The Chris & Sandy Show

We had a great conversation with Auti on The Chris & Sandy Show. We talked about music, family, mental health, she told some stories to a whole lot more! We are looking forward to her new single "4 Years" on Sept 9th.Auti is an 18-year-old youth ambassador for Mental Health under Pivotal Moments Media and a singer/ songwriter pop-artist signed under Pivotal Records, a division of Pivotal Moments Media. Auti is hoping to spread awareness for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention + Awareness with her music, through being authentic to her personal experiences with Mental Health and losing someone to suicide.

We had a great conversation with Hillary Reese on The Chris & Sandy Show. We talked about so many things from God, family, music, sacrifices, struggles within the industry, she told some great stories plus a whole lot more! She also performed her new song "All the Good Ones are Crazy" on the show too!From the heart of Mississippi, Hillary Reese is a triple threat, singer/songwriter/instrumentalist, with a sound all her own that connects across generations of fans and genres. Even though she is only freshly sixteen, Hillary's vocals and lyrics offer a balance between the charm of a southern belle and the ferocity of a steel magnolia. At only 8-years-old, she emerged on the music scene through a series of viral Facebook videos, which fast-tracked to millions of views and a loyal following of over 300,000 fans. Hillary quickly found herself traveling frequently to Nashville where she has collaborated with industry heavyweights including Dolly Parton's producer, Kent Wells, and former Little Texas Member, Jeff Huskins, who produced her upcoming single, "All the Good Ones are Crazy." Written by Hillary, Josh Courson and Jason Hamor, "All the Good Ones are Crazy" is slated for release on Aug. 5, 2022. The toe-tapping track emphasizes Hillary's desire to entertain audiences through music that is relatable, liberating and modern yet steeped in tradition.

We had a great conversation with "Selling Sunset" Micah McDonald. We talked about so many things from family, his story, sacrifices, he told some really awesome stories plus a whole lot more!!‘Selling Sunset’ fan favorite, Micah McDonald. Micah can recently be seen guest starring on the hit reality show “Selling Sunset” as a multimillion dollar property developer and the seemingly ‘new boo’ of The O Group real estate agent Emma Hernan. Since the premiere of Season 5, Micah has quickly risen as a stand out of the season and everyone’s favorite. In addition to his property development projects, he also owns a mezcal bar in LA's Atwater Village neighborhood. Since filming, Sagrado Mezcaleria + Kitchen has opened, and the eatery does include "Emma's Empanadas" on the menu. The restaurant has ties to the Oaxaca region in Mexico, with a menu inspired by the area.

We had a great conversation with Chef Josie Clemons. We talked about so many things from family, acting, food, sacrifices, she told some amazing stories plus a whole lot more!PEELED- the first ever 100% vegan chef competition show- the co-creator and head judge is Chef Josie Clemons who was on Hell's Kitchen - Full Episodes FilmRise season 20.PEELED premieres Sept 24, 2022

We had a great conversation with actor Ynez Spencer as we welcome back to The Chris & Sandy Show. We talked about what he's done since coming on our show from being on Chicago Fire and how he had to prepare for the role as a firefighter. We talked about family, acting, he told some great stories to a whole lot. We talked about @TylerPerryStudios some too which was really awesome. We also talked a lot of what it takes to make it in the entertainment world plus a whole lot more!Ynez Spencer is a 27 year old full time actor from Lubbock, Texas. His credits include 13 reasons why, stranger things, All American, Emancipation, American underdog, The Senior and a few more. He’s currently prepping back in his hometown for the summer as he’s getting ready to film a short action/drama film in late August followed by leaving to New York to film for Rod Lurie’s westpoint movie before heading back to Dallas to film AJ Resh’s Tonight We Fight Back film.

We had a great conversation with actor Lex Lumpkin. We talked about many things from family, acting, sacrifices, he told some really awesome stories to a whole lot more! His career is ONLY beginning. We see great things in store for him as he grows!Lex Lumpkin is a multi-talented actor, singer, writer, dancer, and pianist. He is best known for his series regular role on the “All That” reboot on Nickelodeon. He won praise for his co-hosting of the 2021 Sports Emmy nominated, " @NFL on @Nickelodeon " and has recurred on Nickelodeon’s “Drama Club”. Lex can also be seen in @FOX Sports commercials highlighting Thursday Night Football for the NFL, the Daytona 500. He started his acting career in January 2017 where he played the role of Stuart in the Indianapolis Repertory Theater’s production of Stuart Little - 63 shows. Lex then went on to play the role of the Duke of York in Shakespeare's Richard III with First Folio Productions in the Spring of 2017 (5 shows) and the role of Travis Younger in A Raisin in the Sun in January 2018 - 35 shows. He is best-known for his role of Dennis, Peyton Manning's nemesis, in AT&T's Direct TV commercial series. Lex can also be seen in Fox Sports commercials highlighting Thursday Night Football for the NFL and the Daytona 500. Lex's passion for comedy and writing music is only second to his love for sports. Lex is a young kid with a big heart and a true compassion for humanity. He volunteers and plays the piano at the local assisted living facility and has done so twice a year for the past three years. Lex has an extreme passion for projects that enhance the human condition in a positive way and continues to look for ways to empower his peers to do the same. Lex was born in Indianapolis, Indiana and has relocated to the Los Angeles, CA area to further pursue his acting career.

