Got It From My Momma

Send us Fan Mail If you love Christian music, you are going to love this episode! You’re invited to step onto the red carpet with us as we talk to the nominees, the winners, and the presenters at the fan-voted K-LOVE Christian Music Awards! In this special episode, we’re taking you up close and personal as we chat with your favorite Christian music artists and entertainers about faith, family, and...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a special edition of our podcast as we bring you exclusive coverage from the Academy of Country Music Awards red carpet! Host Jennifer Vickery Smith dives deep into conversations with some of country music's biggest stars as they share their thoughts on the intersection of faith, family, and fame. From chart-topping hits to heartfelt ballads, country music has alw...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this episode featuring our LIVE podcast recording with Tigerlily and their momma!  We had so much fun partnering with ABLE-  a beautiful boutique in  Nashville, to host a studio audience/girls’ night for our interview with Brenda Slaubaugh - She’s the mom of Kendra and Krista from the duo and has been their biggest cheerleader from day one- she’s still super involved wi...

Send us Fan Mail She's the reigning ACM New Female Vocalist of the Year, on just about every artist-to-watch list, and enjoyed success with her top hit- "Everything She Ain't."   Hailey Whitters is an Iowa native whose "corn star" queen image has fans in the palm of her hand.  Her latest radio single is a stunning duet with fellow ACM new artist nominee Conner Smith c...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of the "Got it From My Momma" podcast, host Jennifer Vickery Smith talks  with Nicci Smith, mother of Tanner Smith from the Netflix hit series "Love on the Spectrum." As April marks Autism Awareness Month, Nicci shares her journey raising Tanner, a 25-year-old graduate of the Clemson Life program, and the joy and inspiration he brings in...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready to hear so much wisdom from and be inspired by Helen Smallbone- the mother the movie UNSUNG HERO is about-  she raised seven children, including top-selling Christian artists Joel and Luke from For King & Country and Rebecca St James.  The journey of this family is quite unbelievable, and Helen's unfailing trust in God is inspiring!   Learn more about how this f...

Send us Fan Mail You've heard of the "bonus Jonas" ... well, this is a bonus Jonas episode!  We've taken the best of the two-part series we released earlier this year with Denise Jonas- momma to the Jonas Brothers!  Denise is mom to three of the biggest pop stars in the world and was so kind to share her momma heart, advice, and journey with host Jennifer Vickery Smith and our...

Send us Fan Mail Just ask Lindsay, Jensen, Brynley, or Rylee Arnold, and they'll tell you their momma played a HUGE role in the success each of them has had in the world of dance!  From Dancing with the Stars to So You Think You Can Dance, the girls have competed at every level and come from a family where a positive work ethic, no matter what the profession, is the best and only answer.  We...

Send us Fan Mail Julie Chen Moonves is the current host of Big Brother on CBS and the former host of The Talk.  Julie walked through a deep valley when her husband CBS executive Les Moonves was publicly accused of sexual harassment. Her decision to stand by her husband cost her her job, friendships, career opportunities and more. She opens up about all of it in her audio memoir But First, God and...

Send us Fan Mail Fans of the reality TV show Survivor loved Mama J from the start of season 45! As the oldest contestant on the season, Julie used the perfect combination of sweetness and strategy to place among the final five finishers.  In her 40s, Julie found herself walking through a difficult divorce, starting over as a single mom, and entering law school. She's a Survivor, alright!  Get...

Send us Fan Mail You know her, and if you clicked on this episode to listen, you probably LOVE her on Real Housewives of Orange County! Gina Kirschenheiter is so fun, vulnerable and in a world where it's hard to be REAL - she's mastering it.  Gina is a mom to three kids, and we talk about the highs and lows of motherhood, being real with your kids, and all the behind-the- scenes scoop fr...

Send us Fan Mail Theres nothing I love more than sharing an inspiring story and this one is definitely that!  This story has been everywhere, national news, ESPN, sports talk radio… As soon as I heard Parker Byrd’s story, I knew I wanted to meet the momma behind this young man whose story is impacting so many people!  Parker is a baseball player at Eastern Carolina University and two weeks ago he...

Send us Fan Mail I have loved following Kathie Lee Gifford's career!  As a young girl who wanted to be in broadcasting, I thought Kathie Lee had the ideal life- a talk show host on a major network, wife to a former NFL player, and mother to two children the country loved getting to watch grow up.   She was so gracious to spend time with me in this conversation where we talked about all the th...

