NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Contemporary country star, Collin Raye, joined award-winning broadcaster and podcaster, Candy O’Terry and Music City Mentor, Jacy Dawn Valeras on their current episode of their joint podcast project, Country Music Success Stories with Candy O’Terry. In this interview, Collin opens up about his early days in a town that looked like Mayberry, his decision to be a versatile artist, the importance of great lyrics, and what it took for him to succeed. Country Music Success Stories with Candy O’Terry is well on the way to becoming a success story on its own. Subscribe to the podcast here and listen on all podcast platforms here.
“I thoroughly enjoyed being on Country Music Success Stories,” exclaimed Collin Raye. “Candy and Jacy were absolutely delightful and a pleasure to visit with. I love what they are doing with this show.”
“Collin Raye’s bags were packed, and his tour bus was waiting to take him out on the road when Jacy and I arrived at his doorstep for this interview. After a year of cancellations due to the pandemic, he was itching to get back on stage,” reflected Candy O’Terry. “This interview includes stories of his mom who opened for Elvis, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis, plus his own rise and the songs that went to number one. Collin shines through as a great guy and by the time this interview is over, you’ll be loving him even more.”
“Collin’s incredible talent is only surpassed by his genuine kindness,” shared Jacy Dawn Valeras. “He is a true gentleman in every way and the story about his rise to success in country music will inspire every young artist hoping to have a career like his, one day.”
Future guests will include Jim Messina, Sara Evans, Bill Anderson, John Schneider, Jim Vest, Chris Lindsey, Pam Lewis and many others, including surprise guests along the way. Past guests have included 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 is the 2021 winner of 2 awards of distinction from the Communicator Awards for best host, and best music-based podcast. The popular podcast made its debut on 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 & 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 DJ’s 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 life-long singers and country music fans, Candy & 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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