We had a great conversation with singer / songwriter John Morgan.. We talked about family, music, sacrifices, he told some really amazing stories especially the one about how he got connected to @Jason Aldean plus a whole lot more!With a style that’s defined by melodic grit and a craftsman’s approach to songwriting, John Morgan brings a blue-collar toughness to Country that’s pulled straight from the only life he knows. Hailing from a tiny town called Sylva, deep in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, John Morgan grew up immersed in Bluegrass tradition and even toured the festival circuit each summer in a family band, before diving into songwriting, inspired by six-string legends from Tony Rice to John Mayer. More than a year after selling everything he had to follow his dream, an only-in-Nashville story involving Uber drivers and impressive demos led to a writing session with Kurt Allison and Tully Kennedy—two incredible songwriters and longtime bandmates of Country superstar Jason Aldean. That session led to the superstar cutting eight songs written by John, including his recent No. 1 “Trouble With A Heartbreak” and the @Recording Academy / GRAMMYs ® nominated @ACM - Academy of Country Music Single of the Year No. 1 smash hit with @Carrie Underwood , “If I Didn’t Love You” and Aldean signing John to Night Train Records, his imprint with BBR Music Group. The sought-after songwriter has released a trio of Sad Boy Country songs—his debut track, “Coldest Beer in Town,” “Right In The Middle,” which he performed on NBC’s American Song Contest as well as “Good With Goodbye,” right in time for John to join Aldean’s Rock N’ Roll Cowboy Tour this summer.

We had a great conversation with Celebrity Hairstylist Andrea Harbison from Catch Salon. We talked about many things from her salon, her services, her time as a celebrity hairstylist to a whole lot more! She told really great stories too!Celebrity stylist Andrea Harbison, the owner of Catch Salon and Spa, has been in the beauty industry since 2008. She graduated from Paul Mitchell in 2009, has worked in and owned a salon since 2011, and has created her own luxury line of hair extensions and lashes. Harbison traveled the world for hair shows, stage work, platform artists, and clientele such as The Real Housewives of Orange County. Now, she’s excited to expand her hair services with the salon and provide her client get a full experience in one-stop spa services.Catch will now provide a full range of professional spa treatments utilizing ÉLÉVATIONE anti-aging skincare products, a leading luxury international skincare brand with boutiques in London, Hong Kong, Manila, and Singapore. Catch is the first to offer this brand in Nashville.Some of the signature services they offer include facials that boost collagen, heal damaged skin cells, detox, and use microdermabrasion as well as LED therapy, along with waxing, and eyebrow enhancements. Lindsay Strong is the spa’s full-time esthetician specialist and has been a licensed esthetician for over 14 years. She is committed to helping her clients achieve their skin goals through customized facial treatments based on client needs and concerns and specializes in anti-aging and rejuvenation treatments for the face and body. Her dedication, passion, and experience enable her to create effective plans for clients to feel confident and look beautiful. What makes Catch’s spa unique is their approach to wellness and self-empowerment that can be achieved with the combination of state-of-the-art non-invasive equipment.

We had a great conversation with actress / singer / songwriter Kayden Muller-Janssen on The Chris & Sandy Show. We talked about so many things from family, music, acting, her Disney role as Hartley in the new Disney Channel series Villains of Valley View plus a whole lot more! We went into depth on the sacrifices it takes to make it and how sometimes the trolls can bring you down. It was a fun but powerful time we had with Kayden Muller-Janssen.She will next be seen starring in her breakout role on Disney Channel’s highly-anticipated series Villains of Valley View. The story follows teenage supervillain Havoc who is forced to relocate to a Texas suburb with her family under a new identity as “Amy Madden” after standing up to the League of Villains. Muller-Janssen plays Hartley, Amy’s outgoing classmate and neighbor who unknowingly befriends the villainous Madden family. The cast also includes James Patrick Stuart, Lucy Davis, Isabella Pappas just to name a few. The show is set to premiere June 3rd and you can watch the trailer here.A multi-talented performer, Muller-Janssen has also made a name for herself as a talented singer-songwriter with her deeply personal songs about relationships, self-worth, and empowerment . Her debut single Kiss Kiss Baby landed a #1 spot on Radio Disney and was a top 5 most requested video on Music Choice along with her song Walk. She recently released her latest single You’re Just A Boy#KaydenMuller #Disney #VillainsofValleyView

