NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Award-winning broadcaster and podcaster, Candy O’Terry and Music City Mentor, Jacy Dawn Valeras have released another episode in their joint podcast project, Country Music Success Stories. The new podcast is an intimate conversation with PLA Media founder and powerhouse, Pam Lewis. Subscribe to the podcast here and listen on all podcast platforms here.
“Thank you for the opportunity to be on the podcast. I am always accustomed to setting up interviews for clients so, this was an unexpected pleasure. I appreciate their professionalism.” stated PLA Media Founder-Pam Lewis.
“Pam Lewis is a powerhouse and a trailblazer for women on the business side of country music. Her stories about what it was like to be a part of the early days of MTV, to the pressure of managing superstars, and the passion she has for preserving Music Row and Tennessee’s historic landmarks, this interview is a rare look at the entertainment industry” shared the host of Country Music Success Stories, Candy O’Terry.
“This episode is chock-full of knowledge and experience from a woman who has worked in the music industry her entire career. Every young artist should take notes on the wisdom that Pam graciously shares throughout this interview,” exclaimed co-host of Country Music Success Stories-Jacy Dawn Valeras.
Past guests have included Jim Messina, Jamie O’Neal, Sonny LeMaire, Bobby Tomberlin, Frank Myers, Lily Isaac, Chris Lindsay, Bill Anderson, John Schneider, Collin Raye, Aimee Mayo, John and Robin Berry, Steve Dorff, Naomi Judd, Jeannie Seely, Crystal Gayle, Lori McKenna, Karen Staley, Kent Blazy, Larry Strickland, T.G. Sheppard and Kelly Lang.
The popular podcast made its debut in the top #25 on Apple Podcasts USA Music Interviews Chart and has been picked up by iHeartMedia, the #1 commercial podcast publisher globally and RADIO.COM which is powered by Entercom, the 2nd largest radio group in the country and the top podcast producer which includes 800+ streaming stations across the US.
In this Nashville based podcast, radio legend and master interviewer Candy O’Terry goes straight to the pros to hear their stories. From singers to producers, songwriters to record label executives, radio programmers and DJs to PR and marketing pros, every episode is a deep dive into what it takes to succeed in the country music industry. If you want to make it in Nashville, you need a roadmap. Music City Mentor and Founder of Platinum Circle Media, Jacy Dawn Valeras provides valuable advice about everything from writer’s rounds to online marketing and building a network that will go the distance.
After spending a week together in Nashville with the idea of doing a 4-part series for O’Terry’s award-winning podcast and radio program The Story Behind Her Success, the two realized that the city was rich with stories to tell and that a platform for music industry stories, combined with the rich content Valeras had accumulated through her YouTube series, might be a hit. As lifelong singers and country music fans, Candy and Jacy have a clear vision of the guests they seek. “We’re on the lookout for women and men who aren’t afraid to tell the world how they got to where they are today in the music business, including the good times when they were riding high, and the bad times when they were on the verge of giving up. These stories are meant to teach and inspire others to take a chance on living their dreams.”
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