More Cowbell Please: CCM Stories – Details, episodes & analysis

Jordan Mohilowski brain explodes over AI’s music revolution with HitCraft.AI, producing killer!!?? demos from scratch! 😲 From writing MercyMe’s “Say I Won’t” to TobyMac’s “Nothing Sweeter,” he shares stories of CCM hits, meeting drumming legend Kenny Aronoff, and chasing creative vibes.

Chapters:0:00 Host Intro 1:03 Production Philosophy 2:34 AI 3:42 Hitcraft 14:14 Computers 15:24 Writing and Producing 16:16 After the Afters 17:26 TIM Publishing 18:05 Terrian 19:22 Toby Mac 21:15 Tobys Son 23:19 Kenny Arrinov 25:08 Adviice 27:23 Plan B 28:43 Why CCM 29:18 Goals 32:11 Goodbyes

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Jordan Mohilowski’s epic rise: from a life-changing injury to CCM chart-toppers with MercyMe, TobyMac, & The Afters! 🥁 Hear his gritty story in Ep 9 Pt 1!

0:00 - Welcome to Jordan’s Journey

1:20 - Cowbell Kickoff

1:56 - Jordan’s CCM Powerhouse Bio

4:46 - Injury Sparks Music

6:37 - Teen Recording Prodigy

7:47 - College Dreams Begin

9:19 - Storyside:B’s Rise

10:11 - Defying the Professor

11:22 - TobyMac Deal & Touring

12:49 - Tragedy Strikes Band

14:05 - The Afters Adventure

16:15 - First Production Wins

20:46 - In Paradise Sync Success

25:50 - MercyMe’s Inspiring Hits

28:21 - Bieber & Tedder Stories

31:34 - Wrap-Up

All eps:.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBt6FZ88v_g64fr3KfLjQgPIM0vUYRZy9 Sub for more: https://www.youtube.com/@MoreCowbellPleasePodcast?sub_confirmation=1Comment to make show, guest, question suggestions. PODCAST:Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0v9dEeIH0OeP1chxSfQ7gj?si=d0HmJihHTjGhiEuwP8cYewListen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-cowbell-please/id1796605641If you love stories and the music business, this podcast is for you. I interview professional music creators hearing their origins, song and production stories, experiences and embarrassing stories. Not to be taken too seriously! First episode drops Feb 20, 2024.Huge thanks to @TheModernFilmmaker for helping the amateur at least get started! Thanks to my first four guests - Danny Duncan, Doug Weier, Ian Eskelin and Luke Smallbone for agreeing to do this. Super grateful for David Furlong making a LOGO/ Brand I love! Thanks to Derek Steinbrenner for the ripping GTR!me: http://www.ainsliegrosser.comPatreonhttps://patreon.com/MoreCowbellPleasePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

Danny Duncan shares stories, lessons and anecdotes along the journey in his incredible career. 

Danny Credits on Allmusic.com

https://www.allmusic.com/artist/danny-duncan-mn0000673568#credits 

Dannys Grammy wins

https://www.grammy.com/artists/danny-duncan/3008

In this our first episode we forgot to hit record on the mics, and a main camera lol! But it was so good I made it work (I think!) Going to get better technically each episode - stay tuned!

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If you love stories and the music business, this podcast is for you. I interview professional music creators hearing their origins, song and production stories, experiences and embarrassing stories. Not to be taken too seriously! First episode drops Feb 20, 2024.

Huge thanks to @TheModernFilmmaker for helping the amateur at least get started! Thanks to my first four guests - Danny Duncan, Doug Weier, Ian Eskelin and Luke Smallbone for agreeing to do this. Super grateful for David Furlong making a LOGO/ Brand I love! 

Thanks to Derek Steinbrenner for the ripping GTR!

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If you love stories and the music business, this is for you. I interview professional music creators hearing their origins, song and production stories, experiences and embarrassing stories. Not to be taken too seriously! First episode drops Feb 20, 2024.Huge thanks to  @TheModernFilmmaker  for helping the amateur at least get started! Thanks to my first four guests - Danny Duncan, Doug Weier, Ian Eskelin and Luke Smallbone for agreeing to do this. Super grateful for David Furlong making a LOGO/ Brand I love! Thanks to Derek Steinbrenner for the ripping GTR!Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569805683870me: http://www.ainsliegrosser.com email : ainslie@mac.com

