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20 Aug 2021

IAN JAMES RELEASES NEW SINGLE “BY MY SIDE”

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Nashville, TN (August 20, 2021) – Christian Pop singer/songwriter Ian James recently released his new single “By My Side.” You can listen to the song HERE!

With comforting lyrics like gotta lotta hopes and gotta lotta plans, gotta lotta dreams, but take my hand and I will go wherever you wanna go, “By My Side” is sure to resonate with many listeners. You can watch the official music video HERE!

“By My Side was born out of a very difficult season in life, when I had just lost a job and was searching for direction,” Ian explains. “I reminisced on the serious trials I had faced in life: my birth deformity, my mother’s cancer diagnosis one week before I left for college, and my own spiral into an unhealthy party-focused lifestyle. Through all of this, I had felt a presence that encouraged me and stayed by my side, and kept me going. Whether one attributes this to God or just a presence, it was clear I was helped through these times by something greater than myself. So I wrote this song as a declaration to this realization, and as an anthem for those who truly need inspiration through extremely difficult times.”

Ian also says, “I have always been someone who has had friendships with people from all different backgrounds, regardless of faith or beliefs. I’ve always connected to all types of people and have never been sheltered into just one type of community. Sharing what I believe through my music doesn’t have to be divisive or alienate others. So my whole goal with my songs is to be that bridge between people, and I hope my lyrics speak and relate to people in all walks of life.”

About Ian James:
Ian James is a Christian Pop artist from Charleston, South Carolina, who has been featured in CCM Mag and New Release Today – the two biggest Christian music publications. Born and raised in Rochester, New York, Ian began playing drums and guitar at the age of 8, performing in various school bands and ensembles. Ian decided to pursue a solo career in early 2019, realizing he wanted to share his passion for outreach and his faith through his own personal stories. He released his debut single “I Look Up” in 2019, followed by his most popular song to date, “Will for Me”, in which Ian declares his desire to follow God’s leading for his life, no matter where it takes him.

In his music and heart for others, Ian hopes to bring light to those struggling and in need of kindness and true compassion. His writing is inspired by raw, deeply personal experiences that have fully shaped who he is, and his songs undeniably reflect this message.

You can follow Ian on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Spotify.

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20 Aug 2021

SARAH MAE CHILTON RELEASES OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR SINGLE “CAVING IN”

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Nashville, TN (August 19, 2021) – Country-Pop singer/songwriter Sarah Mae Chilton recently released the official music video for her single “Caving In.” Click HERE to watch!

With relatable lyrics like I had thought my heart was broke, thought that true love was a joke, thought that I’d always miss that boat, but now I’m believin’, “Caving In” is sure to tug on the heartstrings of all who listen.

“The song Caving In is about releasing the past and opening your heart to the love that’s in front of you,” Sarah Mae explains. “It’s about that precious moment where you go from thinking you’ll never meet someone who makes you feel that way again to finding a love that’s more real than you could ever imagine.”

About Sarah Mae Chilton:
Carolina born, Nashville trained and world bound. Sarah Mae Chilton’s positive, humorous approach to heartbreak and life adds a fresh voice to the pop and pop-country market. Born in Winston-Salem, NC, she first started performing gigs during high school at local writer’s nights, in her own rock band and for church youth events. During this time, she truly discovered her passion and realized that she wanted to be a music artist.

Sarah Mae got her degree from UNC Chapel Hill and studied Music Composition and Anthropology. Post-graduation she moved to Nashville, TN to pursue her musical dreams.

In Nashville, she makes a living singing on Broadway at Tootsies Orchid Lounge – a place famous for discovering legends such as Patsy Cline, Willie Nelson and many more. She has been able to write with artists from genres as varied as rap to country, including some Grammy-nominated writers.

Sarah Mae Chilton has a lot of music up her sleeve these days and more ambition than ever to make her wildest dreams come true. In March of 2021, she released her latest album Southern Glitter Pop.

For more information, visit www.sarahmaechilton.com and follow Sarah Mae on Facebook, Instagram and Spotify.

