S5 Ep 7 - Save Your Drama For Your Mama
I can\u2019t wait for you to meet my guest this week, singer and songwriter, Bill Abernathy. Bill started in the music world at 19, then shifted to work in the corporate world for 40 years and has come back around to music! Many of his songs are based around sci-fi and the political world that we are experiencing today. Tune in to hear his song Save Your Drama for Your Mama and if you are a paid substack subscriber or a patreon member, you can listen to his second hit It is What it Is Until It\u2019s Not. If you are up for a challenge, after you listen to both songs, send me a message at reenita.com/contact-us about the sci-fi connections you hear for a chance at a prize!\xa0
IN THIS EPISODE:\xa0
- [2:09] Bill shares how he navigated the life of the corporate world and the music world.\xa0\xa0
- [6:23] How did Bill find and build his audience?\xa0\xa0
- [8:44] What does Bill think his audience enjoys about his songs?\xa0
- [9:46] Where does Bill advertise his music?\xa0\xa0
- [10:35] What are the different types of songs that Bill releases?\xa0\xa0
- [12:56] Bill shares the story about his song Save Your Drama for Your Mama.\xa0
- [16:13] What is the bonus Bill is offering to our subscription audiences?\xa0\xa0
- [17:50] How can we change things aside from voting in today\u2019s world?\xa0
- [19:30] Bill shares a challenge for our listeners to find his science fiction references in his songs Save Your Drama for Your Mama and It is What it is Until It\u2019s Not.\xa0
- [22:41] Tune in to hear Save Your Drama for Your Mama.\xa0\xa0
KEY TAKEAWAYS:\xa0
- It is what it is until it is not. We have the ability to change the things that we don\u2019t like. Use your rights and freedom of speech to fight for what you believe.\xa0
- Don\u2019t give up on your dream! My guest this week started as a musician, joined the corporate world and came back around to music, it\u2019s never too late.\xa0
- Even music can be a type of fiction from non fiction. Bill writes his music based on sci-fi and politics. If you are a sci-fi fan, tune in to hear Bill\u2019s challenge to our listeners.\xa0\xa0
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Written by Bill Abernathy\xa0
Sung by Bill Abernathy\xa0
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BIO:\xa0
Bill Abernathy has embarked on an exceptional journey, courageously navigating through the ebbs and flows of his musical and corporate life. Rising from humble beginnings, he has persistently pushed beyond the ordinary, challenging the status quo and dismantling long standing stereotypes.\xa0
Bill's Latest Project "MORE", released in 2023 has had 3 #1 singles in the Adult Contemporary Charts. The Songs, "Hideaway", Call Their Name, and the title cute "More", have reached hundreds of thousands of listeners on various streaming and video platforms.\xa0
In 2017, Abernathy's musical passion ignited with the release of his album "Find A Way," indelibly inscribing his unique signature on the vast tapestry of music. His pivotal track, "Goodbye Will Never Come Again," ascended to the zenith of the Roots Music Chart, signaling the inception of a truly extraordinary musical journey.\xa0
Venturing further, his acclaimed album "Crossing Willow Creek," unveiled the hit "Cry Wolf," among other tracks that captivated international audiences, increasing his global reach.\xa0
His deeply stirring track, "Who Are You, Who Am I," from his 2021 EP, earned him a place as a finalist for ISSA Song of the Year\u2014 an accolade that attests to his ever-evolving artistry.\xa0
Abernathy's music has permeated the globe, amassing streams from countless devoted listeners. His authentic voice, genuine songwriting, and masterful storytelling have nurtured a long-lasting bond with his audience, carving a niche for him in the hearts of music lovers across the world.\xa0
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