Kendra Erika: tone deaf to crafting top 10 hit records with courage and passion
Tony Mantor's : Almost Live..... Nashville
Tony Mantor
5.0 • 3.2K Ratings
🗓️ 10 February 2026
⏱️ 28 minutes
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| 0:00.0 | My career in the entertainment industry has enabled me to work with a diverse range of talent. |
| 0:20.1 | Through my years of experience, I've |
| 0:22.0 | recognized two essential aspects. Industry professionals, whether famous stars, or behind-the-scenes |
| 0:29.6 | staff, have fascinating stories to tell. Secondly, audiences are eager to listen to these stories, |
| 0:36.2 | which offer a glimpse into their lives and the |
| 0:38.9 | evolution of their life stories. This podcast aims to share these narratives, providing information |
| 0:44.7 | on how they evolved into their chosen career. We will delve into their journey to stardom, |
| 0:50.2 | discuss their struggles and successes, and hear from people who help them achieve their goals. |
| 0:55.4 | Get ready for intriguing behind-the-scenes stories and insights into the fascinating world of entertainment. |
| 1:03.6 | Hi, I'm Tony Mantor. Welcome to Almost Live Nashville. |
| 1:07.9 | Joining us today is Kendra Erica. She's a singer, songwriter who turns challenges |
| 1:13.9 | into triumphs and music into magic. Kendra loved to sing as a young child, but she was born |
| 1:20.9 | tone deaf. By age eight, she defied the odds, trains in classical music, and began a journey that would lead to five Billboard top ten dance hits, |
| 1:31.5 | including a number one remake of Laura Branigan's self-control. |
| 1:35.7 | Her fearless creativity spans pop, dance, jazz fusion, and cinematic storytelling, |
| 1:42.5 | culminating in her bold new single, Gold and I, and her upcoming album |
| 1:47.3 | licensed to thrill. We will dive into her remarkable journey and the courage that turns life's |
| 1:53.6 | obstacles into unforgettable music. We will talk about that and more, so before we dive into our |
| 1:59.6 | episode, we'll be back with an uninterrupted show |
| 2:03.2 | right after a word from our sponsors. Thanks for joining us today. Hello. Hi. How are you doing today? |
| 2:11.1 | Good. How are you? Oh, I'm doing great thanks. My hair matches your background, which is good. |
| 2:18.7 | We're already off to a great start. |
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