Paul Mabury drops wisdom: live with NO PLAN B, build That Sound’s epic drum empire, and laugh at Aussie slang! From Christian music to global hits, dive into his journey. 🕒 Chapters:0:00 - Welcome to Paul Mabury Pt 21:51 - Advice: Starting Your Music Career2:47 - Is It Christian Music? Paul’s Take3:10 - Music’s Purpose: Faith & Healing4:25 - Practice Makes Fluent4:42 - Celebrate Every Step5:36 - No Plan B: All-In Mindset6:16 - Aussie Slang Shenanigans7:29 - That Sound: Drum Sample Empire11:11 - Aussie vs. USA: Cultural Clash14:47 - Selling to Splice: The Journey16:33 - AI in Music: Game-Changer?18:12 - What Paul Listens To21:24 - Wrap-Up & HandshakeWatch Pt 1: https://youtu.be/w7Is8fvlh34All eps:.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBt6FZ88v_g64fr3KfLjQgPIM0vUYRZy9 Sub for more: https://www.youtube.com/@morecowbellpleasepodcast?sub_confirmation=1#podcast #PaulMabury #ChristianMusic #ThatSound #MoreCowbellPleaseComment to make show, guest, question suggestions. If you love stories and the music business, this podcast is for you. I interview professional music creators hearing their origins, song and production stories, experiences and embarrassing stories. Not to be taken too seriously! First episode drops Feb 20, 2024.Huge thanks to @TheModernFilmmaker for helping the amateur at least get started! Thanks to my first four guests - Danny Duncan, Doug Weier, Ian Eskelin and Luke Smallbone for agreeing to do this. Super grateful for David Furlong making a LOGO/ Brand I love! Thanks to Derek Steinbrenner for the ripping GTR!me: http://www.ainsliegrosser.comPatreonhttps://patreon.com/MoreCowbellPleasePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

Join us for Part 1 of an epic two-part episode with Paul Mabury—Grammy-winning producer, songwriter, and drummer behind Lauren Daigle’s biggest hits. From his teen years jamming in Perth, Western Australia’s live scene to co-writing ‘Once and For All’ with a burnt-out Lauren Daigle, Paul shares how words sparked life-changing moments. Discover his journey from tape to Pro Tools, meeting his wife at LAX, and producing All Sons & Daughters’ viral sound—all before shaping How Can It Be and Look Up Child (with over a billion streams for ‘You Say’). Host, Ainslie Grosser, met Paul decades ago at a Perth music store; now, hear how this introvert’s words built a legacy. Premieres Thursday, April 10, 2025—subscribe now for Part 2 with Jordan Mohilowski next week! @morecowbellplease #PaulMabury #LaurenDaigle #ChristianMusic #MusicPodcast #SongwritingBio: Paul Mabury is a Grammy-winning producer, songwriter, and drummer whose touch has shaped some of Christian music’s biggest hits. Based in Nashville, he’s the mastermind behind Lauren Daigle’s chart-topping albums, including her debut How Can It Be and the billion-streamed Look Up Child featuring “You Say.” A former member of One Sonic Society and a frequent collaborator with Hillsong, All Sons & Daughters, and more, Paul’s career spans drumming, songwriting, and producing for artists like MercyMe and Elevation Worship. In this episode, he shares the story of meeting a burnt-out Lauren Daigle and co-writing their first song, “Once and For All,” sparking a partnership that redefined her soulful sound—and led to her breakout successMore Cowbell Please Podcast is interviewing music industry pros. You'll get advice, humor, encouragement and even some therapy in the listen. Stories about songs, productions, career, origins, and a few embarrassing moments thrown in, from those credited on the hits you may know in the Contemporary Christian and gospel music world. Guests include mix engineers, mastering engineers, producers, A&R managers, artist managers, artists, and musicians.

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Comment to make show, guest, question suggestions. If you love stories and the music business, this podcast is for you. I interview professional music creators hearing their origins, song and production stories, experiences and embarrassing stories. Not to be taken too seriously! Episodes drop ThursdaysHuge thanks to @TheModernFilmmaker for helping the amateur at least get started! Thanks to my first four guests - Danny Duncan, Doug Weier, Ian Eskelin and Luke Smallbone for agreeing to do this. Super grateful for David Furlong making a LOGO/ Brand I love! Thanks to Derek Steinbrenner for the ripping GTR!me: http://www.ainsliegrosser.comPatreonhttps://patreon.com/MoreCowbellPleasePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

