In this heartfelt episode of Soundtrack To My Life, host Chris “Bulldog” Collins sits down with the multi-talented Billy Mann — a singer/songwriter, record producer, creative executive, and entrepreneur — for an intimate conversation about the music that shaped his journey. Billy opens up about the impact of Purple Rain by Prince and the Revolution, an album that became a powerful soundtrack during pivotal moments in his life.

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As a devoted husband and proud father of four, including two autistic sons, Billy shares how Prince’s music gave him the courage to express emotion, embrace vulnerability, and find his voice as both an artist and an advocate for the special needs community. Together, Chris and Billy explore how Purple Rain became more than just a record — it became a lifeline, a source of strength, and a reminder that artistry and advocacy can go hand in hand. Stay tuned to the end of the episode for a special performance of “Only You Can Save Me” by Chosen Family — the new musical collaboration between Billy Mann and Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men. 

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