1 Degree of Andy

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. You're about to hear a story that's full of grace, courage and restoration. I met Nikki Leonti more than 20 years ago when she was a teenage vocal sensation, but her life didn't turn out the way any of us thought it would. She's seen her share of ups and downs in her personal life and in the music business but ultimately God's allowed her to do more than she could ever ask or imagine! These are the conversations I had in mind when I started this podcast. I hope you're encouraged by Nikki's story.Support the showandychrisman.com

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. The success of my friend Jay DeMarcus is unparalleled in the world of CCM. As half of the duo East to West, Jay, along with Neal Coomer, made two amazing albums in the 1990s and set themselves up as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. But longterm Christian Music success wasn't to be, so Neal and Jay went their separate ways - Neal to New York and a successful career on Broadway and singing with some of the biggest names in pop music, and Jay with a little country band called Rascal Flatts! Support the showandychrisman.com

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. The story continues! We'll dive into our tours, album details, song stories and eventually why we decided to go our separate ways after 20 year together. This emotional and hilarious hour  only scratches the surface of the stories we could tell. Maybe my favorite part of this episode is each group member talking about how God has them in the perfect place at this time of their lives. Please enjoy - 4HIM part 2!Support the showandychrisman.com

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Here we go! I'm excited to share this conversation with you, two hours of four close friends reminiscing and telling conflicting stories just like a family reunion. Mark, Marty and Kirk join me to tell the story of 4HIM with lots of laughs and emotion and so many stories I had to break it up into 2 parts. Enjoy!Support the showandychrisman.com

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. One of my favorite people to have on my radio show "Worship with Andy Chrisman" is my friend Travis Cottrell. Travis is an accomplished artist, songwriter, arranger, worship leader and producer and he's become one of my best friends in the industry! I asked him to make an appearance on the podcast because whenever we get together we spend an inordinate amount of time talking about 80s pop music, debating TRUTH trivia and getting sidetracked on the most random of subjects. So that all happens on this longer than normal episode, and eventually Travis takes over hosting duties to ask me questions about my career. Support the showandychrisman.com

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. It was a blast sitting down with my old friend Jeromy Deibler, sharing memories of playing golf on tour, talking bus bunk etiquette, eating LOTS of lasagna and comparing notes on how the CCM industry worked back in the 90s and early 2000s. Jeromy and FFH made some of the most memorable music during that era and I think you're going to enjoy going on this deep dive with me into the career of one of the best loved bands in Christian Music history! Check out my Spotify Playlist!Support the showandychrisman.com

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. You cannot tell the story of Christian Music without The Archers. Tim, Steve and Janice were a foundational group in CCM history and their harmonies were a staple on the radio in the 70s and 80s. But it was Steve Archer's SOLO album that was a cornerstone record for me when I was a teenager! I apologize ahead of time for geeking out talking to one of my musical heroes, who turns out to be one of the nicest guys I've ever met in this industry.  And, it turns out we have a lot in common, which is pretty cool! Welcome to the One Degree of Andy podcast - Steve Archer!I mentioned on this episode singing with Marilyn McCoo on a project in the early 2000's: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktYroQP5A1cCheck out my Spotify Playlist!Support the showandychrisman.com

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. One of the reasons I love having these conversations is being reminded of the stories and interactions I've forgotten, and my time with Michael O'Brien is full of " I forgot about that" moments! I love this brother and have loved seeing him have success as a writer, solo artist, member of the group Newsong, a worship leader, author...there's little he hasn't done in his career. And I think this episode drops more industry names than any episode yet, so get your bingo card ready and enjoy this hour with Michael O'Brien!Check out my Spotify Playlist!Support the showandychrisman.com

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Do you want to be inspired and challenged? Then spend an hour with my next guest. He might be the most interesting man in CCM, and you probably didn't even know it! Al Denson not only had a string of radio hits and popular albums in the 90s, he also developed a thriving business career and left his fingerprints on ministries around the world. From his early days selling his cassettes out of the trunk of his car, to his near fatal plane  crash to being a successful entrepreneur Al's story will inspire you to reach for big things, reminding you that God is always on the other side of the struggle.Support the showandychrisman.com

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. I can't think of a more incredible voice in ALL of music than Jody McBrayer's. I've known Jody since the early 90's when he began his career in TRUTH and then as he made his way to Avalon. He and I have a lot in common (that's a massive understatement) but his story is unique to say the least, and he pulls no punches in what he shares in this podcast. This is one of the most honest and surprising conversations yet, so get ready for a fascinating hour with my good friend Jody McBrayer.Check out my Spotify Playlist!Support the showandychrisman.com