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Nashville, TN (July 30, 2021) – Interstellar folk songstress Annathyst recently released her debut album “Fly Again.” You can listen to the eight-song album HERE!

Nashville, TN (July 23, 2021) – Alternative/Pop-Rock singer/songwriter Nick Ryan recently released his new single “Good People are Hard to Find” (co-written with Ebony Rose). You can listen to the song HERE!

With begrudging lyrics like hey, what’s your issue, you’ve got crocodile tears, here’s a tissue, “Good People are Hard to Find” tells a story of a bitter breakup that many listeners will be able to relate to. You can watch the official music video HERE!

“Good People are Hard to Find is a song about a toxic person that ghosted me and caused a lot of drama,” Nick explains. “It’s a celebration of removing people like that out of your life when it gets to the bridge, but it’s an anthem for keeping your sanity in the process.”

About Nick Ryan:
Nick Ryan is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He graduated with degrees in Recording Arts and Entertainment Business from Full Sail University. He was a member of GRAMMY U during college and transitioned to a Voting Member of the Recording Academy in 2016.

Five years since his debut album Lone Wolf, Nick Ryan is coming back with a vengeance with his sophomore effort Nemesis. During that time, Nick worked with GRAMMY winners, former major label band members and music publishers and songwriters across North America and Europe, trying to hone in on his artistry and take his career to the next level. After many trials, errors and disappointments trying to please everyone but himself, he has finally taken control of his artistry. Experimenting with various producers both in the Washington, DC area and his new home in Nashville, TN, he has finally found the right collaborators to realize his vision. Produced by Jordan Grubbs at Magic Square Recording in Nashville, Nemesis is a collection of songs dealing with taking control and power back.

For more information, visit www.nickryanofficial.com and follow Nick on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon.

Nashville, TN (July 21, 2021) – Rock singer/songwriter Gareth Campbell recently released his new single “Jealous Moon” (co-written with Justine Blazer and Corey Lee Barker). You can listen to the song HERE!

With charming lyrics like swaying to the rhythm of our heartbeat, glimmer of stars far as we can see, “Jealous Moon” describes the emotions of a modern love story. You can watch the official video HERE!

“My music is built from life experiences,” Gareth explains. “It’s also built around the desire to bring joy or support to those needing it. Jealous Moon speaks to my romantic, vulnerable side.”

About Gareth Campbell:
Gareth Campbell discovered his passion for music in 4th grade when he started playing viola. He quickly discovered he had a musical ear and developed his skills until college. He took a break to study engineering and start a career. After spending years in engineering and automotive retail, he decided to pick up music again during the pandemic. Singing was something he always enjoyed, so he sought out the online classes that producer Justine Blazer was offering.

Justine extended the opportunity to write and record music at her studio (Ten7Teen). Influenced by bands like Maroon 5, Disturbed, and Bad Wolves, Gareth has released four songs, with more coming in the next few months. He received three nominations for the 2021 Josie Music Awards: Songwriter of the Year, Song of the Year (“2020 of You”), and Music Video of the Year (“Stepping Stone”).

You can follow Gareth on Instagram and Spotify.

Nashville, TN (July 16, 2021) – Indie-Folk singer/songwriter Julia Cannon recently released her new EP entitled “Listening.”

With profound lyrics like will you fight for us like you’d be fighting for yourself?, the title track from the EP is a reflection of the heaviness Julia has felt over the last year.

“I decided to produce and mix this whole project over the course of this pandemic, with the idea that having something to work on would help me to process my grief,” Julia explains. “Little did I know that there would be so much grief to process. There were two deaths in my family and then the whole country witnessed the murders of George Floydand Breonna Taylor. This project became extremely cathartic and difficult to finish. At times, it was the only thing that I wanted to do and I obsessed as a way to cope.  Here, on the other side of the tunnel, I’m really proud of what I’ve created. I’m proud that I could make my pain into something beautiful. I hope you enjoy it.”

In May 2021, Julia released the first single off of the EP, The Shore. The song received positive reviews from both fans and press, receiving coverage from The Sounds Won’t Stop, Medium, BuzzMusic, Grubs & Grooves, Nashville Socialite and more. You can watch the official music video for her upcoming single “More” HERE!

