S07 E08: On our season finale episode, we are excited to have a full interview with Dan Haseltine - songwriter, composer, author, nonprofit leader, and Grammy Award-winning frontman of Jars of Clay. --- TRACK LIST FOR S07 E08 --- "Fade To Grey" - Jars of Clay "Hero" - Jars of Clay "Cry Me A River" - The River Cryers --- CREDITS --- Host/Producer - …

S07 E07: It's our first ever multicast shared interview with the 'Between You & Me' podcast with Jessica Morris. Together we interview husband-wife purveyors good Charlie Peacock and Andi Ashworth. --- CREDITS --- Host/Producer - Dave Trout Jessica's 'Between You & Me' podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/between-you-me-podcast/id1440975…

S07 E06: It's a true honor to talk to an artist that has stood in UTR's corner from our earliest days (when we were "Under The Radar"). Andrew Greer has developed into a creative powerhouse - songwriter, producer, author, TV host, journalist, artist manager, filmmaker, and podcaster. We touch on it ALL in this extended interview, primarily focused …

S07 E05: Our two guests today are both critically-acclaimed international singer-songwriters... recently honored by being (respectively) the UTR Critics Panel's picks as the #1 and #2 Top Gourmet Albums of 2023. Enjoy getting to know Tina Boonstra and Candace Coker. --- TRACK LIST FOR S07 E05 --- “Martha” - Tina Boonstra “City of Doubt” - Tina Boon…

S07 E04 - We welcome Texas-based singer-songwriter Paul Demer to talk about his new Christmas album "The Hope and Fear of All the Years." --- TRACK LIST FOR S07 E04 --- O Come, All Ye Faithful - Paul Demer The Song of Simeon - Paul Demer In The Bleak Midwinter - Paul Demer --- CREDITS --- Host/Producer - Dave Trout Paul Demer's music links - https:…

S07 E03: We are thrilled to bring you an extended interview with one of today's most gifted songwriters, Andy Squyres. His songs of faith in the midst of heartache and sorrow continue to resonate deeply with people. And his new songs are a shock to some of his super-fans. --- TRACK LIST FOR EP.54 --- Love Never Fails - Andy Squyres What Nobody Shou…

S07 E02 - This Q&A session with Burlap To Cashmere was recorded in historic music venue The Bitter End in NYC during the B2C Fan Weekend (September 2023). --- TRACK LIST --- Other Country - Burlap To Cashmere Divorce [LIVE] - Burlap To Cashmere --- CREDITS --- Host/Producer - Dave Trout Burlap To Cashmere's website - https://burlaptocashmere.com Si…

S07 E01 - In our season premiere, we bring you an audio recap of the VIP Fan Weekend experience we hosted in New York City with award-winning band Burlap To Cashmere -- TRACK LIST -- Basic Instructions - Burlap To Cashmere Tonight [LIVE] - Burlap To Cashmere -- CREDITS -- Host/Producer - Dave Trout SPONSOR: Steven Hesselman's Kickstarter - https://…

WE'RE BACK! This bonus podcast teases the return of UTR podcasts, playlists, and SongRx. We also share updates of things we've been working on this year. We also dig into some of the early results of our 2023 UTR Audience Survey. (Don't miss a BIG announcement at the very end of the show!) CREDITS: * Host/Producer - Dave Trout * UTR Audience Survey…

S06 E05 - Let's hang with singer-songwriter Melanie Penn! We talk about the importance of hopeful songs, practical advice for on-the-rise artists, and some of the good and bad sides of the music industry. -- TRACK LIST FOR EP.51 -- The Story - Melanie Penn Psalm 23 - Melanie Penn Just Jump - Melanie Penn Ordinary Day - Melanie Penn -- CREDITS -- Ho…

Join our conversation with poet/lyricist Hannah Hubin as we talk about her concept album All The Wrecked Light - plus Beth Snell Lutz shares about her mission to share unreleased early recordings of her friend Rich Mullins, including the new live album Deep Valley. -- TRACKS ON EP.50 -- "10 Years (Shifting Sand)" - Hannah Hubin (ft. Wild Harbors) "…

We're celebrating the holiday season by talking to two artists who just released new Christmas albums: Kevin Max and Staci Frenes. --- TRACK LIST FOR EP.49 --- "Good King Wenceslas" - Kevin Max "Gabriel's Message" - Kevin Max "Home For Christmas" - Staci Frenes --- CREDITS --- Host/Producer - Dave Trout Kevin Max profile - https://open.spotify.com/…