Send us Fan Mail We're bringing the party to you!  In this episode, Jennifer is joined by her friend Jamie Brown as they share ALL the best items tried, tested, and sometimes tasted from the annual Favorite Things party!  Be sure to subscribe to be a GIFMM Insider by March 1 and the complete shopping guide will be emailed right to you!  Become a Got it From My Momma Insider! www.gotitfrommymo...

Send us Fan Mail Leah is an answer to prayer in the Smith household and the perfect compliment to Conner.  These two are getting married soon, and today, Leah joins Jennifer on the podcast.  Leah is a former professional surfer,  a Bible college student, and the CEO of her soon to be released swimwear line "Legacy the Label."  She has been gifted with beauty and kindness and has a genuin...

Send us Fan Mail TWO TIME Superbowl  MVP Patrick Mahomes is heading back to the biggest game of the year for the THIRD time as the quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs.  His mom, Randi, invited us into her home near Tyler, Texas, to visit her home and the childhood home of Patrick the day before she headed out to the Super Bowl.  We talk about the excitement, the hardships, the joyous days, and...

Send us Fan Mail Lots to celebrate over here!  Jennifer's son, country music artist Conner Smith released his debut full-length album- SMOKY MOUNTAINS.  There's no one better to talk to Conner about the story and the heart behind the songs he chose for the album than his momma, Jennifer.  Listen to the album, listen to the podcast!  We're thankful for each of you!   www.connersmithm...

Send us Fan Mail Brandon Lake is one of the biggest artists in Christian music right now- Gratitude, Graves into Gardens- he wrote and performs some of Christian music’s most popular songs. He has been blessed with the most incredibly kind and precious momma who has such a heart for truly using her story for God’s glory. Cindy Lake was born with a strong desire to be a mom. Still, after walking th...

Send us Fan Mail Carol Bargatze is the mother of comedian Nate Bargatze, and boy, did he hit his stride this year... releasing his 4th televised comedy special, selling out arenas, and hosting Saturday Night Live- a comedian's DREAM!  We loved meeting his mom and learning more about this not-so-ordinary family - Carol's husband and Nate's dad, Stephen, is a professional magician and...

Send us Fan Mail We're rewinding 2023 with a look back at some of our favorite interviews with mommas of your favorite country artists!  If you're new here, this is a great episode to start with.  You'll hear from moms of Kelsea Ballerini, Lauren Alaina, Hardy, Hillary Scott, Chris Young, Mitchell Tenpenny, and Conner Smith- son of yours truly!  Thanks for your support this past yea...

Send us Fan Mail Hope Daniel took her little girls to see the Rockettes at 8 years old, and they knew right then they wanted to work hard to achieve the dream of performing on that stage with the legendary dance troop!  Enjoy this Christmas edition of the  @gotitfrommymommapodcast and learn more about life as a Rockette!  Visit www.gotitfrommymommapodcast.com Thank you to our generous Got It From...

Send us Fan Mail Fans of Country Music Artist Priscilla Block will LOVE hearing her join her mom, Lori, on the podcast.  Priscilla and her mom are a dynamic duo, and it won't take long for you to agree that the apple does not fall far from the tree!  I loved hearing how Priscilla's mom has impacted her zeal for life and how much she respects some tough choices her mom has made along the...

Send us Fan Mail You guys are going to love the spunk and spirit of Lori Block!  She is the momma of country music's Priscilla Block and just so much fun! But she also has a depth to her that is inspiring- she's been through some tough days as a wife and mother and made a big decision to "do hard things," - and that led to starting over in many ways in her 50s.  Look for a 2nd...

Send us Fan Mail Amy Brown's voice is heard by millions of listeners to country music radio each week as she co-hosts the Bobby Bones Show.  She is known for her positivity, humor, and kindness but behind the smile, there are some challenging parts of her journey-  including losing both of her parents to cancer, infertility struggles, adoption, and divorce. In PART TWO of my conversation, hea...

Send us Fan Mail Amy Brown is literally in the ears of millions of listeners each week, and as much as I admire Amy for her radio broadcast job on country music’s most successful syndicated radio show- The Bobby Bones Show-  it’s who Amy is as a person that I love! Amy’s story has some deep and frankly difficult parts, so as I listened back to our conversation, I decided to edit this conversation...