PAST ARTIST FEATURES
The 28h Annual USA Songwriting Competition Kicks Off, 2022 Winners Announced
Entries are now accepted for the 28th Annual USA Songwriting Competition. Win a top prize of $50,000 worth of cash and merchandise. Also, have your winning songs played on radio! Enter in Pop, Rock/Alt, Folk, R&B, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Instrumental, etc. Entrants come from all over the world: Australia, Canada, Japan, Brazil, Germany, USA, South Africa, etc. USA Songwriting Competition is sponsored by: Michael Kelly Guitars, Hartke, Samson Technologies, Acoustic Guitar magazine, Klevgrand, Music Gateway, Fiedler Audio, PreSonus, New Music Weekly, Loggins Promotion, Airplay Access, Hal Leonard, Jamstack, Nembrini Audio, Melda Production, FL Studio, Discmakers, School of Rock, Singer Express, […]
Mario Barth and the About Kings On Tour In Europe Until August
Who are your biggest influences? Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top, Brantley Gilbert, Eric Church, Keith Urban. Buddy Guy. What’s the craziest thing that has happened on tour? For our first gig ever, we played in front of 48,000. Everything is fun and games until you stand behind the curtain. That moment was surreal. What’s your songwriting process? Usually, I go to a very secluded place, like Darkhorse studios in Nashville. It’s very remote. Then I’ll isolate myself in the morning with coffee, take acoustic guitar, reflect, write down what I want to say, and document my inner battles with myself. Once […]
NMA Country New Artist of the Year Tiffany Haseker Releases “We Need To Talk”
2022 New Music Awards Country New Artist of the Year Tiffany Haseker releases her second single, “We Need to Talk” off her EP “The One”, which is impacting radio now. Tiffany’s single “The One” spent 10 weeks at #1 on New Music Weekly’s Country Digital Chart, 8 weeks at #1 on Country Indie Music Singles Chart, 5 weeks on AC/Hot AC Indie Music Singles Chart, and two weeks on National Radio Hits Country Chart. Additionally, moving up Top40 & Hot100 Charts. Now, “We Need to Talk” is moving up the charts and is among Country’s most added songs. Tiffany is […]
Limberlost Nominated for 2 JMAs As They Pile Up Impressive List of Summer Concerts
As Seattle based rockers Limberlost announces several high-profile shows for the summer of 2022, their new single, “Long Way From Home”, that continues to impact the Hot AC and Top 40 radio chart was just announced as a finalist for Rock Single of 2022 at the prestigious Josie Music Awards. Their latest Album “Good Fight”, released by Von Artists LTD in August 2021, was also nominated for Rock Album of the Year. Limberlost, the 2021 JMA Rock Group of the Year, will be joining the likes of Daughtry, Scott Stapp, Saliva, Dorothy and several others at shows across the west […]
Recording Artist John Michael Ferrari Named 2022 NMA AC Breakthrough Artist of the Year
Multiple award-winning singer/songwriter John Michael Ferrari was voted AC Breakthrough Artist of Year at the 2022 New Music Awards. This acknowledgement comes on the heels of his 2022 release of his soulful cross-over single, “Masquerading in the Night” from his album “My Heart Can’t Breathe.” “Masquerading in the Night,” with the assistance of radio promoter Loggins Promotion, is impacting the radio charts in the U.S. and internationally. John Michael Ferrari’s music producer, Pepper Jay, was named “Outstanding AC Music Producer of the Year” for Ferrari’s previous single “My Heart Can’t Breathe” by the Producers Choice Honors. “I am humbled by […]
BREAKING AC/HOT AC NEWS
Raja Kumari Celebrates Women In New Sexy Anthem “Juice” With Bollywood Inspired Music Video Out Now
Following the worldwide drop of the viral title-track “Jawan Prevue”, which has garnered over 100 million views on YouTube and 4.8million streams on Spotify, Grammy-nominated songwriter and award-winning artist Raja Kumari, is unveiling her latest single and music video for her rap/pop track “Juice”. Written by Kumari, Nacho Larraza, Harm Franklin and Humberto Delosrios, the song is an unapologetic sexy anthem about knowing your worth and flaunting it. To accompany the song, the Los Angeles native dropped a Bollywood inspired music video that premiered on PerezHilton earlier today. Directed by Keerthi Vijaya Raju that she shot in Mumbai, India was […]
A Long-Awaited Holiday Treat! “Snow Is Falling! Songs for Christmas, Hanukkah & Kwanzaa with Sukey Molloy” – Out October 27, 2023
