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Pastor Vera McEwen is incredibly excited to give an open welcome to all at Love God Ministries! An online community where all truly are welcome, Pastor Vera embodies the Love of Christ through witness and discipleship. She founded Love God Ministries because conversations with people revealed a need for a community of believers where it does not matter how you look but recognize that you are a child of God.Pastor Vera has been teaching and preaching the Good News of Jesus Christ and the Word of God for over 30 years. Her primary emphasis is spreading God's Love by providing pastoral care, preaching God's Loving Word, teaching God's Light-Filled Word, and implementing God's Living relational group architecture via in home communities.She is currently reviewing the prospects of a doctorate in religious studies with an emphasis on Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic as encouraged by her professors at seminary. In addition to her vocation as Pastor she ministers as a certified professional and personal coach.With God's help, she implements 1 Thessalonians 5.11, motivating people to be and do their very best by building one another up. Pastor Vera is a joyous, ever singing sister in Christ who after years of being pursued by God, stopped running and answered the call, halleluiah, הַלְלוּיָהhttps://www.lovegod-ministries.org/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.

ABOUT REINALDO MARCUS GREENReinaldo Marcus Green is a writer, director and producer. He is best known for directing the critically acclaimed Warner Bros. film KING RICHARD starring Will Smith. Green helmed the film, which was named one of the Top 10 Films of the Year by both AFI and the National Board of Review and earned many accolades, including six Academy Awards nominations including Best Picture, four Golden Globes nominations and four BAFTA nominations. The film earned Smith his first Oscar win for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, in addition to his Golden Globe, BAFTA and SAG wins.His first feature, MONSTERS AND MEN had its world premiere at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival and received a Special Jury Prize for Outstanding First Feature. Green directed and co-executive produced the first three episodes of the Netflix series, TOP BOY. Executive produced by Drake and SpringHill Entertainment, the series became the first ever Netflix title to be inducted into the BFI National Archive. His sophomore feature JOE BELL, starring Mark Wahlberg, premiered at TIFF 2020 and was distributed by Amazon and Roadside Attractions. Green also directed all six episodes of the HBO limited series, WE OWN THIS CITY, written by George Pelecanos and David Simon, which he also served as an executive producer for. ABOUT BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE, ON DIGITAL MARCH 19th AND ON BLU-RAY MAY 14TH Bob Marley: One Life celebrates the life and music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love and unity. On the big screen for the first time, discover Bob's powerful story of overcoming adversity and the journey behind his revolutionary music. Produced in partnership with the Marley family and starring Kingsley Ben-Adir as the legendary musician and Lashana Lynch as his wife Rita, BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE is coming digital March 19th and Blu-ray May 14th, 2024.Directed by Reinaldo Marcus GreenWritten by Terence Winter, Frank E. Flowers, Zach BaylinStarring Kingsley Ben-Adir, Lashana Lynch Here's the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajw425Kuvtw X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook: @OneLoveMovie #OneLoveMovie #BobMarleyMovieBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.

Gina Cavalier is a mental health advocate, author, filmmaker, artist, speaker, spiritual teacher, and host of The Liberated Healer PodcastTM. She has secured two publishing deals, with her first book as a co-author and illustrator, Surviving Suicidal Ideation – From Therapy to Spirituality, and the Lived Experience, coming out in June 2024. The second book, in which she is an author and illustrator, is titled Healing Suicidal Ideation – A Handbook for the Living, Volume 1. Cavalier is building a mega-wellness brand with a base passion for assisting with the worldwide suicide epidemic with positive content, a web and mobile app, a documentary, and a non-profit providing support in suicidal ideation. Cavalier is a media veteran, former entertainment studio executive, and technology enthusiast. Her star-studded resume includes her contributions to over three hundred titles and worldwide products, such as Harry Potter, The Fantastic Beasts, Wonka, Constantine, and more. Cavalier’s speaking career started at the Warner Bros. studio lot, where she founded and co-chaired a business group and produced insightful events to sold-out crowds of more than six hundred people, handling critically relevant topics such as inclusion, work-life balance, and well-being. As a public speaker, Cavalier focuses on memoir-style storytelling, healing her suicidal ideation, and the tool to help others heal themselves with holistic tools and support. https://www.theliberatedhealer.com/ https://www.theliberatedhealer.com/books  If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the 988 Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States.Directory The 988 Lifeline is available for everyone, is free, and confidential. See below for additional crisis services and hotlines.https://988lifeline.org/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.

