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Lil Nas X: Pushing Back Against The Music Industry Grain

Lil Nas X aka Montero Lamar Hill was born in Lithia Springs, Georgia, a small city outside of Atlanta. His parents divorced when he was six, and he settled in the Bankhead Courts housing project with his mother and grandmother. Three years later, he moved in with his father north of the city in Austell, […]

TOP40 MUSIC FEATURE

CHANEL WEST COAST DROPS NEW SINGLE/VIDEO “I BE LIKE” FEATURING DAX

America’s bad ass sweetheart Chanel West Coast drops her newest single/video “I Be Like” today featuring Cali-rapper Dax. The dreamy, cannabis infused, mood-enhancing beat is catchy as hell and the perfect end of summer jam. The video was directed by Arrad and executive produced by Riveting Entertainment. The track is produced by Rich Skillz & […]

COUNTRY MUSIC FEATURE

MEDIUM PREMIERES NEW PAUL BOGART SINGLE “I’M JUST SAYIN’’’

Escape to paradise with country neo traditionalist Paul Bogart in his new single, “I’m Just Sayin.’” This laid back, feel-good song is the perfect way to celebrate what’s left of Summer and Medium offered fans a first listen on Thursday. Written and produced by Trent Willmon with Jenee Fleanor and Buddy Owens, Bogart sings a […]

AC MUSIC FEATURE

SINGER-SONGWRITER SAMMY WILK RELEASES NEW SONG “SATURDAY (THE WEDDING SONG)”

“Saturday (Wedding Song)” was written by Sammy Wilk in collaboration with Josh X and James Steed for his sister Emily and brother-in-law, Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns’ Quarter Back). The song was performed for the first time at the couple’s wedding earlier this summer. It is the first taste of music since the release of Sammy Wilk’s Keep It In The Middle EP, released in […]

RADIO SPEAKS

August 22, 2019

“We’re loving the new Joy Mover single “Heaven In Your Heart” (Independent)” Nikki Thunder/KCHE (Cherokee, IA)

August 18, 2019

“Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber “I Don’t Care” (Atlantic) is closing in on #1 for us” Terry Haley/WAKQ (Paris, TN)

AC/HOT AC NEWS

August 22, 2019

Avalon’s “Keeper Of My Heart” Encouraging Listeners With Inspiring Lyrics

COUNTRY NEWS

August 24, 2019

Avalon’s “Keeper Of My Heart” Encouraging Listeners With Inspiring Lyrics

TOP40 NEWS

August 23, 2019

JIDENNA’S NEW ALBUM 85 TO AFRICA OUT NOW

Country Artist Rob Georg Is On The Move

Rob Georg is “on the move” from Mainstream to Country with his current hit single “This Ain’t My First Rodeo”. Throughout his life, music has been Georg’s constant companion, comforting him in gloomy times and inspiring him in happy times. For Georg, there is no better way to express feelings than singing accompanied by his […]
Max: A Top Pop-Star To Watch

Maxwell George “Max” Schneider was born June 21, 1992. Known professionally in music as MAX, he’s not only a successful recording artist but also a songwriter, actor, dancer and model. Since 2015, he has been signed to DCD2. Schneider was raised in Woodstock, New York and began performing at age three. He actually got his […]
Kelsea Ballerini: On The Way To The Top

Kelsea Ballerini grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee. Her father, Ed, a former sales manager for a country radio station, is of part Italian descent. At 19, she signed a deal with Black River Entertainment. In late 2014, she released her debut single “Love Me Like You Mean It”, which debuted on the Country Airplay chart […]
Runaway June: Building at radio, Gaining fans

We have been following the group Runaway June for a good many years here at New Music Weekly and our radio stations, programmers and subscribers just love them. They are by every stretch an American country music group consisting of vocalists Naomi Cooke, Hannah Mulholland, and Jennifer Wayne. The group is currently signed to Wheelhouse […]
Bebe Rexha: Songs that stick

Rexha was born on August 30, 1989, in Brooklyn, New York, to Albanian parents. Her father, Flamur Rexha, is an Albanian born in Debar, when it was part of Yugoslavia. He immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 21, and her mother, Bukurije Rexha, was born in the U.S. to an Albanian family with […]
Calvin Harris: From Turntables to Artistry

Calvin Harris’ debut studio album “I Created Disco” was released in June 2007 and it spawned two UK top 10 singles “Acceptable in the 80s” and “The Girls”. In 2009, Harris released his second studio album Ready for the Weekend, which debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and was later certified gold […]
Bucky Covington: From American Idol To Indie Superstar

Bucky Covington first came to our attention on American Idol. William Joel “Bucky” Covington III was born November 8, 1977. At the age of 18, Covington taught himself how to play the guitar and began performing at clubs. He is also a bassist, drummer and songwriter. Over the years, Covington has expanded his talents, both […]
Bobby Bones Climbing His Way To The Top

Bobby Estell (aka Bobby Bones) was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to Pamela Hurt. Bobby began dreaming of a radio career around the age of 5 or 6. Bones grew up poor in a trailer park, and often viewed radio as a ticket out of poverty. Bones began his radio career at age 17 at the campus station […]
Sugarland Is One Of Our Long-Time Favorites

Sugarland is one of our long-time favorites here at New Music Weekly. We have been tracking them from the beginning of their career and have been one of the first music publications to do so. This super all American country music duo consisting of singer-songwriters Jennifer Nettles (lead vocals) and Kristian Bush (vocals, acoustic guitar, […]
Julia Michaels: Hit songwriter to Recording Artist

