Musicians

9/11 – a date that shook America. Dive deep with Gordon Mote into a heartfelt reflection of the day in the studio as this tragedy unfolded, and how this led up to Gordon’s first number one country hit with Alan Jackson. You’ll also learn that sometimes, the best moments are unplanned. Get an insider’s look into how a carefree jam session between musicians was ingeniously transformed by producer Frank Rogers and an alert engineer into the pulsating intro for “All Over Me.” The serendipitous moment you now hear on radios worldwide!

Have you ever awakened with words on your mind? What about a song? After getting engaged to his wife, Kimberly, Gordon Mote woke up in the middle of the night one night with the entire chorus of a song on his mind. Six months later, on the day of his wedding rehearsal, he still hadn’t written the rest of the song — though he had committed to sing it during the wedding. (It was already in the wedding program!) Tune in to hear what Gordon wrote under pressure, and hear the song he rarely performs.

Listen as Gordon talks about working with Michael McDonald and why he’s not just recognizable for his playing, but also for his singing. Gordon also goes on to talk about and play Billy Preston—who is often regarded as “The 5th Beatle.” Plus you’ll hear the hilarious story about the time Gordon asked Michael, “Are you some kind of idiot?”

8th grade…an awkward year for some. Most kids just want to fit in with a group of friends, maybe play some sports, or find someone to take to the school dance. For Gordon, growing up blind posed its own challenges, but at an early age, he realized that playing the piano was an easy way to get noticed and make friends. Here’s how Gordon remembers the 8th grade!

Listen in as Gordon talks about (and plays) one of his favorite piano players who had a massive influence on him as a kid—Ronnie Milsap.