KIRSTIcast

#1 hit songwriter (Blake Shelton’s Austin) and creativity expert Kirsti Manna returns this week with her husband and musical partner, Bill Warner. Besides running their own production company, Manna Warner Entertainment LLC, The power team that comprises Kirsti Manna and Bill Warner also head up the Nashville based indie label, LuckySky Music. Kirsti’s guest is the multi-market media force Martha Moore, who’s media company so much MOORE opened their doors in Nashville, TN in 1988. Martha and Kirsti discuss the importance of a public relations team member for an artist and how PR builds an artist’s brand. march shares stories of her career from signing Johnny Cash as her first client to a list of music greats that she worked with from George Strait, Brenda Lee and Bill Monroe to KISS, Bon Jovi and many more. Kirsti closes the episode with her version of the Big & Rich hit “Loud,” which she cowrote with Danny Myrick (She’s Country) and Darla Perlozzi (drummer for many country artists). Learn more about Kirsti by visiting: https://kirsti.com/ and more about Bill Warner at https://warnerworks.net/home Interact with Kirsti on her socials: https://songwritergirl.com/ https://www.instagram.com/songwritergirl1/ https://www.facebook.com/kirsti.manna https://www.facebook.com/SongwriterGirlPageEmail: info@songwritergirl.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kirsticast--4365008/support.

#1 hit songwriter (Blake Shelton’s Austin) and creativity expert Kirsti Manna closes out 2025 with her annual Christmas podcast episode. Enjoy original songs and Christmas classics written and performed by Kirsti, her cowriters, podcast guests, and new artist discoveries. Kick off the season with this very merry episode sure to make you want dance, reminisce, and find peace in this most special time of year. Performing Artists listed in performance order:Christmas I Miss Us/Jude Toy https://www.facebook.com/jude.toy/Lay Him Down/Candace Sutter https://candacesutter.com/My Christmas Wish/Sarah Bonsignore https://www.instagram.com/sarahbonsignore/?hl=enFeliz Navidad/Alayna https://www.instagram.com/alayna924/Guardian Angel/Julie Mangus https://juliemangus.com/Don’t Get Your Tinsel In A Tangle/Angus Gill https://angusgill.com.au/Melinda Schneider https://melindaschneider.com/Tis The Reason/Leanne Binder https://www.leannebindermusic.com/Santa Wrote Me A Letter/Tori Martin  https://youtu.be/nSOu99d8yPc?si=SbDGa0fjtRPj82B3Cowboy For Christmas/Ericca Latza  https://www.ericcalatza.com/Pianissimo/Kirsti Manna https://kirsti.com/about-kirsti    11. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/Alayna https://www.instagram.com/alayna924/    12. Snow Angels/Sarah Bonsignore https://www.instagram.com/sarahbonsignore/?hl=en    13. Happy New Year/Ashley Rose https://www.instagram.com/ashleyrosemusic/    14. Jolly Old Saint Nicholas (Hey Santa)/Tori Martin https://youtu.be/jkhLx78ocWE?si=l2NTwtb4t4fKD-JF    15. Wishing You Home For Christmas/Caitlin Caporale           https://www.youtube.com/@CaitlinCaporale23    16. God Of Heaven/Candace Sutter https://candacesutter.com/Learn more about Kirsti by visiting: https://kirsti.com/ and more about Bill Warner at https://warnerworks.net/home  Interact with Kirsti on her socials: https://songwritergirl.com/https://www.instagram.com/songwritergirl1/https://www.facebook.com/kirsti.mannahttps://www.facebook.com/SongwriterGirlPage Email: info@songwritergirl.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kirsticast--4365008/support.

#1 hit songwriter (Blake Shelton’s Austin) and creativity expert Kirsti Manna returns this week with her husband and musical partner, Bill Warner. Besides running their own production company, Manna Warner Entertainment LLC, The power team that comprises Kirsti Manna and Bill Warner also head up the Nashville based indie label, LuckySky Music. Kirsti’s guest is Bill Warner in the second episode in her series “10 Things Every Artist Needs to Know to Succeed in the Music Business.” Kirsti and Bill have a take a deep dive into topics ranging from career objectives and mapping out a career to setting realistic goals and the frustrations and assets of an artist. Kirsti and Bill talk about their musical careers and share some stories about what they have learned in the industry over 25 plus years together as a team. Kirsti and David Kent’s original song “Family Thing” closes the episode.Learn more about Kirsti by visiting: https://kirsti.com/ and more about Bill Warner at https://warnerworks.net/homeInteract with Kirsti on her socials: https://songwritergirl.com/https://www.instagram.com/songwritergirl1/https://www.facebook.com/kirsti.mannahttps://www.facebook.com/SongwriterGirlPage Email: info@songwritergirl.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kirsticast--4365008/support.

