The Paul Leslie Hour

There are certain artists who continue to touch the world ever since they presented their art to the world. For our guest the French-born Cyrille Aimée, that artist was the Belgian-born French Gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. When you hear the recordings of this incredible vocalist, you’ll be glad Cyrille is inspired to share her artistry with the world. As she states in this interview, orig...

Kent Blazy is first and foremost known as a songwriter. He's also a singer, guitarist, performing and recording artist. The songs of Kent Blazy have been recorded by many prominent country artists: Kenny Chesney, Terri Clark, Clay Walker, Patty Loveless, Gary Morris, Reba McEntire and on just about every album released by Garth Brooks. Outside of the country genre, Barry Manilow and Engelbert Hump...

For the 100th episode of The Paul Leslie Hour podcast, a good friend suggested that I answer questions submitted by friends and listeners. I was skeptical at first, but I had a good time answering all of your questions, both serious and light-hearted. Thanks to everyone who submitted questions and to You, I thank you for your interest in this show.

Glenn Crytzer is a bandleader, guitarist, songwriter and recording artist. The type of music he performs is best referred to as "vintage jazz." Crytzer writes composes jazz in the vintage style while also interpreting classics from the 20s, 30s and 40s. His latest release, "Ain't It Grand?" is a double album that has garnered rave reviews from critics and music fans alike. We're honored to have hi...

Hugh Taylor is a bit of a renaissance man. A hotelier and carpenter, along with his wife he owns and runs the Outermost Inn on Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts. He's also a singer, performing and recording artist. Hugh Taylor released an album entitled "It's Up To You" and as a background vocalist has sang on projects and shared the stage with artists ranging from James Taylor (his brother) to J...

Tom Bodett is a household name: an author, columnist, radio host, voice actor and humorist. Since 1986 Tom Bodett is the voice behind the award-winning Motel 6 radio commercials ending with their slogan "we'll leave the light on for you." Bodett's distinct voice has been heard on NPR's programs All Things Considered , Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! and he has contributed to Sirius XM's The Bob Edward...

Kinky Friedman is a singer-songwriter, performing and recording artist, humorist and novelist. In addition to his artistic career, he was a candidate for Governor of Texas. Kinky Friedman is also a friend to animals and founded the Utopia Animal Rescue Ranch. His new album Circus of Life is coming out soon. Bob Dylan once said: "I don't understand music. I understand Lightnin' Hopkins. I understan...

Jason Zinoman is the writer of the column "On Comedy" for The New York Times . He's contributed to other prestigious publications such as Vanity Fair , The Guardian and Slate . The author of several books, recently his New York Times bestseller Letterman: The Last Giant of Late Night was published as a soft cover. It's our pleasure to welcome Jason Zinoman for a discussion about a talk show host w...

Brenna Whitaker is a singer and recording artist influenced by the jazz and blues singers of yesteryear: Peggy Lee, Cab Calloway, Etta James and others. Whitaker's talents have caught the ear of such legends as Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, and Michael Bublé. Grammy award-winning producer David Foster was so impressed with Brenna Whitaker that it inspired him to develop and work with her as an arti...

Frank Stallone is a Grammy and Golden Globe nominated actor, singer, and musician. The writer and publisher of more than 200 songs, his talent is versatile. He's recorded and performed everything from rock to big band music. With four Platinum Albums, ten Gold Albums and five Gold Singles, Frank Stallone has acted in over 60 on-screen projects from television shows like Walker Texas Ranger to icon...

Pat Alger is a master of songwriting. As a singer and guitarist, he has made recordings under his own name. However, songs written or co-written by Pat Alger have been recorded by a number of other artists: Livingston Taylor, Nanci Griffith, Kathy Mattea, Hal Ketchum, Peter, Paul and Mary; Dolly Parton, etc. Some of his most well known songs were written with Garth Brooks: "The Thunder Rolls" and...

James Tormé is passionate and interesting and shares with us his love for the jazz art form. His fervent dedication to music is infectious. Listening to this will give you a good idea about who this great artist...James Tormé really is. James Tormé bring his live performances to stages everywhere and his recordings have gained great acclaim. If you were wondering he's the son of the late legendary...

Joel Murray is an actor of the stage and screen, writer, and director. Known for his work in such films and television series as: Shameless, Mad Men, God Bless America, Dharma & Greg, and The Artist . In fact, he has acted in more than 250 TV sitcom episodes. He is one of the performers in " Whose Live Anyway? " coming to the Southeastern United States: Georgia, North Carolina and Texas, on Ma...

