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.
What this show covers
songwritingMusic industryRisegrief and resilienceindependent country musicLaura Brynaviral fameMarsh Familyoriginal songwritingfamily musichope and authenticityYouTubereinventioncomedymental health
What listeners will find here
Laura Bryna on how “Rise” became a lifeline through grief and perseverance
Laura Bryna talks about the personal journey behind “Rise,” from family illness and loss to the strength she found in music. The conversation also explores her path to Nashville, independent artistry, small-town inspiration, and turning criticism into self-acceptance.
How the Marsh Family turned lockdown singalongs into music with purpose
The Marsh Family’s journey from lockdown viral videos to their debut album Hollow Chapters is the focus here. They talk about original songwriting, sudden fame, and using music to open conversations about mental health, cancer awareness, politics, family, and hope.
Jaime French on reinvention, creativity, and building a career without playing it safe
Jaime French talks through her path from beauty influencer and hairstylist to comedian, YouTuber, and emerging Nashville singer-songwriter. The conversation blends career pivots, audience growth, mental health, and the role creativity plays in risk-taking and authentic connection.
Peter Howarth on The Hollies, big stages, and a life built around song
Peter Howarth traces a lifetime in music, from an early fascination with a record player to leading The Hollies for more than two decades. He talks with Tony Mantor about iconic stages, major collaborators, songwriting, humility, and what it means to honor a legendary band's legacy.
How the Josie Music Awards became a global stage for independent artists
The episode explores how Josie Passantino-Boone and Tina Marie Passantino built the Josie Music Awards into a major platform for independent musicians worldwide. It digs into their artist-first judging process, the power of networking, and why authenticity and perseverance still matter most.
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