#1 hit songwriter (Blake Shelton’s Austin) and creativity expert Kirsti Manna returns this week with her husband and musical partner, Bill Warner. Besides running their own production company, Manna Warner Entertainment LLC, The power team that comprises Kirsti Manna and Bill Warner also head up the Nashville based indie label, LuckySky Music. Kirsti’s guest is Bill Warner in the first of her series “10 Things Every Artist Needs to Know to Succeed in the Music Business.” Kirsti and Bill have a spirited discussion touching on topics such as brand, musical sound, stage presence and musical preparation for song and stage. Kirsti and Bill talk about their musical careers and share some stories about what they have learned in the industry over 25 plus years together as a team. Kirsti and Bill’s original “Heartbreak Moon” is the song played during the episode.Learn more about Kirsti by visiting: https://kirsti.com/ and more about Bill Warner at https://warnerworks.net/homeInteract with Kirsti on her socials: https://songwritergirl.com/https://www.instagram.com/songwritergirl1/https://www.facebook.com/kirsti.mannahttps://www.facebook.com/SongwriterGirlPageEmail: info@songwritergirl.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kirsticast--4365008/support.

Ep. 67 Hometown Vibes. #1 hit songwriter (Blake Shelton’s Austin) and creativity expert Kirsti Manna returns this week with her husband and musical partner, Bill Warner. Besides running their own production company, Manna Warner Entertainment LLC, The power team that comprises Kirsti Manna and Bill Warner also head up the Nashville based indie label, LuckySky Music. Kirsti’s guest this week is the 4th and final songwriter in her “Unsigned” Series. She welcomes Taylor Borton, upcoming singer/songwriter, who hails from Kirsti and Bill’s hometown of Youngstown, Ohio transplant to Nashville, TN. Kirsti and Taylor talk about Taylor’s dream to live in Nashville and the decision to move and try the songwriter life. A touring artist, Taylor breaks down her goals to record a new project in 2026 and ramp up her live shows. Taylor performs her original song “My Opry” live on the show. Learn more about Taylor Borton here: https://www.taylorbortonmusic.com/Please listen, like, and download KIRSTIcast on all digital platforms and also watch and subscribe on the KIRSTIcast YouTube channel. Learn more about Kirsti by visiting: https://kirsti.com/ https://songwritergirl.com/https://www.instagram.com/songwritergirl1/https://www.facebook.com/kirsti.mannahttps://www.facebook.com/SongwriterGirlPage Email: info@songwritergirl.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kirsticast--4365008/support.

#1 hit songwriter (Blake Shelton’s Austin) and creativity expert Kirsti Manna returns this week with her husband and musical partner, Bill Warner. Besides running their own production company, Manna Warner Entertainment LLC, The power team that comprises Kirsti Manna and Bill Warner also head up the Nashville based indie label, LuckySky Music. Kirsti’s guest this week is the third songwriter in her “Unsigned” Series. She welcomes Julia Morey, upcoming singer/songwriter, a Cleveland, Ohio transplant to Nashville, TN. Kirsti and Julia talk about young songwriter and the importance of understanding music publishing, how to juggle a day job and being a songwriter at night, and Nashville’s Belmont University.Learn more about Julia Morey here: https://www.instagram.com/juliamoreymusic/Please listen, like, and download KIRSTIcast on all digital platforms and also watch and subscribe on the KIRSTIcast YouTube channel. Learn more about Kirsti by visiting: https://kirsti.com/ https://songwritergirl.com/https://www.instagram.com/songwritergirl1/https://www.facebook.com/kirsti.mannahttps://www.facebook.com/SongwriterGirlPageemail: info@songwritergirl.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kirsticast--4365008/support.