Julia Carin Cavazos was born November 13, 1993. Known by her stage name Julia Michaels, she is an American singer and songwriter from Davenport, Iowa who began performing as a teenager and later began writing songs that were given to other high-profile artists, most notably Demi Lovato, Fifth Harmony, Hailee Steinfeld, and Gwen Stefani. Michaels […]
Demi Topping The Charts Again

After making her debut as a child actress in Barney & Friends, Lovato rose to prominence in 2008 when she starred in the Disney Channel television film Camp Rock and released her debut single “This Is Me” which peaked at number one on the New Music Weekly. The success of the film and its soundtrack […]
Carly Pearce from CRS to Radio

We had the pleasure of seeing Carly Pearce at this year’s CRS. There she performed her debut single “Every Little Thing” (Big Machine) that has given her the shot she has so deserved. Carly Pearce was born in Marion, Indiana. She dropped out of school when she was 16 and moved to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee […]
Chemical Diary Takes To The Road

Chemical Diary graces the cover of our very special Indie Artists Issue. They first were introduced to New Music Weekly stations and our readers in the Summer of 2016 with their debut single “They Are People Too”. The duo is comprised of guitarist Dudee along with his brother, bassist, and singer, Roland Numbers. They write and produce original music […]
Shawn Mendez Hits It Out Of The Park

Shawn Peter Raul Mendes of European Portuguese decent, was born August 8, 1998. Shawn is a Canadian singer and songwriter who has amazing talent and a social media base that is second to none. He attracted a following in 2013, when he began posting song covers on the video sharing application Vine. The following year, […]
Randy Travis: America’s favorite Country

Randy Travis was born Randy Bruce Traywick on May 4, 1959. He’s one of America’s favorite Country recording artists. He’s also a songwriter, guitarist, and actor. Since 1985, he has recorded over 20 studio albums and charted more than 50 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, and 16 of these were number-one hits. Considered a […]
Idina Mentzel At It Again

Born Idina Kim Mentzel May 30, 1971. she is a very successful American actress, singer and songwriter. Menzel rose to prominence when she originated the role of Maureen Johnson in the Broadway musical Rent. Her performance earned her a Tony Award nomination in 1996. She reprised the role in the musical’s 2005 film adaptation. In […]
Recording Artist Demi Lovato One Of The More Accomplished Artists

Recording artist Demi Lovato is truly one of the more accomplished music artists of the pop arena and she has a big following at New Music Weekly and around the globe. Born Demetria Devonne “Demi” Lovato she is an American singer, songwriter and actress who made her debut as a child actress in Barney & […]
There Are No Bigger & Better Than Keith Urban

There are no bigger & better Keith Urban fans than our New Music Weekly family. This New Zealand-born Australian country music singer, songwriter, guitarist, musician, judge and record producer is now at the top of his game. In 1991, he released a self-titled debut album and charted four singles in Australia before moving to the […]
Hunter Hayes: One Of Our Favorites

Hunter Hayes is one of our favorite Country and crossover artists here at New Music Weekly. He was born on September 9, 1991, in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. Hunter began his musical career at age two, when his grandmother gave him a toy accordion. At four, he began making appearances locally and on national television, including […]
Tori Kelly: Rising Pop Star

“Should’ve Been Us” (Capitol) is the latest smash hit from rising pop star Tori Kelly. Born Victoria Loren “Tori” Kelly on December 14, 1992 Kelly was grew up in Wildomar, California. Her father is Jamaican and half Puerto Rican, while her mother is of Irish and German descent. She was exposed at an early age […]

INSIDE NMW

INSIDE COUNTRY

Indie Country Gives Radio Stations A Fresh Sound

INSIDE AC/HOT AC

AC Radio Makes Big Summer Leap With New Releases

INSIDE TOP40/CHR

Top40 Heats Up This Summer

INSIDE COLLEGE

College Radio Is Thrilled

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

HOT SUMMER HITS OF 2019

It’s that time of year once again when we look to music to provide the soundtrack to all the events that surround our vacation time of year. From the past with songs like “Hot Fun In The Summertime” to “Summer In the City” and beyond, this has always been the very best time for songs […]
It’s A Big Year For Indie Artists

We are so very excited to present our annual Indie Artists Issue. This is an opportunity to pay a special tribute to the artists that are on smaller labels, currently not signed by the major labels, and ones that are truly doing quite well on their own. New Music Weekly was founded as a publication […]
New Music Weekly Calling On All Indie Musicians

New Music Weekly is in pre-production for a special Indie Artists edition. The leading radio publication, which offers weekly airplay charts in multi-formats, will be putting its spotlight on the very best releases by artists and bands from the independent arena. Included will also be special features highlighting artists that are currently impacting radio and […]
NMA Winners & A Spring Music Preview

Welcome to a very special Spring Music Preview that showcases many new artists & songs that are at radio during this very special and musical time of year. We have been inundated with new artists and music and it’s so exciting to see all of the magic coming back to radio this year. In this […]
New Music Awards Announce 2019 NMA Winners

New Music Awards for the “New Music Revolution” puts major muscle behind independent and major releases. New Music Weekly magazine, producer of the New Music Awards, has announced the winners of the 2019 NMAs. Maren Morris, Post Malone, Camila Cabello & 5 Seconds Of Summer are among some of the major artist winners, while independent music […]