Applaudable Perspectives

Pam is joined by Tennessee State Museum Curator and Downtown Presbyterian Church historian, Jim Hoobler. Jim has just released a new book This Used to Be Nashville about what some of Nashville’s old buildings were repurposed into.

Pam is joined by Musicians Hall of Fame Museum founder, Joe Chambers. Joe was a songwriter and producer for CBS records, and he opened a series of retail stores, Chambers Guitars, after moving from Georgia to Middle Tennessee to pursue his music career. Chambers got the idea for the Musicians Hall of Fame in the early 2000's, wanting to recognize session musicians of hit recordings. Since its open...

Pam is joined by Billboard Country Update editor Tom Roland. Tom has been a figurehead in the music industry and has written for major publications in the music scene since his early days of college and a was a longtime writer for The Tennessean. He also operates RolandNote.com , a database that catalogs over 60,000 events from country music history. In 2018, Tom was awarded the CMA Media Achievem...

Pam is joined by long time friend Alma McLemore of the African American Historical Society of Williamson County. The AAHS of Williamson County was established in 1997 to share the African American experience with the history, growth, and development of Williamson County. The African-American Heritage Society is a non-profit organization whose mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret artifact...

Pam is again accompanied by Dr. (Sham)Talwar as she takes him around Franklin to show him some of her favorite spots. Along the way they run into Tommy Jackson, founder of the Rocky Top Revue dance troop. The Revue carries five square dance teams on any given competition weekend, Rocky Top Revue, Jackson Hollow, Little Texas, Little Harpeth, and the Hoe-si-dos. Their lessons and practices are...

Pam is joined by Canadian Country Music Hall of Famer, ACM and CCMA winner Michelle Wright. The two sit down to talk about Michelle’s upbringing and experiences in the country music industry, as well as her new album Milestone coming out August 26. Be on the lookout throughout the episode as we share some of the tracks from her new album as well. Michelle has been a powerhouse in country music ind...

Pam is joined by The Unity of Faiths Foundation (TUFF) Co-Founder and CEO Dr. Shamender Talwar, FRSA and Head of Music Operations Daniel Xander to talk about their latest endeavor, Liverpool's International Song Contest– The Road to Nashville. The initiative that kicked off in May is providing an opportunity for singer/songwriters to submit their music with the top 10 finalists being flown to Nash...

On this episode, PLA artist Lia Caton joins Pam via phone to talk about upcoming projects and her new single "Trouble". Pam and Lia speak about the impact of mental health and how Lia has overcome obstacles in her personal life to lead a successful career in the music industry.  Be sure to check out all of Lia's music, streaming on all platforms and her website liacaton.com. And be sure to st...

Pam is joined by Alicia King Marshall, Owner/Operator of Franklin Walking Tours. She shares her story of music, family, and stories from the job. Franklin Walking Tours offers experiences for all ages. Take a walk through historical battle locations, spooky haunted locations, or hear about the impact of some of the most influential women that have resided within the town. For more information, vis...

Pam is joined by English singer, songwriter and record producer Roger Cook, who has written many hit records for other recording artists and has a successful recording career of his own. Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway first came to prominence when the Fortunes recorded their composition "You've Got Your Troubles," a Top Ten smash in both the U.S. and U.K. The two subsequently began writing adverti...

This week Pam was able to sit down with the incredible songwriting duo Janis and Rick Carnes. Together with his wife Rick has recorded for RCA, Elektra Asylum, Warner Bros. and MCA records. They also work as a co-writng team and have co-written three top ten recordings for Bluegrass icons, the Whites. They penned the jazz ballad, Irresistible which was recently featured in the Sony Pictures Classi...

This week Pam was able to sit down with the incredible songwriting duo Janis and Rick Carnes. We open the episode with a new song by them for an upcoming book project discussed in part 2 of the episode.  Together with his wife Rick has recorded for RCA, Elektra Asylum, Warner Bros. and MCA records. They also work as a co-writng team and have co-written three top ten recordings for Bluegrass i...

