Jamie O'Neal, Phil Vassar, and Cowboy Troy were the next to be interviewed.
Cowboy Troy can actually do his RAP in seven languages. Phil talked about his early experiences when trying to get a deal. He was told no by everyone he went to. He continued to write and when his friends (Jo Dee Messina, Tim McGraw, and Collin Raye) recorded his songs that became #1 hits, and the fans really liked his songs, then all the naysayers told him they knew he was good.
Jamie O'Neal said that every company turned her down when she first came to town. Her luck changed when she met Keith Stegal and he signed her to her first contract.
Lorianne talked to Cowboy Troy about his contribution to country music. Cowboy Troy said that he kept after his dream and after 15 years, it's starting to pay off. Cowboy Troy would like to do feature films, TV features, more albums and a world tour.
Lorianne asked Phil Vassar how he keeps in shape. All Phil did was lift his water glass like a weight. Phil never shared his secrets.
Lorianne asked Jamie O'Neal about being nervous. Jamie shared that she has a twitch in her chin when she is nervous. While making the video for "There Is No Arizona" they had to stop many times so she could get the twitch under control.
Cowboy Troy said that he gets a nervous stomach before a TV appearance or big show. He listens to Metallica to help calm him down.
Jamie listens to Coldplay, U2 and Train.
Lorianne wanted to know what was the first thing they did when they came off the road. Phil said the first thing is to hug his wife and kids. Jamie said that she was lucky that her family traveled with her but she enjoys being at home doing the normal routine things. She enjoys gardening and planting as well as interior decorating. Jamie did admit that her closets and car are like Sanford and Son. Cowboy Troy watches business news and stock reports. He mows the lawn and does the laundry. One of Cowboy Troy's favorite things to do is IRON. He and Lorianne share this passion. Phil loves to cook.
Cowboy Troy said that one of his pet peeves is when someone asks him to give them a sample of his rap. He said it is the same as telling a comic to be funny. Jamie's pet peeve is people that don't like animals. Phil doesn't like mean people.
When asked about their fans, Phil said that he still can't believe that people pay to come see him. They actually stand in line to see him. Jamie said that she gets some strange letters but also some fans are amazing and actually make her cry. They relate stories to her about her music and how it affects them. Cowboy Troy has some very loyal fans. One fan told him at a meet and greet that he told her to stay in school and to continue her education. She was there to show him her first semester grades from college.
Lorianne asked where they wanted to be in 5 years. Cowboy Troy said that he wanted to continue on with what he is doing - keep coming at you. Jamie said that she doesn't know what she wants for next week. She doesn't make actual goals but wants to keep making music, writing and performing. Phil said he intends to get into ironing.
The show will be broadcast on GAC in early July. Be sure to check the schedule on GAC for the exact day and time.