Folllow Legacy City on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ceo_legacy_city/Get the album Standing On Business Album Review - Out April 26th (pre-save today): https://music.apple.com/us/album/standing-on-business/1728421022Legacy City was born and raised in Columbus, GA. He is a veteran, serving 10 years in the U.S. Army. He currently resides in San Antonio, TX with his young daughter.It was at the young age of 6, that Legacy City discovered he had a way with words. By the time he reached the 3rd grade, his talents began tocultivate. At 13 years old, he started battle rapping for fun, unknowing that he would soon start writing hits. Legacy City has five officially released albums and hundreds of songs in his repertoire. He continues to wow his fans with his music which is unlike any current artist of today. His musical influences include greats such as Tupac Shakur, Sam Cooke, Billie Holiday, and Andre 3000. Legacy is internationally known, performing for fans all over Europe. He has opened for nationally known artists such as Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, and Kanye West just to name a few. He makes music for everyone to listen to, learn from, and enjoy. His music cannot be boxed, labeled or contained, it is an infusion of Street and Religion (StreetLigion). Legacy City is the CEO/Founder of StreetLigion LLC and StreetLigion Nation Radio. StreetLigion Nation Radio is a media platform for independent artists as well as growing podcasts. Legacy City is a platinum producer, producing dozens of albums and numerous songs for up and coming artists under his StreetLigion LLC record label. Legacy City has also been making a name for himself outside of the music area through his community involvement. He has worked with numerous churches, school programs, non-profit organizations, charities, teaching middle school students and speaking at many events. He also works as a consultant to others on growing, advertising, promoting and maintaining their business. When he is not working in his studio or in the community, Legacy can be found on stage hosting events and performing spoken word. In addition to the popularity of his talents, Legacy is most known for his leadership, kindness and supportive nature.Get the album Standing On Business Album Review - Out April 26th: https://music.apple.com/us/album/standing-on-business/1728421022Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.

Katharine Giovanni, is an award-winning best-selling author with twelve books under her belt, including her latest, “The Ultimate Path to Forgiveness: Unlocking Your Power.” A leading figure in the concierge industry, Katharine’s innovative spirit led her to establish the first association for independent concierges, revolutionizing the field for over twenty years. Her wisdom has earned her spotlights on major media platforms such as ABC News Nightline, CBS News, and Good Morning America, among others. Beyond her professional achievements, Katharine’s journey as a breast cancer survivor serves as a beacon of strength and inspiration. For those eager to explore Katharine’s wisdom or connect with her, visit www.KatharineGiovanni.com to discover more about her groundbreaking forgiveness book and other transformative works.Website: http://www.KatharineGiovanni.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katharinegiovanniFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/katharine.giovanniYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0PPtlSUPldGNl9mIRRtAmAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/katharinegiovanniBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.

Roger S. Gottlieb is the Smith Professor of Philosophy at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and the author or editor of 21 books and more than 150 articles on environmental philosophy, religious environmentalism, political philosophy, contemporary spirituality, the Holocaust, and disability. His two works of environmental fiction, Engaging Voices and The Sacrifice Zone, won Nautilus book Awards and his recent philosophy work, Morality and the Environmental Crisis, was called “Book most likely to save the planet” by Independent Publisher Magazine. "How does she do it?" marvels Daniel Aiken. While the environmental crisis fills him with rage and fear his lover and fellow activist Sarah Carson still takes joy in life. As their work becomes increasingly dangerous, a tragic accident makes him face another question: can he learn her secret-or will his heart become yet another sacrifice zone? American Buddhist teacher Anne Sattvic's spiritual tranquility is giving way: long suppressed memories bring back the devastation caused by her sister's heroin addiction. Facing the past, Anne must decide how much of her mastery of Buddhist teaching is only a mask hiding a sacrifice of both family ties and her own ability to feel."Sacrifice Zone"-A Place so polluted it can never be cleaned up.Professor of Philosophy Roger S. Gottlieb is the award-winning author or editor of 21 books of philosophy, religious studies, environmentalism, and contemporary spirituality. Morality and the Environmental Crisis received "the book most likely to save the planet" award from Independent Publisher and was semi-finalist for the Siskiyou Prize for new environmental literature. His short story collection Engaging Voices won a Nautilus Book award; as did Spirituality What it Is and Why it Matters, which was also called a "best book of the year" by Spirituality and Practice.Get book: https://a.co/d/8e55f6rhttp://www.rogersgottlieb.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.