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17 Aug 2021

JUSTINE BLAZER GETS IN “GOOD TROUBLE” WITH NEW SINGLE

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Nashville, TN (August 17, 2021) – Singer/Songwriter, producer, composer and recording artist Justine Blazer recently released her newest single “Good Trouble.” You can listen to the song HERE!

With rebellious, yet fun lyrics like breaking all the rules like they’re going out of style, I don’t know what’s got into me, my heart is going wild, “Good Trouble” will leave listeners yearning for their own guilty pleasures. Justine produced and mixed this track herself and co-wrote the song with Liz Moriondo.

This song is about just living your life on your own terms,” Justine explains. “Give into the small pleasures, even if they get you trouble – good trouble.”

About Justine Blazer:
Nashville-based producer, singer, songwriter, composer and recording artist Justine Blazer has been taking the musical world by storm – earning seven #1 singles on various independent charts. Her unique style of edgy country/pop/rock is infused with a hint of Detroit soul and modern vibes. She is a member of The Recording Academy/GRAMMYs, Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music. Having opened for the likes of Jason Aldean, Justin Moore, Lee Brice, Kathy Mattea, Regis Philbin, Lonestar and more, Justine has also received endorsements from Luna Guitars, Dean Guitars, Ram Trucks, Chrysler Incorporated and more. Justine Blazer is a proud member of the Recording Academy and GRAMMYs voter.

For more information, visit www.justineblazer.com and connect with her on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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13 Aug 2021

COUNTRY DUO WESTER RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE “REDNECK ROLLERCOASTER”

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Nashville, TN (August 13, 2021) – New country music duo and brother/sister team Westerrecently released their debut single “Redneck RollerCoaster.” You can listen to the song HERE!

The rowdy, fun and up-tempo beat of this Country/Rock single will have listeners feeling like they’re at a Honky-Tonk celebration.

“When the pandemic hit last year, we were literally stuck at home,” Pearl Clarkin explains. “My younger brother, Rafe Wester, is my roommate. He has always had a unique and rich bass voice, but was too active in high school and college to sit down to write, sing and record with me. In 2020, he literally had nothing else to do – I started teaching him guitar and we began writing songs together. As the months of solitude dragged on, we released some videos of us singing together and everyone on social media loved it. The idea of brother/sister duo went over very well and industry professionals were encouraging us to release music together. This is something I have always dreamed of. Rafe and I get along so well and have so much in common.”

The duo also plans to release a lyric video for “Redneck RollerCoaster” on August 20, 2021.

About Wester:
Wester is a new brother and sister country music duo comprised of Pearl Clarkin and Rafe Wester. Born and raised on the Redneck Riviera on Pensacola Beach Florida, they pack a fun, fresh and explosive punch for the young country music audience. Pearl brings the glitter, Rafe brings the grit, and together they bring the party wherever they go. With forty shows performed around the country and forty new songs written in a year, they released their debut single “Redneck RollerCoaster” on August 13, 2021. You can follow Wester on Instagram and Facebook.

About Rafe Wester:
Rafe Wester has always been told he resembles Randy Travis. Growing up, people would ask, Do you sing? He grew up watching his sister, Pearl, perform on CMA stages in Nashville, Tennessee and witnessed the shenanigans of party-goers on Lower Broadway. Rafe didn’t discover his passion for music until he became an adult. Inspired by those same mischievous antics, Rafe, now twenty-one years old, co-wrote “Redneck RollerCoaster” with Will Rambeaux and Sherrie Austin. You can follow Rafe on TikTok.

About Pearl Clarkin:
Pearl began performing at live music venues in her hometown of Pensacola Beach, FL at the young age of twelve. Since then, she has performed over 1,200 live shows across the country, has been featured on CMT and GAC TV, and has opened up for the likes of Charlie Daniels, Michael Ray, Montgomery Gentry, Jake Owen and more. Pearl has played at Nashville’s famous CMA Fest during the last five years and CMT, Big Machine Label Group and Cumulus Media recently named her one of the top ten unsigned artists in the country.

