cunningham, and my son, Chris
Mason. -Dec 24 |
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Some
traditions are very worthwhile... this is one! Gary Chapman and
his brother Keith Chapman joined us last year about this time.
It's great to catch up and LAUGH real loud and hard! David Crabtree
also dropped by from WRAL-TV in Raleigh, NC. -Dec
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I love Michelle Pillar's
heart! She sees a need and looks for a way to do something about it. She
has put together a benefit concert for the needy in Williamson County.
The already-sold-out concert features Steve Winwood, Michael MacDonald,
Larry Carlton, and Vince Gill. Here we are with Michelle's husband, Larry
Carlton- an incredible guitar player. Next time you see "Hill
Street Blues" on TV... that's Larry playing the theme! Comedian
Jeff Allen also dropped by. -Dec
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December
should be Buddy Greene month! He has several appearances here in
Nashville. One of which, I am happy to say, was on our show. Buddy
brought in Pat Flynn for some great conversation and incredible
music. -Dec 3 |
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Reed Arvin has had an
amazing career so far! He was a studio musician when he moved to
Nashville in the mid 80's, he produced all but one of Rich Mullins'
projects. Now he adds "author" to his credits. His second
novel "The Will" has just released and very well
could be made into a movie! www.reedarvin.com
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WorshipCityPraise
is a monthly event here in Nashville. Hosted by Jeff Deyo (formerly from
Sonicflood). Jeff and Band joined us on Nov 12 after driving all night
from a concert in Ohio. l-r: Stephen Zaccone, Rob
Hawkins, Jeff. me, and Michele Zaccone. www.worshipcitypraise.com |
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It is so
good to be with old friends and I have been so proud of these two! Gordon
Kennedy and Billy Sprague are a part of a Rocketown Records
writer's series with Phil Madeira and Wayne Kirkpatrick. Songs you know
and love from these incredible writers. Visit the site. www.rocketownwriters.com/
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Imagine the
endless jokes when your band's name is "The Nobodys"! Ben
Bauman and Scott Riggan joined us on Oct 29 to play their
latest, self-titled project. Find them on the web at www.thenobodys.com.
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October 15 was
a Sam's Place Sunday. Gary Chapman dropped by. We were soon
joined by some of the folks involved in the annual Crisis Pregnancy
Support Center's "Run for Life". l-r: Daniel Butler, Chapman,
Ashley Stiles, Steve Gilreath, me and Kama Tate. |
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I have a great
deal of respect and appreciation for Michael Card. He is a very gifted teacher
and author... besides all the great music stuff! Here we are premiering
his 19th album, "Soul Anchor" on October 8. |
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The
"Mission and Music" Tour is a call to us all to remember the
importance Jesus placed on helping others. Featured in the tour are Thom
Shumate and Eli. l-r: producer Mark Chessir, Shumate, me, Eli,
and Kat Davis from Forefront Records. -Oct
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What can I
say, I love ZOEgirl!!! The debut, self-titled project was released in
mid-August. They told me that this was their first live interview where
all three were present. l-r:
Chrissy
Conway, Alisa Girard, me, and Kristin Swinford. -Sept
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Aaron
Benward dropped by on Sept 10. He had a busy day! He started out
with us at 7am, went to church, watched the Titans beat Kansas City, and
then onto the Sam's Place stage at the Ryman with Gary
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I always look
forward to visits from Phil Keaggy. We had a great time playing
some of the "Keaggy Classics", some stuff Phil's still
working on, as well as a couple of songs from projects which will be out
on the new WORD Artisan label (created especially for Phil and his
music) in October. -August
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Add "book
author" to Bonnie Keen's extensive list of credits. Her
book, "Blessed Are The Desperate..." chronicles
her walk during the past decade. It is very brave and honest, as she is.
Count me as a member of her fan club!
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Look and
listen closely... Rachael Lampa may be only 15 years old, but
WHAT A VOICE! She will be with us a long time I know. At Rachael's left
is Brent Bourgeois, her producer. -August
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I
think one of my favorite things about doing this show is live music. I
guess that would make this Sunday one of my favorites. Buddy Greene
was on to talk about an album release performance coming up and he
brought former New Grass Revival member, Pat Flynn along. The
project is "Re: Sinners And Saints". Buddy is always a
welcome guest on the show... Pat too! -July 30 |
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I had been
hearing lots of good things about this guy... all very true. A new
friend to the show (but I have a feeling he'll be around for a long
time)... it's Mark Schultz. -July 23 |
 
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I
joked on the air about these two guys being two "old" friends:
it's John Schlitt and Louie Weaver from Petra. The
latest project is "Double Take", containing
remakes of some of Petra's true gold! Louie's wife, Penny called several
time to help jog Louie's (and my) memory. Finally, she and their two
kids just came on over to join us. John brought his 11 year old, Cray.
