It's Not The Duck

Ep: 27 Vince Gill

Vince Gill is without a doubt one of the greatest musicians ever, a true "guitar maestro". The Oklahoma native is so proud of his "common sense" upbringing from his parents.  He is just a genuine guy who shares with us some of his life experiences including what it felt like receiving his first phone call from Eric Clapton, finally being recognized as an accomplished musician invited to play at "Cross Roads". We chat about who influenced Vince growing up; his love for sports and how he was a great High School Athlete who could kick a football 45 yards; hit a baseball over the fence and pound a golf ball 300 yards. Awarded 22 Grammy Awards, the most of any male artist in Country Music; 18 CMA awards including five consecutive male vocalist of the year titles from 1991 to 1995; and two Entertainer of the Year Awards, you find it hard to believe he is so appreciative, humble and just a good guy to everyone. Vince is the salt of the earth and tells of his love for wife, Amy Grant, a musical talent in her own right.  Vince is now in the Country Music Hall of Fame; the Song Writers Hall of Fame and has a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Yet, he will tell you his life is special and blessed because of all the friendships he has made with such talented musicians around the world, including his latest feat, playing with the legendary band, The Eagles. Hosted by Scotti Madison scottimadison.com

Ep: 26 Emmy Lou Harris

Emmy Lou Harris is “Music Royalty”.  Some people are good, others great and then there are legends.  That is Emmy! Her genre is a combination of folk and country -rock delivering over 15 million record sales, garnering 14 Grammy Awards, and three CMA Awards. She is an artist and a song connoisseur driven by the story that the lyric’s tell, making her a songwriter and performer that is a "must see".  Emmy talks about her love for helping animals and her special project, Crossroads, in Nashville, TN, which takes "companion animals" and unites them with “abandoned” kids giving them a purpose and teaching life skills.  We talk of her love for the game of baseball which Emmy sees as providing good lessons in life, “life is full of highs and lows and you learn to celebrate the little wins”. She shares with us her most memorable National Anthem sung at the National League Playoffs. Our conversation travels to one of Emmy’s highpoints in her life, her 2006 World Tour with Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits and their fabulous duet, “All the Road Running”. Of course, we discuss how Emmy saved the Ryman Auditorium, the original home of the Grand Ole Opry, from being demolished.  There may not be a kinder and sweeter person than Emmy Lou Harris, that is so talented that Bruce Springsteen called her out in his concert, “Emmy has the voice of an angel”.  Hosted by Scotti Madison   scottimadison.com

Ep: 25 Coach Larry Schmittou

Larry Schmittou is a sports Legend. He was my baseball "Coach" in college and Vanderbilt  had winning teams long before the Corbin Era under Schmittou.  Coach started from humble beginnings coaching in youth baseball leagues in Nashville, TN and later moving to High School and soon College as a request to help build the Vanderbilt baseball program beginning with only one scholarship in the mid 70's . Coach Schmittou later founded the Nashville Sounds Minor League team and his efforts were the beginning of Professional sports teams in Nashville.  His genius in marketing landed him a job as head of marketing for the Texas Rangers. His life lessons catapulted him to own a minor league team in every league at one point. He now runs an empire of bowling centers in four states. His talents have awarded him deserving recognition with hall of fame honors at Vanderbilt, Tennessee Sports Hall of fame many  other baseball awards. Hosted by Scotti Madison  scottimadison.com

Ep:24 Charles Scotti Madison

On the anniversary  of Trent Madison's death, I interview myself, quite raw and vulnerable,  in an effort of reflection, personal survival and to encourage any of you that has lost your child, or what to do when your friend or another family member loses their son or daughter.  Charles Scotti discusses what is helpful to a grieving parent during such great sorrow, as well as the importance of learning to live for the living ... the sooner the better.  Don't ever ask why, because you will never get that question answered. Instead, trust in God in order to finish strong overcoming bone deep sorrow.  Give your child the greatest gift possible, because you want to see them again when you step into eternity ...  the story of Jesus, the Christ.  scottimadison.com

Ep: 23 Jared Allen

Jared Allen is the perfect guest the week of the Super Bowl. He wants to be remembered as a great father, a great husband and as someone who lived his faith. He says the Bible is “his new Playbook.” Jared’s professional career, was stellar and he is in his 4th consecutive year as a Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee finalist. His 12-year NFL career established him as one of the finest defensive ends ever in the game with 136 total career sacks, that includes leading the league in sacks in 2007 and 2011. Jared discusses setting almost unattainable goals, working as hard as it takes to reach those goals and then setting new goals through honest reflection and humility. “If you are not good at something, you need to admit it and move on”.  In 2018 Jared set out on a monumental goal after his NFL retirement, to represent the United States in the Olympics as a Curling Champion. Jared shares the story of how he and four former teammates and NFL players have worked incredibly hard, paid their dues, taken their lumps, gained respect and entered the National Curling Championships January 29, 2024 in New Jersey.  His work efforts are inspiring. Hosted by Scotti Madison scottimadison.com