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Nashville, TN (November 13, 2020)- Singer/songwriter and co-founder of Elephant Revival, Dango Rose, recently released his new single “Life’s too Short.” You can listen to the song HERE!

With relatable lyrics like I’ve been working, I’ve been running, I’ve been riding sky high, I’ve been rolling, I’ve been reeling, I’ve been watching days go by, “Life’s Too Short” delivers the poignant message many of us need to hear – slow down and enjoy every moment.

“I get so caught up these days in the doing and all too often forget about the necessity of being,” Dango explains. “In celebration of this struggle, this song is a reminder to take the time to remember and rejoice in the more important aspects of life – such as, spending time with our loved ones and forging a path in accordance to the light.”

About Dango Rose:
Dango Rose embraces a passion for music as a vital healing influence and spiritual path. He creates and collaborates to support harmony and truth. Born with a poet’s soul and a warrior’s heart his life’s journey has been one of transformation.

For seventeen years, Dango traveled nationally and internationally in touring bands. In 2006, he co-founded Elephant Revival and spent eleven years performing and recording with this influential outfit that pioneered the genre, Transcendental Folk. Rose penned band favorites like,When I Fall, The Pasture, Jet Lag Blues and others. Since Elephant Revival decided to go on hiatus in May 2018, Dango has taken refuge in the recording studio while focusing upon songwriting collaborations with various artists.  Here he melds his background in traditional forms with the more transformational elements of musical craft.  As journalist Marc Tonglen explains, “He reminds me of a cross between Leonard Cohen, Cat Stevens and Alan Parsons, while remaining deeply embedded in the progressive Indie-Folk scene.  His voice is distinctive, words penetrating and his arrangements— on the edge, yet engaging.”

Rose has shared the stage with the likes of Gregory Alan Isakov, The Lumineers, Nathaniel Rateliff, Mandolin Orange, Blind Pilot, Hiss Golden Messenger, Iron and Wine, The Oh Hellos, Billy Strings, Greensky Bluegrass, Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn, Joan Baez, Ani DiFranco, Sam Bush, Little Feat, Donovan, Amy Helm, Aiofe O’Donovan, Chadwick Stokes, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Leftover Salmon, John Oates, Elvis Costello, Yonder Mountain String Band and many more. He was a three time headliner at Red Rocks with Elephant Revival and performed several headlining shows with The Colorado Symphony Orchestra. In addition, he’s performed at high profile national festivals, such as Newport Folk Festival, Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass and more.

Rose released a new song entitled Ring Out on September 25th, which will be the A-Side of an old school A-side/B-Side offering.  The second piece, Life’s Too Short, was released on November 13th.

For more information on Dango Rose, visit www.dangorose.com and connect with him on Facebook and Instagram.

For more information on Elephant Revival, visit www.elephantrevival.com and follow the band on Facebook and Instagram.

Nashville, TN (November 6, 2020) – Alternative singer/songwriter Zhaklina recently released her new EP entitled 17 Reason Why II. You can stream the album HERE!

“I think if we live from a place of knowing that we’re loved, we could change the world – one heartbeat at a time,” Zhaklina explains.

About Zhaklina:
Zhaklina is an alternative artist based out of Nashville, TN. She is originally from the Hudson Valley in New York, where she was born and lived for much of her life. Zhaklina is an artist and a storyteller, creating a safe space for her listeners to feel heard and seen. She advocates for mental health through much of her work, donating portions of her profit from music to various mental health organizations. Her vocals express unique power and sensitivity, drawing listeners in to both a passionate and inspiring experience.

For more information, visit www.zhaklina.com and connect with Zhaklina on Facebook and Instagram.

Nashville, TN (November 6, 2020) – Country music singer/songwriter Carrie Cunninghamrecently released her new holiday song, “Eggnog (ft. Daniel Mason).” Click HERE to listen!

With flirty lyrics like everything about you makes me believe, you’re the one I want beneath the Christmas tree, maybe one of us’ll wrap the other one up tonight, “Eggnog” is sure to be a fan-favorite this holiday season.