About Julia Cannon:
Julia Cannon is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter and music producer who is hard to forget. Her soothing, honeyed voice and quirky personality offer a pleasing contrast to the bittersweet honesty of her lyrics.

Julia Cannon was raised in Alaska by a hardworking Filipino mother, in a household Cannon could only describe as “unorthodox.” She developed her wicked sense of humor and offbeat persona early on. As one of only a few people of color in a mostly white, ultra-conservative community, Julia’s creative voice cemented her identity as a young woman who could not – and would not – be overwritten.

In 2015, Julia wrote, arranged, and produced the EP My Name is Julia, which garnered significant attention with bloggers and local radio stations throughout the US. Tracks such as Mashed Potatoes, Batty, and Tracking have been featured in podcasts and playlists across the US and UK. In 2017, Cannon released her debut album, Lack of Will.

Julia Cannon’s sound has been described as playful and relaxing, but her tone transcends the indie-folk genre to include comedy, classic rock, and jazz influences. Cannon credits her genre-bending style to influences such as Ella Fitzgerald, Paul McCartney, and Paul Simon. Cannon now has a growing fanbase in Nashville, who join an existing community of ardent supporters both at home in Alaska and across the US.

For more information, visit www.juliacmusic.com and follow Julia on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

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Nashville, TN (July 13, 2021) – Nashville-based singer/songwriter Nick Johnson recently released his new single “Just Like Me.” You can listen to the song, produced by Justine Blazer, HERE!

With dark lyrics like you’re the arrow pointed at my heart, you’re the lies that tore my world apart, Nick shows and edgier side to his music with “Just Like Me.” You can watch the official music video (produced by Justine Blazer) HERE!

“Just Like Me is a bit of an homage to Mark Sandman and Morphine,” Nick explains. “My friend gave us the opportunity to shoot at his bar, Good Time Charlie’s, and the rest is history! A little ‘fun fact’ about the video – the cat shown in it was found abandoned at the bar and now has a lovely new home!”

About Nick Johnson: 
Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Nick Johnson followed his musical passions all over the country – from his hometown of Brooklyn, New York to New Hampshire, Boston, Los Angeles and now, Nashville, Tennessee.

Known nationally for his six-string and songwriting/arranging skills, Nick is no stranger to making a big splash. He recently had two of his original songs featured in Hollywood releases: “She’s So Lonely” (Bill Murray Experience) and “Playmate” (Party Bus To Hell).

He continues adding to his diverse catalog, including his latest releases Spread Love, Click Bait, Done Done Done, and Keep Rocking in the U.S.A. (produced by Justine Blazer).

Nick has been featured in numerous publications, such as Medium, Daily Pop News, Indie Shark, Bsquared Magazine, Tasty New Music, Hot Sounds in the City, Love in the Lyrics, Rock ‘N’ Load Magazine, Love Music Soul Baby, Your Best Life Nashville, BuzzMusic, Vents Magazine, Hollywood Music Pulse and more!

Nick currently has plans to get back on the road and tour with his bandmates, Carlos Guevara (drums) and David Rubio (bass).

For more information, visit www.musicbynickjohnson.com and follow Nick on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Nashville, TN (July 12, 2021) – Country music sweetheart and singer/songwriter Carrie Cunningham recently released her new single “Windshield.” You can listen to the song, co-written with Kevan Kirk and Brenna Beatty, HERE!

“Windshield” is the seventh single from Carrie’s 2021 Showgirl Series. With bright and cheerful lyrics like I feel everything that matters is right here, in front of me, all I wanna see is through my windshield, Carrie’s positive energy shines through the music.

“Anybody who loves the road can understand where I am coming from with this next single! I love to get in my truck and just go,” Carrie explains. “I guess that’s why I didn’t mind being a traveling musician.  Hotels and truck stops don’t bother me. In fact, I welcome them! I know the next day, I will be seeing something new and that’s what I love! Having the opportunity to see parts of the country outside of your backyard, see how other people live – be it a different climate or different culture – is so important. It’s also a way for people to understand each other more as well!  I’m always encouraging people to get out of their neighborhood, their city, their state and even the country. Just explore!”
About Carrie Cunningham:
Carrie is based in both Nashville, Tennessee and Huntington Beach, California. She has been a touring artist for two decades and has performed on over 1,000 stages. She has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with over 50 national acts, such as Kacey Musgraves, Charlie Daniels, Jake Owen, Crystal Gayle, Diamond Rio, Collective Soul and more.

