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Tony Mantor's : Almost Live..... Nashville

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Nashville based veteran music producer Tony Mantor’s Almost Live… Nashville podcast takes its listener on a journey through the business of music and entertainment. Following the success and popularity of his top-rated podcast on Autism & Mental Health awareness - Why Not Me? - Mantor hosts thought-provoking conversations and behind-the-scenes stories from various celebrity guests from the world of music, television and entertainment. With more than 30 years as an accomplished music producer based in Nashville, Mantor welcomes a worldly 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.

Latest episodes

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Beverly Ann: From Liverpool’s Stages to the Magic of “Daystar”

Show Notes What happens when a holiday singalong becomes the beginning of a new musical chapter? Tony Mantor welcomes Liverpool singer and performer Beverly Ann to Al

Nov 3
26 min

Grace Kennedy: Stories Behind the Spotlight and the Passion Behind DZIRE

Show Notes From performing with Marvin Hamlisch as a teenager to starring in her own BBC television series, Grace Kennedy has a lifetime of stories to share. She joins

Oct 27
29 min

Donna Lewis: Beyond “I Love You Always Forever”

Show Notes Behind an unforgettable song is a story that reaches far beyond the charts. On Almost Live Nashville, Donna Lewis reflects on years of developing her craft bef

Oct 20
29 min

Randy Montana: Seven Years to “Beer Never Broke My Heart”

Randy Montana spent seven years rebuilding his career after his record deal ended. Then Luke Combs recorded “Beer Never Broke My Heart”—and Randy found himself standing i

Oct 13
29 min

Laura Bryna: The Story Behind “Rise”—Music, Loss, and Finding Strength

Show Notes What happens when a song you wrote to encourage others becomes the song you need yourself? On this episode of Almost Live Nashville, Tony Mantor welcomes c

Oct 6
31 min

The Marsh Family: From Viral Sensation to Original Music-Hope,Heart & Harmony

 Show Notes What began as a family singing together in their living room during the COVID-19 lockdown quickly became an international phenomenon. In this episode of Almo

Sep 29
27 min

Walter Egan: The Untold Stories Behind "Magnet and Steel," Stevie Nicks, Gram Parsons & a Lifetime in Music

Most people know Walter Egan for his timeless hit "Magnet and Steel," but that iconic song is only one chapter in an extraordinary career spanning more than five decades.

Sep 22
29 min

Josie & Tina Marie: Building the Josie Music Awards and Championing Independent Artists Worldwide

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Show Notes Josie Music Awards founders Josie Passantino-Boone and Tina Marie Passantino join Tony Mantor for an inspiring conversation about creating one of the world&ap

Sep 15
28 min

Alan Warner of The Foundations: The Story Behind “Build Me Up Buttercup” and a Lifetime of Timeless Music

Alan Warner of The Foundations: The Story Behind "Build Me Up Buttercup" Few songs have stood the test of time quite like "Build Me Up Buttercup." For more than five dec

Sep 8
27 min

Jaime French: From Beauty Influencer to Reinvention, Comedy, Music & Mental Health

Show Notes Jamie French has built an extraordinary career by embracing change, taking creative risks, and never being afraid to reinvent herself. In this episode of Alm

Sep 1
27 min

Peter Howarth of The Hollies: From Legendary Stages to a Lifetime of Music

Show Notes For more than two decades, Peter Howarth has carried the legacy of one of Britain's most iconic bands as the lead singer of The Hollies. But his remarkab

Aug 25
26 min

Mel Denisse: Finding Strength Through Vulnerability and the Sound of Alternative Rock

Show NotesAlternative rock artist Mel Denisse joins Tony Mantor for an honest conversation about songwriting, vulnerability, and discovering an artistic voice that refuse

Aug 18
24 min

John Tesh: From Entertainment Tonight to Beating Cancer, Faith, Music, and the Purpose That Never Ends

Show Notes John Tesh has lived a life unlike almost anyone else. Millions knew him as the co-host of Entertainment Tonight. Basketball fans know his legendary "Roundball

Aug 11
28 min

Andy Kyriacou: Modern Romance, 80s Pop Stardom, and the Stories Behind the Music

Show Notes Drummer and founding driving force behind Modern Romance, Andy Kyriacou, joins Tony Mantor for an entertaining and revealing conversation about the rise of on

Aug 4
30 min

Shweta Harve: Music with Purpose, Compassion, and a Global Message

Show NotesIndependent singer-songwriter Shweta Harve joins Tony Mantor for a heartfelt conversation about creating music that goes beyond entertainment to inspire reflect

Jul 21
25 min

Marty Wilde: The Rock & Roll Pioneer Who Helped Shape Music History

Show Notes Rock & roll pioneer Marty Wilde joins Tony Mantor for a remarkable conversation about being at the birth of modern rock music and building a career that has l

Jul 7
28 min

James Hood: Redefining Music Through Immersive Sound and Storytelling

  Show NotesGrammy-nominated composer, producer, and immersive artist James Hood joins Tony Mantor for a fascinating conversation about pushing the boundaries of music a

Jun 23
22 min

George Thorogood: Bad to The Bone, the Blues, and the Stories Behind a Rock and Roll Legend

 Show Notes Rock and blues legend George Thorogood joins Tony Mantor for a candid conversation about a career that has spanned decades and continues to inspire generatio

Jun 16
29 min

Jonathan Antoine On Stardom And Staying Grounded

We sit down with Jonathan Antoine to talk about the moments after Britain’s Got Talent that reshaped his life, from sudden global attention to a deeper understanding of s

Jun 9
24 min

Victoria Perks On Fuzzbox Fame And The Book That Sparked A New Era

We sit down with Victoria Perks to trace how Fuzzbox went from Birmingham school friends “forming for a laugh” to chart success, touring, and a legacy that still surprise

May 26
26 min

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Tony Mantor brings authentic Nashville energy with honest conversations and great guests.

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Laid-back style that keeps you listening without trying too hard.

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