“I grew up listening to all kinds of music,” Carrie explains. “Even though I am mainly known for being a country artist, Motown music has always resonated with me – I am super excited to have written a Motown style Christmas song. I love being able to dive into my creative side and not put any boundaries on what I can do.”

About Carrie Cunningham:
Carrie is being called an authentic, sultry, and captivating voice on the New Country and Americana scene.  With the sass of Miranda Lambert and the sweet rich tones of Pam Tillis, not only does she engage and enlighten the audience within minutes with her voice, but also her stage presence.

She has sung for ESPN2, Showtime Boxing, MLS, PRCA, The Spokane Symphony, KXLY, and major music festivals. Carrie is the only independent artist to be signed back to back at the NW’s Largest Country Music Festival, Watershed.  She has also been featured in newspapers and magazines, such a Northwest Woman’s Magazine.

She has opened the stage for many numerous acts, including Kelsea Ballerini, James Otto, Diamond Rio, Restless Heart, Crystal Gayle, Kacey Musgraves, Collective Soul, Bryan White, Sugarland, Jake Owen, Chick Corea and many others.

Carrie is philanthropic and has helped many people with her storytelling through music.  She has also worked with Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Vanished Children’s Alliance, C.A.S.A, The Special Olympics, Hope International, and Read Across America. To take her generous nature further, she is a 3rd Generation auctioneer, focusing on combining customized music with benefit auctions. She is also a motivational keynote concert speaker, focusing on character development.

For more information, visit www.carrielive.com and connect with Carrie on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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Nashville, TN (October 29, 2020) – Established musician and songwriter, Christopher Griffiths, released his new single “Take on You” today. Proceeds from the song will be donated to the L.A. Animal Rescue. Click HERE to download!

Griffiths also released the official music video for the song, which was premiered exclusively by V13 Media.

“Christopher Griffiths has created nuclear instrumentation that will make fans feel like they’re a part of the sensory experience that is Take on You,” BuzzMusic raves. “With the ability to hook his fans with the magnetic musical personality behind Take on You, listeners will be heavily anticipating more country hits from Christopher Griffiths.”

Jeremy of Sleeping Bag Studios boasted “Songwriting is spot-on, the vocals & lyrics are endearing and thoughtful, and all-in-all, it’s a gentle & delicate tune that makes a bold impression through it’s sentiment.”

Other praise and interviews for “Take on You” include: Americana Highways, Americana Rhythm Magazine Podcast and Bsquared Magazine. Griffiths will also be on an upcoming episode of Records Revisited Podcast.

Commenting on his new music, Griffiths said, “I was talking to my sister Cindy Drummondone night and she was telling stories of her time working with the L.A. Animal Rescue. She’s an actor, but still finds a lot of time to donate and help stray animals. Having lived half my life as a stray animal, I sat down that night and wrote something I thought conveyed that feeling – the moment of adoption. I have five rescued animals myself, so it’s a feeling I’m very familiar with. I thought it would be fitting to donate the proceeds from the song to them.”

About Christopher Griffiths:
A multi-talented musician, Christopher Griffiths plays bass, guitar, keys, synth, harmonica, mandolin and upright bass. Heavily influenced by an array of artists from Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen to Dr. Dre and Iggy Pop, Griffiths is drawn to authentic lyrics that provide the listener with a story. Calling his sound “Garage Rock for Disco Lovers,” the heartfelt singer/songwriter has also dabbled in Americana and Pop genres.

He’s been kicking around a while, playing in bands since he was thirteen. His discography includes a Juno Award for his songwriting on Crystal Shawanda‘s Just Like You, bass playing on Will Hoge‘s newest album Tiny Little Movies and 2018 release of My American Dream, to name a few.

For more information, visit www.christophergriffithsmusic.com and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

Nashville, TN (October 27, 2020) – Colorado-based singer/songwriter Joe Berk recently released the official video for his new song “A Guy’s Girl.” You can watch it HERE!

With fun-loving lyrics like in a flannel and a ball cap, she knows how to rock that, she’ll be singing along to every jukebox song from Kenny to Fleetwood Mac, “A Guy’s Girl” is sure to be a hit amongst listeners.

