Today's episode features an absolutely wonderful woman who has instantly become one of my favorite guests. She is MAIA SHARP, a talented recording artist with beautiful songwriting chops that have been getting noticed by other great artists since 1997. Maia and special guest Louie (her dog) sat down for a fun conversation about how she got started as a songwriter, and the thrill going forward after Cher recorded one of her songs. We also discussed her experiences with record contracts, including a story about legendary entertainment executive Miles Copeland. And of course, Maia and I pulled out her new album MERCY RISING, and she allowed me to compliment her for several minutes about the songs. I really enjoyed the record, and Maia gave commentary on some of the tracks and graced us all with an acoustic version of "Backburner" to top off my listening party. Whether you are a fellow songwriter or just a fan of alternative pop music, you are going to fall in love with Maia. Please enjoy the show!
Dean Olson
StrongWriter On the Radio
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Featured Guest: MAIA SHARP
Photos courtesy of MaiaSharp.com
Maia Sharp wears many hats. She has had her songs recorded by The Chicks, Bonnie Raitt, Trisha Yearwood, Keb’ Mo’, Cher, Edwin McCain, Terri Clark, David Wilcox, Art Garfunkel, Lizz Wright, Paul Carrack, Lisa Loeb and more. She produced Edwin McCain’s album Mercy Bound (429 Records) and two songs for Art Garfunkel’s retrospective double album The Singer (Sony). And through it all, Maia has continued to record her own albums. She has six solo releases, a collaborative project with Art Garfunkel and Buddy Mondlock Everything Waits to be Noticed and her latest duo project Roscoe & Etta, with writing/production partner Anna Schulze. Each release has led to extensive touring throughout the US and UK and appearances on Mountain Stage, Acoustic Cafe, World Cafe, NPR’s “All Things Considered,” CBS Early Morning and the Today Show to name a few. Maia is also an adjunct professor at NYU for the Summer Songwriter Workshop and she has been writing for Songwriting with Soldiers since 2017 where active duty service members, veterans and/or their family members are paired with professional songwriters in a safe and inspiring environment to share their experience and turn it into a song.
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