Get Real -w- Caroline Hobby

Craig Wayne Boyd! You may know him from “The Voice” Season 7 where he WON the whole thing! His journey is nothing short of incredible. Grew up Pentecostal, moved to Nashville in 2004 and quickly landed a Publishing Deal. Was in several bands, one w Randy Houser, before finding himself a solo act (he originally just wanted to play bass and sing harmonies). Then right before he went on “The Voice” in 2014 he found himself in his darkest days, barely making it to get by.  _____ Oh how much can change in a year! Flash forward to the next year and he’s the Winner of The Voice and his debut single “My Baby’s Got A Smile On Her Face” debuted on the country charts at #1!! A record only he and Garth Brooks hold. Now he has a new album out, “Top Shelf” of his most personal and best songs yet, and let me tell ya, God has worked some major miracles in his life and he has THE MOST inspiring wisdom about perseverance! TUNE IN TOMORROW! #getreal #getrealpodcast #realtalk #music #countrymusic #inspiration #perserverance #thevoice #craigwayneboyd

Leah Turner! Y’all. This girl has a STORY! Like the most magical things have happened to her, from 1) a random encounter w a woman in an LA restaurant where Leah was serving, heard her SPEAKING VOICE, not even singing voice, then 5 days later Leah was at David Foster’s house recording her original songs w him (WHAT?! That only happens in the movies, right?!) 2) Got offered a record deal on the spot at Sony. We talk all about the magic that has happened in her life and career, and also what it feels like to have everything fall apart, find her wings while free falling, and learning to rest and take the time she needed to really find herself and how she wants her music to reflect her soul. She is SO ON FIRE RIGHT NOW! I left this interview feeling so excited for Leah’s future, bc this woman knows who she is, her God Given Talent, and what she wants to do with it.

(4th and final episode of the Publisher Series): Travis Carter! Travis is A&R Director Country, Rock & Pop at Warner Chappell Publishing... We talk about how he got his start, the importance of putting yourself out there and asking for what you want as well as 100% staying true to you. It’s so good! Tune in tomorrow to hear it all- ohhh, and he always has great advice for people wanting to get into the music biz...... annnd we have a surprise guest stop by! #getreal #getrealpodcast #music #musicbiz #countrymusic #nashville

Publisher Series Part 3: Tree Vibez Publishing! I interviewed Leslie Tomasina DiPiero and Adam Romaine “Romie The Homie”! Brian and Tyler from Florida Georgia Line recently launched this Publishing Company, and you can feel the incredible energy immediately when you walk into the building. I chat w Leslie and Romie about how crucial setting the vibe is so all the writers are in the best space to create. God is at the center of this company and you can truly feel the greater force all around. This is a Publishing Company founded by artists, so it was cool to see how well thought out this company is for fostering creativity for the artists and writers. #getreal #getrealpodcast #countrymusic #publishing #nashville #musicrow

Publisher Series part 2 w Rusty Gaston who runs THIS MUSIC.  He talks about how important it is to him to sign not just incredible songwriters, but also songwriters that create a positive energy in his Publishing House, and write from their true authentic perspective, not just chasing what’s Hot on the radio. His formula for success is “Love + Fun = Success!” I loved hearing his perspective on what success truly means to him, and it’s not just financial. Tune in tomorrow to GET REAL PODCAST to hear all the wisdom Rusty has to share on Publishing (to those not in the music industry, a publisher is someone who signs songwriters, gets their songs placed on albums, sets up co-writes, and helps guide their songwriters into the most successful opportunities for them).  #getreal #getrealpodcast #podcast #podcasts #countrymusic #nashville #musicindustry #publishing #musicpublisher

TOMORROW I KICK OFF MY PUBLISHER SERIES! Starting w the tallest man in the Music Biz, Vice President of Sony Publishing Tom Luteran!  We talk: what makes someone stand out to be signed as a songwriter• what makes a hit song • what he recommends you never doing • why he never tells an artist they “can’t do it,” • how people can use the Ego either for or against themselves •and his philosophy and secret to his success! I’m so pumped about this series!

Russell Dickerson joins me on the last Episode of GET REAL for 2017! Russell has had such an explosive year, his song "Yours" is now top 5 on the Country Music Charts. We talk all about his journey to success, trust in God and how important it is to just START! He is so positive and full of inspiration, get excited and ready to be moved!