Join us for an exclusive longform podcast interview with John Mays, Vice President of A&R at Centricity Music and a legendary figure in Christian music with over 35 years of experience. From co-founding Centricity in 2005 to shaping the careers of artists like Lauren Daigle, Point of Grace, and Matt Redman, John shares his incredible journey from a teenage bassist in Andrews, Texas, to a powerhouse executive at labels like Sparrow, Word, and Benson Records.In this episode, John dives into hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, including funny moments from his decades in the industry, and offers heartfelt life lessons from his roles as a mentor, husband, and father. Hear about co-writing the iconic "Love In Any Language" for Sandi Patty, leading the Passion worship movement, and building Centricity into a hub for impactful talent like Jason Gray and Nichole Nordeman. Married to Dianne for over 30 years and a proud dad to Kelsey and John Austin, John’s passion for music and relationships shines through in this candid conversation.🔊 Don’t miss this deep dive into the life of a Christian music icon! Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more inspiring interviews.Timestamps:0:00 Intro3:15 Early Days as a Bassist12:40 Breaking Into A&R25:10 Funny Industry Stories38:50 Shaping Centricity Music50:20 Life Lessons & Funny Stories1:05:30 Legacy in Christian Music#JohnMays #CentricityMusic #ChristianMusic #PodcastInterview #MusicIndustryMore Cowbell Please Podcast is interviewing music industry pros. You'll get advice, humor, encouragement and even some therapy in the listen. Stories about songs, productions, career, origins, and a few embarrassing moments thrown in, from those credited on the hits you may know in the Contemporary Christian and gospel music world. Guests include mix engineers, mastering engineers, producers, A&R managers, artist managers, artists, and musicians. PODCAST:Watch On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBt6FZ88v_g64fr3KfLjQgPIM0vUYRZy9Listen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-cowbell-please/id1796605641Comment to make show, guest, question suggestions. If you love stories and the music business, this podcast is for you. I interview professional music creators hearing their origins, song and production stories, experiences and embarrassing stories. Not to be taken too seriously! First episode drops Feb 20, 2024.Huge thanks to @TheModernFilmmaker for helping the amateur at least get started! Thanks to my first four guests - Danny Duncan, Doug Weier, Ian Eskelin and Luke Smallbone for agreeing to do this. Super grateful for David Furlong making a LOGO/ Brand I love! Thanks to Derek Steinbrenner for the ripping GTR!me: http://www.ainsliegrosser.comPatreonhttps://patreon.com/MoreCowbellPleasePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

Chris Cleveland is the driving force behind Stars Go Dim  @starsgodimmusic   @StarsGoDimStreetTeam  , a Christian pop project that has evolved from a mainstream pop-rock band into a celebrated solo moniker. Hailing from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Cleveland launched Stars Go Dim in 2007 alongside Joey Avalos, Michael Wittig, and Lester Estelle II, initially as a side project to the Christian rock band Pillar. What began as an indie pop venture quickly gained traction, with the band opening for acts like Switchfoot, The Fray, and Daughtry, and releasing their debut EP in 2008 followed by the full-length album Love Gone Mad in 2009.After the original lineup dissolved in 2011, Cleveland reimagined Stars Go Dim as his personal platform, blending his decade-plus experience as a worship leader at Tulsa's Asbury United Methodist Church-one of America's largest congregations-with his knack for infectious pop melodies. Signing with Fervent Records (a Word Records imprint), he released his self-titled major-label debut, Stars Go Dim, in 2015. The album's lead single, "You Are Loved," became a career-defining hit, soaring to #1 on Billboard's Christian Airplay chart, amassing hundreds of millions of streams, and earning placements in commercials like ADT's 2023 campaign. The song's universal message of worth and love reshaped Cleveland's approach to music and ministry, cementing his reputation as a songwriter who connects deeply with listeners.Cleveland's career highlights include multiple international #1s and Top 5 hits across pop and Christian radio, alongside nominations and wins from CMT, NSAI, ASCAP, Billboard, and the Dove Awards. His discography expanded with the 2018 EP Better and the 2022 full-length Grace in the Wilderness, featuring standout tracks like "Heaven on Earth" and "Yes He Does." Co-writing with artists like Jordan Feliz, Dante Bowe, and Ethan Hulse, Cleveland has also penned songs recorded by today's top Christian and worship acts.A seasoned performer, he's toured with giants like Justin Bieber, Lauren Daigle, for KING & COUNTRY, and Phil Wickham, and graced stages like Winter Jam. Despite personal challenges-such as being deaf in his left ear after 16 surgeries-Cleveland's resilience shines through his music. His latest work continues to explore hope and faith, reflecting a journey that's both personal and universal. Based in Franklin, Tennessee, with his wife and kids, Cleveland remains a dynamic voice in Christian pop, balancing family life with a mission to inspire through song.More Cowbell Please Podcast is interviewing music industry pros. You'll get advice, humor, encouragement and even some therapy in the listen. Stories about songs, productions, career, origins, and a few embarrassing moments thrown in, from those credited on the hits you may know in the Contemporary Christian and gospel music world. Guests include mix engineers, mastering engineers, producers, A&R managers, artist managers, artists, and musicians. PODCAST:Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0v9dEeIH0OeP1chxSfQ7gj?si=d0HmJihHTjGhiEuwP8cYewListen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-cowbell-please/id1796605641Comment to make show, guest, question suggestions. If you love stories and the music business, this podcast is for you. I interview professional music creators hearing their origins, song and production stories, experiences and embarrassing stories. Not to be taken too seriously!me: http://www.ainsliegrosser.comPatreonhttps://patreon.com/MoreCowbellPleasePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

