Country Music Meets Compassion: How Artists Are Making a Difference for Autism
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Tony Mantor hosts a special remote podcast from Nashville Palace supporting "An Acoustic Evening for Autism." Country music artists Daryl Worley and Dillon Massengale share their personal connections to autism awareness and how music has become a platform for making a difference.
• Daryl Worley explains how friends with an autistic child inspired his commitment to the cause
• Worley discusses establishing his foundation and the challenges of fundraising for charitable causes
• Finding purpose through helping others becomes a central theme of Worley's career journey
• Dillon Massengale shares his story of being diagnosed with high-functioning autism at age four
• Despite doctors' predictions of limitations, Dillon became a professional musician
• Dillon credits his success to proper treatment, family support, and his faith
• Comes from a musical family with deep roots in Branson, Missouri
• Has performed at the Grand Ole Opry and worked with notable country music artists
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intro/outro music bed written by T. Wild
Why Not Me the World music published by Mantor Music (BMI)
Chapters
1. Welcome to Why Not Me Podcast (00:00:00)
2. Daryl Worley on Supporting Autism Causes (00:01:34)
3. The Impact of Helping Others (00:05:42)
4. Dylan's Journey with High-Functioning Autism (00:09:26)
5. Musical Family Legacy (00:11:37)
6. Closing Words and Call to Action (00:15:16)
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