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Upcoming episodes feature Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett, country singer-songwriter Whey Jennings, TV actor, director & singer Donny Most, & singer Beverly Lee of The Shirelles
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 04, 2024) – Nashville based veteran music producer Tony Mantor announces the launch of his brand new podcast series, Almost Live… Nashville, premiering its first episode today, featuring his chat with GRAMMY nominated American pop music singer Taylor Dayne. In the first episode, Mantor chats with Dayne about her iconic career and how she’s sustained since breaking out in 1987. Almost Live… Nashville will publish new episodes every other week on Tuesday at 4p ET/5p CT across all major podcast streaming platforms including Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and iHeart.
Upcoming episodes feature conversations with Genesis guitarist & British musician Steve Hackett (Sept. 17), country singer-songwriter and Nashville recording artist Whey Jennings (Oct. 01), the grandson of Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter, American TV actor, director & singer Donny Most (Oct. 15) of Happy Days, American singer and recording artist Beverly Lee of The Shirelles (Oct.29). Additional episodes through the end of 2024 will include American musician and recording artist Mark Bryan of Hootie & The Blowfish (Nov. 12), American musician Tony Scalzo of Fastball (Nov. 26), American singer and recording artist Barbara Hawkins of The Dixie Cups (Dec. 10), and English pop singer Billy J. Kramer of The Dakotas (Dec. 24). In 2025, episodes include Mantor’s chats with American musician Doyle Grisham, steel guitar player for Jimmy Buffet, American actor and singer Jason Gould, son of Elliott Gould and Barbra Streisand, American musician Ronnie McDowell, and American musician, writer, and producer Dave Pomeroy.
“Whether listening for the entertainment or storytelling factor alone, or for tips on how my guests faced their life’s challenges, Almost Live… Nashville will have a story for anyone who has been a fan of popular culture in music, movies and television over the last few decades,” said Mantor.
About Almost Live…Nashville:
Nashville based veteran music producer Tony Mantor is readying to launch his brand new podcast, Almost Live… Nashville in the Summer of 2024. Following the successes and popularity of his top-rated podcast on Autism awareness, Why Not Me The World, Mantor is poised to launch his new podcast that will feature thought-provoking conversations and behind-the-scenes stories from various celebrity guests from the world of music, television and entertainment. Digging into his own personal relationships that he’s developed from more than 30 years as an accomplished music producer based in Nashville, Mantor will welcome an international guest list of musicians, actors and entertainers who share their unique stories about the roles they’ve played in creating and sustaining what we know as popular American culture. Conversations and stories that also give a deeper understanding on what it takes to achieve success in the entertainment industry for aspiring entertainers who are currently pursuing their own dreams of being a star someday. Whether listening for the entertainment or storytelling factor alone, or for tips on how his guests faced their life’s challenges, Almost Live… Nashville will have a story for anyone who has been a fan of popular culture in music, movies and television over the last few decades.
About Tony Mantor:
Tony Mantor is an established and successful American singer-songwriter, pianist, podcast host and record-charting music producer who is celebrating working in Nashville for more than 30 years. The Madison, Maine native first arrived in Nashville as a touring sideman for country music sensation Ronnie McDowell in 1976. Since that time, Mantor has progressed into an award winning music producer, recording and placing 33 songs into the Top 40, and 16 songs into the Top 10 of various U.S. based major music charts including Billboard, Indicator, Mediabase, Cashbox & Music Row Magazine. He’s worked with the likes of Debby Campbell (daughter of Glen Campbell), Bobby Brooks Wilson (son of Jackie Wilson), Happy Days star & singer Donny Most, country artist Sam Austin, and country artist Mila Mason. Inspired to have his music make a difference in the lives of people, his recent self-produced song “Why Not Me” became the inspiration for launching his brand new podcast in June 2023, dubbed Why Not Me The World, which will focus on Autism awareness, acceptance and understanding, and will feature one-on-one interviews with celebrity guests, subject matter experts, parents and those who’ve been touched by Autism. In the summer of 2024, Mantor will debut his second self-produced podcast, Almost Live…Nashville, where he’ll turn his attention back to the world of entertainment, hosting conversions with various celebrity guests, industry professionals and up-and-coming stars who have thought-provoking and behind-the-scenes stories to share about how they’ve achieved success as an entertainment professional. To learn more about Tony Mantor, his music, or podcasts, visit TonyMantor.com
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