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2026 New Music Awards: Meet the Nominees
New Music Weekly has officially revealed the nominations for the 2026 New Music Awards, kicking off another year of celebrating the artists, radio programmers, and industry professionals who help shape today’s music landscape. This year’s ballot reflects the continued rise of both chart‑topping stars and fast‑growing independent voices. Among the major‑label standouts earning top recognition […]
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Randy C Moore: A Life Told in Songs, Stories, and Simple Truths
Randy C Moore has never chased trends, titles, or the noise of the industry. His compass has always pointed toward something quieter and far more enduring: honest songwriting rooted in everyday life. With a career shaped by legends and a creative spirit that refuses to be rushed, Moore stands as a modern Americana craftsman whose […]
The Malpass Brothers Receive Prestigious Josie Music Award Nominations, Plus The Tex Ritter Award
When it comes to holding an audience’s attention, The Malpass Brothers always have more than a few tricks of up the sleeves of their Nudie Suits. They electrify the stage with their showy outfits, superb musicianship, and the kind of light-hearted banter and antics that only blood brothers could get away with. It’s those brotherly […]
Beyond Labels: The Soulful, Genre-Bending Journey of Chris Weaver
In a city often defined by its musical categories, Chris Weaver has spent nearly two decades in Nashville forging a sound that defies easy classification. More than just a country artist, Weaver is a soulful storyteller, a commanding vocalist, and a dynamic performer whose music is a potent fusion of Southern rock, blues, country, and […]
Eileen Carey Returns with Insightful Single, “On The Rise”
The annals of music are rich with stories of those who say they were saved by a song. Maybe it gave them a more fruitful way of looking at life, or a feeling of belonging or perhaps just a laugh when they needed one desperately. Different keys open different doors. No one knows this better […]
Celebrating Artistry: The 2026 New Music Awards Issue