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Ep. 178 - SONNY LEMAIRE - Standing the Test of Time | The Boston Chris Podcast | INTERVIEW`

Welcome to Episode 178 featuring the incredibly talented hit songwriter and bassist of the legendary group EXILE, the one and only Sonny LeMaire!We had an amazing conversation with Sonny where we delved into so many incredible stories. We talked about his journey to success, starting with his very first number one hit, the emotional song "I Don't Want to Be A Memory". We explored how growing up as an "army brat" meant constantly moving and adapting to new environments, and how the early loss of his father shaped his perspective, but how the unwavering support of his mother fueled his passion for music. We also discussed his inspiration to become a songwriter, his path to joining the iconic band Exile, and his fruitful writing partnership with the talented JP Pennington. Of course, we also covered the highly anticipated upcoming album, "Look Out Heart", and his incredible hit songs, "Fall" by Clay Walker and "Beautiful Mess" by the group Diamond Rio, as well as the creative writing collaborations with Clay Mills and Shane Minor that brought those chart-topping hits to life. And that's just the beginning, there's so much more! Make sure to follow along with Sonny at https://www.exile.biz/Chapters:02:20: Theme Song03:01: Intro03:29: The story behind Exile’s “I Don’t Want To Be A Memory”05:39: Exile in the early 80s06:41: Growing up in a military family07:42: Being introduced to music08:52: Picking Up an instrument10:11: Family Support in Music12:46: The inspiration to start writing15:40: Getting positive responses to his originals17:32: The songwriting of Exile19:16: Joining Exile20:58: The songwriting partnership with JP Pennington24:06: Band Continuity26:42: Pros and cons of band members writing29:35: The accolades31:00: The story behind “Beautiful Mess” & Fall” written with Clay Mills and Shane Minor37:39: Being a published songwriter and recording artist simultaneously40:29: Leaving his writing partnership and now with a firm43:44: By The Numbers Starts43:57: Rapid Fire45:25: What the Heck?!46:45: Top 547:39: Mt. Rushmore48:49: Impactful50:35: The 2 things she is most grateful for52:04: Who is the ONE ARTIST he wishes everyone knew about?53:06: Who is Sonny LeMaire?53:49: Brand new music from Exile54:42: OutroSupport The Boston Chris Show💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0

Ep. 177 - JANELLE ARTHUR - An Habitual Overthinker | The Boston Chris Podcast | INTERVIEW

Welcome to Episode 177 featuring singer/songwriter Janelle Arthur originally from Oliver Springs, TNWe chatted with Janelle about portraying Dolly Parton at a young age, performing over 3,000 shows as a kid, learning work ethic as a child performer, moving to Nashville & pursuing her dream as a songwriter, her experience on American Idol, recording a song featuring Dolly Parton, Helene Cronin's Ella Langley cut & TONS more!Make sure to follow along with Janelle at https://www.instagram.com/janellearthur/Chapters:02:28: Theme Song03:09: Intro03:46: The story behind her song “Chasing Ghosts”05:28: co-writing with legends08:22: Growing up in Oliver Springs, TN & Church09:20: Vocals was her start in music10:08: Being a child performer at Dollywood12:06: Any regrets about her childhood as an adult13:46: Going from a tribute artist to a songwriter19:46: Heading to Nashville for the first time21:23: American Idol24:16: Growing from year to year during her 3 years on Idol26:26: Her reception from the industry after her American Idol run31:44: Helene Cronin34:03: The story behind “Hand Me Downs” with Dolly Parton37:47: By The Numbers Starts37:59: Rapid Fire40:17: What the Heck?!42:32: Top 543:36: Mt. Rushmore44:05: Impactful47:51: The 2 things she is most grateful for48:43: Who is the ONE ARTIST she wishes everyone knew about?50:22: Who is Janelle Arthur?51:54: OutroSupport The Boston Chris Show💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0

Ep. 176 - IRENE KELLEY - Is It More Blue or Bluer | The Boston Chris Podcast | INTERVIEW