Kicking off the festive season with her first holiday album for families, award-winning children’s musician Sukey Molloy announces the October 27 release of Snow Is Falling! Songs for Christmas, Hanukkah & Kwanzaa with Sukey Molloy. A treasure trove of winter holiday cheer, Snow Is Falling! Songs for Christmas, Hanukkah & Kwanzaa with Sukey Molloy is packed to the brim with traditional holiday and seasonal songs, providing a sweet family listening experience much in the spirit of the Mike and Peggy Seeger albums for children from years gone by. Tastefully presented, with beautiful pacing and colorful stylistic contrast, this exquisite collection showcases […]
Ellisa Sun Releases Enchanting New Single “Once Upon A Time”
Nashville-based singer/songwriter Ellisa Sun recently released her new soulful single “Once Upon A Time.” You can listen to the song HERE! With captivating lyrics like I’ve been counting sheep, but I can’t sleep, you always creep into my dreams, “Once Upon A Time” is a lyrical fairy tale listeners are sure to fall in love with. “Sometimes you need to end a relationship in order for both people to feel at peace, but the grief lingers,” Ellisa shares. “This song was a product of that grief and I hope it helps paint a picture of what it feels like to […]
Edie Yvonne Releases Soul-Stirring Single “On Your Mind”
Up-and-coming indie pop artist Edie Yvonne has released her formidable new single, “On Your Mind,” a groove that showcases the teen’s lyrical power. With an introspective narrative and a melodic arrangement, Edie Yvonne effortlessly takes listeners on a transformative musical experience, unveiling the essence of her emotional state as it intertwines with a loved one. “On Your Mind” is now available to stream and download on all digital music platforms. “On Your Mind” artfully portrays a wide range of sentiments, taking listeners on an emotional rollercoaster. “I wrote ‘On Your Mind’ after feeling like I couldn’t get through to a loved […]
BREAKING COUNTRY NEWS
JOHNNY GATES RELEASES NEXT TRACK “DIVE BAR” FROM UPCOMING PROJECT
Blake Shelton may have called him “the next Mick Jagger,” and Alicia Keys “a male Gwen Stefani,” but Johnny Gates has his heart set on Nashville and has been praised for his “country rock roots.” (Billboard) The singer/songwriter released “Dive Bar” today as another track from his upcoming self-titled debut solo EP. Billboard exclusively announced […]
Lindsey Hinkle Releases Gritty New Single “Shades of Gray”
Folk-Americana singer/songwriter and recording artist Lindsey Hinkle recently released her newest single called “Shades of Gray.” You can listen to the song HERE! With powerful lyrics like the heart is just an organ and mine has been well-played, performing hymns of a religion that’s starting to fade, “Shades of Gray” tells a raw tale of a broken heart. “I wrote this song in my early 20’s when I arrived to surprise my girlfriend, only to find her face attached to someone else’s,” Lindsey shares. “I wrote ‘Shades of Gray’ on my way back from Nashville when I was almost run […]
Playin’ Possum By Nancy Jones Reveals Never Before-Released Insights About The Thirty-Plus Years She Spent With Country Music Icon George Jones
“Stand By Your Man” may have been written by Tammy Wynette, but it was Nancy Jones who stood by George Jones for more than 30 years and helped save his life from cocaine addiction, alcoholism, and other abusive and self-destructive behaviors. In Playin’ Possum: My Memories of George Jones, readers get an intimate look at country music legend George Jones through the eyes of his wife of thirty years. Ask anyone who knows country music, “Who was the GOAT—the greatest of all time?” and the answers will inevitably lead to George Jones. Millions of people know the name of the iconic […]
Outlaw Country Troubadour Creed Fisher Readies For Release Of 13th Studio Album, This Ain’t The Hamptons
American outlaw country singer-songwriter and recording artist Creed Fisher is readying for the release of his 13th studio album, This Ain’t The Hamptons, due out on September 08 by Dirt Rock Empire. With four of the album’s twelve tracks having been released as singles throughout 2023, the new record finds Fisher delivering thematic diversity of self-reflective gems in varying styles of traditional country, honky-tonk & southern rock, highlighted by Fisher’s undeniable and charismatic outlaw persona, and primarily resorting to a three chords and the truth mentality to songwriting. This Ain’t The Hamptons was produced by Creed himself, along with Bart Rose, and Josh Rodgers in the iconic Fort Worth Sound studio in Fort […]