#1 hit songwriter (Blake Shelton’s Austin) and creativity expert Kirsti Manna returns this week with her husband and musical partner, Bill Warner. Besides running their own production company, Manna Warner Entertainment LLC, The power team that comprises Kirsti Manna and Bill Warner also head up the Nashville based indie label, LuckySky Music. This episode opens with Kirsti and Bill talking about working with singers with accents in the studio. They also touch on the importance of pronunciation when wanting to become a demo singer. Kirsti’s guest this week is the second songwriter in her “Unsigned” Series. She welcomes Brittany Elise to the podcast, a newly transplanted Australian artist/songwriter. Brittany and Kirsti talk about the difficulty of a move halfway across the world and how to get settled in to the Nashville Music Business scene. Brittany plays “We Good, Alright” live on the show, a song she cowrote with Kirsti and Bill DiLuigi. Learn more about Brittany Elise here: https://brittanyelisemusic.com/Please listen, like, and download KIRSTIcast on all digital platforms and also watch and subscribe on the KIRSTIcast YouTube channel. Learn more about Kirsti by visiting: https://kirsti.com/ https://songwritergirl.com/https://www.instagram.com/songwritergirl1/https://www.facebook.com/kirsti.mannahttps://www.facebook.com/SongwriterGirlPageBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kirsticast--4365008/support.

Ep. 64 Commitment #1 hit songwriter (Blake Shelton’s Austin) and creativity expert Kirsti Manna returns this week with her husband and musical partner, Bill Warner. Besides running their own production company, Manna Warner Entertainment LLC, The power team that comprises Kirsti Manna and Bill Warner also head up the Nashville based indie label, LuckySky Music. This episode opens with Kirsti and Bill talking about working as a couple in the music business, the ups and downs, and the positive side. Kirsti launches her “Unsigned Series” with the incredible Jess Novak, a Syracuse, NY based artist/songwriter/multi instrumentalist who Kirsti met when Jess came to Nashville to record an album. Kirsti and Jess talk about women in the industry, being a touring artist, and the release of Jess’s new single, “Eve.” Enjoy this spirited discussion and one of Jess’s song “Eve,” and how Jess was inspired to write the song and record it. Learn more about Jess Novak here: https://www.jessrocknovak.com/Please listen, like, and download KIRSTIcast on all digital platforms and also watch and subscribe on the KIRSTIcast YouTube channel. Learn more about Kirsti by visiting: https://kirsti.com/ Email: mailto:info@songwritergirl.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kirsticast--4365008/support.

Ep. 63 Conviction. #1 hit songwriter (Blake Shelton’s Austin) and creativity expert Kirsti Manna returns this week with her husband and musical partner, Bill Warner. Besides running their own production company, Manna Warner Entertainment LLC, The power team that comprises Kirsti Manna and Bill Warner also head up the Nashville based indie label, LuckySky Music. This episode opens with Kirsti and Bill sharing tips about the music business and the dedication it takes to stick it out. Kirsti’s guest is Jude Toy, a Nashville based songwriter/publisher who came to Nashville to pursue an artist career with her duo The Darlins. Kirsti and Jude talk about the ups and downs of promoting music and writing with artists in Nashville. Enjoy this spirited discussion and one of Jude’s songs that has been recorded and released. Learn more about Jude Toy https://www.facebook.com/JudeToyMusic/Please listen, like, and download KIRSTIcast on all digital platforms and also watch and subscribe on the KIRSTIcast YouTube channel. Learn more about Kirsti by visiting: https://kirsti.com/ https://songwritergirl.com/https://www.instagram.com/songwritergirl1/https://www.facebook.com/kirsti.mannahttps://www.facebook.com/SongwriterGirlPageEmail: info@songwritergirl.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kirsticast--4365008/support.

#1 hit songwriter (Blake Shelton’s Austin) and creativity expert Kirsti Manna returns this week with her husband and musical partner, Bill Warner. Besides running their own production company, Manna Warner Entertainment LLC, The power team that comprises Kirsti Manna and Bill Warner also head up the Nashville based indie label, LuckySky Music. This episode opens with Kirsti and Bill talking about the level of commitment it takes to pursue a music career. As her guest, Kirsti welcomes the 3 time Golden Guitar Winner Australian country singer/songwriter and touring artist Kirsty Lee Akers. Kirsti caught up with Kirsty Lee on a rare in person interview while Kirsty was in Nashville writing for an upcoming project. Enjoy a deep dive into Kirsty’s background and advice on traveling half way across the world to pursue her dream. Kirsty performs her hit single “Girls Are Why The West Is Wild,” cowritten with Kirsti and Bill DiLuigi. Learn more about Kirsty Lee Akers here: https://www.kirstyleeakers.com/. Please listen, like, and download KIRSTIcast on all digital platforms and also watch and subscribe on the KIRSTIcast YouTube channel. Learn more about Kirsti by visiting: https://kirsti.com/ https://songwritergirl.com/https://www.instagram.com/songwritergirl1/https://www.facebook.com/kirsti.mannahttps://www.facebook.com/SongwriterGirlPageEmail: info@songwritergirl.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kirsticast--4365008/support.