Pam is joined by Friends of Franklin Parks (FOFP) Executive Director Torrey Barnhill. Torrey has a history of preservation and community outreach including being a former member of Franklin's Heritage Foundation. Torrey and Pam discuss current projects for the FOFP including Harlinsdale Farms, their fundraising efforts to establish all inclusive playground, Ellie G's Dream World and upcoming volun...

On this episode, Pam sits down with musician and religious expert for Spiritual Living Nashville, Dr. Mitch Johnson. They discuss both his music career and the influence religion has had on both of their lives. The organization is Now Streaming LIVE Sundays @ 11AM CST on Facebook and at CSLN.TV To find out more on the organization, visit http://www. CSLNashville.org/ . 

In honor of Women's History Month, this week we bring you the previously released episode featuring Pam Rose. Pam will be back with new episodes in the future but wanted to highlight an influential voice in women's empowerment this week.  About Pam Rose- Pam Rose is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and Tennessee native popularly known as a member of Calamity Jane and Kennedy Rose. Tune in...

Pam is joined by Laurie McPeak who is the Chief Development Officer of Franklin Battlefield Trust. The organization maintains historical pieces of the Battle of Franklin, most notably the Carter House, Carton Mansion, and the recently acquired Rippavilla properties. The trust provides tours and educational programs with the goal of telling the story of those affected by the Civil War. To learn mor...

President and CEO of The Land Trust for Tennessee sits down with Pam and talks about the various services offered by the organization. Since 1999, the organization has conserved more than 130,000 acres across the state of Tennessee. Their efforts continue to protect a wide variety of private and public land in both rural and urban areas, including farms, parks, forests, scenic views, and historic...

On this episode Pam sits down with music business legend Bonnie Garner. Bonnie's career has included concert promotion, label A&R work, and artist management. She has worked with artists like the Grateful Dead, Dan Fogelberg, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, the Highwaymen and was responsible for booking acts on Playboy after Dark and ABC's Dick Cavett Show. This is part two of two.

On this episode Pam sits down with music business legend Bonnie Garner. Bonnie's career has included concert promotion, label A&R work, and artist management. She has worked with artists like the Grateful Dead, Dan Fogelberg, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, the Highwaymen and was responsible for booking acts on Playboy after Dark and ABC's Dick Cavett Show.  This is part one of two. 

Mike Meade (President) and Amy Aylward (Vice President) of Fusion Touring join PLA Media CEO and owner Pam Lewis and Executive Director Mark Logsdon to talk about their experiences working in the busy Nashville music scene. 

This week, Pam sits down with colleague Dorie Bolze, President & CEO of Harpeth Conservancy in Franklin, TN. Bolze has over 35 years of work experience in the field of water quality science and policy, conservation policy and biology related to wildlife conservation, energy efficiency, marine fisheries, protected area management, and international wildlife trade.

This week on Applaudable Perspectives, PLA Media CEO Pam Lewis shares her conversation with veteran entertainment and copyright law attorney Sawnie “Trip” Aldredge of Aldredge Law.

In this episode of Applaudable Perspectives, PLA Media CEO Pam Lewis chats with Season 20 Dancing With The Stars contestant, author, motivational speaker, former United States Army soldier, and double amputee Noah Galloway. Tune in as he shares details on his 2016 critically acclaimed book,  Living With No Excuses , behind the scenes of his Dancing With The Stars features, mental health, diet...

This episode of Applaudable Perspectives features PLA Media CEO Pam Lewis and 1/2 of the hosts from “Two Bottles Deep,” Wes Schmitz. A Central Illinois native, Wes was born in a deeply religious community of just under 6,000. It was at an early age that Wes came to terms with his sexuality. Listen in as he talks about shame, guilt, his coming out experience, and how expressing vulnerability can le...

This episode of Applaudable Perspectives features PLA Media CEO Pam Lewis and Criminal Court Clerk of Davidson County, Howard Gentry. Listen in as Gentry shares his childhood memories and life experiences growing up on the ‘farm,’ MeHarry University. Gentry also shares insight on the experiences that shaped his passions, including public service, campaigning, and the political field. For more epis...