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What Made You is a podcast about the moments that shape us — especially the ones no one sees coming.Hosted by radio personality Deanna Marie, What Made You features honest, in-depth conversations with musicians and creatives about the winding road that led them to where they…
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SAMMIE RAE (opens the original)
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On this episode of What Made You with Deanna Marie, I sit down with singer-songwriter Sammi Rae to talk about the road that brought her from Texas to Nashville and the experiences that are shaping the artist she’s becoming. We get into finding her sound, the stories behind her songwriting, navigating the realities of being an independent artist, and what she’s learned about herself along the way. Sammi also opens up about the inspiration behind her music, the evolution of her artistry, and what
THE TAYLORS DUO (opens the original)
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This week on WMY, host Deanna Marie sits down with The Taylors Duo. This mother-daughter duo has been tearing up stages in Nashville, Tennessee for over a decade. Mom Paula Jo Taylor, coined by Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx as “The Viral Granny Guitarist," shreds on lead guitar and adds those close family harmonies, while daughter Amanda astounds you with her powerful vocals. We talked about the struggles of working with your family members, growing up surrounded by talent, personal connections with
JESUS HERNANDEZ (opens the original)
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Jesus Hernandez has spent years chasing songs in all their forms. From writing joke songs as a kid inspired by Tenacious D and The Vandals, to playing lead guitar in punk bands, to eventually finding his own voice through deeply personal songwriting, his career has been defined by constant evolution. His music has spanned hardcore punk, melodic punk, and intimate acoustic storytelling, with songwriting credits in projects including Fat Judge, Pink Frosty, and A Really Bad Idea. Whether he's writ
BEN GRAVES (opens the original)
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What does it really take to build a lasting career in Music City? In this episode of What Made You, Deanna Marie sits down with singer-songwriter and guitarist Ben Graves for an honest conversation about the highs, the challenges, and the unexpected turns of life as a working musician. Ben shares stories from decades in the music industry, the lessons he's learned from collaborating with incredible artists, and why staying true to yourself matters more than chasing the spotlight. Whether you're
JACOB MARTIN (THE BAND ANA) (opens the original)
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Singer-songwriter Jacob Martin returns to What Made You with Deanna Marie for an honest conversation about the highs and lows of building a career in Nashville, staying authentic in an ever-changing music industry, and finding purpose through every chapter of his journey. Jacob shares stories from his career, reflects on the songs that have shaped him, and opens up about embracing sobriety, and how it transformed his perspective on life and music. From career pivots and creative growth to resili
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