Hometown Connections- #1 hit songwriter (Blake Shelton’s Austin) and creativity expert Kirsti Manna returns this week with her husband and musical partner, Bill Warner. Besides running their own production company, Manna Warner Entertainment LLC, The power team that comprises Kirsti Manna and Bill Warner also head up the Nashville based indie label, LuckySky Music. This episode opens with Kirsti and Bill exchanging thoughts on how their hometown of Youngstown, Ohio impacted their music careers. Kirsti welcomes the versatile singer, songwriter, and entertainer Leanne Binder, a fellow native Youngstown whose mantra is where rust belt blues meets rock and roll. Kirsti and Leanne talk about their recent show together, building a career in your hometown, and Leanne’s new album “I Got Something to Say.” Please listen, like, and download KIRSTIcast on all digital platforms and also watch and subscribe on the KIRSTIcast YouTube channel. Learn more about Kirsti by visiting: https://kirsti.com/ https://songwritergirl.com/https://www.instagram.com/songwritergirl1/https://www.facebook.com/kirsti.mannahttps://www.facebook.com/SongwriterGirlPageEmail: info@songwritergirl.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kirsticast--4365008/support.

#1 hit songwriter and creativity expert Kirsti Manna kicks off her first 2025 episode sharing her 2024 wrap up and talking about one of her impacting influences in her life and career. She also asks listeners how influencers affect their life goals. Kirsti welcomes singer/songwriter Cindy Alter who shares her life experiences and music career in an inspiring conversation. Cindy describes her music as conscious rock and she closes the show with one of her original songs, “She’s Doing Well.” Please listen, like, and download KIRSTIcast on all digital platforms and also watch and subscribe on the KIRSTIcast YouTube channel.Learn more about Kirsti by visiting: https://kirsti.com/ https://songwritergirl.com/https://www.instagram.com/songwritergirl1/https://www.facebook.com/kirsti.mannahttps://www.facebook.com/SongwriterGirlPage  Email: info@songwritergirl.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kirsticast--4365008/support.

#1 hit songwriter and creativity expert Kirsti Manna hosts her 2024 Christmas podcast episode spotlighting female artists and songwriters performing their Christmas releases. The playlist includes Kirsti’s own releases as well as previous Shero Spotlight guests. Enjoy classic Christmas songs and new Christmas originals. Whatever you do, stay inspired!Please listen, like, and download KIRSTIcast on all digital platforms and also watch and subscribe to the KIRSTIcast channel on YouTube.Song order of the featured artists: Brooke Hatala-“White Christmas (On the Radio)” Ashley Rose-“The Color of Christmas” Melody Guy-“You’ll Never Have to Leave” Kirsti Manna-“December Beach” Jessica Mack-“Very Merry Christmas” Vicki Lynn-“The First Noel” Mikki Zip-“Blue Christmas” Alayna-“Home Medley” Lori Kelley-“A Baby’s Cry” Kirsti Manna-“Homecoming” Brooke Moriber-“Feel The Magic Again” Tori Martin-“Warm For December” Candace Sutter-“In The Bleak Midwinter” Jude Toy-“Sleighin’ The Season” Ashley Rose-“This Time Next Year” Candace Sutter-“Silent Night”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kirsticast--4365008/support.

#1 hit songwriter and creativity expert Kirsti Manna kicks off 2024 with a episode on how to break the ice when co-creating. Kirsti’s Shero Spotlight guest is the energetic Nashville based singer/songwriter Kirstie Kraus. Kirsti and Kirstie talk about how to manifest goals and go after big dreams in life and the music business. Kirstie Kraus closes the show with her original song, “ I Hope Heaven Has A Beach.” Please listen, like, and download KIRSTIcast on all digital platforms and also watch and subscribe on the KIRSTIcast YouTube channel.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kirsticast--4365008/support.