Whitney Miller Releases New Single “Go Ahead & Make It”
Country music singer-songwriter Whitney Miller is excited to release her new single “Go Ahead & Make It”. The music video premieres on Heartland at 2 pm ET on Friday, September 1st, and digitally by The Music Universe. The former Miss Texas and Miss United States, kickboxing commentator and MMA fighter is no stranger to hard work and dedication and it is showing with each new single. When one is searching for love, all too often they won’t let their guard down long enough to see if it will work. “I’ll give you my heart if you promise not to break it” remains the […]
BREAKING TOP40/CHR NEWS
Poolside Announces New Single With Cut Copy’s Ben Browning — “Ride With You” Out Today
A seductive swing plus all the sweet things that make a straight-up, easy-to-love song sums up the vibe of Poolside’s newest single “Ride With You,” out today, August 29 (Ninja Tune/Counter Records). Here Poolside, which is the recording project of producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jeffrey Paradise teams with Cut Copy bassist Ben Browning and turns “Ride With You” into a co-write of new and nostalgia as island rhythms and steel drums ripple beneath Browning’s echoing vocals. Look for the song to appear on Poolside’s upcoming studio album Blame It All On Love. Listen to “Ride With You” here Perfectly translating the song […]
for King + Country Drops “What Are We Waiting For” Deluxe Edition Today
Multi-GRAMMY® Award winning and RIAA Platinum-selling Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist for KING + COUNTRY drops the deluxe edition of their GRAMMY® nominated and American Music Award winning album, “WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR?” titled “WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR? +” today – purchase here. The expanded 17-track collection includes the duo’s four most recent consecutive #1 singles: the Gold-certified “TOGETHER (feat. Kirk Franklin & Tori Kelly),” “RELATE,” “For God Is With Us” and “Love Me Like I Am.”; two brand new originals: the long-awaited title-cut, “What Are We Waiting For?” and “Better Man”; as well as two previously […]
ONErpm Opens 6 New Offices Within Asia
ONErpm announced the openings of 6 new offices in Asia. With these additional operations, ONErpm is cementing its position as a truly global company, now with 43 offices around the world. The new offices are located in the Philippines, Malaysia, Greater China, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam. In the last 2 years ONErpm has rapidly expanded in Europe, and Africa with great success, while strengthening its stronghold in Brazil and Latin America. For example, ONErpm Turkey, as of this writing, has 3 songs in the top 10 (Aman Güzel Yavas Yürü (Halodayi, Azer Bülbül) #1, Caney (UZI) #4, N’Aptigini Bilmesem de […]
LAVAGXRL Announces New Single “Demon” From Forthcoming Debut Album Faith In Chaos
Boston-based singer/producer LAVAGXRL is excited to announce their upcoming single “Demon” on EveryDejaVu Records. Due out September 19th, “Demon” explores the kaleidoscope of feelings that get conjured when one reaches out for connection but feels a demon is pulling them down. It’s the first single from LAVAGXRL’s debut album Faith In Chaos! The new single “Demon” sees LAVAGXRL reflect on a time when their life was completely at the mercy of chaos. “I was struggling to see the light, letting myself get pulled in any direction because I couldn’t ground myself. I remember one night I found myself at a […]
Ireland’s Ryan Sheridan Wins Top Honors in 19th Annual Acoustic Music Awards
Critically Acclaimed Ireland based folk-acoustic artist Ryan Sheridan wins top honors in the 19th Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards). He also won Best Male Artist Award as well. Ryan Sheridan is a Platinum-selling Recording Artist, Songwriter, Performer and Producer based in Dublin, Ireland. Sheridan started his music career as a busker on the streets of Dublin. It was here that he would work on his craft and trademark sound and be spotted by a Record Label’s A&R. Sheridan’s durable presence on the gig circuit, where amidst his energy-driven, charismatic shows, has led to 2 no.1 Albums in both […]