I Love To Tell The Story

Welcome to I Love To Tell the Story with Dave Clark and Dusty Wells! Join us as we dive deep into the untold stories behind the music you love. With over 80 years of combined experience in the Christian music industry, we bring you exclusive insights and heartfelt narratives that you won’t hear anywhere else. Tune in for engaging conversations, personal anecdotes, and a genuine love for the stories that shape our lives and music. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just curious about the industry, our podcast is your backstage pass to the heart of Christian music.

I Love To Tell The Story is a arts podcast hosted by Dave Clark and Dusty Wells, with 79 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dave Clark and Dusty Wells hosts I Love To Tell The Story, a arts show with 79 episodes published.

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  Episode #79

  Dave Clark and Dusty Wells - I Love To Tell the Story

  Sep 1, 202656 minS4

  We really do love to tell the story—and after three years of podcasting, this episode feels especially meaningful. More than two old friends taking a walk down memory lane, it’s a reflection on the passion that has fueled this podcast from the beginning: a love for the history of Christian music and a responsibility to help preserve and share it. Along the way, we’ve discovered that telling our own stories helps the next generation understand not just what mattered to us, but why it mattered. And maybe it will encourage you to share your own story with the people closest to you. Because you never know who’s listening—or what they may be walking through. Sometimes your story can give someone else the courage to keep going. Join us for the story behind the stories—and why we still love to tell them. Don’t miss this special episode of I Love To Tell The Story. Watch the video on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ILove2TelltheStory-xd9fg For more stories like this, visit:www.ILove2TelltheStory.com

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  Episode #78

  Michael Blanton - I Love To Tell the Story

  Aug 17, 20261h 25mS4

  If the music of Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Rich Mullins, or Kathy Troccoli has ever impacted your life — or if you were one of the more than 2 million readers who picked up Frank E. Peretti’s This Present Darkness — you won’t want to miss this conversation with Michael Blanton, a man who was right in the middle of these stories plus a whole lot more. As cofounder, along with Dan Harrell, of Reunion Records and Blanton/Harrell Management, Michael was one of the most influential creative forces in Christian music during the 1980s and ’90s — and he has the stories to prove it. This episode runs a little longer than most, but trust us: the behind-the-scenes stories — including some you won’t hear anywhere else — are more than worth it. So pull up a chair and join us for an episode you don’t want to miss. Listen now at www.ILove2TelltheStory.com—or wherever you get your podcasts.

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  Episode #76

  Brian White - I Love To Tell the Story

  Jul 20, 20261h 1mS4

  Songwriter Brian White joins us for a compelling conversation in our latest episode. It hardly seems plausible—much less possible—that one songwriter could pen some of the most recognizable songs in Christian music—“Holding Out Hope To You” (Michael English), “The Promise” (The Martins)—and then turn around and do the very same thing in country music with hits like “Watching You” (Rodney Atkins) and “Blame It On You” (Jason Aldean). And yet… that's what Brian White has accomplished. With more than 400 recorded songs to his credit, Brian White has got stories for days—including a few you won’t hear anywhere else. Pull up a chair—this is a conversation worth hearing. Don’t miss this special episode of I Love To Tell The Story. Watch the video on our YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@ILove2TelltheStory-xd9fg For more stories like this, visit:www.ILove2TelltheStory.com

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  Episode #75

  Zach Farnum - I Love To Tell the Story

  Jul 6, 20261h 4mS4

  While you may not recognize Zach Farnum’s name, you have almost certainly been impacted by his influence in the music business. As Founder of 117 Entertainment, Zach has spent years shaping careers, building brands, and amplifying the voices of some of music’s most respected artists. A trusted leader in marketing and publicity, he works behind the scenes where strategy meets storytelling. He serves as Chair of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Troubadour Society and is a member of the Country Music Association, the Academy of Country Music, and the Recording Academy — but at heart, he’s simply a fan of great music and the people who make it. For someone who has dedicated his career to helping artists tell their stories, this episode turns the spotlight on his. Whether you’re an artist, creative, industry professional, or passionate music fan of any genre, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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  Episode #74

  Jim Murray - I Love To Tell the Story

  Jun 22, 20261h 16mS4

  In the age of social media, words like “legend” and “gamechanger” get thrown around a lot. And then there are those rare moments when those are the only words that actually fit. This is one of those moments. On the newest episode of I Love To Tell the Story, we sit down with — yes — the legend and the gamechanger himself, Jim Murray. From 20 years as tenor with the iconic Imperials, to his time with the Gaither Vocal Band, and even the Elvis years, Jim brings a front-row, firsthand perspective to one of the most incredible stories in Christian music history. This is more than a conversation — it’s a fun, honest, and deeply personal look back at the moments that helped define an era… told by the guy who was there for it all. Don’t miss it. Join us at www.ilove2tellthestory.com or wherever you get your podcasts.

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