ABOUT ACROSS GENERATIONSTiffany D Cross leads ACross Generations, a plainspoken and candid conversation with Black women from different stages in life. Each episode convenes a seasoned elder, a middle-aged, and a younger Black woman to discuss a single topic ranging from changing perspectives on sex to what you wish you knew about money in your 20's to the collective state of our womanhood in these contemporary times. their unique perspectives through regulatory, provocative, and introspective dialogue that can only come from the safe space that is created by Black women regardless of age. Episodes here: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-across-generations-with-t-151083882/ ABOUT TIFFANY D. CROSSTiffany D. Cross, popular TV personality, is the author of Say It Louder: Black Voters, White Narratives, and Saving Our Democracy and former host of The Cross Connection on MSNBC. With over 20 years of experience, she has navigated newsrooms, hosted specials and documentaries, covered campaigns, and organized all communities of color at both the local and national level. Using her media background, Tiffany has helped shape the narrative around issues, individuals, and ideologies. She previously served as a Resident Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School's Institute of Politics (Spring 2020). Her broad experience across media, politics, and policy includes more than two decades of navigating newsrooms and campaigns while engaging different constituencies on the ground. She is a former DC Bureau Chief of BET News and cut her teeth in media at CNN where she worked as an Associate Producer covering Capitol Hill for the network's weekend show unit. She also previously served as a Field Producer for America's Most Wanted and Discovery Communications. She also she co-founded The Beat DC, a national platform intersecting politics, policy, business, media, and people of color.  https://twitter.com/TiffanyDCrosshttp://www.tiffanydcross.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.

Jared Zeidman steps into the literary world with his debut book, "Nail The Recruiting Process," bringing with him nearly 15 years of extensive experience in college athletics.  Prior to this venture, Zeidman made the courageous decision to step away from full-time coaching and focus on his recovery from severe complications related to a Covid-19 infection.  Currently serving as a consultant for college coaches aiming to build successful programs and high school athletes seeking recruitment, Zeidman is recognized by his dynamic energy, developmental lens on coaching and a passion for sports that extends beyond the field of play.Zeidman's academic background includes a Master's in Higher Education Administration from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a Bachelor's in Media Studies from Quinnipiac University.  His academic background, coupled with his coaching acumen, showcases a holistic approach to both athletics and education.https://www.nailtherecruitingprocess.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jaredthecoachhttps://twitter.com/JaredTheCoachBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.

Pastor Vera McEwen is incredibly excited to give an open welcome to all at Love God Ministries! An online community where all truly are welcome, Pastor Vera embodies the Love of Christ through witness and discipleship. She founded Love God Ministries because conversations with people revealed a need for a community of believers where it does not matter how you look but recognize that you are a child of God.Pastor Vera has been teaching and preaching the Good News of Jesus Christ and the Word of God for over 30 years. Her primary emphasis is spreading God's Love by providing pastoral care, preaching God's Loving Word, teaching God's Light-Filled Word, and implementing God's Living relational group architecture via in home communities.She is currently reviewing the prospects of a doctorate in religious studies with an emphasis on Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic as encouraged by her professors at seminary. In addition to her vocation as Pastor she ministers as a certified professional and personal coach.With God's help, she implements 1 Thessalonians 5.11, motivating people to be and do their very best by building one another up. Pastor Vera is a joyous, ever singing sister in Christ who after years of being pursued by God, stopped running and answered the call, halleluiah, הַלְלוּיָהhttps://www.lovegod-ministries.org/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.

