The Kelly Alexander Show

The Kelly Alexander Show welcomes Broadway star, singer-songwriter and mental health advocate Kelsie Watts to the show. Kelsie has been starring as Jane Seymour in Broadway’s SIX: The Musical and has also released some new music including her song FIT IN. Kelsie talks to us about why she chose to sing a Kelly Clarkson song to Kelly Clarkson on The Voice as well as what it was like to move from Texas to Nashville and then to New York to pursue her career on Broadway and in the music industry. Kelsie also shares why mental health advocacy is so important to her, the challenging process she went through to make it on Broadway as well as why she'd like to switch places with Lady Gaga for one day. Enjoy the conversation and thank you for listening!

This week, Kelly breaks down the 50th anniversary celebration of The Muppet Show featuring Sabrina Carpenter and executive producer Seth Rogen, the return of The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4, Noah Kahan’s Great Divide stadium tour, Zayn Malik’s new album KONNAKOL and The Walt Disney Company’s newly appointed CEO. In the Vintage Vault, Kelly revisits a rich and insightful conversation with “Canada’s Sweetheart of Swing,” Alex Pangman, discussing her journey into jazz, her musical inspirations, the Toronto jazz scene. and whether jazz is thriving today. Enjoy the conversation and thank you for listening to The Kelly Alexander Show! Follow The Kelly Alexander Show  YouTube: youtube.com/kellyalexander Instagram: @kellyalexandershow  TikTok: @kellyalexandershow

JUNO Award-winning Canadian rapper Haviah Mighty joins The Kelly Alexander Show for a powerful and candid conversation about her career, creativity and identity in hip-hop. Haviah talks about the success of her hit single “Lucky,” how her career gained momentum and the role her family has played in supporting her journey. She also opens up about being a gay woman in hip-hop, how she navigates the messaging in her music and whether she feels the Toronto hip-hop scene is truly inclusive and supportive. We also dive into the moment she first heard “Lucky” on the radio, what inspires her artistry today and some fun rapid-fire topics including why she’d swap lives with Billie Eilish, join a group chat with KATSEYE and travel to space with Drake.   Enjoy the conversation and thank you for listening to The Kelly Alexander Show! Follow The Kelly Alexander Show  YouTube: youtube.com/kellyalexander Instagram: @kellyalexandershow  TikTok: @kellyalexandershow

JUNO Award-winning artist Jessie Reyez joins us on this week’s episode of The Kelly Alexander Show! Jessie opens up about her latest album “Paid in Memories,” her new poetry book "The People's Purge: Words of a Goat Princess Volume II," and what life on tour has really been like. She also shares the emotional difference between performing a full concert and reading intimate pieces from her poetry collection on stage. We talk about the most “Canadian” thing about Jessie, who she’d choose as her flight crew to space and why she loves collaborating with Eminem and Calvin Harris. Jessie also reflects on how creativity has evolved for her and what keeps her grounded during such a busy year. Plus, we break down this week’s biggest entertainment stories - including the new Netflix–Warner Bros. deal, an upcoming surprise guest appearance on Grey’s Anatomy and a heart-melting new wildlife docuseries you won’t want to miss. Enjoy the conversation and thank you for listening to The Kelly Alexander Show!     Follow The Kelly Alexander Show  YouTube: youtube.com/kellyalexander Instagram: @kellyalexandershow  TikTok: @kellyalexandershow

Musician Errol Cooney, an acclaimed guitarist, musical director, songwriter and producer, joins us on The Kelly Alexander Show this week. Errol has worked with some of the biggest names in music including Janet Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera, Andra Day, Quincy Jones and Beyoncé and is also a member of the band Legally Blynd. His film work includes contributions to A Star Is Born and Disney/Pixar’s Onward. In this episode, Errol shares his early beginnings in music, his lifelong connection to the guitar and the moment that helped elevate his career to the next level. He explains the differences between being a guitarist and serving as a musical director and what he’s learned from collaborating with world-class artists. Errol also talks about meeting Janet Jackson for the first time, what makes her such a unique and powerful performer and his favorite Janet song to play on tour. We also discuss life on the road, how challenging it can be to transition back to home life after touring, what goes into creating film soundtracks and the advice he has for up-and-coming musicians. Enjoy the conversation and thank you for listening to The Kelly Alexander Show.   Follow The Kelly Alexander Show  YouTube: youtube.com/kellyalexander  Instagram: @kellyalexandershow  TikTok: @kellyalexandershow

This week on The Kelly Alexander Show we’re diving into the biggest stories in music, pop culture and entertainment. We break down Lady Gaga’s revealing new Rolling Stone interview where she opens up about her life and career. We’re also talking Sabrina Carpenter and the exciting new projects she has coming in the new year, plus the first trailer drop for the highly-anticipated Devil Wears Prada sequel. Kelly shares her take on Billie Eilish calling out high-net-worth individuals, what fans can expect from The Voice Season 29 and the launch of a brand-new SNL sister show in the UK. And from our Vintage Vault, we revisit a 2016 interview with Alessia Cara as she reflects on the breakout success of her hit single “Here.”   Thanks for joining us on The Kelly Alexander Show! Follow, rate, and review the podcast to support the show and stay tuned for more music news, pop-culture updates and can’t-miss artist interviews every week.