Jackie Patillo is a dynamic leader in the Christian and Gospel music industry, serving as President of the Gospel Music Association (GMA) since 2010. With a career spanning decades, she has held influential A&R roles at Star Song, Benson Music Group, Integrity Music, and Sony Music’s Verity Records, where she championed artists like Phillips, Craig & Dean, Natalie Grant, and Israel and New Breed. A passionate advocate for diversity and unity, Patillo has elevated the GMA, producing the renowned Dove Awards and earning induction into the Stellar Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2019. Her visionary leadership continues to shape the future of Gospel music.Jackie shares her life story in this episode. Raised in norther California then being married to Leon Patillo (CCM / Gospel artist), moving to Nashville and starting again. Several A&R positions where she signed and developed legendary acts to becoming president of the GMA and producing the Dove awards.

Jackie shares last years tragic events in losing her oldest son Gabriel to cancer. His work with @MarriedtotheGames and @TobyMacMusic, amazing life and family are remembered. http://gospelmusic.org

More Cowbell Please Podcast is interviewing music industry pros. You'll get advice, humor, encouragement and even some therapy in the listen. Stories about songs, productions, career, origins, and a few embarrassing moments thrown in, from those credited on the hits you may know in the Contemporary Christian and gospel music world. Guests include mix engineers, mastering engineers, producers, A&R managers, artist managers, artists, and musicians.

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Comment to make show, guest, question suggestions. If you love stories and the music business, this podcast is for you. I interview professional music creators hearing their origins, song and production stories, experiences and embarrassing stories. Not to be taken too seriously! First episode drops Feb 20, 2024.Huge thanks to @TheModernFilmmaker for helping the amateur at least get started! Thanks to my first four guests - Danny Duncan, Doug Weier, Ian Eskelin and Luke Smallbone for agreeing to do this. Super grateful for David Furlong making a LOGO/ Brand I love! Thanks to Derek Steinbrenner for the ripping GTR!

me: http://www.ainsliegrosser.com

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Luke Smallbone is half of the on stage duo that fronts 4 x Grammy winning band for King and country 4K&C. We are old friends and candidly talk about Lukes early life and growth into the partnership with Joel that formed the band. Theres some ripping yarns, heartfelt moments of pain and struggle all making an engaging listen. https://www.forkingandcountry.comMore Cowbell Please Podcast is interviewing music industry pros. You'll get advice, humor, encouragement and even some therapy in the listen. Stories about songs, productions, career, origins, and a few embarrassing moments thrown in, from those credited on the hits you may know in the Contemporary Christian and gospel music world. Guests include mix engineers, mastering engineers, producers, A&R managers, artist managers, artists, and musicians.

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If you love stories and the music business, this podcast is for you. I interview professional music creators hearing their origins, song and production stories, experiences and embarrassing stories. Not to be taken too seriously! Episodes drop each Thursday.

Huge thanks to @TheModernFilmmaker for helping the amateur at least get started! Thanks to my first four guests - Danny Duncan, Doug Weier, Ian Eskelin and Luke Smallbone for agreeing to do this. Super grateful for David Furlong making a LOGO/ Brand I love! Thanks to Derek Steinbrenner for the ripping GTR!

me: http://www.ainsliegrosser.com

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