ABOUT TAMRON HALL AND HER BOOK WATCH WHERE THEY HIDE: A Jordan Manning NovelWATCH WHERE THEY HIDE is the upcoming new novel from Emmy Award-winning TV host and journalist, Tamron Hall.An impressive follow-up to her acclaimed 2021 debut, As the Wicked Watch, Hall's forthcoming novel follows the gripping journey of journalist, Jordan Manning, who delves into the case of a mother in danger and uncovers a sinister web of secrets that could lead right to the missing woman-or put Jordan in the crosshairs of her abductors. With over 20 years of journalism experience, years spent reporting on crime and tragedies across the country, and her own personal experiences, Tamron is in the perfect position to pen this page-turning thriller.ABOUT THE BOOK: After dropping her child off at preschool, Marla Hancock, a stay-at-home mother, disappears. She had recently left her verbally abusive husband in Kentucky and moved in with her sister, Shelly, who simply can't believe that her sister would ever willingly vanish without her children. But with limited support from the town's police department or media resources, Shelly fears that Marla's disappearance won't get the attention it deserves, or worse, will go unsolved. So, several weeks after filing a missing person's report, she reaches out to TV journalist Jordan Manning for help. After her investigative and reporting skills helped solve multiple murders, Jordan Manning's career in the newsroom is on the rise. She has gained a reputation as more than your typical news reporter: a "fixer" with a vigilante edge, dogged and undeterred to seek the truth. But even with this new status, Jordan still feels pressure to prove herself as a young Black professional. When Shelly reaches out, she feels compelled to do all she can to find Marla. Jordan's search twists and turns in ways she could never have imagined, illuminating scandals and secrets that place her own life in grave danger.TAMRON HALL BIOTwo-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and author Tamron Hall is Executive Producer and host of the nationally syndicated talk show Tamron Hall. Tamron Hall is currently the second longest-running Disney-produced syndicated talk show and continues to be one of television's highest-rated daytime shows. Tamron's extensive resume also includes hosting Deadline: Crime with Tamron Hall on Investigation Discovery, TODAY and MSNBC Live with Tamron Hall. She received the 2015 Edward R. Murrow Award for her segment on domestic violence as part of TODAY's Shine A Light series. An outspoken advocate for shedding light on domestic abuse, Hall has partnered with Safe Horizon to launch The Tamron ❤ Renate Fund in honor of her sister to help victims and families affected by domestic violence.Get her book today: https://a.co/d/a7DTSU4Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.

What WE Lost is a fact-based, book providing an inside account from respected lawyer and former WE Charity board member, Tawfiq Rangwala, who stepped down from the board to author this book and take readers behind the scenes. The rise and fall of a major children’s charity is unlike stories we have seen before – and it sets the record straight. He cuts through the headline-grabbing controversies and offers a sober perspective on what really happened, why it happened, who was responsible, and who really paid the price.Rangwala states: “I did not write this book to convince anyone to feel a certain way. I wrote it so the public can finally form a view based on all the facts, and then can fairly judge who really was scandalized and who did the scandalizing.”“My father believed in both fighting for justice and in the power of youth to be agents for positive social change. So, I was saddened by the way in which political partisanship and unchecked media tore down WE Charity, which embodies those ideals. Tawfiq Rangwala tells the untold story behind the controversy that engulfed WE in a moving and powerful way.  This beautifully written book serves as a cautionary tale for allthose who care about fair play and will open your eyes to a profound injustice that should not happen again.” -- Martin Luther King III, human rights activist and eldest son of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King“Reading _What WE Lost _was an incredibly educational experience—it should be part of civics classes everywhere.  While it was painful to absorb the stories of loss in each chapter and to come to terms with the societal costs that resulted from so much misinformation, thanks to Tawfiq Rangwala’s extraordinary work, the truth is revealed.” -- Martin Sheen, Golden Globe and Emmy award winning actor and activist“If you have bought into the negative narrative about WE Charity, I challenge you to read this book… It is a sober, fact-based account of how and what occurred to pulverize one of thiscountry’s foremost charities.” -- Kim Campbell, former Prime Minister of Canada  Get the book:https://www.amazon.com/What-WE-Lost-Canadas-Childrens-ebook/dp/B09CVYWK5V Website: https://www.tawfiqrangwala.com/    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.