This week on The Kelly Alexander Show, we’re diving into the latest in music, entertainment and comedy! We start with the hilarious new Netflix special from Leanne Morgan, the stand-up sensation whose Southern charm and real-life humor are winning hearts everywhere. Then, we head to the Wild West - Netflix style - to talk about “The Abandons,” the upcoming Western drama starring Gillian Anderson (The X-Files) and Lena Headey (Game of Thrones). Coming December 4th, this isn’t your father’s Western - it’s your mother’s, with two powerhouse matriarchs leading the charge. Plus, from our Vintage Vault, we revisit an exclusive 2015 interview with AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys! AJ opens up about what it’s really like being a Backstreet Boy, how he defines his solo sound, life as a dad, his favourite BSB choreography, his love for nail polish and much more. Don’t miss the laughs, nostalgia, and behind-the-scenes stories from your favorite artists. Subscribe to The Kelly Alexander Show for more exclusive interviews and pop culture deep dives every week!

We’re so excited to welcome back JUNO Award-winning artist, songwriter, producer, and comic book creator - Lights! She joins The Kelly Alexander Show to talk about her latest release, “A6Extended,” the expanded version of her A6 album that’s already earned over 17 million streams worldwide. Lights opens up about why she wanted to revisit the A6 era, the inspiration behind recording music in Germany to reconnect with her family roots, and how she’s encouraging her daughter to learn guitar. She also shares why being multi-faceted - from directing and editing her own videos to blending visual art and music - is such an important part of her creative identity. And don’t miss her fun take on what her favorite boardgame is, which TV show she'd like to see rebooted and which artists she’d bring with her on a mission to space! If you love creative artists, pop music, and inspiring conversations, make sure to subscribe for more in-depth interviews right here on The Kelly Alexander Show!  

We’re thrilled to welcome Lauren Ash - actor, comedian, musician, and singer-songwriter to The Kelly Alexander Show! Lauren joins us to talk about her debut album “Call Me When You Get This”, featuring standout tracks like Whiplash, Dumpster Fire, and Blow It Up! She opens up about her childhood dream of becoming a recording artist, how she finally made it happen, and how a massive breakup inspired the direction of the album. You’ll also hear Lauren share stories about her iconic role as Dina Fox on Superstore, her time with Second City in Toronto and Chicago, and how Kelly Clarkson helped inspire her journey into music. Plus, find out which artist she wants to collaborate with, which boy band group chat she’d love to join, and what never fails to make her smile!  If you love celebrity interviews, music, pop culture, and inspiring creative journeys, hit Subscribe and catch new episodes of The Kelly Alexander Show every week!

Legendary dance artist Ultra Naté spends some time with Kelly Alexander discussing the amazing ride she's had with her worldwide hit "Free" and why the song continues to have enduring success. Ultra Naté also talks about why she chose to leave a path in the medical field to pursue a career in music, what it is like being a female artist in the dance industry and why she decided to add "DJ" to her resumé. She talks to Kelly as well about her commitment to fitness, what is special about the Baltimore dance scene and why Lenny Kravitz will always be on her playlist. Enjoy the conversation and thank you for listening!

UK producer, vocalist and DJ Harrison joins The Kelly Alexander Show to talk about the viral success of his remix of “All The Things She Said,” featured in the hit series Heated Rivalry on HBO Max and Crave. Harrison shares how he got his start in music, his experience working with David Guetta and the behind-the-scenes story of how the remix landed on the show and took off globally. Harrison lets us know how his song will be featured at the Winter Olympics, that he feels his path will cross with Hudson Williams & Connor Storrie of Heated Rivalry and being featured on a Jennifer Lopez social media post. He also talks dream collaborations with Pink and Calvin Harris, upcoming touring plans across Canada and what’s next as his music continues to gain worldwide attention.    Enjoy the conversation and thank you for listening to The Kelly Alexander Show! Follow The Kelly Alexander Show  YouTube: youtube.com/kellyalexander Instagram: @kellyalexandershow  TikTok: @kellyalexandershow

Legendary dance artist Haddaway chats to Kelly Alexander about the enduring success of his hit song "What Is Love" and why the song remains relevant today. Haddaway also talks about what it was like to work with Eminem and Dr. Dre on their song "No Love" which samples "What Is Love." Haddaway reveals why he still loves to perform, how Clive Davis played an important part in his success, why he would enjoy collaborating with Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars and what is always in his fridge. Enjoy the conversation and thank you for listening!