“Obviously I get to share a side of myself through my music, but I wanted to use this video as a way to show my fans another side of my personality – which is the clown that I’ve always been,” Joe explains.

About Joe Berk:
What is country music these days anyways? While the genre has in a way become genre-less, it has always meant one thing to Joe Berk – the story of your roots and what you grew up on.

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Drawing inspiration from R&B, Motown, Rock, and Hip-Hop, he has fused those elements with traditional country songwriting to develop a unique sound with witty lyrics and catchy modern hooks.

Joe’s debut single “Tie A Knot”, which has been featured on Detroit’s biggest country station, 99.5 WYCD, is a prime example, which tells the story of a relationship through all the little moments.

Residing in Denver, CO, you can catch Joe playing at breweries around town, up in the mountains, and hopefully soon at Red Rocks!

For more information, visit www.joeberkmusic.com and follow Joe on Instagram and Facebook.

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Nashville, TN (October 23, 2020) – Show Country singer/songwriter Misty Dawn recently released her new single, “Bless Your Heart.” You can listen to the song HERE!

“Bless Your Heart” delves into Misty Dawn’s sassy side with lyrics like you can preach a verse or two and say I’m gonna pray for you, and pull your sweater tighter when I leave the room.

“Oh honey, bless your heart. If you’ve ever heard this saying before, you know it’s not necessarily nice,” Misty Dawn explains. “Southerns have a particular brand of being passive-aggressive and this saying is one of them! I wanted to write a song that flipped the script on the Judge-y McJudgersons. I really love this song too because it’s sort of an anthem for the modern woman who doesn’t want to fit into the norms of what society expects.”

About Misty Dawn:
Say goodbye to Bro-Country and hello to SHOW COUNTRY. Since the age of six, Texas native Misty Dawn has been performing in professional theatre and television productions. From hosting a video game review show on TV to being one of the puppet-artists-in-residence at St. Anne’s Warehouse for a season, Misty has a knack for exploring the art of storytelling. With a Theatre degree, several off-Broadway productions, and a few international tours under her belt, it’s no surprise that’s she’s infused her theatrical upbringing into her music. In fact, she’s calling her unique brand of country Show Country as it mixes elements of musical theatre, soul country, outlaw country and Americana into her music. While her sound harkens back to a classic country era and she looks to join the ranks of the Ameripolitan crowd, her message is anything but traditional. Misty takes a no-nonsense approach to re-writing the topics women typically sing about with songs about traditional female roles, poking at the holes in religious and political establishments, and embracing a brazen, sexually empowered version of a woman.
While early influences include Reba, Crystal Gayle, Shania Twain and Jo Dee Messina, Misty looks to artists like Margo Price, Kacey Musgraves and Brandi Carlile as beacons.

Misty’s current project, Mountains, is her first project as a solo artist. Previously, she’s vocally supported NYC artists Matt Singer and Jay Mankind on their albums and performing alongside them at classic NYC spots like Rockwood, Union Hall and Pianos. She also lends her vocal harmonies to Denver artist Daryl Purpose on his upcoming album. She wrote the titular track in honor of her father, Gary who is no longer on this Earth but who passed on his love of the mountains and his love of singing to Misty.

For more information, visit www.mistydawnmusic.com and connect with Misty on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Nashville, TN (October 16, 2020) – Colorado-bred singer/songwriter Jennifer Laurenrecently released her debut single, “I Like Your Jeans.” You can listen to the song HERE!

With sassy, but honest, lyrics like I like your jeans, I like my floor littered with them, I like your eyes held on me, she’s got ya now, she doesn’t get your true preference, you like more than it seems Jennifer Lauren explores the familiar love triangle from a new perspective – the potential partner who just won’t be chosen because they don’t meet the societal expectation of beauty, sexual orientation or culture. You can watch the official music video HERE!

“I Like Your Jeans started as a joke among my girlfriends, but it grew into a bigger conversation about whether or not women should make the first move when they meet a man that they’re attracted to,” Jennifer explains. “I realized that I had never once hit on a stranger like that and I really wanted to get to the bottom of why. As I processed, I remembered an old boyfriend who told me he just couldn’t move forward with me because his friends and family would never let him live down being with a fat girl. It broke my heart and it definitely affected my confidence. Realizing my fear of rejection, I wrote the song and found a sort of liberation…which led me to actually record the song and try to capture the lesson.”