ABOUT DAVIS MILLER AND THE TAO OF MUHAMMED ALI iHeartPodcasts and Imagine Audio Have Unveiled "The Tao of Muhammad Ali" - A Riveting New Podcast Series Delving into Untold Personal Stories of the Icon's Life and LegacyBased on the #1 international best-selling book, the engaging podcast series tells the story of an unlikely friendship and Ali's life after boxing.Features exclusive accounts from those who knew 'The Champ' best, including his Daughter Rasheda Ali, Reverend Al Sharpton, and renowned author and podcast narrator Davis Miller.WHAT: The Tao of Muhammad Ali from iHeartPodcasts and Imagine Audio is a riveting eight-episode series adapted from Davis Miller's best-selling book by the same name and explores the remarkable tale of an unexpected friendship, giving listeners profound insights into the life of the legendary Muhammad Ali beyond the boxing ring.The limited series podcast features exclusive firsthand stories from individuals who shared intimate, life-changing connections with "The Champ," including his daughter Rasheda Ali, renowned activist Reverend Al Sharpton and distinguished author and podcast narrator Davis Miller, who credits Ali for saving, transforming and enlarging his life.The Tao of Muhammad Ali will offer a unique perspective on Ali's enduring spirit as a global humanitarian and role model for millions. Throughout this deeply immersive audio journey, listeners will experience previously untold stories with unparalleled depth, exploring Ali's post-boxing experiences and the transformative power of one man's legacy. WHO: Narrated by Davis Miller, an American author notable for a series of works that combine reportage and autobiography, and a mentee of Ali himself. Miller's books include The Tao of Muhammad Ali and The Tao of Bruce Lee: a Martial Arts Memoir, both of which have been number-one international bestsellers and cult favorites.The Tao of Muhammad Ali tells the story of how 'The Champ' saved a bullied young boy (Miller) from paralyzing depression. Years later, Miller was reunited with a Parkinson ridden Ali who once again inspired him to become a successful writer. Miller's most recent book, Approaching Ali, shares more related stories. Miller's narrative My Dinner with Ali earned recognition as one of the top twenty American literary sports stories of the twentieth century. The Miami Herald nominated his personal essay, The Zen of Muhammad Ali, for a Pulitzer Prize in feature writing. Additionally, My Dinner with Ali was honored by Cool News as one of the world's finest magazine stories ever published. Miller's transformed-by-Muhammad-Ali tales have also been developed into a Washington National Opera by composer D. J. Sparr. The Tao of Muhammad Ali Executive Producers include Kara Welker, Mark Bauch, Nathan Kloke and Derek Jennings. This podcast series features original music by D.J. Sparr and Isaac Miller. Episodes available here: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-imagine-audio-the-tao-of-117233473/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.