Jessi Alexander is one of the greatest, most soulful songwriters of our generation. She wrote “The Climb” for Miley Cyrus that was over a 10 week #1 on multiple charts as well as the theme song to The Hannah Montana Movie, and she won CMA and ACM song of the year with Lee Brice’s “I Drive Your Truck.” She also is a mother and wife and has so much insight into the human experience, making her one of the most incredible humans and songwriters. Get excited.

Michael Chandler is a 2 Time MMA World Champion. He is probably the most self motivated, positive thinker and inspirational person I know personally. We talk all about his journey to taking the World title twice, why positive self talk is CRUCIAL, and why we shouldn't be scared to be the best, after all he says, "someone's got to be the best, why not me?"

This chick is inspired from above. She started a Personal Chef Company, Vibe Chefs, where she comes over to some of the hottest celebrities homes in country music and grocery shops for them, and then personal cooks in their kitchen based on their food preferences, food allergies, etc. She has several chefs that work for her and has a full thriving business. April is super connected to God, and she feels that this was handed to her straight from Him. The whole journey to Vibe Chefs is a super spiritual experience from April, you won't want to miss her explain the magic!

This is the dynamic duo! Ford Fairchild is the hottest, most exciting celebrity Photographer to come out of Nashville in the past few years. He has an incredible eye to catch artists and his clients as their best self, and his creativity within shoots is out of this world. His partner and Creative Director/Producer/Director Christina Cooper makes the "CO" to "FOCO." Ford is the FO. Get it?! She has an amazing eye for getting the vibe and set just right. Christina and Ford are the dream team. They shot all my pictures for my first Podcast "Hyper Caroline Hobby," and my new shots for "GET REAL." And they CRUSHED both shoots. (FYI, I changed the name of my podcast to GET REAL, right before I launched, but when we recorded this episode, I was calling it "The Lens, Life is how you see it." ENJOY all their wisdom on life as a Celebrity Photographer Dream Team! They have seen a lot of sh!t!

This is the FINAL Episodes, Episode 5, of the #NashNext Finalists, Sponsored by Country Inns and Suites, featuring Katie Austin and The Morgan Leigh Band! This has been a 5 Episode Series featuring all 10 Finalists, 2 finalists per episode. Join me as we discuss their journey to this competition, talk about how they got their start, biggest influences, and why they should be named the NASHNEXT WINNER!

This Episode of #NashNext Finalists, Sponsored by Country Inns and Suites, features Natalie Spiroff and Lick Creek! This is a 5 Episode Series featuring all 10 Finalists, 2 finalists per episode. Join me as we discuss their journey to this competition, talk about how they got their start, biggest influences, and why they should be named the NASHNEXT WINNER!

This Episode of #NashNext Finalists, Sponsored by Country Inns and Suites, features Ashley Jordan and Radio Romance! This is a 5 Episode Series featuring all 10 Finalists, 2 finalists per episode. Join me as we discuss their journey to this competition, talk about how they got their start, biggest influences, and why they should be named the NASHNEXT WINNER!

Ben Folds is a Performer, Singer, Composer, Producer and Photographer. He has released multiple band and solo albums, and had collaborations w artists Sara Bareilles/Regina Spektor/ William Shatner. I had the great honor to interview him this summer for a Pinnacle Bank Event in Nashville. Ben does not just sing and play music, he understands all aspects of composing it. In 2013, he composed a Piano Concerto and has shared the stage with Symphonies everywhere playing it as well as his hits. He truly is a savant. Music and Art is just who Ben is. We discuss how he found his Calling at a young age in music, how he has used music and art to express himself and stand up for what he believes is important, how he has always navigated the music industry (hint: he trusts his own instincts!), and his love for photography: he recently led a group of fans to Cuba on a Music and Photography Trip of a lifetime. Ben has fearlessly used his passion to guide him. He is true to himself and his art. He is not scared of losing. He knows his talent will always lead him to the right place. Talking with him was like talking with pure wisdom. He just knows what matters. I love this conversation and I am so grateful I got to be the one talking to him. Get ready to be inspired!