Ep. 188 - MICHAEL PETERSON - Music Doesn’t Get Wrinkles | The Boston Chris Podcast | INTERVIEW

Ep. 188 - MICHAEL PETERSON - Music Doesn’t Get Wrinkles | The Boston Chris Podcast | INTERVIEW

Welcome to Episode 189 featuring gold selling country artist and songwriter Michael Peterson originally from Richland, WAWe chatted with Michael about his new upcoming single "Old Army Hat", his current single "Stones", re-releasing music for the first time digitally, how football somehow pushed him into the music business, writing for Deniece Williams, the impact of Robert Ellis Orrall, his huge debut record in 1997, the story behind his hit song "Drink, Swear, Steal & Lie", the importance to him in supporting the military & Tons More!Make sure to follow along with Michael at https://www.michaelpetersonmusic.com/Chapters:01:01: Theme Song01:42: Intro02:17: The latest single “Old Army Hat”05:50: Releasing music digitally for the first time08:05: The story behind “Stones”10:16: Sports got him into music & Deniece Williams13:12: Starting in Nashville at 36 years old16:24: 10 songs on his first album were self-written18:47: An auspicious beginning20:35: Transitioning to country songwriting22:34: Swallowing your ego as a co-writer23:28: Robert Ellis Orrall25:24: The first Reprise record26:03: “Drink, Swear, Steal, Lie”34:16: The pressure on the second major label album35:20: Pivoting after his 2nd record36:58: A new album coming soon?40:12: The balance between creative & commercial42:47: His advocacy for the military48:16: By The Numbers Starts48:24: Rapid Fire49:57: What the Heck?!51:51: Top 552:14: Mt. Rushmore52:29: Impactful55:27: The 2 things he is most grateful for55:45: Who is the ONE ARTIST he wishes everyone knew about?56:26: Who is Michael Peterson?57:01: 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. 187 - LEWIS BRICE - Enjoying The Moments | The Boston Chris Podcast | INTERVIEW

Welcome to Episode 187 featuring Nashville recording artist and singer/songwriter Lewis Brice originally from Sumter, SCWe chatted with Lewis about his brand new single "NASCAR Fast", how having a daughter made him appreciate moments, growing up in a musical family, honing his craft in Key West, FL, the story behind his hit song "It's You (I've Been Looking For) and how it got him married, how his content has changed now that he's a husband and father, being a published songwriter and balancing that with being a recording artist & Tons More!Make sure to follow along with Lewis at https://www.lewisbrice.com/Chapters:00:58: Theme Song01:40: Intro01:55: His new single “NASCAR Fast”07:31: Being hands on in the studio11:45: The impact of Key West17:04: How traditional country fans react to his style18:39: His music started with vocals & his family’s musical experience20:37: Did his family support the kids doing music?23:03: Brotherly competition?24:30: Being a published songwriter AND an artist29:31: His content & business outlook changing after marriage and fatherhood34:47: The story behind “It’s You I’ve Been Looking For”39:03: The rest of his 2026 musically & choosing singles, an album or both43:26: By The Numbers Starts43:41: Rapid Fire45:17: What the Heck?!46:52: Top 547:52: Mt. Rushmore48:34: Impactful50:26: The 2 things he is most grateful for521:57: Who is the ONE ARTIST he wishes everyone knew about?53:22: Who is Lewis Brice?54:06: 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. 186 - ADYSEN MALEK - Recovering Taco Bell Addict | The Boston Chris Podcast | INTERVIEW