For more information, visit www.carrielive.com and follow Carrie on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Spotify.

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Nashville, TN (July 9, 2021) – Country-Pop singer/songwriter Allison Asarch recently released her new single “Cotton Dress” (written by Andrea Renfree and Peter Renfree). You can listen to the song HERE!

With charming lyrics like next thing you know, they were holdin’ a girl, with her Momma’s eyes and her Daddy’s curls, singing lullabies in the middle of a moonlit light, “Cotton Dress” is the perfect, storytelling song of a true romance.

“Cotton Dress is a song about a boy and a girl who are in love and don’t care about what anyone says,” Allison explains. “It’s sassy, cute, and catchy – think Carrie Underwood’s All American Girl meets The Lumineers’ Ho Hey. I’m so excited for you to love this song!!!

About Allison Asarch:
Growing up in Houston, Texas, Allison Asarch discovered her love for music at a young age. As a child, she would perform at her grandparents’ annual Christmas talent show, but it wasn’t until she reached 4^th grade that she knew she wanted to make a career out of it. “My music teacher, Ms. Teagarden, had everyone singing and smiling…including the boys! I loved the joy music brought to me and everyone else.”

Raised on powerhouse vocalists like Tina Turner, Shania Twain and Freddie Mercury, Allison began cultivating her own unique sound while attending Otterbein University’s School of Music in Westerville, Ohio. It was there that she began teaching herself how to play the guitar, while also taking piano lessons during her freshman and sophomore years. She was also a member of the school’s choir, training in classical opera and traveling to Ireland and Germany to perform.

In 2018, Allison moved to Nashville, Tennessee to start chasing her dreams. When the Coronavirus pandemic hit in early 2020, she seized the opportunity to start recording and releasing her own music. Heavily influenced by Taylor Swift, Allison combines country, pop and jazz elements in her songs. In September 2020, she released her first single called Taylor Made. That same month, she appeared on the Netflix Original show “Sing On!” where she took first place and won over $42,000. She followed up with her second single, The One, in November and released Sippin’ on Somethin’ in February of 2021. Her most recent singles, Summer Style and Cotton Dress, are now available on all streaming platforms.

An advocate for female empowerment, Allison is building her team around talented women. “I know there are wonderfully accomplished women who play instruments, sing backup vocals, produce and create. I want to help shine a light on those women and organizations the best I can!”

In her spare time, Allison enjoys fostering dogs, attending Nashville Predators hockey games and sampling craft beers at local breweries.

For more information, visit www.allisonasarch.com and follow Allison on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Twitter.

Nashville, TN (July 2, 2021) – Country music singer/songwriter Gavin Lee recently released his new single “American Crazy.” You can listen to the song HERE!

With traditional country lyrics like worked all week for a poor man’s dollar, it’s Friday, time for a holler and a swaller, “American Crazy” is sure to get listeners in the spirit right in time for Independence Day.

“We sat down and wrote American Crazy during the COVID-19 pandemic when no one could go out and do anything,” Gavin explains. “American Crazy relates to the average, everyday, hard-working American.”

About Gavin Lee:
Raised in Fort Myers, Florida, Gavin Lee discovered his love for music at a young age. His mom always had music playing while Gavin was growing up – everything from Classic Rock to Country and Pop. He taught himself to play guitar at age ten and began taking professional lessons in high school as a way to cope with his parents’ divorce. After attending a Lynyrd Skynyrd concert as a sophomore in high school, Gavin knew he was destined to perform on stage.

Since moving to Nashville, Tennessee in 2017, Gavin has released five singles – Old Chevy, Gone Fishin’, Dixie Dreamin’, Millionaire in Mexico and Friend With a Beer. His sound has been influenced by traditional 90’s country artists, as well as the likes of Jason Aldean, Riley Green and Luke Combs. His down-home, dirt-roads and hardworking man identity, coupled with a big heart and endearing smile, has gained Gavin an enormous grassroots following.

For more information, visit www.gavinleemusic.com and follow Gavin on Facebook, Instagram, Spotify and TikTok.