We had a great conversation with Justin Fabus on The Chris & Sandy Show. We talked about so many things from family, music, sacrifices, he told some great stories to a whole lot more! The story on how 1 tweet got him on stage at PPG Paints Arena during the Pittsburgh stop of New Kids On The Block’s Mixtape Tour was amazing! As you watch, you'll see how and why he turned a NKOTB song into a country song!Since introducing himself in 2016, that Rust Belt work ethic has propelled him to unbelievable heights. He launched three successive projects on the iTunes Country Albums Chart with Remedy hitting #49, Shelter From The Storm reaching #25 and his latest, The Aftermath, reaching #2. The Aftermath also reached #11 on the iTunes Overall Top Albums Chart. During 2019, Donnie Wahlberg even recruited Justin to take the stage at PPG Paints Arena during the Pittsburgh stop of New Kids On The Block’s Mixtape Tour. Along the way, he also shared bills with Garry Allan, Randy Houser, and Craig Campbell in addition to packing headline shows. In the face of the Global Pandemic, he remained prolific throughout 2020. His Shelter From The Storm EP peaked in the Top 25 of the iTunes Top Country Albums Chart propelled by fan favorites such as “Somebody Like You,” which he co-wrote with GRAMMY® Award-winning legend Richard Marx.However, he only picked up the pace in 2021 with The Aftermath EP, threading together elements of country, rock, pop, and soul. Its lead single “Run” with Chapel Hart helped propel the EP to #2 on the iTunes Top Country Albums Chart.Next up, the new single "Dead in The Water" will be released July 8th.

We had a great conversation with country artist Presley Tennant on The Chris & Sandy Show. We talked about so many things from family, music, sacrifices, what's new, she told some great stories to a whole lot more! It was great having her back on the show!Some artists perform, but Presley Tennant shines whether it be on stage, in the writing room or on your radio. Radiant and fearless, Presley is a quintessential vocal powerhouse – captivating with a golden persona and unequivocal talent. Rooted in the classics, it’s no surprise the Horsetown, USA (aka Norco, CA) native immersed herself in Country Music. Presley astonished the country with her velvety, soul-filled vocals and ‘it girl’ image as a member of Team Kelly on Season 16 of The Voice at 16 years old; an experience resulting in adoration from viewers who became loyal fans and a direct path to her dream. Determined to make her own way in the industry, she teamed up with esteemed producers, including Kent Wells and Buddy Hyatt, to create her own version of California-Country, melding together western lifestyle, traditional roots and a modern energy. A born entertainer, Presley has not only performed at multiple Staples Center halftime shows in front of 15,000, but has shared the stage with musical heroes like Tim Mcgraw, Kelly Clarkson, Cody Johnson, Tyler Rich, John Michael Montgomery and more. Making 2022 the best yet, Presley Tennant will not only be opening for artists like Carly Pearce, Blake Shelton and Brett Young, but is slated to release her newest single “Gamble On You” this Spring. TikTok over 7.1M likes & 361k followers // IG: 63k Opened for Tim Mcgraw, Cody Johnson, Kelly Clarkson, Blake Shelton, Carly Pearce and Brett Young Notable appearance: The Voice, Season 16 (2019) at 16 yrs old Vocals compared to Whitney Houston and Carrie Underwood Current single: Gamble on You // Father’s Day Single: Half That Strong

