Episode 212: Faith, Family & Platinum Hits: Blue-Collar Stories w/ Country Artist Elvie Shane

Episode 212 of The Hitstreak, a podcast where we talk about anything and everything!  This week we are joined by Platinum-Selling Country Artist and Songwriter, Elvie Shane!Episode in a Glance:In this episode of The Hitstreak, I get to engage in a deep conversation with platinum-selling country artist Elvie Shane. We discuss the importance of prioritizing life, the art of songwriting, personal growth, and the balance between career and family. Elvie shares his journey in the music industry, the impact of social media, and the significance of community and support. The episode also highlights the transformative power of a smile and the mission of Smiles for Recovery, emphasizing how personal experiences shape creativity and connection in music.Key Points:- Prioritize who you're doing life with.- A smile can literally change a life.- The hardest part of life is keeping priorities straight.- The road to heaven feels like hell sometimes.- You have to fight your way in and stand out.- The ultimate gift is waking up.About our guest: Elvie Shane, BBR/Wheelhouse artist and champion of the blue-collar generation, has carved out a place in country music with heart, grit, and authenticity. His sophomore album DAMASCUS blends country, rock, and hip-hop, telling raw stories of struggle, resilience, and redemption. Praised by Billboard as “an ode to blue-collar workers” and by Rolling Stone as proof he’s “a new voice of the damaged, addicted, and lost,” Shane’s music resonates far beyond the stage. The Kentucky native first broke through with his Platinum-certified No. 1 hit “My Boy,” a heartfelt tribute to stepparents that has earned over 400 million streams. The song launched his debut album BACKSLIDER, praised by critics and earning him ACM, CMT, and iHeartRadio nominations while taking him from small-town roots to major stages across the U.S. and abroad.Follow and contact:Instagram: @elvieshanemusicelvieshane.com**Once the goal of 2.5 million members is met, 1,000 limited-edition T-shirts and the unreleased song will be sent, along with the first 1,000 full dental care awards!**Subscribe to Nick's top-rated podcast The Hitstreak on Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/NickHite⁠rFollow and Rate us on Spotify: ⁠https://spotify.com/NickHiter⁠Follow and Rate us on Apple Podcast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/NickHiter⁠Follow and Rate us on iHeartRadio: ⁠https://www.iheart.com/NickHiter