074 - Michael Blanton
Michael Blanton was the manager and A&R guy who discovered and developed Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith and Rich Mullins, among many others. He and his circle of friends were at the heart of the birth of Christian music, and his career boasts over 70 million albums sold. He’s also a father and a husband of over 40 years. We became friends almost randomly about a year and a half ago and I found him to be one of the kindest and most encouraging people. He’s got some AMAZING stories, particularly about taking Christian music to the mainstream and “Baby, Baby” to the Christians. 😘 The music that Michael was a part of literally changed my life and it was a huge honor to have him drop by the studio and get to hear his incredible story. Click here to learn more about Songwriting U. JOIN THE FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY CHICKEN OF THE MONTH CLUB HERE! For more about me or my music, you can go to: Andrewosenga.com EverybodyPivots.com Now go do something awesome.
Episode 74 of the The Pivot podcast, hosted by Andrew Osenga, titled "074 - Michael Blanton" was published on June 23, 2020 and runs 74 minutes.
June 23, 2020 ·74m · The Pivot
Summary
Michael Blanton was the manager and A&R guy who discovered and developed Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith and Rich Mullins, among many others. He and his circle of friends were at the heart of the birth of Christian music, and his career boasts over 70 million albums sold. He’s also a father and a husband of over 40 years. We became friends almost randomly about a year and a half ago and I found him to be one of the kindest and most encouraging people. He’s got some AMAZING stories, particularly about taking Christian music to the mainstream and “Baby, Baby” to the Christians. 😘 The music that Michael was a part of literally changed my life and it was a huge honor to have him drop by the studio and get to hear his incredible story. Click here to learn more about Songwriting U. JOIN THE FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY CHICKEN OF THE MONTH CLUB HERE! For more about me or my music, you can go to: Andrewosenga.com EverybodyPivots.com Now go do something awesome.
Episode Description
Michael Blanton was the manager and A&R guy who discovered and developed Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith and Rich Mullins, among many others. He and his circle of friends were at the heart of the birth of Christian music, and his career boasts over 70 million albums sold. He’s also a father and a husband of over 40 years.
We became friends almost randomly about a year and a half ago and I found him to be one of the kindest and most encouraging people.
He’s got some AMAZING stories, particularly about taking Christian music to the mainstream and “Baby, Baby” to the Christians. 😘
The music that Michael was a part of literally changed my life and it was a huge honor to have him drop by the studio and get to hear his incredible story.
Click here to learn more about Songwriting U.
JOIN THE FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY CHICKEN OF THE MONTH CLUB HERE!
For more about me or my music, you can go to:
Now go do something awesome.
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