We had a great conversation with author & speaker @Dave Hollis . We talked about so many things from his beginnings, to his rise & fall and everything in between. He owned his part in the downfall of his marriage to @Rachel Hollis and we fully appreciated how open and vulnerable he was on the show! This was a very raw conversation we had together!Dave Hollis is a dad living in a small town outside Austin where he spends his time as a NY Times best-selling author, host of the popular Rise Together podcast, keynote speaker, small business consultant, performance coach, and runner turned fitness enthusiast reaching for holistic health with an incredible community online. Dave’s work history includes CEO of a media start-up, President of Sales for the film studio at The Walt Disney Company, a talent manager across film, tv, and music, along with work in publicity, research, and technology in the entertainment sector.Dave’s hope is that his work might encourage people to have the courage to step toward their calling while equipping them with the tools to lead a fulfilling, meaningful life.The Hollis Family Giving Fund is the attempt to give back, where acting as an ally to the needs of children in foster care, teen homelessness and food insecurity have been a recent focus for grants.Dave has sat on the board of the membership committee for the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences, of which he is a member, and on the boards of Fandango Labs, Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers, National Angels and his alma mater Pepperdine’s Institute for Entertainment Media and Culture.Dave is the father to four incredible kids ages 5 to 15, a four-time foster parent, a sports memorabilia enthusiast and best friends to a green ’69 Ford Bronco named The Incredible Hulk and a grumpy mini schnauzer named Jeffrey.

The Chris & Sandy Show welcomed back model & pageant winner Larissa Gains. We talked about many things from God, family, modeling, pageants, life in general and all the things she's been up to since she came on the show plus a whole lot more!Larissa Gaines is a native resident of Olive Branch, MS. where she is a Junior at Lewisburg High School and member of the varsity dance team. She loves singing, songwriting, dancing, modeling, competing in pageants and various talent competitions. She is passionate about all things creative from fashion to the arts. Larissa is the current Miss North MS Teen Volunteer and will compete in the Miss MS Teen Volunteer Pageant in July. She has also held the state title of Jr. Miss Magnolia State 2021 and is a strong advocate for #youareenough. She has created her own initiative within her school campus to help promote better body positivity and self-love. She also enjoys serving her community through volunteering her time and service to others.

We had a great conversation with the amazing Chuck Wright. We talked about many things from music, sacrifices, his time with the iconic rock band Quiet Riot, his story, he told some really great stories to a whole lot more!Chuck is proud and excited to release his debut solo album, Sheltering Sky, on Los Angeles-based Cleopatra Records, on May 20. The album features guest appearances by several of Wright’s musical peers including keyboardist Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater/Billy Idol), guitarist Lanny Cordola (House of Lords), vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (Yngwie Malmsteen), Troy Luccketta (Tesla) and the late Mr. Big drummer, Pat Torpey.The album’s 11 tracks also illustrate Wright’s impressive songwriting ability as he either wrote or co-wrote all nine original songs on the album. Also included is an edgy, intense version of Bjork’s “Army of Me” along with a soulful, Celtic-rock take on the The Youngbloods classic, “Darkness, Darkness.” Chuck also produced and engineered most of the album.Sheltering Sky exhibits a diversity and breadth of musical styles that embraces facets of Wright’s hard rock legacy while also delving into a more varied side of Chuck’s musical vision with well-written songs that feature ethereal guitar work, tasteful, soulful 70s era influences, Prog, Jazz Fusion and even a bit of heavy funk. Besides his usual outstanding bass work as performed on a variety of different bass instruments, Wright also contributes on keys and acoustic guitar on several tracks.The new single from Sheltering Sky is Throwin’ Stones, a fierce and passionate call for the end of armed conflict, a call which couldn’t be more perfectly timed for today’s world. It features a heavy funk groove that emphasizes Wright’s powerhouse playing and the various playing techniques for which he is known.Wright is best known as a long-time member of multi-platinum heavy metal band Quiet Riot. He originally joined Quiet Riot in 1981, playing bass on the tracks "Metal Health (Bang Your Head)" and "Don't Wanna Let You Go," as well as singing background vocals on all tracks from the 1983 multi-platinum album Metal Health, which was the first metal album to ever reach #1 on the Billboard 200 chart (in November 1983).He performed, toured the world, and recorded with Quiet Riot on-and-off for 26 years…recording nine albums with the band, before departing the band again. As of now, he is no longer a member of Quiet Riot as he concentrates on his solo career and new album.Wright is featured in the documentary Quiet Riot – Well Now You're Here, directed and produced by Regina Russell. It premiered at the Newport Beach Film Festival on April 29, 2014, was seen at the Cannes Film Festival, and has aired on the Showtime Network.

We had a great conversation with Matt Tucker on The Chris & Sandy Show. We talked about many things from family, music, sacrifices, work ethic, he told some really great stories to a whole lot more. He also performed his newest song "My Kinda Time" o the show too and a sneak peak at another.Born in Rock Hill, SC, Matt Tucker was raised on country music. Coming from a musically inclined family, he began playing in local honky-tonks with his father around Rock Hill, SC and soon broke out as a solo artist playing acoustic gigs in the area. He then started along his journey to stardom. Matt loves spending time with his kids, grilling out for the game, and interacting with his fans. Matt wants nothing more than to support others.