Did you know that pop singer Julia Michaels worked with Keith Urban on two songs for his Graffiti U album? As a token for his gratitude, Keith gifted Julia with a very special housewarming gift: an upright piano! I loved hearing all about the story in a recent RDC Close Up with Gabe. Julia discovered the thoughtful present the day she returned from tour overseas with Niall Horan. Sleep ... View the Post
On The Go At The RDMAs
Summer is in full swing, and I can't let June fly by without breaking down the 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards. This year's show was held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and packed with star power. For me, the biggest star who came to the show was my mom. Mom loved every minute of music's biggest event for families. When the lights went down, you could feel the excitement rise. With ... View the Post
On The Go with Backstreet Boys
I hope y'all are ready for a new On The Go! The Radio Disney Music Awards will be here before we know it, and things are really ramping up for me at work. Morgan Wallen's song "Up Down" keeps climbing the charts, and I filmed a RDC Close Up video about his country music beginnings. He wrote "You Make It Easy" by Jason Aldean, and he eventually released his own set of songs. We've had many ... View the Post
Behind The Lyrics of Walker Hayes’ ‘Craig’
I hope y'all are having a great week! We are gearing up for CMA Fest and the Radio Disney Music Awards, so it has been busy in the studio. Walker Hayes is on this week's RDC Close Up with Gabe, and he's really taking country music by storm. "You Broke Up With Me" has gone platinum, and his new single, "Craig," is having a huge impact on country music fans. The song is a musical thank you ... View the Post
Found A Desert Oasis!
Whenever I make it out to the desert east of L.A., I know it's going to be a great time. During this trip during Stagecoach weekend, I stopped by the H20+ Beauty Party near Palm Springs. With live country music, avocado toast, a lake and pool, this event had my name written all over it. After pulling up outside the house, I sprayed on that sunscreen, tried the avocado toast and watched ... View the Post
Anything Better Than Live Music?
The best thing about what I do is seeing aspiring musicians become established artists, and going to any competition show always reminds me of why I love my job. The Voice is now in its 14th season, and I'm on the red carpet chatting with the contestants right after they perform for America. The live performances are now underway. Before interviewing this season's artists for the first time, I ... View the Post