About Jennifer Lauren:
Jennifer Lauren’s obsession with singing began as a way to entertain and comfort herself during the stretches of time that she was away from her Mom, who enlisted in the Air Force as a teenager during the 70’s. A tenacious survivor by nature, Jennifer was raised primarily by an unbelievably courageous African American/German Mom and, eventually, also by a wonderfully patient and steadfast Mexican American Dad. She was fueled by her multicultural family and absorbed a broad selection of genres that included everything from world beats to worship.

For the last ten years, Jennifer has been honing her craft as a bandleader, vocalist, and memorable performer in the idyllic lands of Fort Collins, Colorado. There, she was a well-known and respected live performer, dedicated to keeping the sounds of R&B/Soul alive in her community – where it was a very uncommon genre. For that reason, Jennifer Lauren founded a music collective called Soul Revival that welcomed and encouraged musicians and performers of all varieties to express themselves through soulful music, dance, comedy and poetry. Her monthly tribute shows to great soul singers like Etta James, Aretha Franklin and Nina Simone were consistently sold out. Soul Revival was nominated for a PEER Award by FoCoMA and Jennifer received 2nd place awards in two categories during the 2019 FoCo Fringe Fest for her original co-production of Stronger Than Me, an expose’ styled musical that revealed the depth of Amy Winehouse‘s brilliance through the songs she wrote and loved.

Now new to Nashville, Jennifer Lauren is working on her first album and, for the first time, is creating her own original music that honors both her multicultural ancestry and her deep love for soulful storytelling. Her first single was released independently on October 1, 2020 and will be followed by her second single in November of 2020.

For more information, visit www.jenlauren.com and connect with Jennifer Lauren on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Nashville, TN (October 15, 2020) – Singer/Songwriter and verified TikTok star Holly Aunarecently released her new single “Lonely.” The song charted at #1 on iTunes less than 24 hours after its debut. You can listen to “Lonely” HERE!

With pensive lyrics like those aren’t my eyes I’m looking into, and my smile to me, is way too easy to see through, is it just me, ’cause everyone else seems to think, we’re everything happy people should be, Holly Auna reminds us with “Lonely” that things aren’t always what they seem.

“When I was in high school I wrote down the song idea I’m not alone, but I’m lonely and I held onto that idea for years,” Holly explains. “But, I think I had to really live it before I was able to write it. In 2017, I sat down with two of my best friends, Lydia Dall and Dan Kozlowski.  We talked, we cried, we wrote.  I don’t think I’ve ever been as honest as I was while writing this song and that’s probably why it is still my favorite song I’ve ever written. Ten years in the making, I’m glad Lonely is finally being released into the world.”

About Holly Auna:
Holly Auna started as a small-town girl who grew up on a farm in Southern Indiana learning how to play her guitar around bonfires before playing hundreds of shows at venues all around the Louisville, KY area. Over the last 10 years, she has traveled back and forth between Nashville and New York City writing music and playing shows.

Her most recent album, “Love Shouldn’t Be So Hard,” released on June 7, 2019, hit #12 on the official singer/songwriter iTunes charts. On the day of the album release, Spotify’s playlist curators chose Holly Auna’s song “Secrets” for their officially curated playlist “Take it Slow.” During CMA Fest of June 2019, Holly Auna was nominated for four fan-voted WOBA awards and won in two categories: Top Song for her single “Meet Me at Midnight,” and Top Charisma.

In 2017, Holly received her first cut as a songwriter with “There’s This Boy” on country artist Tenille Arts‘ album “Rebel Child.” The album reached #4 on the Country iTunes Chart, and the song was in rotation on Radio Disney Country on SiriusXM radio.

Holly Auna has been featured on songs such as “Last Man Standing” and “You Haunt Me,” both released under Quartzo Records, “Where Were We” released on Knightvision Records, and “Too Close” with Nashville production duo Zindee.

