So, What's Your Story?

What can you say about Joel Hemphill except what a classy, awesome song writer, great dad and mentor to so many people across the world. It was an honor to talk with this Godly man. I hope you enjoy Brother Joel Hemphill. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Blind since birth, Gordon Mote’s faith provides the foundation for his life and constantly fuels his creative spirit. When he was just three, Gordon surprised his family on Thanksgiving by sitting down at the piano and miraculously playing “Jesus Loves Me” with both hands. As a young man, Gordon became one of the first blind students in the country to be mainstreamed into the public school system and later received a full scholarship to Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama. After three years at JSU, he transferred to Nashville’s Belmont University and graduated with honors. Two days after graduation, Country music legend Lee Greenwood asked Mote to join his band. Since then, he’s toured with Trisha Yearwood, Tanya Tucker, Porter Wagoner, the Gaither Vocal Band, and the long-running Gaither Homecoming Tour. As a studio musician, Mote’s big break came when Country Music Hall of Fame keyboardist Pig Robbins (who is also blind) was unable to make a session and recommended that Gordon fill in. That particular day, Alan Jackson cut the poignant 9/11 tribute, “Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning?”—the first number one single on which Gordon performed. Since that time, he has played for music’s biggest names, including Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, Martina McBride, Bob Seger, Alan Jackson, Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, Josh Turner, Darius Rucker, and Alison Krauss—to name a few. His unmatched studio prowess has earned him two Academy of Country Music Awards for top piano/keyboard player as well as two Music Row Magazine Instrumentalist of the Year Awards (2009, 2011) for playing on the most top ten albums. Gordon is honored and humbled by the artists and producers who place their trust in him, “I always try to bring my creativity and do the very best I can.” Since stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist, Mote has recorded an impressive body of work---three instrumental and seven vocal albums---including the Dove Award-nominated If You Could Hear What I See (2004), Don’t Let Me Miss the Glory (2007), and his acclaimed Christmas collection, The Star Still Shines (2012). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In 1996, Mike decided to relocate his family to Nashville, Tenn., to begin a full-time solo music career. What followed is a succession of 15 number one Christian Country radio singles and over 20 awards from various music organizations including the Country Gospel Music Association’s 1998 and 1999 National Entertainer of the Year, the 1998 National Songwriter of the Year and the 1999 Christian Country Music Association’s Male Vocalist of the Year. In 2006, Mike picked up the coveted Songwriter of the Year award at the Inspirational Country Music (ICM) awards. In 2006 he was a featured performer on the nationally televised ICM awards show alongside country stars Charlie Daniels, Lonestar and Trent Tomlinson. And in 2007, he took home "Song of the Year" for "Back in the Country Again", and also "Songwriter of the Year", as well as perfomed on the awards show again. Mike Manuel continues to travel entertaining audiences all over the country. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Bobby, Robby, Kent, Tony, Joe, Donnie & Jason get together and talk about old road stories about their time with Midsouth. You'll enjoy this! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Tommy has won 29 major Christian music awards, has had 14 #1 songs on the Inspirational Country Music charts and has been invited to perform on some of the largest stages and churches around the country. Tommy's mission is to give hope and inspiration to a world in need. He has a strong passion to reach the lost using the gifts God has given him. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

ALLEN O'NEAL began his career in gospel music with his Dad, Ed O’Neal, who owns a well-known quartet from Kinston, North Carolina named The Dixie Melody Boys. In the 1980’s, the group was a pure Southern Gospel, four-part harmony quartet. While they were very successful in the business, group members had a desire to make a musical change. They all liked the style of that day’s country music but as Christians did not embrace the lyrics or lifestyle. So with the help of several producers and song writers they created the sound that launched the DMB Band. It was pure country music with a powerful message and positive lyrics. Today, Allen loves traveling and playing music with the guys in Jackson Heights and looks forward to spending his remaining musical career with the band. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

If you are a fan of The Hinsons you are gonna love this episode of The Bobby Bowen Show. Kelly Back played lead guitar for The Hinsons for 4 years and he has a lot of stories to tell about his time with them. Kelly is also one of the top studio session players in Nashville and is a member of the staff band on The Hukabee Show. This is one of my favorite episodes! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Johnny is a Nashville recording artist/songwriter and member of the Inspirational Country Music Association. His Christian Country music has a message of restoration for all people who would like to turn around their lives and put God first. Johnny has four Top 5 Singles and his songs "The Truth Is" and "Old Mustang" ranked Number One on the PowerSource Nashville charts. He has had countless nominations, but is most proud of being named the 2016 and 2018 “Music Evangelist of the Year.” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Justis Bowen is my 9 year old son and he wanted to be interviewed too! He wants you all to help make him famous by sharing this podcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Joyce Martin of The Martins talks about growing up in a small town in Arkansas unlike most kids did back in the 1970's & early 80's. She also talks about how The Martins got started. Then things start to get heated when Bobby talks about a certain song and video. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 12 features McCray Dove who was the lead singer for The Dixie Melody Boys, The Dove Brothers and is now a Pastor. He has some great stories of how he got his first full-time singing job and a whole lot more interesting things. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Donnie Lewis was the first drummer The Midsouth Boys had! He has worked with some BIG names since leaving Midsouth in 1991. Artists like Tammy Wynette, Trisha Yearwood, Steve Wariner, Michael McDonald and Peter Frampton. Donnie is one of the funniest guys you'll ever meet so don't miss this episode, I promise you will get a kick out of it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Tony is the owner and manager of Backwoods Recording Studio in Goodlettsville Tennessee but he hasn't always been a studio engineer or producer. Tony tells his story of how he got in the music business, moved to Texas and then to Tennessee where he worked at Opryland, then ended up in jail where he gave his life to the Lord then totally quick country music. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Becky Bowen is my beautiful wife of 26 years and the mother of my 5 good looking kids! Becky tells the story of how she made it to Nashville, how we met and got married, and the story of our oldest daughter Grace and youngest son Justis birth. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Elliott McCoy is the founder & manager of the award winning gospel group Three Bridges. Elliott talks about being part of the Hatfields and McCoys Family Feud. How he got hooked on Gospel music and how Three Bridges was formed. Sit back and enjoy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app