ABOUT BONNIE-JILL LAFLIN AND IN A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN Some of the most influential women in sports tell their stories of courage, adversity, and triumph to trailblazer Bonnie-Jill Laflin, the first and only female NBA scout with the Los Angeles Lakers, in her new book, In A League of Her Own: Celebrating Female Firsts in Sports. A half-century after Title IX legislation leveled the playing field for women and girls, the time has come to celebrate the lives and careers of some of the most notable groundbreaking women in sports, while also encouraging future generations to make history of their own. In a League of Her Own: Celebrating Female Firsts in Sports shares the stories of nineteen impactful women, including Billie Jean King, Rachel Balkovec, Danica Patrick, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Laila Ali, Jeanie Buss, and Mary Lou Retton and gives them a voice to share their experiences across the sports industry. These iconic women open up to Bonnie-Jill Laflin, herself a trailblazer as the first and only female NBA scout, about the sobering realities females face in the sports world and the many obstacles they had to overcome. But they also celebrate the amazing support they received from colleagues, friends, family, and the women who came before them, and impart their own desires to inspire young women through their stories. They discuss such issues as the pressures of social media, the sexism that still exists in boardrooms and locker rooms, and their hopes for closer equality in the sports space. Their journeys are each unique, but together, they have changed the face of sports and culture forever. She is also the founder of Hounds and Heroes and Horses, a non-profit that pairs rescue dogs as service and therapy dogs with wounded warriors and veterans, as well as rescue horses as equine therapy for our recuperating service members. Working to improve the lives of veterans, she has traveled to military bases across the country and abroad on 19 USO tours, including visits to bases in Iraq and Afghanistan. BONNIE-JILL LAFLIN FULL BIO Bonnie-Jill Laflin is a trailblazing sports broadcaster, philanthropist, and TV personality. With a determined spirit and an unwavering passion for sports, she has carved a remarkable career path, becoming a prominent figure in the sports industry.The first and only female NBA scout, holding the front office executive position with the Los Angeles Lakers, Bonnie-Jill holds many "firsts" throughout her prolific career. She's the first woman to dance at a professional level for three teams, in two sports, starting with the NBA's Golden State Warriors, and moving to the NFL for both the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys. She is the first female to be awarded six championship rings in two professional sports, earning a Super Bowl ring during her time cheering for the 49ers, and five NBA championship rings as an executive for the Lakers. Most recently, Bonnie-Jill adds a new "first" to her repertoire as co-host of the brand-new Women's Western Sports Roundup on the Cowgirl Channel. Beyond her accomplishments in sports, Bonnie-Jill ventured into the world of broadcasting, bringing her knowledge and enthusiasm to the airwaves. She has worked as a reporter and host for various high-profile networks, including ESPN, NBA TV, NBC/NBC Sports, NFL Films, Westwood One, CBS, E!, BBC Sports, SiriusXM, NFR Live, and Fox Sports. Most notably a host and ambassador for Michael Jordan's "Jordan Brand". Her charismatic personality and deep understanding of the game have made her a sought-after commentator and analyst, enriching the sports-watching experience for countless fans.An alum of the University of Texas, the former Miss Dallas/Ft Worth USA has also graced the covers of magazines worldwide, is a competitive barrel racer, member of the Alameda County...

ABOUT ARTIMUS PYLE AND ANTHEMS: HONORING THE MUSIC OF LYNYRD SKYNYRDAnthems - Honoring The Music of Lynyrd Skynyrd Includes Dolly Parton, Sammy Hagar, Warren Haynes, Ronnie Dunn, Lee Brice, Michael Ray, Chris Janson, Billy Ray Cyrus, LOCASH, Jerrod Niemann, Marty Raybon, and Lindsay EllRock & Roll Hall of Fame Member and former drummer of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Artimus Pyle is excited to release the Artimus Pyle Band's long-awaited album 'Anthems - Honoring The Music of Lynyrd Skynyrd.' With a total of thirteen tracks, this record features artists including Ronnie Dunn, Sammy Hagar, Lee Brice, Billy Ray Cyrus, Warren Hayes, Michael Ray, Chris Janson, LOCASH, Jerrod Niemann, Marty Raybon, Lindsay Ell, and Dolly Parton! Released by Get Joe Records and distributed by BFD/Orchard, the Artimus Pyle Band has recently made his Grand Ole Opry debut and has been featured in Forbes, Cowboys & Indians, Larry London's Border Crossings on Voice of America, RFD-TV,Huckabee, The Tennessean, and a premiere of Artimus Pyle and Dolly Parton's collaboration on "Free Bird" with Garden & Gun. This new version of "Free Bird" also includes a new guitar recording from late Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member Gary Rossington.Fans can also order the limited edition Anthems - Honoring The Music of Lynyrd Skynyrd on vinyl by going to ArtimusPyle.com. As part of a separate limited-edition bundle, music lovers can order the CD and an autographed collector's edition drumhead. Priced at $100.00, this exclusive package includes the tribute album and a one-of-a-kind, autographed 15" drumhead featuring Artimus Pyle's logo. Limited in availability, this special offer guarantees fans a unique and collectible addition to their music memorabilia, making it a must-have while supplies last.Renowned as the untamed force behind Lynyrd Skynyrd, Artimus Pyle's impactful double bass drumming was instrumental in defining the band's iconic sound. His breakthrough moment came at the Charlie Daniels Volunteer Jam, where his authoritative drumming, initially credited simply as "Artimus Pyle, percussion," captured widespread attention. Further establishing himself as a sought-after session drummer, Pyle connected with acts such as Charlie Daniels and the Marshall Tucker Band, eventually crossing paths with Ronnie Van Zant and Ed King at Studio One in Doraville, Georgia. This fateful encounter paved the way for the creation of Saturday Night Special, leaving an indelible mark on Ronnie. Making his live debut at Jacksonville's Sgt Pepper's Club in October 1974, Pyle assumed the role of Skynyrd's drummer following the release of Second Helping, contributing to the band's subsequent four albums, including the legendary Street Survivors. Pyle survived the band's tragic 1977 plane crash that took six lives, including Steve and Cassie Gaines, along with the band's leader, Ronnie Van Zant."This project has been a year in the making, but when the fans hear it they will understand why it took so long," says Len Snow, Get Joe Records president. "Artimus is legendary within the Southern Rock space. The music that Lynyrd Skynyrd made will always live as a part of rock history. This album honors that music and gives Artimus a way to honor his former bandmates." Anthems - Honoring The Music Of Lynyrd Skynyrd Track Listing:I Know A Little - Micheal RaySweet Home Alabama - Ronnie DunnSimple Man - Sammy HagarNeedle And The Spoon - Lindsey EllThe Ballad Of Curtis Loew - Chris JansonWorkin' For MCA - Lee BriceThat Smell - Jerrod NiemannGimme Three Steps - Marty RaybonCall Me The Breeze - Billy Ray CyrusSaturday Night Special - Warren HaynesThe Hunt - Artimus Pyle Band