At the age of 19, she signed a deal with the Disney Network where they featured her original music on the Disney Stars YouTube Channel.

Holly now plays many shows in the Nashville indie scene with her band and spends her days writing songs for other Nashville artists. She currently has cuts with artists such as Tenille Arts, Zindee, Corinne McKnight, Ian McConnell, and Kassidy Lynne.

In the summer of 2019, she went on her first tour, The Test Drive Tour, with Americana artist, Joshua Hunt, hitting many cities along the east coast. Her second tour, “The Spring Fling Tour” scheduled to hit many cities across the southeast, was canceled due to the COVID19 pandemic.

During the quarantine of 2020, Holly Auna built her TikTok following from nothing to over 350K followers.  Now she is a verified TikTok creator and has partnered with TikTok where she performs original music on TikTok LIVE for at least one hour every day.

In June of 2020, Holly Auna released “Water,” her the first single off of her upcoming full-band album to be released in 2021. “Water” passed 100K Spotify streams in the first month and was in rotation on Chicago’s Big 95.5.

For more information, visit www.hollyauna.com and connect with Holly on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

Nashville, TN (October 2, 2020) – Country-pop singer/songwriter Laine Lonero released the official music video for her debut song, “No Sweat,” with an exclusive premiere from Radio Disney Country. The video, directed and filmed by Lexy Burke (Films by Lex – Best of Nashville 2019), can be viewed HERE!

“No Sweat” has already garnered over 25K Spotify streams and has received rave reviews. The country music blog Raised On It boasted “Laine Lonero is quickly becoming one of the most recognized voices across the industry and with the release of her debut single, No Sweat, she is set to become widely regarded as the ‘next big thing’ thanks to her soaring vocal and standout songwriting skill.”

Laine has also been featured in prominent publications like The Country Note, Vents Magazine, BuzzMusic, Medium, Belles and Gals, Music and Tour News and more.
About Laine Lonero:
Born and raised in The Pelican state of Louisiana, singer-songwriter Laine Lonero earned accolades for her performances in musical theater and opera from an early age. She penned her first song at 13 and went on to win a song-writing contest in Nashville. In 2016, Laine was featured on 4 Kidzbop CD’s and has continued to write and perform throughout her home state and in Nashville, Tennessee. Her newest single, “No Sweat,” hit country radio stations across the country on September 18th.

Talented and driven, Laine displays her potential as a trendsetter in Gen Z pop country music with relatable lyrics and powerhouse vocals. Proficient on guitar and piano, Laine is paving her way to a successful career in the music industry.

In addition to music, Laine actively volunteers for local charities and participates in theater, dance team, and the student council with her high school.

For more information, visit www.laineloneromusic.com and connect with Laine on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

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Nashville, TN (October 2, 2020) – Indie Rock band The Wistful Larks recently released their newest single, “Allergic.” You can listen to it HERE!

“Allergic” is the first installment of the band’s next endeavor. This Post Malone cover was freshly recorded and mixed at the renowned Dark Horse Recording Studio in Franklin, TN.

“We sat down after writing our new EP and we felt we were missing something to tie us to popular artists and music,” the band explains. “The trouble was finding a way to achieve that with our own sound. We’ve always been fans of Post Malone and were inspired by his song Allergic off of his newest album. We could tell it would work – it basically fits in the vein of rock to begin with. So, we just added vintage instruments, cool riffs and a different vibe for the vocals. We think it rocks – maybe Post will too.”

About The Wistful Larks:
The Wistful Larks are a rock band originally from Chicago. The band has influences ranging from The Doors and The Animals to The Arctic Monkeys and The Killers.

The band released its first EP in 2017 followed by a self-sustained west coast tour, including SXSW that same year. In 2018, they followed up with their first full length record titled “Broke & Hearts”. In 2019 the band packed up and moved to Nashville, TN to focus on new music.

This Post Malone cover will be The Wistful Larks’ first single, leading up to the larger release of their new EP. The song will also be accompanied by a music video following shortly after the release in October.

For more information, visit www.thewistfullarks.com and connect with The Wistful Larks on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.