#377 - John Esposito on How He Turned A Record Label Around + Introducing Himself to Frank Sinatra at a Restaurant + How Kenny Chesney Rescued Him + Leaving Warner Music Nashville After 13 Years

#377 - John Esposito on How He Turned A Record Label Around + Introducing Himself to Frank Sinatra at a Restaurant + How Kenny Chesney Rescued Him + Leaving Warner Music Nashville After 13 Years

John Esposito is leaving the position as the Chairman & CEO Warner Music Nashville after 13 years. He has overseen the label and grown it exponentially since he began in 2009 with artists from Dan + Shay to Kenny Chesney. He talks about taking Blake Shelton from a point of almost getting dropped to being a super star. Espo is already credited with jump starting the careers of Hunter Hayes, Brett Eldredge, Cole Swindell and many more. He talks about the behind the scenes of running a record label, the advice he offers artists and what he will do after leaving Warner. He also shares some great stories about meeting Frank Sinatra, Paul McCartney and going to Burger King with Jay Z.

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#105 - Dave Barnes (Artist, Songwriter and Comedian)

#105 - Dave Barnes (Artist, Songwriter and Comedian)

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#104 - Steve Moakler - Singer + Songwriter

#104 - Steve Moakler - Singer + Songwriter

Steve Moakler is a singer/songwriter who in addition to writing "Riser" for Dierks Bentley has also self-released many albums. He talks about his new song "Born Ready", his wife + their journey on the...

22 Feb 201839min

#103 - Dave Haywood of Lady Antebellum

#103 - Dave Haywood of Lady Antebellum

Dave Haywood is the brains behind Lady Antebellum. He tells us about his childhood and how music just came easily to him. He also explains the story of how Lady A formed and what caused them to take a...

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#102 - Dave Cohen - Musician + Studio Pianist  + One of Nashville's Most Prominent Session Players

#102 - Dave Cohen - Musician + Studio Pianist + One of Nashville's Most Prominent Session Players

Dave Cohen plays keyboard on everyone's album in town! He talks about what a typical day is like for him in the studio and what it's like to play on some of the biggest albums in Country music. Lear...

11 Feb 201840min

#101 - Bobby Bones Class of 2018 New Artist Jimmie Allen

#101 - Bobby Bones Class of 2018 New Artist Jimmie Allen

Jimmie Allen is the first guest from Bobby’s Class of 2018. He talks about his days of living out of his car and hits us with some motivation about achieving your goals. Learn more about your ad-choi...

7 Feb 201856min

#100 - Kristian Bush from Sugarland

#100 - Kristian Bush from Sugarland

Kristian Bush talks about the evolution of Sugarland, music theory and his many new projects as a producer, songwriter and musician. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetw...

1 Feb 20181h 31min

#99 - Danielle Bradbery

#99 - Danielle Bradbery

Danielle Bradbery stops by to talk about why she went away for a few years, her new album, fear of singing and love for hip-hop and MMA. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcast...

22 Jan 20181h 11min

#98 - Dan from Dan + Shay

#98 - Dan from Dan + Shay

Dan Smyers stops by to talk about his pop punk days, how we would get by being broke, how they decided on a name and more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee ...

19 Jan 20181h 25min

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