What Else? With Corey Mann

The former lead singer of Hawk Nelson publicly stated, “I no longer believe in God.” A year has passed since that statement, what’s life been like since?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A long time in the making, a new album from Mercy Me, “Inhale/Exhale” is out and I chat with the lead singer about new music, bucket lists, post pandemic life, and a special guest(s) on the new album out now.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

From a sheltered and rebellious childhood, discovering James Taylor while vacuuming his dad’s church, staying clear of Smurfs and the Simpsons, Bear Rinehart has become one of the most recognizable voices in CCM music world. During this chat, a little ‘show and tell’ with vinyl, and a trip down memory lane.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jon Foreman chats nostalgia as Corey flips thru his cd carrier(s), playing the old songs again, and the new solo project, “Departures”.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

12 Grammy Awards, 23 Dove Awards, 15 Stellar Awards, author, mother, wife, and now grandma! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Singer, songwriter, performer, and high-five enthusiast.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

From the state of Texas comes Josh Wilson, home of Buddy Holly and Mac Davis. Josh’s sound has evolved from a folk-type rock, to a very fresh, and relevant pop sound is can be heard on his song “Undeniable”. Corey and Josh are friends, so the inside jokes are at a minimum but the conversation feels genuine. Also, stay to the end for a special surprise.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

More than likely, you‘ve either heard a Chris Tomlin song, or you’ve sang a Chris Tomlin song in church.  On this episode, you’ll hear about growing up in Texas, baseball cards, finally getting that first song on the radio, your songs being sung in other languages, is country music collaborations, if the phone were to ring – who would he like to work with, and is there still gas left in the tank?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Singer, songwriter, worship leader, church staff member, author, wife, mom, and also upright bassist. Laura has stories about her trip to the Grammys, her early beginnings, family dynamics, and what she had hiding in her purse the night she won an award for “Blessings”.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Korey Cooper plays guitar, keys, and writes songs for Skillet. She’s married to lead singer John Cooper. They have 2 kids, live in Wisconsin, and Korey has a laser focus on her life mission.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Caleb Chapman is the lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist for Colony House. His father is CCM legend Steven Curtis Chapman, so you’ll get early childhood stories, being his dad’s band, a late night TV show appearance, and more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

David Zach is the lead singer and songwriter for Remedy Drive as well as an advocate in the fight against human trafficking. The band has recorded three concept albums to shine a light on slavery and to celebrate the modern day abolition. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Steve Taylor is a singer, songwriter, record producer, music executive, film maker, assistant professor, and actor. Personal opinion, he’s also super cool.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Altar Boys lead singer, guitarist, and main songwriter Mike Stand chats about early beginnings, touring, songwriting, making a ‘miracle’ album, rockabilly, and now teaching 4th & 5th graders.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Best-selling author, podcast host of “That Sounds Fun”, much sought after speaker, and owner of the “That Sounds Fun” Podcast Network. Annie has a new book called “That Sounds Fun”, and we talk about podcasting, horses, advice for my daughter, and a portion of Chapter One from her new book read by Annie herself.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike McCloskey has been involved in many aspects of the Christian music industry, most prominently artist management, label, and live tour promotion for the last 20 years. He previously held the positions of executive vice president of artist management and label operations at sixstepsrecords and Management and chief operating officer at Awakening Events. Throughout his two-decade career, Mike has worked with such leading artists as Chris Tomlin, David Crowder, TobyMac, Casting Crowns, Matt Redman, Ryan Stevenson, and Passion, among others. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Blaine is the Vice President of A & R at Provident Records. The signing of new artists, working alongside artists on song development and projects, he’s highly respected and very much loved by his roster (previous and current.) You’ll hear some familiar voices in CCM world and some familiar songs that he has had his hands in.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Formed in the Midwest in the early 70’s, Resurrection Band toured the world in a big, red school bus with “JESUS” painted on the side. They are called “the most influential band in Christian music history”, and even though I’ve listened to their music since the early 80’s, this is my first time chatting with Glenn Kaiser.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the world of ‘editorial cartoons’, Gary Varvel is easily a top name on that list. Gary was The Indianapolis Star cartoonist for 24 years, and ran in syndication in many other papers. His cartoons seen by hundreds of thousands of people. In 2015 he was inducted into the Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame. Gary won the National Headliners Award,… the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award,…. National Cartoonists Society Reuben Award for Best Editorial Cartoonist Division, The Grambs Aronson Award, plus dozens of state awards. Gary has written and illustrated The Good Shepherd children's book plus he co-wrote and produced 2 films: The Board (2009) and The War Within (2014).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The front man of Anberlin pulls back the curtain on early beginnings, signing a Tooth N’ Nail contract, his favorite Anberlin record, behind the scenes of music videos, and what might be next for band.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy