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Country music legend T.G. Sheppard and singer-songwriter Kelly Lang have just dropped their new holiday single, "Christmas Without You”. This track, a holiday favorite among Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers enthusiasts, has cemented its place as a seasonal classic. The collaboration between TG & Kelly brings a distinctive touch that only they could deliver. Premiered by Cowgirl Magazine, "Christmas Without You" encompasses the emotions of love and yearning during the festive season through its heartfelt lyrics and soulful melodies. TG Sheppard recently celebrated the 40th Anniversary of his #1 hit single "Slow Burn" which was released in September 1983 and was the title track of the hit album as well. "Slow Burn" became his thirteenth number-one hit, spending fourteen weeks in the Top 40. The album also included the popular singles "Somewhere Down The Line" and "Make My Day" with Clint Eastwood, which was added to the record for a re-release in February 1984 and used in the hit film 'Sudden Impact'. Kelly Lang recently made her official Grand Ole Opry debut for Opry Goes Pink, in honor of this past Breast Cancer Awareness Month. And she has a new album out now, ‘Dragonfly’ which contains twelve songs, nine of them self-penned, including her popular singles "I'm Not Going Anywhere" and "I Think It's Jesus." 'Dragonfly' also contains classic hymns such as "Amazing Grace" and "Jesus Loves Me / I Surrender All." ‘Dragonfly’ also includes her powerful song called "Life Sentence," about cancer, which Lang and her fans have faced together. #countrymusic #oprylive #grandoleopry #newalbum #christmas #newsingle #newrelease #breastcancerawareness #inspiration #marriage

Terry Lemerond has over 55 years of experience in the health food industry. He is an author, his books include Seven Keys to Vibrant Health, Seven Keys to Unlimited Personal Achievement, 50+ Natural Health Secrets Proven to Change Your Life, and his newest publication, Discovering Your Best Health – How to Improve Your Health at Any Age —with more exciting publications available on the Health Books tab of this website. Terry resides in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Terry’s mission is to continue to educate and share the science of botanical medicine and nutrition that will help “Improve the Health of America.” In the past 55 years, he has accumulated a wealth of experience and knowledge in the field of health and nutrition, which he shares with others through his locally broadcast radio show (which can be listened to in the radio section), podcasts, educational webinars, and personal speaking engagements. Having experienced the life-changing effects of proper nutrition, exercise, and effective natural medicines himself, Terry is eager to share the principles others can use to reach their personal and health goals. You will come to realize that with Terry’s help, you are never too old to evolve from feeling sick and tired to living a life of abundant energy, with a sense of total well-being. You will learn that 98% of all diseases are preventable, that diseases you currently suffer from can be reversed, and that unfortunately, most doctors have never actually studied health and nutrition. Drugs don’t cure disease, nor do they make you healthy—though many botanicals can do just that! With knowledge, you become your best doctor. You learn that food is your medicine and that you can truly live a healthy life, all your life! https://terrytalksnutrition.com . #wellness #nutrition #fitness #naturalhealth #naturalremedies #herbalremedies #naturalpainrelief #healthtips #nutritiontips #howto #wellnesstips #healtheducation #boswellia #turmeric #blackseedoil

Phil Dunn is a director, writer, poet and owner of Authentive, a production company based in Brixton, South London. Through Authentive, he learned on the job, making hundreds of films for clients in the corporate, charity, fashion and music sectors. His first short, BOX OFFICE SMASH marked a jumping off point in his career, garnering official selections at top international film festivals, winning 14 awards and critical acclaim. His next short film, ABOUT, continued this momentum, winning the same number of awards and obtaining equally impressive reviews, propelling him further into the world of cinema. His newest short film, THE STUPID BOY, is powerful, it’s moving, and it reaches down into your heart so deep that it will leave an impression on you like no other film. THE STUPID BOY short film is Oscar-qualified to be considered for a 2024 Academy Award and rightly so. https://www.phildunn.uk/film/the-stupid-boy . #neurodivergent #shortfilm #shortfilms #storytelling #cinema #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #oscars #UK #cinematography

It's not an understatement to suggest that the Ohio Players are one of the greatest bands of all time. They are an American national treasure, a band that truly broke the mold and changed the face of music forever. The Players produced 17 Top 40 hits, 3 Platinum and 5 Gold albums, including masterpiece songs such as 'Skin Tight', 'Fire', 'Love Rollercoaster' and 'Who'd She Coo? The Ohio Players' sound has been ingrained into modern popular culture. Their music has been used everywhere, from McDonald's commercials to The Sopranos. In 2004 the Players were given a prestigious BMI Award for the use of the song 'Fire' on the TV show Hell's Kitchen. The Players also paved the way for the next generation of funkateers. Samples of their music has enhanced the careers of Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Ice-T, Beastie Boys, and Jay-Z and a great many others. Their songs have also been covered by a vast array of artists including Red Hot Chili Peppers. After 50 years in the business this group is still setting stages on “Fire” and riding their own “Love Rollercoaster”. Let’s welcome, original member and drummer of the Ohio Players, the legendary James “Diamond” Williams to the show! https://www.theofficialohioplayers.com . #funkmusic #funk #music #musicallegacy #drummer #popmusic #rockmusic #rockandrollhalloffame #brunomars #nilerodgers #arethafranklin #eltonjohn #ohioplayers

JOSHUA IZENBERG is a documentary filmmaker based in the California Bay Area. His film, SLOMO (2013), won over a dozen awards, including best short documentary at SXSW, premiered as a New York Times Op-Doc, and was shortlisted for an Academy Award. His subsequent film, the Netflix Original, Resurface, won the Jury Prize at Tribeca and was nominated for an Emmy. He’s since co-directed the short documentaries Game Hawker (2022) for Patagonia Films and Eco-Hack!, which won audience awards at HotDocs and Palm Springs, and premiered with The New Yorker in July 2023. BRETT MARTY cut his teeth as a commercial director and made the transition to filmmaking with a handful of documentary and narrative shorts, which have won their share of jury awards and played at 100+ film festivals, including Cannes, and were commissioned by The New Yorker, Patagonia Films, and National Geographic. He also studied sculpture at UC Berkeley, and even drove an old Buick from San Francisco to Argentina. Both have co-directed the Oscar-qualifying short film documentary ECO-HACK! It follows biologist Tim Shields down an unconventional route to save the Desert Tortoise. ECO-HACK! Received its Oscar-qualified status after winning Best Documentary Short at the Palm Springs International ShortFest and HotDocs International in Toronto. TIM SHIELDS, the subject of the film has some four decades of experience out in the field as a biologist, logging some 25,000 miles on foot, surveying, and making critical observations. Those observations of the Mojave’s desert tortoise led to his founding of Hardshell Labs — and a slew of inventions, innovations, and techniques for protecting endangered species around the world. https://www.mountainfilm.org/films/eco-hack/ . #ecology #environment #climatechange #deserttortoise #tortoise #desert #timshields #filmdocumentary #shortfilm #film #filmmaking #filmmaker #filmdirector #cinema #documentary #nature

Growing up near Cedar Falls, Iowa, Jay Allen developed a deep passion for music, influenced by his father’s rock concerts and his mother’s heartfelt country tunes during long car rides. After moving to Nashville in 2013, Jay’s dedication to country music led him to sign a publishing deal in 2014 and secure an artist deal two years later. While Jay’s career was already climbing upward, it was his 2018 hit single, “Blank Stares,” that propelled him into the national spotlight. A powerful tribute to his mother, who battled early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, became a viral sensation, with over 500 million views on Facebook. His commitment to raising awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association has been unwavering, and the song has gone on to raise over $100 million dollars to help fight the disease. Then it was Jay Allen’s appearance on Season 22 of The Voice that showcased his exceptional talent, earning chair turns from both Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani. This pivotal moment further propelled his career and solidified his position as a rising star in the music industry. With new hit singles out now, let’s welcome country recording artist and an advocate for Alzheimer’s Disease, the voice himself, Jay Allen to the show! https://www.jayallenofficial.com . #countrymusic #alzheimersdisease #alzheimersassociation #alsheimersawareness #newmusic #newsingle #newalbum #texas #thevoice #blakeshelton #GwenStefani

Writer, director and producer Zineb Oukach is a native of Casablanca, Morocco. She has always loved films and has been inspired by them from a very young age. She attended the Cours Florent, a theater school in Paris and has since curated quite the body of work as an actress including RENDITION by Gavin Hood and THE WOLF OF WALL STREET, as well as in the science fiction television series Alien Dawn, that aired on Nickelodeon. We’re here today to discuss Zineb’s Live Action Short Film, INTERRUPTION, which is a deeply emotional film. This incredibly thought provoking film not only touches on abortion, but the double standards that are still present between males and females. https://www.laemmle.com/film/interruption INTERRUPTION has qualified to be considered for a 2024 Academy Award. . #abortion #prochoice #prolife #roevwade #roevswade #conception #shorts #shortfilm #shortfilms #filmdirector #filmmaker #filmmaking #oscars #cinema #movie #interruptionfilm

George Suegas is from Athens, Greece and moved to the UK to study at the London Film School, where he made 5 short films which competed in more than 50 festivals worldwide and won between them, 5 Grand Prixs and 4 Best Director awards. George returned to Greece in 2002 after being headhunted to direct Close Your Eyes, a #1 rated prime-time hour-long weekly drama for Mega TV. The series went onto become one of the most popular series in the history of Greek TV winning multiple awards. He is here today to talk about his Oscar-qualified short film, THE ONE NOTE MAN that he wrote and directed. The film stars actor Jason Watkins, with the voice of Ian McKellen and music by Oscar winning composer Stephen Warbeck. The film recently won the Grand Prize and Best Live Action Short at the Rhode Island Short Film Festival. https://iffr.com/en/iffr/2009/films/the-one-note-man . #oscars #orchestra #symphony #music #bassoon #onenoteman #film #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #ianmckellen #greece #shortfilm #shortfilms #cinematography #screenwriting #filmfestivals #actor

Director and writer Sabina Vajraca was born in Bosnia, and immigrated to the US in 1994 as a war refugee. Since then, she has accomplished a lot as a director/producer. Her critically acclaimed feature documentary BACK TO BOSNIA premiered at AFI Fest and screened at over 30 festivals worldwide winning Director’s Choice at the Crossroads Film Festival, and is featured in the top 100 of the greatest films directed by women by the BBC. Sabina’s new short film, SEVAP/MITZVAH is a true story placed during WWII in Nazi-occupied Bosnia, a Muslim woman risks everything to save her Jewish friends. 50 years later the tables turned. SEVAP/MITZVAH has qualified to be considered for a 2024 Academy Award and rightly so. One of the most beautiful true stories I’ve ever experienced watching. https://www.sabinavajraca.com/sevap-mitzvah . #bosnia #WWII #worldwar2 #jews #jewish #muslims #germany #sevap #mitzvah #sevapmitzvah #filmmaker #filmmaking #oscars #filmdirector #screenwriter #shortfilm #shortfilms #cinematography #movies

Our guest today is Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, who is one of the most frequently quoted integrative, pain and fibromyalgia medical authorities in the world. Today we are discussing antacids and anti-reflux meds and the powerful herb Turmeric, which one is better for heartburn? He is the author of 10 books including the best-selling From Fatigued to Fantastic!, and the popular free smartphone app Cures A-Z. He is the lead author of eight studies on effective treatment for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Dr. Teitelbaum appears often as a guest on news and talk shows nationwide including Good Morning America, CNN, and Fox News Health to name a few. https://endfatigue.com . #heartburn #acidreflux #dementia #alzheimers #wellnesstips #healthtips #howto #DIYhealth #DIY #nutrition #curcumin #healthcoach