Nashville, TN (June 25, 2021) – Alternative/Pop-Rock singer/songwriter Nick Ryan is back with a new single! You can listen to “Don’t Hold Your Breath” HERE!

With edgy lyrics like I’ve been fighting for my rights, but feel taken for granted, “Don’t Hold Your Breath” showcases an array of different emotions that can come after a betrayal. Click HERE to watch the official music video.

“Don’t Hold Your Breath (co-written with Sarah McSweeney) is a song about letting go of a toxic relationship – whether it be love, or in my case, a friendship,” Nick explains. “It’s a response to people that don’t hold you in a high regard. You’re giving and they are only taking. They emotionally drain you, so if they try to crawl their way back into your life, tell them don’t hold your breath. I was inspired by that catchphrase which was used in a very old Nickelodeon show called ‘My Brother and Me.’ The quote is the only part I remember from that show, as it was only 13 episodes. I have many nods to 90s television throughout my album.”

About Nick Ryan:
Nick Ryan is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He graduated with degrees in Recording Arts and Entertainment Business from Full Sail University. He was a member of GRAMMY U during college and transitioned to a Voting Member of the Recording Academy in 2016.

Five years since his debut album Lone Wolf, Nick Ryan is coming back with a vengeance with his sophomore effort Nemesis. During that time, Nick worked with GRAMMY winners, former major label band members and music publishers and songwriters across North America and Europe, trying to hone in on his artistry and take his career to the next level. After many trials, errors and disappointments trying to please everyone but himself, he has finally taken control of his artistry. Experimenting with various producers both in the Washington, DC area and his new home in Nashville, TN, he has finally found the right collaborators to realize his vision. Produced by Jordan Grubbs at Magic Square Recording in Nashville, Nemesis is a collection of songs dealing with taking control and power back. 

For more information, visit www.nickryanofficial.com and follow Nick on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon.

Nashville, TN (June 25, 2021) – Indie-Pop singer/songwriter Marion Shaina recently released her debut single “The Incredible Shrinking Girl.” You can listen to the song HERE!

With heart-rending lyrics like at night I strive for impossible things, but lately the real world’s been really weighing in, “The Incredible Shrinking Girl” is sure to resonate with those who sometimes feel small in a big world.

“I started writing The Incredible Shrinking Girl at a time when I was wasn’t writing a lot of songs,” Marion explains. “I had just transferred colleges, I hadn’t really made any friends yet, and I remember I was reading this book about the circus. One night, I was thinking about how cool all of the circus character names were. Then I thought: if I were in the circus, what would my circus character name be? And it hit me: The Incredible Shrinking Girl. My superpower, my special skill, was shrinking myself – making myself so small that even if I was special and perfect and incredible, no one could see it. I couldn’t let anyone see it. And that realization hurt. So I wrote down the name, kept reading, and pushed the thought out of my mind. But, The Incredible Shrinking Girl was something I kept coming back to. It became my alter-ego. Any time I made a mistake or made myself small or felt like I didn’t belong, that was who I was. Marion, The Incredible Shrinking Girl.”

About Marion Shaina:
Having grown up in a household without contemporary music, for every song her parents missed on the radio, Marion listened 3 times as hard. In the 8th grade, Marion picked up the guitar and hasn’t put it down since. Performing her original songs at the weekly open mic nights at Spoon Coffee House & Eatery in Lindenhurst, Long Island, Marion lived off of what she calls “the moment” – that first split second when someone suddenly stops what they are doing, looks up, and listens. Marion has their full attention. In that magical moment, she is able to create a connection. It’s like having her own personal superpower.

At the age of 18, Marion moved to Nashville, TN for college. She knew that any city labeled Music City was where she belonged – and Music City is where she has been ever since.

Marion loves the way songwriting helps her develop deeper bonds with the world around her. She loves to see how her music changes in meaning over time, but never in relevancy. The indie pop songstress hopes that, by putting her music out into the world, she might be able to create more connections than she would have been capable of had she pursued any other path in life.

Marion Shaina’s debut single, The Incredible Shrinking Girl, was released on June 25, 2021.

For more information, visit www.marionshaina.com and follow Marion on Facebook and Instagram.