{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep 869: Michael Damian Returns to Y&R With a Song Fans Will Never Forget","description":"Today on the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T. Podcast, Linda Mitchell welcomes a true icon whose voice, music, and heart have touched generations. Michael Damian is a Grammy-nominated, multi-gold recording artist, actor, filmmaker, and Broadway star best known for his Billboard No. 1 hit \u201cRock On\u201d and his beloved role as Danny Romalotti on The Young and the Restless. Just in time for the holidays, Michael returns with a powerful new Christmas single, \u201cReach Out to Me This Christmas,\u201d a song that reminds us how meaningful connection can be\u2014especially during a season that\u2019s joyful for some and deeply emotional for others. In this heartfelt conversation, Michael shares the inspiration behind his new holiday music, reflects on his decades-long career across music and television, and opens up about why reaching out to others matters now more than ever. From chart-topping success to creative reinvention, this episode is a beautiful reminder that music has the power to heal, connect, and bring hope. \ud83c\udfa7 Interview Questions You\u2019ll Hear in This Episode What inspired the emotion and message behind \u201cReach Out to Me This Christmas\u201d? Why do the holidays bring up such strong feelings of connection\u2014and loneliness\u2014for so many people? How does releasing music at this stage of life feel different than earlier in your career? What was most important to you when visually telling the story in the music video? How has portraying Danny Romalotti shaped your relationship with fans around the world? What excites you about remixing and reimagining your music for new audiences? What helps you stay grounded, creative, and inspired during busy or emotional seasons? What would you say directly to someone who\u2019s struggling this holiday season? \ud83c\udf1f Main Themes From This Conversation The power of music as a bridge for human connection Why the holidays amplify emotions\u2014and how to navigate them with compassion Reinvention, longevity, and creativity across decades The deep bond between artists and their fans Using art as a reminder that no one is truly alone \ud83c\udfb6 About Michael Damian Michael Damian is a Grammy-nominated, multi-gold recording artist, chart-topping singer-songwriter, actor, director, and producer. He rose to global fame with his No. 1 Billboard hit \u201cRock On\u201d and became a household name as Danny Romalotti on CBS\u2019s The Young and the Restless\u2014a role written specifically for him. Beyond music and television, Michael is an acclaimed filmmaker, having directed and produced multiple feature films, including Netflix hits such as Falling for Christmas, Calling for Christmas, and A Paris Christmas Waltz. He has also starred on Broadway in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, setting box office records nationwide. With his new holiday release \u201cReach Out to Me This Christmas\u201d and a forthcoming album planned for 2026, Michael continues to inspire audiences through music, storytelling, and heart. \ud83c\udfb6 Listen to \u201cReach Out to Me This Christmas\u201d Spotify https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/search\/Reach%20Out%20to%20Me%20This%20Christmas%20Michael%20Damian   Apple Music https:\/\/music.apple.com\/search?term=Reach%20Out%20to%20Me%20This%20Christmas%20Michael%20Damian   Amazon Music https:\/\/music.amazon.com\/search\/Reach+Out+to+Me+This+Christmas+Michael+Damian   \ud83d\udcfa Official Music Video YouTube \u2013 \u201cReach Out To Me This Christmas\u201d (Official Music Video) https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Michael+Damian+Reach+Out+To+Me+This+Christmas   \ud83c\udfb5 \u201cLet Me Into Your Heart\u201d (Original + Remix) Spotify https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/search\/Let%20Me%20Into%20Your%20Heart%20Michael%20Damian   Apple Music https:\/\/music.apple.com\/search?term=Let%20Me%20Into%20Your%20Heart%20Michael%20Damian   Amazon Music https:\/\/music.amazon.com\/search\/Let+Me+Into+Your+Heart+Michael+Damian \ud83d\udcfa The Young and the Restless Official CBS Page https:\/\/www.cbs.com\/shows\/the_young_and_the_restless\/ \ud83c\udf10 Follow & Learn More About Michael Damian Official Website https:\/\/www.michaeldamian.com IMDb https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0198804\/ Netflix \u2013 Michael Damian Titles https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/search?q=Michael%20Damian (Includes Falling for Christmas, Calling for Christmas, A Paris Christmas Waltz, and more.) ","author_name":"SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment","author_url":"http:\/\/sisterhodofsweat.libsyn.com\/","html":"