S06 E02 - One of the most creative and artistic couples we know of is Tim & Betony Coons from Greely, CO - who as a collective form Giants & Pilgrims. We take a deep dive into their new art/music project called 'Midwestern Trees.' TRACKS USED ON EP.48 * Rally Those Hopes - Giants & Pilgrims * Apple Tree Lean Down - Giants & Pilgrims * Cottonwood - …

We begin Season 6 of the GRD podcast with a brand new interview with on-the-rise worship artist Aaron Williams, plus an 11-year rewind interview with Seabird. TRACK LIST FOR EP. 47 "All Things Together" - Aaron Williams "The Hope of Christ - Aaron Williams (ft. Shane & Shane) "Abide" - Aaron Williams (ft. Aaron Keys) "Trust" - Seabird "Rocks Into R…

It's the season finale of our 5th season of the podcast! We feature the majority of a Q&A session with The Captains Courageous. ------------- SHOW NOTES ------------- * Host/Producer: Dave Trout * SPONSOR: Karin Simmons - https://is.gd/kspsalmssp * Kickstarter for 'Bellsburg' - https://bit.ly/bellsburgks * UTR Summer of Vinyl Contest - https://utrm…

We are spotlighting the 50+ year career of Gospel Music Hall of Famer Randy Stonehill, including a conversation with industry veterans Chris Hauser and John J. Thompson. We also unearth a nearly one-decade-old interview we did with Randy that's never been heard before. ------ TRACK LIST FOR EP.45 ----- * I Thirst For You - Randy Stonehill * Keep Me…

We interview two artists who both draw much musical inspiration from the Psalms: Kansas City-based duo Poor Bishop Hooper and Birmingham-based songwriter The Corner Room. --------- TRACK LIST FOR EP.44 -------- * Psalm 100 - Poor Bishop Hooper * Psalm 39 - Poor Bishop Hooper * Psalm 11 - The Corner Room * Psalm 119 - The Corner Room * Psalm 96 - Po…

We have a new(ish) interview with Drakeford about quarantine life and their latest music. Plus we go back exactly 10 years ago to an interview we did with Andrew Osenga - INSIDE "Leonard's" space ship! ------- TRACK LIST FOR EP.43 ------- * Press On - Drakeford * Take Me Back - Drakeford * Waves - Drakeford * Only Man in the World - Andrew Osenga *…

Merry Christmas! Today we are excited to talk to 2 artists who just released fantastic Advent albums. ------- SONG TRACKS ON EP.42 ------- * The Coming King - Graham Jones * Son of David - Graham Jones * The Unexpected Ones - Jonathan and Emily Martin * Oh How We've Longed - Jonathan and Emily Martin ------- CREDITS ------ * Host/Producer - Dave Tr…

We welcome two of the most thoughtful, articulate, and respected singer-songwriters of our generation into one epic episode. ---------- TRACK LIST FOR EP.41 --------- * Remains of the Day - Sara Groves * Cheshire Cat - Sara Groves * God Speed - Carolyn Arends * Without Music - Carolyn Arends (ft. Amy Grant) * Becoming Human - Carolyn Arends (ft. Th…

Do you think God can rescue a crystal meth addict and help him become a worship leader? You will be amazed by the life story and passionate new music by the dynamic duo Stephen McWhirter and Jason Clayborn. ------------ SONG TRACKS ON EP.40 ------------- * Make it Work * Highest Praise * God Be Yourself [LIVE] (all songs performed by Stephen McWhir…

It's our season debut for Green Room Door's 5th season. Today we have an extended conversation with Ross King - talking about his approach to songwriting, a unique blind spot in the CCM industry, and the inspiration behind his new album "Unfinished". -------- TRACK LIST FOR EP.39 -------- * Clear The Stage - Jimmy Needham * The Things That I'm Afra…

It's our Season Finale of our 4th season of GRD! We're talking with Aedan, Asher, & Skye Peterson (aka, the band Wake Low), plus a 10-year rewind interview with Sara Groves. -------- TRACK LISTS FOR EP.38 --------- * Autumntide - Wake Low * Curtains - Wake Low * Roll To The Middle [LIVE] - Sara Groves ---------- CREDITS ------------ * Host/Producer…

Get introduced to the kind-hearted, talented singer-songwriter Anthony Quails.... a podcast over a year in the making. ----------- TRACKS ON EP.37 ----------- * Life Is A Sea * I Wish I Was Him * It's Okay to Have Nothing to Say * As Long As I'm With You (All songs written and performed by Anthony Quails) ----------- CREDITS ------------ * Host/Pro…

