This week on Diving in Deep, Sara sits down with songwriter and author, Aimee Mayo! The two have a very vulnerable chat about the hardships Aimee has persevered through, as well as struggles they both have with body image. They share their journeys with love both for their partner and kids. Aimee and Sara take a walk down memory lane of their first time meeting and writing together, as well as Aimee's other hit songs.

About Aimee:

Songwriter and Author, Aimee Mayo, grew up in Gadsden, Alabama, and moved to Nashville at twenty years old to write songs, which turned into waiting tables. When she was 23, she had Her first song on the radio "Places I've Never Been” by Mark Wills, and since then, her songs have spent twenty-six weeks in the #1 spot on the Billboard charts and albums featuring her songs have sold over 155 million units worldwide. As a teen, Aimee was surrounded by music. Her late father wrote hits for numerous country artists. Her brother Cory Mayo went on to write "You'll Be There," a hit for George Strait. Mayo is one of the few females to receive both BMI's Country Song of the Year, and BMI's Country Songwriter of the Year— putting her in the company of— Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift, and Loretta Lynn. "Amazed," recorded by Lonestar that same year, is her most popular song to date. In 2004 it garnered an 8 Million Plays award from BMI, vaulting it into the top 125 songs in the BMI catalog out of 6.5 million works. "Amazed" also won ACM (Academy of Country Music) Song of the Year, NSAI Song of the Year, and crossed over to the pop charts and spent two weeks at the top of the Hot 100. Mayo's song "This One's for the Girls," recorded by Martina McBride, went on to be a theme song for the morning show "The View." Aimee was also a judge on the TV show, "Can You Duet."Mayo has penned songs for Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton, Adam Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill, Sara Evans, Backstreet Boys, Kellie Pickler, Caitlyn Smith, Boys to Men, and many more.

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In this episode Sara sits down with her brother Matt and sister-in-law Kaelin (KK) to recount the story of their almost deadly plane crash. Beyond the details of the crash itself, they talk about what set the scene, Matt’s eerie premonitions, and all the red flags they should’ve listened to along the way. As they unpack this chilling shared experience, they also share the factors that saved their lives and how they were able to heal with the support of their friends, family, and fans.It's a MUST WATCH/ LISTEN.

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This week Sara talks to one of the most influential voices in country music, Josh Turner. Known for his deep, resonant voice and traditional style, Josh has not only dominated the charts with his own hits but has also significantly influenced the genre over the past two decades. In this episode, he shares details on his rise to fame, the worst year of his life, and his new album releasing August 16th! The conversation delves into Sara and Josh’s unique stories on tour, experiences with country radio, things they’ve learned about the business side of music, and more. You'll be pleased to know that Josh didn't spill anything on Sara's outfit this time!

About Josh: Josh Turner is a country music singer, songwriter, and actor renowned for his distinctive baritone voice and classic country style. He burst onto the scene with his debut single “Long Black Train” and has since released a series of hits, including “Your Man,” “Would You Go with Me,” and “Why Don’t We Just Dance.” His albums have consistently topped the charts, earning him multiple CMA and ACM nominations. Josh is also recognized for his songwriting, having written many of his own hits and collaborated with other top artists in the industry. Beyond his successful recording career, Josh has appeared and performed on numerous television shows over the course of his impressive career. In 2020, he released his first book, “Man Stuff: Thoughts on Faith, Family, and Fatherhood,” sharing personal insights and life lessons. He is currently on his Greatest Hits tour and gearing up to release his 10th album, This Country Music Thing, out this August!

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