NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country Music Success Stories, hosted by award-winning radio and media personality Candy O’Terry and featuring Music City Mentor, Jacy Dawn Valeras, offers a one of a kind insider access to country music artists, from the privacy of their homes. Season 2 is rockin’ with a road trip to Aimeeland Studios and a deep dive into the life of Chris Lindsey, one of country music’s most prolific and successful songwriters. Subscribe to the podcast here and listen on all podcast platforms here.
“What a total professional, Candy is to talk to. She and Jacy had interviewed my wife once before, and Aimee had said they were awesome, and they definitely were. They did their homework and made the conversation a lot of fun to re-visit my career and take a step back to remember what a great ride it’s been,” shared Chris Lindsey.
“When you are sitting with Chris Lindsey at the same table where he and his wife Aimee Mayo write their hit songs, you know you are being welcomed into someplace very special,” exclaimed Candy O’Terry. This interview is full of the stories behind the hits, but it’s also a look into the creative process and “The Talent Pie.” You’ll have to listen to get the recipe!
“Every aspiring writer should pay close attention to the way Chris Lindsey has carefully developed his skill set and designed a career that has made him one of the most successful writers in country music,” expressed Founder & CEO of Platinum Circle Media- Jacy Dawn Valeras
Future guests include Frank Myers, Sonny LeMaire of Exile, The Issaacs, Jim Messina, Jim Vest, Pam Lewis and many others, including surprise guests along the way. Past guests have included John Schneider, Collin Raye, Aimee Mayo, John and Robin Berry, Steve Dorff, Naomi Judd, Jeannie Seely, Crystal Gayle, Lori McKenna, Karen Staley, Kent Blazy, Larry Strickland, T.G. Sheppard and Kelly Lang.
The in-demand podcast, distributed by Muddhouse Media, is the 2021 winner of two Awards of Distinction recognized by the Communicator Awards for Best Host, and Best Music-based Podcast. The popular podcast made its debut on in the top #25 on Apple Podcasts USA Music Interviews Chart and has been picked up by iHeartMedia, the #1 commercial podcast publisher globally and RADIO.COM which is powered by Entercom, the 2nd largest radio group in the country and the top podcast producer which includes 800+ streaming stations across the US.
In this Nashville based podcast, radio legend & master interviewer Candy O’Terry goes straight to the pros to hear their stories. From singers to producers, songwriters to record label executives, radio programmers and DJ’s to PR and marketing pros, every episode is a deep dive into what it takes to succeed in the country music industry. If you want to make it in Nashville, you need a roadmap. Music City Mentor and Founder of Platinum Circle Media, Jacy Dawn Valeras provides valuable advice about everything from writer’s rounds to online marketing and building a network that will go the distance.
The elite group of artists who have invited the hosts into their homes and recording studios have amassed over 318 million albums sold, 17 Grammy Awards, 32 ACM Awards and 30 CMA Awards. Country Music Success Stories is well on the way to becoming a success story on its own.
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