{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"What’s Up, Wake","title":"Behind the Music with Double Platinum Artist Jason Adamo","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/5b043a1c\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2144,"description":"In this week's episode of What's Up, Wake, we dive deep into the life of double platinum songwriter and local musician Jason Adamo. Jason shares his captivating journey from his beginnings in Blacksburg, Virginia, through his musical influences, to becoming a renowned artist living and performing in Raleigh, NC. We discuss his unexpected discovery of new music genres, his songwriting process, and his experience of finding a living kidney donor. Don't miss his heartfelt performance of \"Beautiful Believer\" and his insights on navigating the music industry. Follow his inspiring story and learn valuable advice for aspiring musicians.\n00:00 Introduction to the Episode\n01:13 Meet Jason Adamo: The Local Music Sensation\n01:29 Jason's Musical Roots and Family Influence\n04:12 Discovering Rock and Roll\n06:15 The Journey to Double Platinum\n12:23 Navigating the Music Business\n17:14 Embracing New Technology\n18:09 A Life-Saving Kidney Donation\n19:43 A Neighbor's Unexpected Gift\n20:48 A Setback and Way Forward\n21:13 The Six-Surgery Chain\n22:57 Jenna's Wedding and Matchmaking\n23:18 Becoming a Living Donor\n24:05 Charity Concerts and Community Support\n24:54 Lightning Round Questions\n29:39 Performing and Family Life\n30:28 Closing and Final Performance","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/3FPpkJ7JIRSxqmup6bUJfqr8_rMrqpK7grf9C8PwVsk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNmM5/OWRmY2Y4NDg0ZDEy/YjlmZjdkZDdhNDI2/OTJiZC5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}