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78. MILCK (Recording Artist) Mar 08, 2022

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MILCK is a singer, songwriter, producer, and advocate, widely recognized for her impactful voice in the advancement of human rights since the celebrated 2017 viral performance of her song "Quiet" during the Women's March. “Quiet” became the unofficial anthem of the movement, it was named Billboard’s No.1 Protest Song, and it was selected for NPR’s American Anthem Series. Just recently, MILCK co-wrote and performed the theme song "Mystery of Me" for the Netflix documentary FOUND, which follows three adopted American teenage girls embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime journey in search of their heritage.
CONNECT FURTHER:
https://www.milckmusic.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/milckmusic
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/62lirbb6qJs4VOGpdCNHK8
*NEW* Stream “Power” by MILCK: https://vyd.co/MilckPower
NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com
PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Alchemy Artist Services
Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands (https://www.gibson.com)
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Roger Gowdy for Page Turners Studio

77. Chrissy Metz (Actor/Singer) Feb 22, 2022

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Chrissy Metz is most well known for her portrayal of Kate Pearson on NBC’s award-winning drama This Is Us, as well as for her recent starring role in the hit faith-based film Breakthrough. After her performance at the 92nd Academy Awards, she signed with Universal Music Group Nashville, and she is currently working on her debut country album. Her recent memoir This Is Me debuted as a New York Times #1 bestseller, and People Magazine named her 2017’s “Ones to Watch” and “50 Most Beautiful.” She just launched her wine company called Joyful Heart and hosts a new competition craft show called Meet Your Makers Showdown on Discovery+.
LEARN MORE - CHRISSY METZ:
https://www.chrissymetzmusic.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/chrissymetz
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UxVEV7mxsSuRZG7niH70a
BOOK – This Is Me: https://amzn.to/3F3wNzc
LEARN MORE - JOYFUL HEART WINE:
https://joyfulheartwine.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/joyfulheartwineco
NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com
PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Alchemy Artist Services
Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands (https://www.gibson.com)
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Roger Gowdy for Page Turners Studio

76. Kelleigh Bannen (Recording Artist/Apple Music Radio Host) Feb 08, 2022

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Nashville native Kelleigh Bannen began her songwriting career in her 20’s, eventually landing a record deal on EMI Nashville and touring alongside some of country music’s biggest names. With the 2020 launch of Apple Music Country, Kelleigh is now recognized as the first female to anchor a national morning radio show in country music with The Kelleigh Bannen Show, a space where she shares her unique artist perspective and allows her guests a platform to share their own journeys, inspirations, and creative processes.
CONNECT FURTHER:
https://www.kelleighbannen.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/kelleighbannen
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6C7VkLRszFSbRkKNhEvBST
The Kelleigh Bannen Show: https://music.apple.com/us/curator/the-kelleigh-bannen-show/1496851605
Today’s Country: https://music.apple.com/us/curator/todays-country-radio-with-kelleigh-bannen/1484718373
*PODCAST UPDATE* Hi Soulrockers! For the foreseeable future, the Stay Human podcast will be moving to a bi-weekly publishing schedule, with some additional breaks sprinkled in. We’ll be back with the next episode on Tuesday, February 22nd and look forward to continuing to share incredible conversations with you! - Production Team
NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com
PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Alchemy Artist Services
Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands (https://www.gibson.com)
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Roger Gowdy for Page Turners Studio

75. Sean & Mary Susan McConnell Dec 07, 2021

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Since releasing his first album independently at just age 15, GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter and producer Sean McConnell now has a robust catalogue under his belt, including songs recorded by artists like Little Big Town, Tim McGraw, Martina McBride, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Brothers Osborne, Christina Aguilera and more. Sean earned his first Number 1 single as a writer on the country charts with Brett Young’s “Mercy" in early 2018, and his objective with his most recent album as an artist titled A Horrible Beautiful Dream is to reflect the chaotic time in which it was made, while still striving for timelessness.
Mary Susan McConnell is the host of the popular Mama Bear Podcast, a space she created for fellow women raising children in profound circumstances and author of the ebook, We're Going to Have Fun Damnit: Transparent Tales of Thriving & Struggling in the Extreme Circumstances of Special Needs Parenting. As a former middle school teacher, she holds her Master's in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment and a Doctorate in Special Education.
Sean and Mary Susan live in Nashville, TN with their magical daughter Abiella (who happens to have severe cerebral palsy), their amazing dog and two pigs.
CONNECT FURTHER:
https://www.seanmcconnell.com
IG (Sean): https://www.instagram.com/sean_mcconnell
IG (Mary Susan): https://www.instagram.com/marysusanmcconnell
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/42N7nSYb8pRmVpBpkLSHVC
Podcast (Mama Bear Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mama-bear-podcast/id1371634566
Get the book: https://www.marysusanmcconnell.com/shop
NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com
PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Alchemy Artist Services
Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands (https://www.gibson.com)
In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Al Peterson for Resonate Recordings
Additional Editing by: Roger Gowdy for Page Turners Studio

