S5 Ep1: Dancing with Dreams with Jaynell Grayson

About this episode

Lori Moilov interviews Jaynell Grayson, a prominent figure in the music industry, about her career and the importance of dreaming big.

Join Lori Moilov for the powerful Season Five premiere of The Limitless Podcast — Dream Bigger — featuring esteemed music industry leader Jaynell Grayson. With more than two decades at the forefront of live television and broadcast music production, Jaynell Grayson embodies what it means to dream beyond the visible stage. As an AFM contractor, music preparation supervisor, and production coordinator since 2002, she has helped architect the musical backbone of some of the most celebrated televised events in entertainment, including American Idol (Seasons 10–12), Showtime at the Apollo , the BET Awards , BET Honors , the NAACP Image Awards , the Primetime Emmy Awards, Dancing with the Stars , and the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular . Her journey began — and continues — with Chew Entertainment under legendary music director Ray Chew, where she has played a vital role in delivering seamless musical execution across television, live events, and recording productions. Through precision, preparation, and leadership, Jaynell has earned the trust of producers, union musicians, and directors at the highest levels of the industry. Since 2014, she has also served as Music Manager…

People in this episode

Host: Lori Moilov

Guest: Jaynell Grayson

Topics covered

• music industry
• live television
• broadcast production
• career journey
• event management
• creativity
• dreams

Keywords

• Jaynell Grayson
• music production
• live events
• televised events
• career
• creativity
• event logistics
• American Idol
• Macy's Parade

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Chew Entertainment, American Idol, Showtime at the Apollo, BET Awards, BET Honors, NAACP Image Awards, Primetime Emmy Awards, Dancing with the Stars, Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

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