The NoteSpire Music Artist Insight (Archives)

Mike Geo is our guest on this episode of The Artist Insight. Mike's latest release is "Be Refined", available on all streaming platforms. With a mastery of multiple instruments, and the ability to self-produce and record himself, Mike is injecting new life into the Christian music industry. His music often navigates themes like anxiety, depression, and mental health—subjects still a bit taboo in t...

Paul Gibbs, host of The Artist Insight, talks with Swedish singer and songwriter Maria Segerholm in this episode. Maria released "Chosen" in 2022, a song written for her church congregation, which she had no plans of releasing. But God had different plans, and Maria felt called to release it not only in Swedish, but also in English. The Swedish version is, as of the date of this writing, her secon...

This episode of The Artist Insight features guest Justin Rayna, an award-winning percussionist, composer, producer, pianist, performer, dance choreographer, stunt man, acrobat, tumbler, husband and father. His music has been compared to David Lanz, John Tesh, Yanni, Israel Houghton, Drum Corps International and Cirque du Soleil. Justin brings an inventive fusion to his music that has a unique voic...

Scott Day, from Jefferson, MD USA is the driving force behind The Scott Day Band, on a mission to see people experience God’s presence in a way that maybe they never have before. Scott says, "Since He does move powerfully when His people praise Him, praise is something that needs to be expressed not just in a church building and not just on a Sunday mornings but wherever and whenever we can expres...

NoteSpire Music's Paul Gibbs talks with Oklahoma singer/songwriter Cheryl Elaine in this episode. Her latest release is called "Barefoot Daughter", released in December 2023.  Cheryl says her creativity flows from her relationship with God, and she, like other creative people, is at her best when she lets that creativity flow. From her website: "Music is like a friend who’ll go with you anywhere....

This episode features an interview with David Paul Brooks , known as “DPB” has been captivating audiences for years with his electrifying performances. This Billboard charting positive rap artist is also a songwriter, motivational speaker, clothing designer, author, actor, director, producer, and filmmaker. DPB started as a solo artist and later became a member of D.O.C. (Disciples of Christ), a G...

This episode features a conversation with Cathy Werst Staton, whose artist name is "Flawssom". (Flawed but made an Awesome Blossom in Christ Jesus.) Her latest single is "Don't Worry", and can be heard on Soundcloud, Spotify and all major music platforms. Also check out her YouTube channel for some awesome videos!  Find Flawssom on FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/flawssommusic and YouTube: http...

This episode features a conversation with Christian singer/songwriter, praise and worship leader Melissa Smith, from Finley, Oklahoma. Follow her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/melissa1124 and hear her music on NoteSpire Radio, including "That's Who Jesus Is", and her Christmas song, "Love Was Born".

Vanessa Milanesi is a contemporary Christian singer/songwriter from New Jersey. In this interview with Paul Gibbs, she talks about how the Lord brought her out of a difficult situation involving secular music, to writing, recording and performing Christian music. Her EP, "Bits & Pieces" is a musical testimony to the Lord's faithfulness. Vanessa won an award for ‘Best Contemporary Female Artist...

Gina Miller is our guest on this episode. The wife and mother of two has a music career based on half a decade of life experiences – some traumatic. It is these encounters and more that have driven and molded this small town Pennsylvania native into a blossoming country music singer/songwriter.  Music and medicine have been constants in Gina’s life, as she has been an EMT for nearly 30 years  She...

NoteSpire Music host Paul Gibbs talks with Grace Graber on this episode. In many ways, Grace Graber is the voice of a rising movement full of people who believe that maybe both faith and mental health matter — in fact, maybe they’re inextricably intertwined. “This ministry, the rest of my music, none of this is about me,” Grace is quick to say. “It’s about what God wants to do in His people, speci...

The Jess Zimmerman Band is a Country Rock Band formed in 2015 and based in Southeastern PA. Although not billed as a Christian band, their love for God and their desire to honor Him shines through all their music.  The band was nominated for five awards in 2022 at the Nashville Josie Music Awards Show, including: "Entertainer of the Year", "Best Rock Singer" (Jess). "Album of the Year" (Breathe),...

