Get Real -w- Caroline Hobby

I have 2 fantastic guests this episode. Victoria Shaw is a singer/songwriter/publisher/producer. She wrote the #1 hits "The River" and "She's Every Woman" for Garth Brooks. She also opened up for Garth at his legendary sold out Central Park concert in NYC. She co-produced Lady Antebellum's debut album that went platinum. Other hits she's written are "Nobody wants to be Lonely" for Ricky Martin and Christina Aguilera, and John Michael Montgomery's "I Love The Way You Love Me." Victoria has been working with the insanely talented and GORGEOUS Lacy Cavalier for several years now. Lacy began her career on BARNEY (Yes, the big purple dinosaur!) and then moved the Nashville at age 15. She has just released an EP called "Saving Pennies, Paying Dues," and is on tour with Chase Rice. She has had several music videos on CMT and her star is on the rise! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This guy is a living legend. He played piano with Elvis and Emmy Lou Harris, has produced everyone from Vince Gill to George Strait to Brooks & Dunn to Reba to Lionel Richie to name a few... He's produced over 100 #1 songs, and had over 100 million album sales. He also ran MCA Records and has been called "the founding father of the alternative 'Americana' country movement" bc he signed acts like Rodney Crowell, Steve Earle, Lyle Lovett, The Mavericks and more... He's also won a Grammy! #nashville #carolinehobby #tonybrown #elvis #podcast #americana Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I had to interview my dad because, well, HE GOT BIT IN THE FACE BY A SHARK! He was spear fishing in the Bahamas while on our family vacation, and a shark went after his fish and bit him instead (on accident.) My dad tells the whole story, which is unbelievable. Along with being a shark bite survivor, he also is an incredible father, husband and dentist and has tons of wisdom he shares about his life journey. #nashville #carolinehobby #bahamas #sharkbite Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley Campbell! This girl is a true beauty inside and out. She is the daughter of legendary Glen Campbell, and a badass in her own right. She plays the banjo better than any person on the planet, and is an incredible artist. She has a deal at Big Machine Records and her first single was a tribute to her father called "I'll Do the Remembering." She tells me how Alzheimer's has not just affected her dad, but her family, and she talks all about touring with him on his Goodbye Tour and the making of his documentary "I'll Be Me." She is so real, honest and a ray of light. And her talent is to the moon and back! Annnnd her beloved dog Frodo helps me do some of the interview :) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

POWER COUPLE of songwriting. Gary has written 14 #1 songs, 24 top 10 hits, 32 top 40 hits for artists like Patty Loveless, Tim McGraw, Wynonna, Conway Twitty, Ty Herndon. He's also in the Country Music Hall of Fame and is in Ringo Star and Carole King's bands.. The stories he tells are UNREAL! Georgia wrote The smash "I'm In" for Keith Urban, and has had songs recorded by Faith Hill, Kenny Chesney, Reba, Martina to name a few. Together, they are in the band Blue Sky Riders with Kenny Loggins... This life they lead is pretty incredible! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rachel Reinert! This beautiful brunette (inside and out) was the main chick in Gloriana. This is the first interview she did after parting ways with the band, and she talks all about trusting her instincts, having patience, and being open to opportunities on this new road. We also share an obsession to vacuum (like it's a problem lol)! She talks about touring with Taylor Swift for 2 years and how it felt to win the breakthrough Artist Award at at the American Music Awards against Lady Gaga And Drake! This girl is a star! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CODY ALAN! This guy is a main face of CMT. Cody and I talk about how he got his start from working at a radio station in Dallas, the power of visualizing what you want, his religious background, and we role play on hosting- he teaches me all his ways! He also tells tons of funny stories he has encountered with celebrities, including Brett Eldredge shooting him in the face with a tequila watergun... I also find out what it would take for him to host CMT's HOT 20 Countdown naked! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This guy is one the most successful songwriters in country music. He has written 15 #1 songs, more than 10 top 10 songs, and over 1000 songs recorded by artists including Reba, Brooks & Dunn, George Strait, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw. He has had such a colorful life filled with beginning in a rock-n-roll band from Youngston Ohio, moving to Nashville, becoming a session player, which lead him to writing songs, which lead him to a whirl-wind life of success, a marriage and divorce to Pam Tillis, partying and living the wild life, to sobering up and settling down with the love of his life Leslie Tomasina.  Bob does not hold a thing back, and is the most charismatic, kind soul. He is a member of the Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame and the Nashville Walk of Fame. I left this interview feeling completely inspired! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I have Jamie Lynn Spears! We talk all about what it was like growing up on the road with Britney; Jamie Lynn becoming a child star having a hit show {Zoey 101}, life as a mom to her adorable Maddie, how it felt to write the hit song "I Got The Boy" for Jana Kramer, and her return to the spotlight in country music with a brand new single "Sleepover" and a new TLC Special both coming out June 26th. She's so awesome and inspiring, I cannot wait for y'all to hear this interview! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Warren Brothers! These guys are insane- like off their rocker, in the best way possible! They talked about their best friendship w Tim McGraw (they kick ass at all sports together, as well as just get into ruckus:), touring with Faith Hill as she was exploding, then touring with Tim for years and years... They tell crazy stories about getting wild with Dierks Bentley and on top of it all, they have written over 20 Tim McGraw songs, as well as hits for Faith Hill, Martina McBride, Brooks & Dunn, and they had their own show on CMT "Barely Famous" where they just got into all sorts of shenanigans with famous artists. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man, the myth, the legend Rod Essig! This guy is one of the biggest power players at CAA (Creative Artist Agency). And he has the most colorful and interesting life. He began his career singing with Cher, and then went on to represent some of the biggest artists from Martina McBride, Tim McGraw, and Taylor Swift. He shares so many stories about what happens behind the scenes in the music industry... You will not want to miss! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Corey Crowder is a hit songwriter - he had a 3 week #1 song with Chris Young's "I'm Coming Over,' and another #1 with duet "Think of You" with Chris Young and Cassadee Pope. He also is a badass producer. He produced Chris Young's latest album and is producing Cassadee Pope. On top of it all, he's an incredible family man and just had a little girl Carolina Joy! We talk about how he got his musical start with MTV and all the twists and turns in this wild industry. He's hilarious, insightful and real. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kree Harrison! In This interview Kree shares her life story and musical journey starting when she went on The Rosie O'Donnell show when she was just a kid all the way to getting runner-up on American Idol Season 12. She has the voice and soul of an angel and just released new music "This Old Thing," that is absolutely incredible, and recorded in ONE TAKE. You will not want to miss! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LIT has had some of the biggest songs in history, including "My Own Worst Enemy" that was an 11 week #1! What?! Ajay and Jeremy Popoff, the 2 founding brothers of the band, talk about touring, success, evolving, being eaten by Pamela Anderson (yes, she ate them in a music video) Also they share where they are headed next musically! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Shaw is a former professional football player, who played for the Carolina Panthers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Chicago Bears and Tennessee Titans. He is a world traveller and co-owner in HOTBOX Fitness and Music City Lofts. He also has been battling ALS for the past 2 years, and his faith and attitude will leave you nothing short of inspired. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Old Dominion is a band of guys who broke into the country music scene in 2015 with a bang. Their debut single, “Break Up With Him” went #1; they toured with Kenny Chesney in 2015 and are currently back on tour with him for 2016. They won their first ACM Award for Best New Group in 2016. Drake White is an artist that is on the rise. His live show is riveting and feels like a revival. He sings songs from the heart, with grit and soul that are true to his story. He toured with The Zac Brown Band in 2015, and is currently promoting his new single “Livin’ the Dream.” This is an artist you most definitely need to get to know. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Thousand Horses are four guys who have been band-mates and best friends since childhood. They hit the country music scene full force in 2015 with their huge #1 song “Smoke.” They toured with Darius Rucker and are touring with Jason Aldean for all of 2016. Their live show is explosive and commanding. These guys are insanely talented, driven, down-to-earth, and love to horse around. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who is Fancy is the hottest new thing to hit the pop scene. His music is authentic and electric; he released a single on the radio called "Boys Like You" with Ariana Grande and Meghan Trainor that made waves on the music scene. He is full of heart and soul in his voice. This is an artist you will most definitely want to get to know! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What better way to kick off Episode 1 than with the incredible Darius Rucker. Front man of Hootie & the Blowfish, and Country Superstar, Darius explains his musical journey. He conquered both Pop/Rock and Country radio, selling over 30 million albums. Darius couldn’t be more down-to-earth and hilarious as we talk, career, love, marriage, life, The Grand ole Opry, and everything in between. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.