As an acclaimed singer/songwriter, Pearl has performed at some of Nashville’s most famous venues for original music, such as The Bluebird Cafe and The Listening Room. Her fiercely loyal fanbase, Alligator Army, enjoys following her performances across the country. Pearl serves as an advocate for equality for women in country music and also fronts the all-female band Rhinestone.

Although Pearl has years of experience in Nashville, is a Nashville Hard Rock Risingwinner and 2018 NASH NEXT regional winner (placing top 10 in the country), she wanted more. She has been searching for something new and different, but as big as classic country music with a honky tonk flair. At 6’6” and a loud and rowdy energy, Rafe brought the perfect addition to Pearl’s country music. Their voices together are as unique as only brothers and sisters can be – and thus, Wester was born.

For more information on Pearl, visit www.pearlclarkin.com and connect with her on Facebook and Instagram.

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11 Aug 2021

CARRIE CUNNINGHAM RELEASES SULTRY NEW SINGLE “ALL OVER ME”

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Nashville, TN (August 11, 2021) – Singer/songwriter Carrie Cunningham is back with her eighth song from her Showgirl Series! Click HERE to listen to her steamy new single “All Over Me.”

With alluring lyrics like I’ve heard you’ve got somebody in the city, but where is she tonight, we’re standing under the same chandelier, but I’m seeing me and you in a whole new light, Carrie shows off a more seductive side with “All Over Me.”

“I wrote this song at a writer’s retreat with pop artist Lo Lind and country artist Trace Thompson,” Carrie explains. “Trace came in with this awesome idea of how someone can be all over you in a heat of passion and then be all over you like it never happened. I believe we wrote it to pitch, but I ended up pitching it to myself! If the song is great, it doesn’t matter the genre.”
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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30 Jul 2021

ANNATHYST RELEASES DEBUT ALBUM “FLY AGAIN”

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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!

Track Listing:
1. All Night
2. Untied
3. Mountain Skies
4. Worthy
5. Fourmile
6. White Rose
7. Fly Again
8. What if I Stay
“Fly Again is a collection of songs I wrote as the culmination of a long healing journey after the loss of my younger sister, and my process of mending my broken wings to fly again,” Annathyst explains.The folk artist previously released White Rose, All Night and Mountain Skies in early 2021. All three singles received rave reviews and were featured in publications like BuzzMusic, Medium, Grubs & Grooves, Skope Magazine, Volatile Weekly and more.

About Annathyst:
Originally from a different solar system, otherwise known as the backwoods of Michigan, Annathyst has never followed a traditional approach to music. Untamed by the structure of traditional music teaching, her interest in music often coincided with singing around the campfire with her acoustic guitar. But, it wasn’t until her early 20’s that she discovered that music was actually a necessity for her survival. Annathyst’s realization unfortunately came at a cost, when having to sing at her sister’s funeral; a moment that revealed to her the healing potential of her songs, hope in the midst of devastation. Ever since, writing music has led her to connect with something bigger, often calling it an “instantaneous transmission” – where songs seem to find her through a meadow wind, or when backpacking the Colorado Trail. In late 2019 she began working with producer/artist Julian Peterson of Wolf Den Records out of Colorado. The result was a set of songs, or transmissions, that expanded upon her raw sound into more interstellar places, though still retaining the faint scent of campfire. Her newly released debut album “Fly Again” is a story of mending her broken wings after loss and learning how to fly again.

For more information, visit www.wolfdenrecords.co and follow Annathyst on Instagram and Spotify.

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23 Jul 2021

NICK RYAN RELEASES “GOOD PEOPLE ARE HARD TO FIND”

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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.

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21 Jul 2021

GARETH CAMPBELL RELEASES NEW SINGLE “JEALOUS MOON”

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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.

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16 Jul 2021

JULIA CANNON RELEASES NEW EP “LISTENING”

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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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13 Jul 2021

NICK JOHNSON RELEASES NEW SINGLE “JUST LIKE ME”

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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.

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