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#3 - Shane McAnally

Earth to Aimee Mayo

Mar 18
Earth to Aimee Mayo

Earth to Aimee Mayo

Mar 18
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This episode is chaos in the best way. On Wait. What?! With Aimee Mayo, Grammy-winning hit songwriter and producer Shane McAnally pulls back the curtain on the music industry, fame, family, and the weirdest moments you cannot make up. From producing Dolly...

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Grammy-winning songwriter and producer Shane McAnally joins the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation that pulls back the curtain on the music industry, fame, and family. From producing Dolly Parton to creating the Broadway musical 'Shucked,' McAnally shares the stories behind his success, including the anxiety and imposter syndrome that persist even after 50 number one hits.
00:00
Shane McAnally discusses his career producing for Dolly Parton.
02:20
Fear of not having another hit persists.
03:59
Songwriting felt more natural than performing.
05:09
Lee Ann Womack is my all-time favorite singer.
09:35
I lost to a girl who sounded like Whitney Houston.
16:23
The room was so smoky I couldn't see across it.
17:53
Jennifer Nettles called him to co-write with J.Lo in Calabasas
23:36
She sang flawlessly on the first take.
29:12
I don't know you.
34:02
They make people feel instantly known.
34:30
Her authentic storytelling led to her success.
41:37
He credits his success to trusting his instincts.
43:55
His son told officials his mother had died.
53:36
A hit song will always win.
1:00:05
Miranda recorded it after hearing it at Kacey's wedding.
1:02:31
Being funny helped him fit in as a closeted kid.
1:24:47
Believe in your goals and act as if they will happen.
1:32:18
Kids keep you young yet make you old

Chapters

Cold Open And Guest Welcome
00:00
The Long Game In Creativity
02:19
First Cut And Country Heroes
03:59
Shane's Favorite Singer
05:06
Star Search And Family Lore
09:35
Crazy Writes
16:17
Jennifer Nettles And Writing With J Lo
17:53
Producing Dolly Parton Up Close
21:06
Oprah Encounters And Awkward Destiny
24:21
Learning To Say No
31:30
Taylor Swift & Garth Brooks
34:30
Sobriety, Love And Returning To Nashville
39:01
Parenting Travel And Two-Dad Moments
43:55
Grammys And The Songs That Last
48:45
Producing Sam Hunt And Industry Politics
55:20
Chasing Comedy Without Permission
1:02:31
Building Shucked From Idea To Broadway
1:17:29
Delegation Family Life And Goodbye
1:30:02

Transcript

Shane McAnally: I mean, that sounds insane. I'm producing Dolly Parton. Aimee Mayo: And I learned it's a trigger word for a psycho. The word, you start throwing destiny around. Shane McAnally: And they said, where's your mom? And he goes, she died. Talki...