Open Up - Guest Singer, Actor and Song Writer BL

Brandon Godfrey is an actor/entertainer from Burlington, NC. He has been in Soul of Motown since 2018. He studied at NC A&T State University where he received a BFA in acting and now has shared his gift around the world. He’s been seen on the Broadway international tour of Sister Act the Musical in the role of Curtis Jackson. Other accolades include The Color Purple the Musical, Once On This Island, Ghost the Musical, Hairspray, Ain’t Misbehavin, and High School Musical to name a few. Brandon released his first album Vision the summer of 2021 under the artist’s name “BL” and is now working on his sophomore album Marriage Therapy with features from R&B artist NE-YO. He would like to thank his family for their love and support and God for the gift of entertainment. Summary BL, a North Carolina native and talented performer, shares his journey from theater to becoming a popular entertainer in Las Vegas. He discusses his experiences in the Soul of Motown show and the impact of his childhood on his adulthood. BL emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and having a childlike faith. He also talks about the challenges of being an independent artist and the power of sharing and supporting each other. BL shares three stories about his career and personal life, including sleeping on a subway car and breaking his leg. The conversation covers various topics including the shortening of songs due to decreasing attention spans, the impact of social media on relationships, the challenges of the music industry in Las Vegas, and the importance of investing in oneself and working hard in the arts. The guest also discusses her acting career and upcoming projects. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and BL's Background 02:41 Fan Questions and Discussion on Michael Jackson 04:01 The Impact of Childhood on Adulthood 06:02 The Power of Forgiveness and Childlike Faith 09:01 Challenges and Rewards of Being an Independent Artist 17:34 Stories from BL's Career and Personal Life 47:09 The Shortening of Songs and Decreasing Attention Spans 51:28 The Impact of Social Media on Relationships 54:14 Open Communication and Understanding in Relationships 01:04:31 The Guest's Health Issue Caused by a Vaccine 01:11:34 Investing in Oneself and Working Hard in the Arts 01:19:30 The Guest's Passion for Acting and Upcoming Projects 01:23:11 The Challenges of the Music Industry in Las Vegas