Marcus Hummon

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Grammy-winning songwriter Marcus Hummon, who co-created the Frederick Douglass musical "American Prophet," which makes its world premiere at Arena Stage in Washington D.C. now through Aug. 28. They spoke about his Nashville success writing "Cowboy Take Me Away" for The Chicks and "Bless the Broken Road" for Rascal Flatts. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Host Jason Fraley picks the brains of the most influential filmmakers, musicians and artists of our time in the new podcast “Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley!” Based in the nation's capital, Jason has interviewed just about every famous figure you can imagine: Aretha Franklin, Carol Burnett, Jon Stewart, Barry Jenkins, Lin-Manuel Miranda, the list is endless! Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. (Royalty-Free Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")