Lane McCray of La Bouche joins Kelly Alexander to share how the hit dance duo of himself and Melanie Thornton came to be back in the 90’s. Lane also shares some rarely heard before stories about how their amazingly successful song “Be My Lover” was created and the meaning behind it. He also shares what it was like to lose Melanie after she passed away in a plane crash and why he had to step away from music for several years to regroup before coming back to continue her legacy through La Bouche. Lane talks about his musical influences, why the 90’s is truly its own genre of music and why he would team up with Jennifer Hudson and Kelly Rowland on a remake of “Be My Lover.” If you’ve ever wanted to know what the ride was like for La Bouche during the 90’s and what is happening with their music & performances today, this interview will answers those questions and much more. Enjoy the conversation and thank you for listening!

The Kelly Alexander Show welcomes pop-soul recording artist Lily Lane who has dropped her song "Reciprocation" and has a new EP on the way in November called “Domesticated." Lily lets us know how her career in music took off, why Aretha Franklin is so important to her and why she will always support the LGBTQIA+ community. Lily also shares the meaning behind her EP "Domesticated," who she would choose as her musical guest if she was hosting SNL and the close relationship she has with her brother, Tucker Halpern, who happens to be one half of the Grammy-nominated EDM duo Sofi Tukker. Enjoy the conversation and thank you for listening!

The Kelly Alexander Show welcomes Toronto-based DJ and producer MARTA talking about her new song “World of the Rave” and what it has been like performing at music festivals like Ile Soniq. We also touch upon how she got her career start, which artists have influenced her and why she dedicated herself to becoming a DJ during the pandemic. We then take a peek into our Vintage Vault from 2015 with renowned Canadian musician, author and actor Alan Doyle chatting about his memoir “Where I Belong,” his solo album “So Let’s Go” and his friendship and working relationship with Australian actor Russell Crowe. Enjoy the conversation and thank you for listening!  

The Kelly Alexander Show welcomes Michael Clifford from the hit band 5 Seconds of Summer talking about his debut solo album SIDEQUEST. Michael chats to us about the challenge of stepping out on his own with this project, the effect that becoming a father has had on his music and much more. We then take a look back into our Vintage Vault to an interview we did with New York-based author Anthony Bozza who has co-written many autobiographies for artists like Slash, INXS and Tommy Lee of Mötley Crüe. Enjoy the conversation and thank you for listening!  

The Kelly Alexander Show welcomes two fantastic artists, DJ Frank Walker and BUNT. who performed at Montreal’s EDM dance festival Ile Soniq. It was so great to chat with these phenomenal DJs and producers about their latest songs, what they’ve been working on, what life is like being a globe-trotting artist and much more. Enjoy the conversation and thank you for listening! Enjoy the conversation and thank you for listening!

The Kelly Alexander Show welcomes Canadian pop duo YASSiN & Sean Terrio who are releasing their song "Time Alone." They talk to us about how the song came about, what it is about, the success they're having on social media platforms and why they want to tour places like Europe and the US. They also tell us which household chore they enjoy doing, which pop artists they'd like to hang out with and what we can expect when it comes to them releasing more new music. Enjoy the conversation and thank you for listening!

The Kelly Alexander Show welcomes music journalist Selena Fragassi who contributes to publications like the Chicago Sun-Times and SPIN. Selena has authored a book called Alanis: Thirty Years of Jagged Little Pill and shares why she decided to take on this project, who she interviewed for the book and why this album from Alanis Morissette remains relevant thirty years later. Selena also talks about Madonna's support of Alanis and why she signed Alanis to her Maverick record label, the amount of pressure that Alanis went through during the album's successful run, why she was treated unfairly in the media and much more. Enjoy the conversation and thank you for listening!

The Kelly Alexander Show is thrilled to welcome back award-winning & legendary dance recording artist Crystal Waters! Crystal is releasing a new album this year and talks to us all about the recording process, what type of tunes to expect and the success of her two new singles "You & Me" and "Big Bite." Crystal also delves into what it has been like receiving recognition for her career achievements in dance music, what Grammy-winning pop song from Lady Gaga she wishes she had written, what TV sitcom group text she'd like to be in on and much more. Enjoy the conversation and thank you for listening!