We are delighted to share an interview with Lincoln, Isaac, & Bailey from acclaimed Americana band The Arcadian Wild... plus a 10-year rewind interview with guitar "legend" Phil Keaggy. ------------ TRACKS ON EP.36 -------------- * Silence, A Stranger (2019) - The Arcadian Wild * Winter: Will (2021) - The Arcadian Wild * Shouts of Joy (1994) - Phil…

It's difficult to find someone who has had more influence on faith-based music coming out of Nashville than Charlie Peacock. His new (JAN 2021) album "Skin and Wind" is brilliant, and we talk one-on-one with him about the making of his 14th career studio album. --------- TRACKS PLAYED ON EP.35 ---------- * Faith, Hope, and Love (from "Skin and Wind…

Texas-based singer-songwriter Caroline Cobb joins us to talk about her new Advent album "A Seed, A Sunrise." Plus some VIP guests join us to share treasured Christmas memories. -------------- TRACK LIST FOR EP.34 -------------- * Comfort, Oh Comfort - Caroline Cobb * Hallelujah, Christ is Born - Caroline Cobb * I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day - …

We're excited to be hanging with 4x Grammy winner Kevin Max on his latest solo project "Revisiting This Planet" ---------- TRACK LIST FOR EP.33 ----------- * Why Don't You Look Into Jesus" - Larry Norman * I Am the 6 O'Clock News - Kevin Max * The Great American Novel - Kevin Max * Why Should The Devil Have All the Good Music - Kevin Max ----------…

We get to know two fantastic singer-songwriters on the show - Treva Blomquist & Matt Wheeler. ----------- TRACK LIST FOR EP.32 ----------- "Strong" - Treva Blomquist "Shape I'm In" - Treva Blomquist "Safer" - Matt Wheeler & Vintage Heart "Harbor" - Matt Wheeler & Vintage Heart ------------ CREDITS ----------- * Host/Producer - Dave Trout * Treva Bl…

Eric Peters gives us an update about how his family is doing after losing their house to the Nashville tornado on 3/3/20. In the second half, Arthur Alligood joins us to tell us about a new project he is kickstarting now. ------------ TRACKS ON EP.31 ------------- "Farthest Shore" by Eric Peters "Where The Soul of Man" by Eric Peters "Ochlockonee" …

In this season finale of our 3rd season, we are thrilled to talk to author, speaker, pastor, songwriter Justin McRoberts about his thoughts on current events and the making of his latest record "Curse of the Faithful." -------------- SONG TRACKS ------------ * "Everything Will Change [LIVE]" - Justin McRoberts * "Curse of the Faithful" - Justin McR…

We believe this is an important moment in history. So we pause, we acknowledge, we listen, we unite with the cries for justice and peace from the Black Community. In this 85-minute special, we share songs and interviews that will help you lean in and hopefully engage your heart, mind, & spirit. ---------------- SONG CREDITS ---------------- * Broth…

Part 2 of 2. Another handful of A+ artists joins us to share personal anecdotes and spiritual reflections about living as a musician in this global pandemic. -------------- GUEST ARTISTS --------------- * Christopher Williams * Ross King * Joy Ike * Jeremy Casella * The Promise is Hope -------------- CREDITS -------------- * Host/Producer: Dave Tro…

An all-star panel of indie artists joins us to talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting their lives and livelihood. Each also share words of encouragement and other spiritual reflections. Part 1 of 2. ----------- INTERVIEW GUESTS ------------- * Melanie Penn * Phil Madeira * Royce Lovett * Christa Wells * Cindy Morgan * Graham Jones * Tany…

We talk with music legend and 2x Grammy winner Gloria Gaynor in the first half - and critically-acclaimed guitarist and songwriter James Duke in the 2nd half ----------------- SONG CREDITS FOR EP.27 ------------------ * "I Will Survive" - Gloria Gaynor * "Back on Top" - Gloria Gaynor * "Singin Over Me" - Gloria Gaynor (ft. Jason Crabb) * "Skeleton …

Is Jeremy Casella a future "first ballot Hall of Famer" in the world of gourmet music? Absolutely! And we're thrilled to talk with him about the creation of his latest album "Spirit." We also chat with one of the best young songwriters in Nashville, Brettan Cox. ------------SONG CREDITS------------ * "Spirit (Keep On)" - Jeremy Casella * "Autumn in…

4-Time Grammy Award-winning member of DC Talk and renaissance indie solo artist Kevin Max joins us to talk about his latest musical endeavors, including the debut vinyl release of "Romeo Drive." ---------- TRACKS ON EP.25 ------------ * "Half of the Better One" (from AWOL) * "Romeo Drive" (from Romeo Drive) * "Colored People" (from Jesus Freak) * "…