Welcome to Episode 176 featuring hit songwriter & bluegrass artist Irene Kelley originally Latrobe, PAWe chatted with Irene about her hit songs "A Little Bluer Than That" by Alan Jackson and "Love Can't Ever Get Better Than This" by Ricky Skaggs & Sharon White, growing up in coal country in Pennsylvania, how she got fired from a Led Zeppelin tribute band, the impact of Dolly Parton on her career and music, how she becamse a published songwriter, transitioning to a bluegrass recording artist, her current project with her daughters; The Women of Kelley & TONS more!Make sure to follow along with Irene at https://www.irenekelley.com/Chapters:01:50: Theme Song02:26: Intro03:03: The story behind her latest single “Coal Dust”06:45: Including The Kruger Brothers on the track10:03: Growing Up in Coal Country in Latrobe, PA11:35: How music found her as a youngster15:23: Being in a Led Zeppelin Tribute Band16:49: Being influenced by Bluegrass music20:04: The inspiration to become a songwriter23:16: Becoming a better writer27:36: The story behind “Love Can’t Ever Get Better Than This’ by Ricky Skaggs & Sharon White31:14: The story behind “A Little Bluer Than That” by Alan Jackson36:57: Being a successful Bluegrass artist39:57: Embracing who she is artistically41:24: Replicating the studio sound live43:04: The Women of Kelley45:59: New Music49:04: By The Numbers Starts49:22: Rapid Fire51:06: What the Heck?!53:11: Top 553:52: Mt. Rushmore54:39: Impactful56:26: The 2 things she is most grateful for56:41: Who is the ONE ARTIST she wishes everyone knew about?57:55: Who is Irene Kelley?58:18: OutroSupport The Boston Chris Show💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0

Ep. 175 - BOB BERRYHILL - Creating The Surf Rock Movement | The Boston Chris Podcast | INTERVIEW

Welcome to Episode 175 featuring Surf Rock Legend Bob Berryhill of The Surfaris originally from Glendora, CAWe chatted with Bob about The Surfaris' iconic song "Wipeout", how the different sounds, from the iconic laugh, to the board breaking, were thought up, the pressure to replicate a huge songs' success as young kids, how The Surfaris helped create the Surf Rock movement, how their success with Dot Records was halted by a legal mess, his years of teaching, bringing back The Surfaris as a family band now, touring in 2026 & TONS more!Make sure to follow along with Bob and The Surfaris at https://thesurfaris.com/Chapters:03:12: Theme Song03:54: Intro04:58: The creation of “Wipeout”16:04: Growing up in Glendora, CA18:06: First time playing guitar18:45: A trip to Hawaii & The Ukulele22:21: Meeting the other guys in the band25:11: Creating the Surfer Rock Movement30:00: The impact of the JFK assassination on the mood of America31:14: The Music Dynamic of the 60’s33:26: Vietnam’s effect on American Music & The Rolling Stones37:02: The creation of the name Surfaris38:46: The pressure to recreate the success of “Wipeout”42:55: The Surfaris sue Dot Records & The Decca Years49:07: Leaving music behind & becoming a teacher53:47: The 2026 Surfaris57:11: By The Numbers Starts57:20: Rapid Fire59:34: What the Heck?!1:00:54: Top 51:01:18: Mt. Rushmore1:01:43: Impactful1:03:23: The 2 things she is most grateful for1:04:24: Who is the ONE ARTIST he wishes everyone knew about?1:05:17: Who is Bob Berryhill?1:05:57: OutroSupport The Boston Chris Show💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0

Ep. 174 - KELLY LANG - The Many Hats of Kelly Lang | The Boston Chris Podcast | INTERVIEW

Welcome to Episode 174 featuring Kelly Lang originally from Hendersonville, TNWe chatted with Kelly about her latest single "I Reach For Red", her next single "HollyWould", her first solo album since 2017 coming out later this year called "Jealous Green Eyes", growing up under the learning tree of a legend, the incredible impact on her of Conway Twitty and Olivia Newton-John, writing a tribute song to honor Conway, her book, her journey with cancer and the importance of speaking out after beating it & TONS more!Make sure to follow along with Kelly at https://www.kellylang.net/Chapters:04:36: Theme Song05:18: Intro06:29: The story behind her new single “I Reach For Red”07:34: The many hats of Kelly Lang10:21: Being around Conway Twitty at a young age13:30: Her Conway tribute song “Goodbye Darlin’”18:06: Her Children’s album “Lullaby Country”21:39: Kelly’s upcoming new album “Jealous Green Eyes”24:25: HollyWould, Turn of Phrase & Music Videos26:07: Her book “I’m Not Going Anywhere” & Olivia Newton-John32:00: By The Numbers Starts32:15: Rapid Fire34:01: What the Heck?!35:26: Top 536:31: Mt. Rushmore36:54: Impactful37:38: The 2 things she is most grateful for37:51: Who is the ONE ARTIST she wishes everyone knew about?38:23: Who is Kelly Lang?39:14: OutroSupport The Boston Chris Show💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0