Welcome to Episode 186 featuring TRRMA Future Faces winner Adysen Malek originally from Edna, TXWe chatted with Adysen about growing up in South Texas, winning the Future Faces contest, her songwriting process, her background in musical theater and how that has helped her, being at home on stage, dealing with negative comments, Kacey Musgraves, Taco Bell & Tons More!Make sure to follow along with Adysen at https://www.adysenmalekmusic.com/Chapters:01:53: Theme Song02:34: Intro03:24: The story behind “Whiskey After Women”06:40: Growing up in Edna, TX07:20: Music finds her07:58: Her first time on stage09:27: Transitioning from the theater to mainstream music12:09: The initial reason to start writing songs14:07: Being natural on stage15:17: Getting negative attention on the internet17:44: The strategy behind the genres of her songs21:22: Social Media22:33: A day in the life of Adysen23:34: Networking in Nashville24:59: A packed writing room vs solo writing26:55: Releasing music to Texas Radio31:36: Kacey Musgraves33:24: Brand new record?34:30: Taking time to enjoy the ride35:18: The impact of her manager36:11: Does she plan to change styles on her 2nd album?37:30: By The Numbers Starts37:57: Rapid Fire40:09: What the Heck?!44:08: Top 544:44: Mt. Rushmore45:10: Impactful46:23: The 2 things she is most grateful for46:40: Who is the ONE ARTIST she wishes everyone knew about?47:10: Who is Adysen Malek?49:07: 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. 185 - GARY NICHOLS - I've Never Known Life Without Music | The Boston Chris Podcast | INTERVIEW

Welcome to Episode 185 featuring Grammy winning singer/songwriter, producer and former Steel Driver Gary Nichols originally from Florence, AL We chatted with Gary about growing up in the Muscle Shoals area of Alabama, how everything musically started extremely early, remembering the lyrics to his first song written in first grade, his record deal with Mercury Nashville, becoming a Steeldriver, his battle with addiction, the remarkable moment that saved him from addiction, maintaining sobriety, his relationship with Kensie Coppin & Tons More!Make sure to follow along with Gary at https://www.instagram.com/garynicholsmusicChapters:02:50: Theme Song03:40: Intro04:00: “I Can’t Love You Anymore”05:51: Growing Up in The Shoals07:15: His Beginning’s in Music09:07: The inspiration to write songs10:31: Music becoming serious11:57: His family background & his embracing of music so early14:45: First Session, First Publishing Deal, First Record Deal22:12: The initial goal for his music23:41: Why wasn’t his record released?26:43: When did his troubles with addiction start?29:03: Between the record deal & The Steeldrivers32:55: Becoming a Steeldriver35:11: Ending Up in a Bluegrass Band37:05: Did his writing change once he joined The Steeldrivers38:49: The differences between the records before and after he joined44:16: How his time with The Steeldrivers came to an end and spiraling out of control46:48: Getting through his self destruction48:54: How he got clean finally58:26: Kensie Coppin1:05:59: “Alone” by Kensie Coppin & Gary Nichols1:11:57: By The Numbers Starts1:12:05: Rapid Fire1:13:45: What the Heck?!1:16:41: Top 51:17:56: Mt. Rushmore1:18:58: Impactful1:20:34: The 2 things he is most grateful for1:21:55: Who is the ONE ARTIST he wishes everyone knew about?1:23:11: Who is Gary Nichols?1:24:57: 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. 184 - MEREDITH CRAWFORD - There’s a Light in Everything | The Boston Chris Podcast | INTERVIEW

Welcome to Episode 184 featuring singer/songwriter Meredith Crawford originally from Chandler, TXWe chatted with Meredith about growing up near Tyler, TX, her musical genesis starting vocally in church, her lessons learned during her run of Texas Opries, going full time in the music business, finding boundaries for herself, her signature vocals, being a solo writer and learning to write with others, her role in the studio & Tons More!Make sure to follow along with Meredith at https://meredithcrawfordmusic.com/Chapters:03:12: Theme Song03:54: Intro04:41: Texas Songwriters On The Rise09:20: Growing up in Chandler, TX11:14: Searching for acceptance12:13: Her incognito love of music early on14:11: Vocals, first instrument and the urge to write17:52: Church, Texas Opries & shaping her artistry20:32: Her different strategies as a songwriter22:39: The story behind her song “On A Greyhound”25:32: Pausing her dreams for her family29:25: Writing what you know and co-writing34:08: Being in the studio35:52: Transitioning to a full time artist42:55: Getting Married & Chris Rasco47:10: The story behind “Thrift Store Find”51:12: By The Numbers Starts51:48: Rapid Fire54:04: What the Heck?!56:20: Top 557:08: Mt. Rushmore57:36: Impactful59:59: The 2 things she is most grateful for1:00:15: Who is the ONE ARTIST she wishes everyone knew about?1:01:22: Who is Meredith Crawford?1:02:18: 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