We chronicle the making of the album from concept to creation. Host Dave Trout helps tell the story that almost never gets told - the drama, swerves, missteps, and key decisions that make an album's release date happen.
The team that created 'Bellsburg' is now creating 'Back To Bellsburg' as a 2026 follow-up, celebrating more of Rich Mullins' songs recorded in Rich's old living room. This bonus episode shares about the making of that album and the current Kickstarter campaign that ends on 10/18/25.
--- CREDITS ---
Host/Producer - Dave Trout
Interview guests - Anthony Hoisington, Andrew Greer, Luke Bower, Cory Asbury
Back to Bellsburg KICKSTARTER - https://bit.ly/b2bks
SPONSOR: Julianne Wonser's retreat - https://juliannewonser.com/songwriting-retreats (https://juliannewonser.com/songwriting-retreats)
Bellsburg Store - https://richmullins25.com/store
All songs used are with permission or under fair use provisions
(c) 2025 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit org - info at https://utrmedia.org
13 Dec 2022
12: The Big Day
We did it! We got to the very namesake of this podcast... the release date of 'Bellsburg.' Join the celebration on this series finale of Release Date.
--- CREDITS ---
Host/Producer - Dave Trout
Interview guests - Chris Hoisington, Anthony Hoisington, Andrew Greer, Evan Sieling
SPONSOR: Judson University - https://is.gd/jutour
UTR's Buildathon Fundraiser - https://utrmedia.org/b2022
Bellsburg Store - https://richmullins25.com/store
UTR's Christmas Playlist - https://utrmedia.org/smcmas
All songs used are with permission or under fair use provisions
(c) 2022 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit org - info at https://utrmedia.org
13 Oct 2022
11: The Table
Rich's music didn't exclude people - then and now. Everyone is welcome at the table.
CREDITS:
Track used: "Hold Me Jesus" by Sara Groves (ft. Andrew Greer & Bonnie Keen)
Find "Hold Me Jesus" (single) on Spotify - https://is.gd/bbhmjsp
SPONSOR: Allie Murphy - https://is.gd/ambettersp
Friends University Event on 10/21 - https://apprenticeinstitute.org/rich-mullins-archive/
Host/Producer - Dave Trout
Special guests - Chris Hoisington, Anthony Hoisington, & Andrew Greer
Volunteer shoutouts - Amy Vreeman, Dan Shelby, Mike Trout, Laura Trout, & Christine Blundred
UTR's blog recap of the RM Fan Weekend - https://utrmedia.org/rmfw
For more gourmet music, UTR's HSM Playlist: https://utrmedia.org/hsm19
Win a pair of Beats Solo3 Headphones - https://utrmedia.org/winsolo3
Email: releasedatepodcast@gmail.com
All music used with permission or under fair use provisions
(c) 2022 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit org - info at https://utrmedia.org
27 Jul 2022
10: Historic Campaign
Even the best creative projects might not ever see the light of day due the lack of one crucial ingredient... funding. On 5/31/22, the 'Bellsburg' Kickstarter campaign went live, and the results were somewhat astonishing.
--------- TRACKS USED ON EP.10 ---------
* Sparrow Watcher - Amy Grant, Cindy Morgan, Andrew Greer (ft. Tommy Sims)
* Doubly Good [LIVE] - Rich Mullins
----------- CREDITS -----------
* Host/Producer - Dave Trout
* Interview Guests - Andrew Greer, Anthony Hoisington, & Steve Taylor
* SPONSOR: Allie Murphy - https://is.gd/amwysp
* UTR Summer of Vinyl contest - https://utrmedia.org/winvinyl2022
* UTR's All Aboard Campaign - https://utrmedia.org/aa22
* Tickets info for "Hello Old Friends (RM Event)" 9/9/22 in Elgin, IL - https://utrmedia.org/rmsept9
(c) 2022 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit org - info at https://utrmedia.org
27 May 2022
09: Bellsburg
Let's drive to Bellsburg, TN for the recording of a new tribute album - inside Rich Mullins' old house.
------ SHOW NOTES ------
* Host/Producer - Dave Trout
* Guests: Connie Hawk, Chris Hoisington, & Andrew Greer
* Kickstarter Presave & Campaign Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bellsburg/bellsburg-the-songs-of-rich-mullins/
* New Rich Mullins remembrance website - https://richmullins25.com
* SPONSOR: Karin Simmons - https://is.gd/kspsalmssp
* Summer of Vinyl Contest - https://utrmedia.org/winvinyl2022
(c) 2022 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit org - info at https://utrmedia.org
28 Apr 2022
08 The Detour
After nearly 4 years, Release Date is BACK. Some creative projects hit the end of the road and die. And for some projects it's an invitation to find a detour.