ABOUT ALI SMITH AND THE BALLAD OF SPEEDBALL BABY"Ali Smith's The Ballad of Speedball Baby is a sometimes-harrowing ride poetically described in neon prose. Ali takes me to places I've been myself as a fellow 'woman of the road' and rocked and rolled. She brings it all back home so vividly with humor, originality, and love-and 'oh-yeah-that-happened-to-me-too' truthfulness. Like the touring band's rite of passage: crashing in a stranger's house in Where-am-I? USA and barely escaping with your life and bass guitar.or bartending in an East Village dive bar. It's a special experience being a Woman in Rock, and as Ali's story unfolds, she'll bring you along for the trip of your life."-- Kate Pierson, the B-52'sA Stylist Magazine (UK) Pick of Best New NonfictionA Kobo Pick of Best Book of the Month in Biographies & MemoirsThe Ballad of Speedball Baby is the thrilling, darkly hilarious, and heart-wrenchingly vulnerable story of Ali Smith's coming-of-age in '90s New York as she commits to the messy, exhilarating life of a musician and must survive the slings and arrows society reserves for women who refuse to comply.As an only child reeling from the demolition of her parents' toxic marriage, the New York City underground music scene offers a young Ali a different family of misfits and talented outsiders to belong to.She becomes the bass player for edgy band Speedball Baby, a decision that will take her around the world-from onstage at the legendary CBGBs to the red-light district of Amsterdam. She's often the only girl in a broken-down tour van, being strip-searched at the Croatian border, chased by lunatics, and navigating the seedy underbelly of a male-dominated music scene full of addiction, violence, and misogyny-all while keeping her sharp wit and dark humor intact.Rimmed with heavy black eyeliner and smelling faintly of cheap booze, The Ballad of Speedball Baby is a pulse-quickening, unpredictable ride through the '90s music scene-alternately terrifying, hilarious, and painfully evocative-as well as a love letter to the power of female solidarityALI SMITH BIOThe vibrant style Ali Smith has brought to her writing and photography-featured regularly in The New York Times, The Guardian, and other publications internationally-was forged in New York's underground music scene where she played bass in the seminal punk / blues / avant-garde band Speedball Baby. After touring worldwide and recording nine albums, Ali released two books of photography about women's lives. The first, Laws of the Bandit Queens, led to a feature on OWN, Oprah Winfrey's television network. The second,Momma Love: How the Mother Half Lives, won a Silver IPPY and an International Book Awards prize, was praised by the New York Times, and Gloria Steinem called it "a gift to moms." With a passion for telling women's stories, Ali's memoir,The Ballad of Speedball Baby, is her literary debut. Learn more at AliSmith.com and @mommaloveAli on Instagram.Get the book: https://a.co/d/4DDlINI http://www.alismith.com/the-ballad-of-speedball-baby https://www.facebook.com/alismithphoto/ https://www.instagram.com/mommaloveali/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.