Jessica Morris on Exposing Michael Tait: Truth, Faith, and CCM’s Future
Jessica Morris, the journalist behind the Roys Report’s explosive Michael Tait exposé. From her Australian roots to shaking the CCM world, Jessica shares her journey, faith, and 2.5-year investigation into Newsboys’ and DC Talk former frontman. We unpack the allegations, the industry’s response, and hope for reform. Read the articles linked below first! Survivors, you are seen. Subscribe for Matt Hammitt’s healing take next week! #MoreCowbellPlease #JessicaMorris #CCMJessicas First Julie Roys Articlehttps://julieroys.com/former-newsboys-frontman-michael-tait-accused-sexual-assault-grooming-substance-abuse-dating-back-to-2004/Jessicas Second Julie Roys Articlehttps://julieroys.com/woman-accuses-michael-tait-drugging-her-watching-newsboys-tour-manager-covered-up/🎧ALL EPISODES:.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBt6FZ88v_g64fr3KfLjQgPIM0vUYRZy9 PODCAST:Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0v9dEeIH0OeP1chxSfQ7gj?si=d0HmJihHTjGhiEuwP8cYewListen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-cowbell-please/id1796605641
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Chris Stevens : Producer secrets working with Shakira, Gloria Gaynor and Mental Health
Chris gets honest about career challenges. We talk Carrie Underwood hit, Gloria Gaynor producing, Shakira writing, RV'ing, His @moodyproducer Identity on Instagram and TikTok. He also talks about what Christian Music is. #chrisstevens #ccm #christianmusic Chris won 5 Grammy Awards and 15 Doves!🎧ALL EPISODES:.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBt6FZ88v_g64fr3KfLjQgPIM0vUYRZy9 PODCAST:Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0v9dEeIH0OeP1chxSfQ7gj?si=d0HmJihHTjGhiEuwP8cYewListen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-cowbell-please/id1796605641If you love stories and the music business, this podcast is for you. I interview professional music creators hearing their origins, song and production stories, experiences and embarrassing stories. Not to be taken too seriously!
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Chris Stevens: From Game Sounds to Grammy Wins with TobyMac & Sanctus Real!
5x Grammy-winner Chris Stevens joins More Cowbell Please to share his wild journey from crafting gaming sounds to producing hits for TobyMac, Sanctus Real, and Mandisa! 🎹✨ Hear about his early days with a Moog synthesizer, the making of I’m Not Alright, and heartfelt Grammy moments. And bonus - an early CCM fail with Audio Adrenaline Subscribe 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@MoreCowbellPleasePodcast?sub_confirmation=1 for Part 2 next week! #ChrisStevens #TobyMac #SanctusReal #ccm Chapters00:00 Intro: Welcome to Chris Stevens’ Story!01:08 Greetings: Studio Vibes with Chris02:12 Early Life: Music in My Blood03:17 Sibling Influence: 70s & 80s Music Magic04:20 High School: Rock Band Dreams04:45 College: Electronics to Music Pivot04:59 Game Sound Job: PC Beeps Begin06:28 Making Game Sounds: From Bleeps to Tracks08:16 First Synth: Moog MG1 Madness09:39 Forming Own Company: Game Audio Hustle10:29 Moving to Producing: Chasing Real Music10:51 Moved to Nashville: CCM Calling11:09 Paul Wright & Shawn Macdonald: Early Breaks11:47 Starting with TobyMac: Creative Sparks12:20 First Success: TobyMac’s “Gone” Hits13:32 Audio Adrenaline Fail: Nashville Lessons15:41 Sanctus Real: “I’m Not Alright” Triumph17:17 Grammys: From Loss to Victory20:01 Mandisa: Heartfelt “Overcomer” Memories21:37 Outro: Part 2 Tease!🎧ALL EPISODES:.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBt6FZ88v_g64fr3KfLjQgPIM0vUYRZy9 PODCAST:Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0v9dEeIH0OeP1chxSfQ7gj?si=d0HmJihHTjGhiEuwP8cYewListen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-cowbell-please/id1796605641If you love stories and the music business, this podcast is for you. I interview professional music creators hearing their origins, song and production stories, experiences and embarrassing stories. Not to be taken too seriously!
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What it takes to THRIVE in CCM (Keiths Story)
Keith Everette Smith blows us away! Grammy-contributing trumpeter, TobyMac’s live music director, and producer for Tasha Layton’s #1 CCM hits. From Elvis with Baz Luhrmann to arenas with TobyMac, Session stories with Phil Ramone, Dolly Parton, Jack White Subscribe for Chris Stevens in Ep. 15! #KeithEveretteSmith #TobyMac #TashaLayton #ccmChapters00:00 Welcome to Keith Everette Smith!01:24 Greetings and Studio Vibes01:48 Keith’s AI-Generated Bio Reveal05:39 From Pastor’s Kid to Music07:14 First Gear and Recording Hacks08:02 College Days and Music Passion08:36 Liberty Scholarship Surprise09:37 Saddleback Church Journey09:46 Forming Anthem Lights10:23 Nashville Move and Hustle11:42 Session Horn Player Life11:47 Jack White Studio Stories12:41 Inside Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis16:17 TobyMac Tour Adventures18:14 More Jack White Sessions19:51 Phil Ramone, Dolly, Chicago22:30 Michael Narada Walden Encounter24:46 Phil Ramone’s Mixing Lesson25:59 What Defines Christian Music?27:43 Life-Changing CCM Testimonials29:46 Facing Magnificent Defeats32:51 Bravado in Music Careers33:37 Secrets of Great Engineering37:27 Tasha Layton’s Love Story38:16 Advice for Aspiring Musicians41:29 Producing with Wife Tasha44:56 Career and Family Balance47:01 Farewell and Handshake🎧ALL EPISODES:.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBt6FZ88v_g64fr3KfLjQgPIM0vUYRZy9 PODCAST:Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0v9dEeIH0OeP1chxSfQ7gj?si=d0HmJihHTjGhiEuwP8cYewListen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-cowbell-please/id1796605641If you love stories and the music business, this podcast is for you. I interview professional music creators hearing their origins, song and production stories, experiences and embarrassing stories. Not to be taken too seriously!
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Joel Smallbone’s Faith, Fails & Unsung Hero Tears!
Joel Smallbone of for KING & COUNTRY bares all in More Cowbell Please Ep. 13, Part 2! 🙏 🇺🇸 From wrestling criticism to a faith crisis over Christian music, the Unsung Hero movie’s emotional premiere, and hilarious “Two Pair” undies gaffe, Joel’s journey inspires.#JoelSmallbone #forKINGandCOUNTRY #CCM #USA🎧ALL EPISODES:.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBt6FZ88v_g64fr3KfLjQgPIM0vUYRZy9 PODCAST:Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0v9dEeIH0OeP1chxSfQ7gj?si=d0HmJihHTjGhiEuwP8cYewListen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-cowbell-please/id1796605641If you love stories and the music business, this podcast is for you. I interview professional music creators hearing their origins, song and production stories, experiences and embarrassing stories. Not to be taken too seriously!
Grammy Winning CCM Mix Engineer Ainslie Grosser dives into Christian music with More Cowbell Please! Hear CCM stars and industry pros like Luke Smallbone, Paul Mabury, Jordan Mohilowski, John Mays share real faith-driven stories of humor, heartbreak, career highlights and losses. The people who wrote, produced and signed some of the greats like Lauren Daigle, Mercy Me, Toby Mac, The Afters, Skillet, Hillsong United and for King and Country . Subscribe for inspiring interviews! #ChristianMusic
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