My guest today is Mary Lou Falcone, author of the book, “I Didn’t See It Coming: Scenes of Love, Loss and Lewy Body Dementia”. In this memoir, Mary Lou takes readers on a freeing journey of caregiving that is filled with hope, laughter, and tears, making stops along the way for music, romance, and surprises. Written to inspire and give hope, Mary Lou unflinchingly shares in detail her late husband’s struggle with LBD, providing informative, compassionate, and inspiring insights into dementia. Mary Lou Falcone is an internationally known classical music publicist/strategist. Who for 50 years has helped guide the careers of celebrated artists from Van Cliburn to James Taylor – and advised many institutions including Carnegie Hall, and symphonies and orchestras from Los Angeles to Chicago to New York as well as the Vienna Philharmonic. I would like to shine a light on Mary Lou’s late husband, Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Zann. He was the inspiration for her book. He was a popular 1950s rock ’n’ roll musician who became a world-renowned cartoonist, illustrator, and painter. His work hangs in the permanent collection of London’s Victoria & Albert Museum, and the illustrations featured throughout her book come from his bestselling fortune-telling card game The Answer Deck. https://maryloufalcone.com . #lewybodydementia #lewybodydisease #dementia #alzheimersdisease #mentalhealth #wellness #robinwilliams #estellegetty #medicine #publicrelations #newbook #illustrator #artist #classicalmusic #jamestaylor #vancliburn

Chris Overton is an Academy Award winning director, producer and the CEO of Slick Films which won the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film for its debut, The Silent Child. Rebecca Harris is Head of Film at Slick Films, and is an award-winning British film producer, also best known for 'The Silent Child’ as well. Winning the Oscar for for Best Live Action Short Film at the 90th Academy Awards. They are both here today to discuss their production company Slick Films, but also their three new short films, Isla Soledad, In Too Deep and George. Isla Soledad is about a single mom working to provide for her child. In Too Deep is a short film about the dangers of AI, a father bringing his dead daughter back to life in this film with a dire warning to us all. George, a short film of self-discovery, love and loss. https://slickfilms.co.uk . #shortfilms #shortfilm #filmproduction #oscars #academyawards #filmdirector #filmproducer #AI #artificialintelligence #motherson #family #love #selfdiscovery #8mm #film #filmlover

Jonathan Cilia Faro is an Italian/American Opera Singer who was called the “MOST POWERFUL AND PASSIONATE LIVING VOICE” by Julio Iglesias Jr. The newest album by Jonathan Cilia Fairo, Romantico features sixteen of the greatest love songs of all time. The album highlights Faro's distinctive fusion of opera and pop, leading audiences through an emotional journey of love songs like never before. Infusing his individual flair into timeless tracks like “O Sole Mio,” “Love Story,” “The Prayer,” and “Can’t Help Falling In Love.” This is the album to have to romance your better half. With a string of sixteen successful albums, four inspirational and twelve crossovers, plus the top-selling album in Europe, he continues to deliver his unique blend of musical stylings. https://www.jonathancf.com . #operasinger #opera #lovesongs #romance #popmusic #gospelmusic #Sicily #italy #operasongs #newalbum #newmusic #thegodfather #theprayer #osolemio #jonathanciliafaro

Her new book, Playin’ Possum: My Memories of George Jones is an in-depth autobiographical look of her life with a man who had demons she couldn’t tame, but as she puts it, If God can change George Jones, God can change anyone. Ken Abraham, a 15x New York Times bestselling author. known worldwide for his collaborations with high-profile public figures. He has written over 100 books, and his collaborations have been featured on several major TV networks. https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Playin-Possum/Nancy-Jones/9781637632222 . #countrymusic #countrymusichalloffame #georgejones #music #musichistory #johnnycash #waylonjennings #randytravis #vincegill

Blake Burrow is a talented country recording artist who hails from the town of Tulia. Found all the way up in the panhandle of the great state of Texas. He played his first shows at the Blue Light in Lubbock and quickly gained a following. In 2016, Blake recorded his first album, "Cotton on Concrete," which showcased his unique sound and songwriting ability. Blake's music is a reflection of his Texas roots, with a blend of traditional country and rock influences. His lyrics are honest and heartfelt, often drawing from personal experiences and the world around him. His newest single, Don’t Blame It On The Bar is literally a song with all the elements of being a hit song. https://www.instagram.com/blakeburrow/?hl=en . #countrymusic #newsingle #newsong #newrelease #newmusic #musicvideo #music #texas #texascountrymusic #nashville

Robyn Campbell and Ana Gusson. Robyn Campbell is an award-winning Canadian screenwriter with a passion for animated content, currently writing for LEGO FRIENDS produced by The LEGO Group. Robyn creates characters and stories that are inclusive, diverse and encourage audiences to be themselves, even when it's difficult. Ana Gusson is an award-winning director and an accomplished 2D Animator based in Vancouver. She has worked as an animator in productions like MY LITTLE PONY: THE MOVIE, Netflix’s ARCHIBALDS NEXT BIG THING and Dreamworks’ TROLLSTOPIA. Most recently, Ana directed PIVOT an award-winning short film that is on its festival run with great success. They are here today to talk about their wonderful animated short film, PIVOT. Let’s welcome Ana Gusson and Robyn Campbell to the show. https://www.brooklynfilmfestival.org/film-detail?fid=2561 . #filmmaking #filmmakers #animation #animators #screenwriting #filmdirecting #oscars #academyawards #movies #film

Danny Wu is a Canadian filmmaker from Vancouver, British Columbia. He is best known for the films Square One, a film about the Michael Jackson allegations, and his current film, American: An Odyssey to 1947. The latter which was placed on Jonathan Rosenbaum’s list for "best films of 2022." American: An Odyssey to 1947, follows the rise and fall of Orson Welles, while interweaving stories of diverse individuals amidst the backdrop of the Great Depression, World War II, and the dropping of the atomic bomb. Director Danny Wu sheds light on the defining moments that shaped the destinies of the subjects, and the nation's collective consciousness in 1947. A riveting film indeed. https://www.american1947.com . #filmmaking #filmmaker #filmdocumentary #history #orsonwelle #hiroshima #atomicbomb #pearlharbor #japaneseinterment #1947 #historylesson #jimcrow #hollywood #citizenkane

Blend Judy Garland, Freddie Mercury, Ella Fitzgerald, Janis Joplin with a dash of Sandra Bernhard and you’d come close to the glory of singer/songwriter Veronica Swift. Having made her mark on the international jazz scene as one of the star vocalists of her era, Veronica Swift has now expanded her style, establishing herself as a skilled rock and soul singer as well as a dynamic performer. Her third album, self titled Veronica Swift will venture into mixing jazz and classical with rock, soul, and funk paying homage to greats like Janis Joplin, David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix and Duke Ellington. Veronica's ability to transcend different styles, and fully embody them with originality to tell a story, makes her one of the most skillful singers in any genre, and displays her theatrical approach as a performer and artist. https://www.veronicaswift.com . #newmusic #newalbum #newsingle #jazzsinger #bluessinger #singersongwriter #rocksinger #popsinger #vocalist #jazzmusic #bluesmusic #rockmusic #popmusic #soulmusic

Dr. Teitelbaum discusses what to do if you have been suffering from Long Covid symptoms. https://www.healthrising.org/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-mecfs-doctor-resource-center/dr-jacob-teitelbaum/ . #teitelbaum #nutrition #longcovidrecovery #longcovid #doctor #medicaldoctor

Australian film and television star, Louis Mandylor returns to the big screen reprising his role as Nick Portokalos in the third installment of the Academy Award-nominated, box office smash hit comedy MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 3, hitting theaters nationwide on September 8th 2023. The film will open just over 20 years after My Big Fat Greek Wedding established itself as the top-grossing romantic-comedy of all time. Louis Mandylor’s film career also includes his work opposite Scott Adkins in THE DEBT COLLECTOR films a few years ago, which led to work on RAMBO: LAST BLOOD, MEMORY opposite Liam Neeson and BATTLE FOR SAIPAN, 3 DAYS IN MALAY in which Louis did all his own stunt work. He is also recognized for his leading credits in “CSI: Miami,” “CSI: NY” and famously played Joey’s twin (Matt LeBlanc) on “Friends.” https://www.instagram.com/louismandylorofficial/?hl=en . #MyBIgFatGreekWedding #mybigfatgreekwedding3 #louismandylor #acting #rambo #theoffer #milsteller #movies #newmovies #film #filmmaking #filmdirector #actorslife #paramount #tomhanks #greece #greek

Our guest today is Dave Munro, the lead singer of Air Traffic Controller and they have created a place all their own in the indie pop world. Over the next decade, Dave created timeless and classic indie-folk-pop music that is heartfelt and authentic. From the Boston scene, the band released four critically applauded albums and toured steadily with an electrifying group now made up of Dave Munro, drummer Adam Salameh, bassist Joe Campbell, guitarist Bobby Borenstein, vocalist Emi McSwain, and multi-instrumentalist Steve Scott. With over 420,000 monthly listeners on Spotify they have strong fan base that continues to grow. And I’m one of them. So let’s welcome lead singer Dave Munro of Air Traffic Controller to the show! http://www.airtrafficcontrollermusic.com . #newmusic #indiemusic #indiepop #indiefolk ##newalbum #airtrafficcontroller #airplanes #planes #punkmusic #funkmusic #rockmusic #musicvideo

Our guest today is Tyler Reese Tritt, a country superstar in the making, whose career has been fueled by her passion for music and her exceptional vocal ability. At just 14 years old, she made her debut recording the timeless duet "Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough" alongside her father, country music hit-maker Travis Tritt. This pivotal moment sparked her journey into the limelight and set her on a path of success. Her electrifying performances at renowned venues and festivals nationwide have earned her a reputation as a talented and versatile entertainer. Tyler has recently released her highly anticipated new single, "Texas Hold Him," which showcases her extraordinary talent and ability to convey powerful emotions through her music. https://www.instagram.com/tylerreesetritt/?hl=en . #countrymusic #music #newmusic #musicvideo #newsingle #newsong #travistritt #recordingartist

Our guest today is Jane McLelland. She battled two aggressive cancers with metastatic spread, both were classed as ‘terminal’. Using her medical knowledge and researching heavily, she put together a cancer-starving formula, using natural therapies, exercise and diet. When she developed a second cancer, leukemia, the result of chemotherapy and radiotherapy for her first cancer, she knew she only had weeks to live. With nothing to lose, she put together a unique cocktail of old drugs. To her enormous relief, joy and surprise, her cancer just ‘melted away’. Her cocktail was more powerful than she had ever hoped. Since her remarkable recovery, Jane has been a staunch supporter of ‘off label’ drugs for cancer therapy. Now Jane is campaigning for off-label drugs to be recognized as effective cancer treatment. She spends much of her day coordinating cancer care for patients, researching off label drugs and providing up to date information for her thousands of followers in her Facebook group. Her mission: To turn the oncology profession upside down. Her bestselling blockbuster book “HOW TO STARVE CANCER AND THEN KILL IT WITH FERROPTOSIS’” is our area of topic today. https://www.drwardbond.com/how-to-starve-cancer-course.html . #cancersurvivor #cancer #wellnesstips #cancertherapy #breastcancerawareness #prostatecancer #lungcancer #pancreaticcancer #glioblastoma #chemotherapy #radiationtherapy #oncology