Richard Lynch is our guest on this episode. He talks with host Paul Gibbs about his love and respect for God, family, and his fellow hard-working Americans, and his songs speak to those values...values that his fans and lovers of country music everywhere hold dear. Upholding the traditions set forth by artists like Haggard, Strait, Jackson, Jennings and other legends, Richard Lynch has been flying...

Our guest on this episode is Eddy Mann - singer, songwriter, worship leader, and more.  From his website: "Eddy Mann is a smile for the soul. He’s a combination of cultural and spiritual traditions living in an ever evolving neighborhood. He’s ever comfortable in his hometown Philly roots that speak of peace, and brotherly love. An award winning and prolific singer-songwriter, he's moved gracefull...

Floyd Foster is the guest on this episode of The Artist Insight. From Mechanicsburg, PA. Floyd's desire is to help others who are hurting, showing them that God is always there and He never leaves us alone. He shares his voice with The March Forth Quartet, the Heaven 4 Shore Trio, and with his singing partner Carol, bringing God's message of hope, forgiveness and salvation.  Visit his website at h...

Host Paul Gibbs shares the podcast microphone with singer-songwriter Jim Huddleston in this episode.  Now residing in Savannah, Georgia, Jim was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. He grew up in a small mobile home park and was exposed to a wide variety of music through his father’s involvement in local country music bands. It was his love for music that led him to pursue a career in the industry, a...

This episode features an interview with Heistheartist, an American Christian singer-songwriter from Central Islip, NY. Formerly a secular neo-soul singer signed to "Bentley Records" under his biological name "LeeMann Bassey," Heistheartist discovered that his true calling was with the Lord after hearing an inspiring sermon by TD Jakes online one day. That day he was inspired to teach the world abo...

This episode features a conversation with Chris Selby and Whitney Becker, both from Traverse City, Michigan. Chris and Whitney are musicians on the worship team at New Hope Church in Traverse City, and they co-wrote Lord You Are My Rock, a song based on Psalm 18. The song is the second release on a new album by the New Hope Worship Project that consists of 9 songwriters who are also musicians on t...

This episode features an enlightening and fun conversation with Paul Talley. For the past 18 years Paul and his wife Cindy hae spent their time - all of it - traveling and ministering full-time for the Lord. In fact, at the age of two weeks old, Paul Talley began traveling to 83 countries and all 50 states with his evangelist/musician parents, Joe and Marion Talley. The senior Talleys, along with...

In this episode, host Paul Gibbs shares the podcast microphone with Julius Adams, from Peoria, Illinois. Julius is a singer, songwriter and digital creator who started writing and playing at a young age. His love for music extends from his love for people, and for the Lord. His songs help the listener feel hope and love, and to be encouraged. His new release, "Healer" is available on Spotify, iTun...

Kenneth Marsh, from Baltimore MD talks with host Paul Gibbs about his music and ministry in this episode. Ken has been involved in music for most of his life, and recounts some of the high points, and low points, that he's experienced over the years. His advice to others is to keep God first in your ministry and keep "prayed up". He ministers with his group, "Favored", and many are blessed by thei...

Carissa M (Carissa McNair) is our guest on this episode, talking with host Paul Gibbs. Her musical gifts have been influenced and motivated by her many musically gifted family members, and she is now pursuing a professional music career. "Oxygen" is her latest release, and follows her self-titled EP released several years ago. She plays piano and guitar, and is a worship leader at her church. Find...

Amber joins host Paul Gibbs to talk about her music including her song "Jesus My Rescue" and putting our faith in God for everything! Visit Amber's Facebook page at facebook.com/ajoy1217

A lot of Christian bands and singers have come and gone over the past 33 years, but The Itzels have stood the test of time.  Bill and Karen, along with their children, Jessica, Ryan, Shannon, and Siri have been touring full-time for over 3 decades, and even after over 60 recordings, over 400 original songs, and over 3500 concerts, they are more focused than ever. The Itzels are singers/songwriters...