1 Degree of Andy

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. One of the great voices in the history of Christian music belongs to Jamie Rowe, who made his name as the leader singer of the rock band Guardian. These conversations with artists who weren't normally heard on the biggest Christina radio stations but yet had a loyal following fascinate me, because they tell a story that's similar yet wildly different than what I experienced. Jamie gives us an unfiltered journey of his life and career and I hope it encourages to go back and listen to the music of Guardian and I highly recommend you check out his new band Kalamity Kills! Support the showandychrisman.com

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Well look who dropped by the 1 Degree podcast - my first employer in Christian music, the one and only Roger Breland! I hit the road with TRUTH in 1987 and by 1990 I had made lifelong friends, developed a skillset that would define my career and met 3 other guys whom you might know...There's no one I've ever met like Roger - a true entertainment pioneer,  a keen eye for talent and a heart to preach the gospel no matter what venue that bus pulled into. You can see his impact on the Christian, country and pop landscape through the huge number of artists and musicians that trained under him, not to mention the tens of thousands of people who gave their hearts to Christ during TRUTH's 31 year, 10,000 concert run! We'll do our best to tell his story over the next 90 minutes, so get ready for the amazing journey of Roger Breland and TRUTH.Support the showandychrisman.com

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. How does alternative rock fit into the Christian music narrative? That's a fascinating question and one that Michael Roe of the groundbreaking band 77s answers on this episode of 1 Degree.  From  being banned in Christian music stores, to opening the door for bands like DC Talk and The Newsboys to leaving behind an incredible body of music I think you're going to enjoy getting to know Michael Roe.  Seriously - you cannot tell the story of Christian music with out bands like the 77s!Support the showandychrisman.com

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Even if you haven't heard her albums you've definitely heard her voice. Lisa Bevill has had a remarkable career as a jingle and session singer and her CCM career set a precedent for female vocalists that followed. Lisa has a remarkable story of God placing her in amazing situations and her endurance through the difficult times of life will inspire you! You cannot tell the story of Christian music without telling the story of my guest and friend Lisa Bevill.Support the showandychrisman.com

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. I'm doing my best not to geek out with my guest on this episode of 1 Degree - my 14 year old self would not believe that I get to sit down with Degarmo and Key's Eddie DeGarmo and talk about his career, his early days and his mind blowing impact on the world of christian music! And I guess I shouldn't be surprised that Eddie is one of the most genuine, engaging people I've ever met in this industry. I'll for sure be spinning my old D&K records for the next few weeks - songs like 666, All The Losers Win, Stella This Ain't Hollywood, Casual Christian, Boycott Hell - what a catalogue and what a legacy! Support the showandychrisman.com

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Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Was there a more dynamic,  "go for broke" vocalist in CCM than Ric Florian? The short answer is NO! You won't hear a better story about a roadie who becomes a powerhouse  singer of one of the most influential bands in history! I had such a blast sitting down with Ric and getting his unfiltered and unexpectedly moving story about his journey. Enjoy the next hour and then go listen to those great Whiteheart records again!Support the showandychrisman.com

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. There are people who write songs, and there are songwriters. Wes King is the latter, and he  is one of the best when it comes to grabbing your attention and your heart with a melody and the turn of a phrase. And I'm glad to call him my friend! This is one of my favorites episodes yet as we dive into the stories the shaped Wes and carried him to a storied career in CCM. He even plays a new song he wrote for his brother - get the tissues ready...Support the showandychrisman.com