Top right picture: the youngest Schlitt-child holds the youngest Weaver
child. Bottom picture, l-r: Louie & Penny Weaver, Cray Schlitt
holding baby Mickey Weaver, me, John Schlitt and Louie Weaver IV in the
chair. -July 16 |
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There is a
time to laugh... Jeff Allen (left) has a LOT to do with that! The
morning of the first "Jeff Allen & Friends"
at Zanies Comedy Club (July 9) brought us Jeff and artist John Cox (who
also performed live for us. |
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Roaring
Lambs was
the title of a book written in the early 90's by the late Bob Briner, a
hero and mentor to my guest on July 2, Steve Taylor. The result
from the impact of the book was a re-release of the book and a CD by the
same name on Steve's label, Squint Records. At right is Squint
media-man, Jay Swartzendruber. |
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Geoff Moore had
an appearance at Sam's Place on June 18 and we were very happy that he
started the day by spending a few hours with us. Not only was it
Father's Day, but also Geoff and wife Jan's 18 wedding anniversary. |
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Nicol Smith
brought her
self-titled debut project to us on June 11. Nicol's project was/is one
of the industry's most anticipated ever!... and it does not disappoint.
Nicol was on the show last year with her brother Todd and Alan Hall...
the group Selah. |
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Chris
Harris came to see us on June 4th. He's a longtime friend who also
happens to be an incredible producer (Anointed, Lisa Bevill, Newsong,
Wayne Kirkpatrick, and many others). |
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Nichole
Nordeman was about to release her 2nd project, "This Mystery".
She is such a gifted songwriter AND singer... this is an amazing
woman!!! May 21 |
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What a show
this turned out to be! My first guest was long-time friend, Jenny
Lockwald from Pamplin Music in Oregon. She was in town on business.
Next came Kama Tate from the Crisis Pregnancy Support Center to
talk about the upcoming dinner in the round. Finally came Danny
O'Lannerghty and his dad, Dan Leonard with an INCREDIBLE
story. May 14 |
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May
7th we talked about the annual Hymn Sing (a benefit for Daystar
Ministries) . Hosting the event was Buddy Greene. Performing were
Jars of Clay among many others. Top pic: Buddy Greene, Dan
Haseltine, me and Charlie Lowell of Jars. Middle pic: Buddy
talks... we listen. Bottom: Buddy Greene, Dan Haseltine, Charlie Lowell,
John Paul Penrod, Kendra Allen, me, Holly, and Belle Johnson from
Daystar Ministries. |
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Easter
Sunday (Apr 23)
and we made a new friend. Pat Flynn was the guitar player of the
group New Grass Revival. He is pictured here playing a song, very
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IT'S GMA
SUNDAY!!!!!! (Apr
16) This is a new group, Solomon's Wish. They came
by and brought guitars and bongos making a very great first impression.
Top pic is: Mike, me, Kevin and Scott. Bottom pic: Solomon's Wish plays
as Jenny Lockwald from Pamplin Records looks on. |
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Our final
guests GMA Sunday was a group I had been anxious to meet.... The Kry.
Rarely in Nashville, I was grateful for this chance. L-R: Pete Nelson,
me, brothers Yves and Jean-Luc Lajoie, and David Asch from Freedom
Records. |
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If you were
listening that Sunday morning, you heard us talk about taking a
traditional picture. This is it! My old friends, Jenny Lockwald (Pamplin
Records) and Jon Hull (KSBJ Radio in Humble, TX). |
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Meet Don
Wise (left) and Charlie Heimermann (right). To make a very
long, wonderful story short... Charlie's composition, "The
Mass Of The Angels" will be performed for Pope John II's
80th birthday in May. Charlie is a Nashville carpenter.- March 12 |
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Jamie
Slocum had a concert in Nashville the Friday night after this show
on March 5. |
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I am so happy
for Lisa Bevill. Her brand new, self-titled project was released
a few days after our interview on Feb 27. You'll love it! |
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FFH
finally joined us on Feb 13. The wait was well worth it! They performed
live music for us as well. l-r: Michael Boggs, Brian Smith, me, Jennifer
and Jeromy Deibler. |
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OK... I'm
6'1''. Look at these guys! Two of The Ragamuffins joined us with
the new project, "Prayers of a Ragamuffin". l-r: Rick Elias,
me, and Mark Robertson. Feb 6 |
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It had been 2
and a half years since our last visit with Rebecca St. James. She
one of my favorites! Jan 30 |
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The
"A" Tour was coming to town and we made some early noise!
l-r: Jody McBrayer and Cherie Paliotta from Avalon,
me, Ne-Cee Walls and Steve Crawford from Anointed.
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Steve Camp
dropped by to share his new project: "Abandoned To God" Jan
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Our first guests of the new
year (decade, century, and millennium) were Jim Cole and George
Pendergrass. Jan 9 |
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