#1 hit songwriter and creativity expert Kirsti Manna hosts her Christmas podcast episode spotlighting female artists performing their Christmas releases. The playlist includes Kirsti’s releases, as well as former Shero Spotlight guests. Enjoy classic Christmas songs and new Christmas originals. Watch the episode on YouTube to enjoy artist videos and lyrics videos, as well as audio performances. Please listen, like, and download KIRSTIcast on all digital platforms and also watch and subscribe on the KIRSTIcast.YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg4j40zuwAbtiu7YZHDTkYASpotify links for featured artists on the Christmas podcast: Kirsti Manna https://open.spotify.com/artist/2mLpmFRU5ahPWBYuuFyBToAlayna https://open.spotify.com/artist/3zGB6u1nuqheMlzs9kQtWQAshley Rose https://open.spotify.com/artist/5dfE3XYEnVCeAau4xEL1uiBeth Marie Anderson https://open.spotify.com/artist/1m615reXixF1VBzDfMxTg7Brooke Hatala https://open.spotify.com/artist/00NFH1n7RZC9J8YnHkhL2wBrooke Moriber https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EVT7zUfk97zmNleljnavRTori Martin https://open.spotify.com/artist/1rxGIkRvbGjlRscju1sabeShantell Ogden https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ukTvMSI8ghZF6wep5WUipRobin Ruddy https://open.spotify.com/artist/4z2XwgjXSawRFlrFnC0IqaCandace Sutter https://open.spotify.com/artist/1wYB0gMtyFldNkvDmFGedgLearn more about Kirsti by visiting: https://kirsti.com/ https://songwritergirl.com/https://www.instagram.com/songwritergirl1/https://www.facebook.com/kirsti.mannahttps://www.facebook.com/SongwriterGirlPageEmail: info@songwritergirl.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kirsticast--4365008/support.

#1hit songwriter and creativity expert Kirsti Manna opens with the question “what is your story?” Kirsti talks about how each person has had an experience in life that gave them a stay inspired story, one that impacted their life. Her Shero Spotlight guest is up and coming artist/songwriter Brooke Hatala. (https://www.instagram.com/brookehatala/) Kirsti and Brooke talk about navigating the music biz scene in Nashville and what it takes to make it. Brooke closes the show with an original song.Learn more about Kirsti by visiting: https://kirsti.com/https://songwritergirl.com/https://www.instagram.com/songwritergirl1/https://www.facebook.com/kirsti.mannahttps://www.facebook.com/SongwriterGirlPageEmail: info@songwritergirl.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kirsticast--4365008/support.

#1 hit songwriter and creativity expert Kirsti Manna opens with her philosophy on gratitude and the magic it can create. Kirsti welcomes music industry expert and founder of Galaxy of Stars Talent Search, Wynne Adams as her guest. Wynne and Kirsti talk the ups and downs of the music business and the challenges for female artists in today’s music biz climate. Learn more about Kirsti by visiting: https://kirsti.com/ https://songwritergirl.com/https://www.instagram.com/songwritergirl1/https://www.facebook.com/kirsti.mannahttps://www.facebook.com/SongwriterGirlPageEmail: info@songwritergirl.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kirsticast--4365008/support.

#1 hit songwriter and creativity expert Kirsti Manna opens with her philosophy on the healing power of music. She welcomes Grammy Winner and multi-instrumentalist Robin Ruddy as her guest.Kirsti and Robin talk about the music business in Nashville and Robin’s release of her new project Healing Happens, dedicated to her late husband, Larry Sheridan. Robin talks about and plays the first single released called ‘Every Little Thing.Learn more about Kirsti by visiting: https://kirsti.com/ https://songwritergirl.com/https://www.instagram.com/songwritergirl1/https://www.facebook.com/kirsti.mannahttps://www.facebook.com/SongwriterGirlPageEmail: info@songwritergirl.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kirsticast--4365008/support.

#1 hit songwriter and creativity expert Kirsti Manna opens with her philosophy on the importance of collaboration. She also talks about how her experience with collaboration has enhanced her career. Kirsti welcomes founder and festival director of The Tennessee International Indie Film Festival, Nancy Puetz. Kirsti and Nancy talk about indie filmmaking, documentaries, and the upcoming festival, held at the Franklin Theatre in Franklin, TN August 1-6, 2023. To support the festival, visit https://www.tiiff.org/.Learn more about Kirsti by visiting: https://kirsti.com/ https://songwritergirl.com/https://www.instagram.com/songwritergirl1/https://www.facebook.com/kirsti.mannahttps://www.facebook.com/SongwriterGirlPageEmail: info@songwritergirl.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kirsticast--4365008/support.

KIRSTICAST 2023 Make Some Noise#1 hit songwriter and creativity expert Kirsti Manna opens with commentary and tips on girls and women whose influence, creativity, and ideas have transformed the world. She also talks about living out one’s passion. Kirsti welcomes singer/songwriter/recording artist Emma Zinck as her Shero Spotlight guest. Kirsti and Emma talk about how Emma’s career and Emma performs an original song. Learn more about Kirsti by visiting: https://kirsti.com/ https://songwritergirl.com/https://www.instagram.com/songwritergirl1/https://www.facebook.com/kirsti.mannahttps://www.facebook.com/SongwriterGirlPageEmail: info@songwritergirl.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kirsticast--4365008/support.