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DEAN OLSON is a songwriter, radio host and producer of two acclaimed interview series: "StrongWriter On the Radio" and "Dean Olson Hollywood Interview" "StrongWriter" is a conversational long form music interview program - now a podcast with selected episodes streaming on iHeart Radio. Occasional, Dean cleanses the listeners palette with shows featuring actors, authors and entertainers in his "Hollywood Interview" series. One element ties the two series together: The triad of faith, hope & encouragement. Dean is based out of Orange County in Southern California.

DEAN OLSON – I Once Had Two Songs On Myspace

Who knew? Back around Y2K, I was posting music on several internet music sites. I had forgotten about a lot of them, but MySpace pops in and out of my life and reminds me that one or two of my songs are floating out there in cyberspace. “Round We Go” is a love song I…

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StrongWriter On the Radio: (Episode 29) “Lea Longo – Philosophy Of a Siren”

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_message color=”alert-info” style=”3d”]In 2014, I had the wonderful pleasure to talk with a beautiful female singer/songwriter from Montreal.   Lea Longo has seen her musical journey evolve from pop singer to songwriter to producing her most current projects, including her fifth CD, Songs Of a Siren.   In this episode, I feature her rendition of Shirley…

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StrongWriter On the Radio: (Episode 28) “Jaydee Miller – The Man, the Music, the Ministry”

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_message color=”alert-info” style=”3d”]Jaydee Miller returns to the show to share more of his experiences in music, including his global mission of Christian good works. We discuss briefly his Nationwide jingle, recording with artists like Chet Atkins, and Mr. Miller gives some wise advice for artists. He has worn many hats with the following titles:…

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StrongWriter On the Radio: (Episode 27) “Jaydee Miller – Jingles, Joy, and Jesus”

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_message color=”alert-info” style=”3d”]Now, we’re getting somewhere!  What a pleasure it was to speak with a true professional in music whose talents gave him many avocations:  recording artist, multiple award winner, international evangelist, movie orchestrator, singer, songwriter, composer, and producer.   And I wanted to make sure we discussed the many jingles he had written,…

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StrongWriter On the Radio: (Episode 25) “Kanisha K – Bring Me Home Again”

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_message color=”alert-info” style=”3d”]Kanisha K returns to the show with a new track, which is actually a remix of her popular dance single, “Bring Me Home.”   In addition to our conversation, you’ll get to hear some of my favorite songs from this young pop songstress.  And for some reason, I had to check her diva temperature, and…

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Erroll Garner (1923 – 1977)

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Shantell Ogden – Dreams Do Come True!

Over the last three years, I’ve been sharing music and media from a good friend and role model, Miss Shantell Ogden, Songwriter.   She has been and remains one of my favorite StrongWriters, and many of my music friends have become fans as well.   Nashville has got to be mighty proud to have her in…

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Music Is Life!

Music heals in different ways. Watch this inspirational musical scene again… Music Is Life!   Hat Tip to the show Black Box. Post by Black Box.

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Meanwhile In the 90’s … There Was Silverchair

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text h1_css=”{.vc_customizer_1423201446903}” h2_css=”{.vc_customizer_1423201446903}” h3_css=”{.vc_customizer_1423201446903}” h4_css=”{.vc_customizer_1423201446903}” h5_css=”{.vc_customizer_1423201446903}” h6_css=”{.vc_customizer_1423201446903}” p_css=”{.vc_customizer_1423201446903}” link_css=”{.vc_customizer_1423201446903}” list_css=”{.vc_customizer_1423201446903}”]What were you doing on your eighteenth birthday? This kid from down under and his two bandmates were digging the gold from their second album (Freak Show). Since the 1990’s there has been a steady wave of child performers who came of age in the…

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