{"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.00:00 Introduction to the Episode01:13 Meet Jason Adamo: The Local Music Sensation01:29 Jason's Musical Roots and Family Influence04:12 Discovering Rock and Roll06:15 The Journey to Double Platinum12:23 Navigating the Music Business17:14 Embracing New Technology18:09 A Life-Saving Kidney Donation19:43 A Neighbor's Unexpected Gift20:48 A Setback and Way Forward21:13 The Six-Surgery Chain22:57 Jenna's Wedding and Matchmaking23:18 Becoming a Living Donor24:05 Charity Concerts and Community Support24:54 Lightning Round Questions29:39 Performing and Family Life30:28 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}