30 Dec 2020
BONUS: The Future of this Podcast + Farewell to 2020
Wow, it's been a minute!
So... what is happening with the Rich Mullins Tribute album?
What is happening with the future of this Podcast?
We answer these questions in a quick update...
PLUS... as a special gift to the Release Date subscribers...
We share with you the audio of our new online concert special "Farewell to 2020"
Featuring:
* Cindy Morgan
* Royce Lovett
* Christopher Williams
* Sara Groves
* Randall Goodgame
* Hosted by Dave Trout
Link to watch the video: https://utrmedia.org/videos/farewell-to-2020-online-concert/
(c) 2020 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit org - info at https://utrmedia.org
5 Jun 2020
BONUS: Celebrating Black Lives
We believe this is an important moment in history. So we pause, we acknowledge, we listen, we unite with the cries for justice and peace from the Black Community. In this 85-minute special, we share songs and interviews that will help you lean in and hopefully engage your heart, mind, & spirit.
---------------- SONG CREDITS ----------------
* Brother (Open Up Our Eyes) - Seth & Nirva (ft. GabeReal)
* Write It On The Wall - Royce Lovett
* What Makes the World - The New Respects
* Maybe Both, 1865 - Sho Baraka (ft. James Portier)
* Black Boy Run! - Justin Gray
* Take Me To The King - Tamela Mann (ft. Kirk Franklin)
----------------- CREDITS ------------------
* Host/Producer - Dave Trout
* GUEST 1: Royce Lovett - http://roycelovett.com
* GUEST 2: Justin Gray - IG @justingraysings
* GUEST 3: Michael Trout - YMEN's website - http://ymenchicago.com
* SPONSOR: Paul Demer - https://is.gd/pdrunningsp
* Join SongRx Email list at utrmedia.org
* See Justin Gray's "Run Black Boy" music video - https://youtu.be/MlAfIQRyc04
* Full video interview with Royce Lovett - https://youtu.be/EUa-ztqRLEE
* Full video interview with Michael Trout - https://youtu.be/5FTW4bcRsmk
* Email: utrmedia1@gmail.com
(c) 2020 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization - info at https://utrmedia.org
16 Aug 2019
BONUS: Nashville or Bust
UTR Media & the Trout Family are relocating to the Nashville area. In this bonus podcast, Dave shares the journey and some of his hopes for the future.
----------- SONG LIST FOR THIS EPISODE ------------
* "Ready or Not" - Drakeford
* "Let Yourself Be Led" - Brianna Gaither
* "Tomorrow Morning" - Wild Harbors
* "Till We Go" - Mr. & Mrs. Something
-------------- SPECIAL THANKS ---------------
* SPONSOR: Make Sure's "Walk Home Instead" - https://is.gd/msuresp
* CrossWinds Church, Chicago
* Felts Partners in Nashville
* Zak Tibstra for driving our moving truck!
(c) 2019 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit ministry - info at https://utrmedia.org
5 Jun 2018
07 Room Where It Happens
What do I want? Money, awards, exposure? Nope. I just want to be in the room where it happens.
21 Apr 2018
06 The Big Meeting
An all-star meeting is assembled in Nashville to see who is interested in being involved in the making of a Rich Mullins tribute album.
24 Feb 2018
05 September 97
Where were you when you heard the news that Rich Mullins had died in 1997? We find out from Andrew Peterson, John J. Thompson, Beth Snell Lutz, and other that knew him. Plus more developments in our tribute album.
22 Dec 2017
04 The Pitch
The tribute album is presented to a major record label in Nashville.
21 Nov 2017
03 Boatload of Optimism
A trip to Nashville in February 2017 results in some positive momentum for the tribute album.
20 Oct 2017
02 Age To Age
We look at how Amy Grant's 1982 release changed the career of Rich Mullins, plus we talk with Rich's old bandmate from Zion, Beth Snell Lutz.
24 Sept 2017
01 Pig Pen
How does one go about making a Rich Mullins Tribute Album? Let's find out!
24 Aug 2017
00 Release Date Trailer
Coming Soon: "Release Date" - a new podcast from UTR Media; hosted & produced by Dave Trout
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