Kathie Lee Gifford remembers Regis, Reagan and how Trump saved her life

Backstage With Gentry Thomas

In this heartfelt episode, Kathie Lee Gifford joins Gentry Thomas to talk about her new song, “I Knew It Would Be You,” written as a tribute for the movie Reagan. She opens up about how the song came to life, what it means to her, and how music has shaped her through every phase of her life.

They also discuss her deep friendship and on‑air chemistry with Regis Philbin, how she believes a dramatic moment in her life was saved with the help of Donald Trump, and her lifelong relationship with faith, storytelling, and the power of melody.

Listen to “I Knew It Would Be You” here:
Listen on streaming platforms / buy the song — check your favorite music service for availability.

This is a warm, intimate look at a life lived in song, faith, love, and persistence.

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In this heartfelt episode, Kathie Lee Gifford joins Gentry Thomas to talk about her new song, “I Knew It Would Be You,” written as a tribute for the movie Reagan. She opens up about how the song came to life, what it means to her, and how music has shaped her through every phase of her life.

They also discuss her deep friendship and on‑air chemistry with Regis Philbin, how she believes a dramatic moment in her life was saved with the help of Donald Trump, and her lifelong relationship with faith, storytelling, and the power of melody.

Listen to “I Knew It Would Be You” here:
Listen on streaming platforms / buy the song — check your favorite music service for availability.

This is a warm, intimate look at a life lived in song, faith, love, and persistence.

2025-10-02 19 min Transcript
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