74. David Hodges (Producer/Songwriter) Nov 23, 2021

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David Hodges is a multi-platinum, GRAMMY and BMI award-winning writer and record producer. He was a founding member of Evanescence and has been penning hits with and for renowned artists for over nearly two decades. His #1 singles include “Bring Me To Life” and “My Immortal” (Evanescence), “A Thousand Years” (Christina Perri for Twilight), “Because of You” (Kelly Clarkson), “Dear Hate” (Maren Morris and Vince Gill), "See You Again" (Carrie Underwood), “Miss Me More” (Kelsea Ballerini), and “Atlas Falls” (Shinedown). David is one of the most sought after multi-genre songwriters in the world, with releases by Keith Urban, 5 Seconds of Summer, Blink 182, Weezer, Dan + Shay, Avril Lavigne, Jason Mraz, and more. He is currently working with Ed Sheeran, Christina Perri, Ben Rector, and more.
CONNECT FURTHER:
https://www.milkhoneysilo.com/david-hodges
IG: https://www.instagram.com/hodgesmusic
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7fRabwYwLBgvOudI9GY2Op
Check out the new Ed Sheeran album =: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0uFhZpiffd4h8fcBgw42i1?si=4800fef75b9f440f
NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com
PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Alchemy Artist Services
Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands (https://www.gibson.com)
In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Mandy Pennington for Resonate Recordings
Additional Editing by: Roger Gowdy for Page Turners Studio

73. BRELAND (Recording Artist) Nov 16, 2021

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Already amassing over 40 MILLION on-demand streams to date, BRELAND has recently dropped an absolutely MASSIVE single titled “Throw It Back,” which features country music superstar Keith Urban. Matching BRELAND’s sheer boldness and dynamic flow with Urban’s effortless charisma and string-bending prowess, “Throw It Back” makes for a true Country anthem. BRELAND is currently on select dates supporting Dierks Bentley on his Beers On Me Tour, in addition to playing his first headline shows and festivals.
CONNECT FURTHER:
https://www.brelandmusic.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/breland
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0C86lmpnwiyLDUiyo4d0P1
NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com
PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Alchemy Artist Services
Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands (https://www.gibson.com)
In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Mandy Pennington for Resonate Recordings
Additional Editing by: Roger Gowdy for Page Turners Studio

72. Jacob Hemphill of SOJA Nov 09, 2021

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For more than two decades, SOJA have elated audiences across the globe with their fresh yet timeless take on roots reggae, a sound born from their shared passion for making music that transports and inspires. On Beauty in the Silence (their first new album in four years), the two-time GRAMMY Award-nominated band deepens that communal spirit by collaborating with artists from all corners of the reggae world, including the likes of UB40, Slightly Stoopid, Stick Figure, and Rebelution.
CONNECT FURTHER:
https://www.sojamusic.com
IG (SOJA): https://www.instagram.com/sojagram
IG (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/jacobhemphillofficial
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2vaWvC8suCFkRXejDOK7EE
NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com
PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Alchemy Artist Services
Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands (https://www.gibson.com)
In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Mandy Pennington for Resonate Recordings
Additional Editing by: Roger Gowdy for Page Turners Studio

71. Robert Randolph (Recording Artist) Nov 02, 2021

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One of Rolling Stone’s “100 greatest guitarists of all time,” four-time GRAMMY-nominated pedal steel guitarist Robert Randolph jumped from spiritual to secular music and found an audience among blues fans, roots rock aficionados, and jam band followers. Through his fiery, passionate instrumentals and heartfelt music, he has been able to earn fans like John Medeski, Eric Clapton, Dave Matthews, T-Bone Burnett, and so many more.
CONNECT FURTHER:
https://www.robertrandolph.net
IG: https://www.instagram.com/rrtfb
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4xac3zhHlBm5QDxbZeqgeR
NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com
PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Alchemy Artist Services
Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands (https://www.gibson.com)
In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Caleb Melcher for Resonate Recordings
Additional Editing by: Roger Gowdy for Page Turners Studio

70. Aloe Blacc (Recording Artist) Oct 26, 2021

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In the years since Aloe Blacc’s last album Lift Your Spirit, the global superstar spent time working on an even dearer project: his family. All Love Everything, his most recent album, is the singer-songwriter’s first collection of material written as a father, a journey that’s expanded Blacc’s already heartfelt artistic palette. Drawing on soul, folk, and contemporary pop, this album is reminding listeners that there’s no pigeonholing the human experience.
CONNECT FURTHER:
https://www.aloeblacc.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/aloeblacc
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0id62QV2SZZfvBn9xpmuCl
NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com
PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Media Row
Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands (https://www.gibson.com)
In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Janelle Meager
Additional Editing by: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Special Thanks to: Roger Gowdy for Page Turners Studio for our new video teaser template

69. Of Good Nature (the Band!) Oct 19, 2021

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Of Good Nature leads with a fusion-friendly approach to today’s music, uncovering a highly accessible sound that concentrates on lyrics, uplifting energy, and musicianship. Packed into a potent blend of Alternative, Pop, Rock, Groove, Reggae, and more, this group of prolific songwriters continues to attract dedicated listeners with their latest release titled Everything Turns Gold.
CONNECT FURTHER:
https://www.ofgoodnature.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/ofgoodnature
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/76TaiIXCKLs7UeOOwghV7c
NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com
PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Media Row
Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands (https://www.gibson.com)
In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Mandy Pennington for Resonate Recordings
Additional Editing by: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV

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