Regis Philbin is a television personality, singer and media personality. You'll find his name in the Guinness Book of World Records for the most time spent in front of a television camera. This interview recorded in 2017 was a complete joy. Regis dishes on his lifelong idol, Bing Crosby and we touch on David Letterman, Jack Nicholson, Dean Martin and many other personalities. We were honored to ha...

Wayne Kirkpatrick is a songwriter, musician and producer. A very versatile writer, he's written in the styles of pop, contemporary Christian, country and for the musical theatre world. He's been called "a songwriter's songwriter and his songs have been covered by a long list of recording artists: Joe Cocker, Amy Grant, Kathy Mattea, Garth Brooks, Bonnie Raitt, Faith Hill, Michael W. Smith, Eric Cl...

Reneé Langvardt is an inspiring and respected entrepreneur. Visitors and residents of Clay Center, Kansas may be all too familiar with 505 Court Street in Clay Center: Home of the Java Junkies Coffee Shop. Java Junkies was named the Business of the Year for the State of Kansa and Langvardt was also given an award of merit by the Kansas Department of Commerce. We check in with Reneé amidst the hust...

Jimmy Bowen is a record producer and former rockabilly singer. The story of Jimmy Bowen is that of a man who would change music forever. Starting out as a recording artist and performer, he soon realized he had a fascination and talent for producing records. At a young age, Frank Sinatra hired him as a producer for Reprise Records. Some of the most legendary tracks of all time were produced by Bow...

Tom Rush is a singer, musician, performer, entertainer, storyteller, guitarist and songwriter. 2018 will see the release of his new album "Voices" on Appleseed Recordings. A very distinctive singer and guitarist, Tom Rush's imprint on American music is substantial. It's been said that Rush ushered in the era of the singer-songwriter. His recordings of songs written by the likes of Jackson Browne,...

Gordon Kennedy is a songwriter, musician and record producer. His songs have been recorded by a wide range of artists including Peter Frampton, Faith Hill, Alison Krauss, Ricky Skaggs and 15 songs for Garth Brooks. Kennedy co-wrote the international hit song "Change the World," recorded by Eric Clapton. A first on The Paul Leslie Hour , Gordon is the brother of Bryan Kennedy and son of Jerry Kenne...

Beth Nielsen Chapman is a singer-songwriter, recording artist and creativity teacher. An inductee of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, her songs have been recorded and/or performed by everyone from Faith Hill and Willie Nelson to Elton John and Neil Diamond. 2018 brings the release of her album "Hearts of Glass" We're honored to welcome a very introspective artist and speaker, ladies and gen...

Elliot Scheiner is a record producer, engineer and mixer. He's made recordings with a great variety of artists and bands: Steely Dan, Bruce Hornsby and the Range, Foo Fighters, Band of Horses, the Eagles, Aerosmith, Toto, Van Morrison, Queen, Jimmy Buffett and Beyoncé (just to name a few.) Elliot Scheiner has received 25 Grammy nominations and 8 Grammy wins. It's a pleasure to welcome one of the p...

Dick Cavett is a man with a life full of experiences. He's seen and heard a lot, but the world knows him for his respected career in television. Across 5 decades his TV interviews were and are fascinating. Nobody could engage a guest like Dick Cavett. Also a comedian and columnist, Cavett is an 11-time Emmy nominee and a 3 time Emmy winner. Some of Dick Cavett's most famed interview guests include...

Rod Picott is a singer-songwriter, recording artist and author. Picott's work has been called "Americana of the highest order." His 9th record, the 2018 album "Out Past the Wires" is accompanied by a book of corresponding short stories. At the end of the interview is an acoustic song performance by Rod Picott. We are pleased to present an interview with a truly remarkable artist here on The Paul L...

Wayne Jobson , often called "Native Wayne" is a record producer, songwriter and broadcast personality born and raised in Jamaica. He's worked with everyone from No Doubt, the late Gregory Isaacs, Toots & the Maytals, Jimmy Buffett, Willie Nelson, Paris Hilton, Sugar Ray, and countless others. A popular radio personality to this day, Wayne Jobson launched and was program director of the XM Sate...

Bill Lampton, Ph. D. is known as the "Biz Communication Guy." As a communication consultant, he's been able to coach individuals , groups and companies about a variety of communication challenges and topics. A public speaker, teacher, and broadcaster, he is passionate about helping people and companies achieve the right words, body language and methods of expression and furthermore that an underst...