It's the Season 3 Premiere of GRD, and we have an extended conversation with Denver-based singer-songwriter Joel Ansett about the making of his new album "A Place I Knew Before." ------------ TRACKS FEATURED ----------- * "Slow Down" * "Sugar Coat" * "It Hurts Me" * "Dwelling Place" [All songs are from Joel Ansett's 2019 release "A Place I Knew Bef…

UTR Media & the Trout Family are relocating to the Nashville area. In this bonus podcast, Dave shares the journey and some of his hopes for the future. ----------- SONG LIST FOR THIS EPISODE ------------ * "Ready or Not" - Drakeford * "Let Yourself Be Led" - Brianna Gaither * "Tomorrow Morning" - Wild Harbors * "Till We Go" - Mr. & Mrs. Something -…

In this Mini-Episode, I Talk About Different Ideologues between Those who are Left-Winged, and Right Winged. There may be more on This Topic, But The Air is Dry in my House, So Stay Tuned.

He's one of gourmet music's all-time greats. Enjoy an extended conversation with Mr. Andy Gullahorn! ----------- SONG LIST ------------ * "Village" * "Your Worst Day" * "Everything's As It Should Be" [All songs by Andy Gullahorn from the album "Everything As It Should Be"] ----------- CREDITS ----------- * Host/Producer - Dave Trout * Andy Gullahor…

In this Episode, I read over 2 old Blog Posts from 2015 and & 2016, Give My Analysts, and Insight Of How I was When writing the blogs, compared to Today.

Really?! Even though we've been friends with her for four years, this is our FIRST interview with the kind and talented Jess Ray. Plus we have an invigorating conversation with songwriter and worship leader Brian Campbell. -----------SONG CREDITS------------ * "Humble Heart" (from Parallels & Meridians) - Jess Ray * "Come To My Senses" (from Pull T…

Our featured interview is with 13-time Dove Award winner Cindy Morgan. Plus we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Eric Peters' album Chrome. ----------SONG CREDITS--------- * "In The Beginning" by Cindy Morgan (from Autumn & Eve) * "Bows & Arrows" by Cindy Morgan (from Bows & Arrows) * "West of Nod" by Cindy Morgan (from Autumn & Eve) * "The Old Yea…

Our winter hiatus is over, and we're back to talk with two great guys who each released new albums last week. ----------EP. 20 CREDITS--------- * Christopher Williams' website: http://christopherw.com * "We Will Remember" iTunes: https://is.gd/cwwwrit * Rick Lee James' website: http://rickleejames.com * "Thunder" iTunes: https://is.gd/rljit * Spons…

We talk with Tim Briggs, founder of Folk Hymnal, about his new Christmas album "Incarnation Songs." Plus we ask a potpourri of holiday questions of Eric Peters, Wild Harbors, Nicole Witt, & Christopher Williams. ---------SHOW NOTES-------- * "Incarnation Songs" on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/5m8TTyrc27ytsphtNqY2z7 * "Incarnation Songs"…

The whole show is featuring an in-depth interview with one of our favorite artists, Jenny & Tyler. We chat about their early days, their growing family, and their brand new album "There Will Be A Song." -----------SONG CREDITS---------- * "A Boy & A Girl (We're Getting Older)" * "Lesser God" * "Who I'm Not" * "Waters Roll" * "Love I Am" ^^ All thes…

We dig into two fabulous October 2018 releases - "She Waits" by The Gray Havens and "Songs of Common Prayer" by Greg LaFollette. SONGS ON EPISODE: * "She Waits" by The Gray Havens * "Storehouse" by The Gray Havens * "Hosanna in the Highest" by Greg LaFollette * "Mystery of Faith" by Greg LaFollette (ft. Sarah Masen) CREDITS: * Host & Producer: Dave…

What is a Hutchmoot? We're doing a deep dive into this wonderful gathering near Nashville by talking with a bunch of attendees and event co-founders Pete & Andrew Peterson. SONG CREDITS: * "Maybe Next Year" by Andrew Peterson (from "Resurrection Letters, Vol. 1") * "The Great One" by Son of Laughter [ft. Wild Harbors] (unreleased) CONTRIBUTORS: * P…

Our Season 2 premiere features a conversation with Remedy Drive about their history, latest music, & doing undercover work to fight human trafficking. SHOW NOTES: SPONSOR - "Perfectly Clear" by Jillian Jones - http://is.gd/jjonesit UTR'S SPOTIFY PLAYLIST - http://is.gd/HSMplay REMEDY DRIVE - http://www.remedydrive.com THE EXODUS ROAD - http://www.t…