* DRUM ROLL * ... AND THE NOMINEES FOR THE 2024 MUSICROW AWARDS ARE ...

MusicRow Magazine is proud to reveal the nominees for the 2024 MusicRow Awards, presented by City National Bank. Determined by MusicRow subscribers, this year’s winners will be revealed on all online MusicRow platforms on Tuesday, Aug. 27.

Congratulations and best of luck to this year's list of nominees:

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

• Dave Cobb
• Zach Crowell
• Dann Huff
• Jay Joyce
• Joey Moi
• Alysa Vanderheym

LABEL GROUP OF THE YEAR

• BBR Music Group
• Big Loud Records
• Big Machine Label Group
• Sony Records Nashville
• Universal Music Group Nashville (UMG)
• Warner Music Nashville (WMG)

TALENT AGENCY OF THE YEAR

• CAA
• Reliant Talent Agency
• The Neal Agency
• UTA
• Wasserman Music
• WME

BREAKTHROUGH SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR

• Zach Abend - "Take Her Home" (Kenny Chesney) - Relative Music Group/Sony Music Publishing Nashville, BMI

• Ryan Beaver - "Pretty Little Poison" (Warren Zeiders) -Spirit Music Nashville/2 Mix Music, BMI

• Gabe Foust - "I Can Feel It" (Kane Brown) - Sony Music Publishing Nashville/Chorus 3 Music/Verse 2 Music, ASCAP

• Pete Good - "We Don't Fight Anymore" (Carly Pearce & Chris Stapleton) - SMACKSongs/King Pen Music/Warner Chappell Music Nashville, SESAC

• Jared Keim - "Pretty Little Poison" (Warren Zeiders) - Twelve6 Entertainment, SESAC

• Ryan Larkins - "The Painter" (Cody Johnson) - Sony Music Publishing Nashville/CAM Creative, BMI

• Josh Melton - "Can't Have Mine (Find You A Girl)" (Dylan Scott) - Curb/Word Music Publishing, BMI

• Patrick Murphy - "Standing Room Only" (Tim McGraw) - Sony Music Publishing, BMI

• Austin Nivarel - "Need a Favor" (Jelly Roll) - BMG Nashville, ASCAP

• Joe Ragosta - "Need a Favor" (Jelly Roll) - Liz Rose Music, ASCAP

• Rob Ragosta - "Need a Favor" (Jelly Roll) -  Reservoir Media, BMI

• Jonathan Sherwood - "Fearless (The Echo)" (Jackson Dean) - Little Louder Music, BMI

• Chandler Walters - "I Had Some Help" (Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen) - Big Loud Publishing, BMI

• Micah Wilshire - "Let Your Boys Be Country" (Jason Aldean) - Peermusic Nashville, BMI

• Travis Wood - "Girl in Mine" (Parmalee) - Creative Nation, BMI/SOCAN

BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST-WRITER OF THE YEAR

• Chayce Beckham
• George Birge
• Ashley Cooke
• Bryan Martin
• Conner Smith
• Warren Zeiders

MALE SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR

• John Byron
• Ashley Gorley
• Charlie Handsome
• Chase McGill
• Hunter Phelps
• Taylor Phillips

FEMALE SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR

• Jessi Alexander
• Kat Higgins
• Jessie Jo Dillon
• Hillary Lindsey
• Liz Rose
• Emily Weisband

SONG OF THE YEAR

• "Bigger Houses" - Dan + Shay

Songwriters: Andy Albert, Dan Smyers, Jordan Minton, Jordan Reynolds

Publishers: Beats and Banjos, ASCAP/WC Music Corp., ASCAP/Concord Sounds, ASCAP/First Cut is the Deepest Inc., BMI/Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., BMI/Speakers Go Boom Songs, BMI/SugarPlum Songs, ASCAP/Tacklebox Publishing, ASCAP

• "Dirt Cheap" - Cody Johnson

Songwriters: Josh Phillips

Publishers: Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., BMI/Write or Die Music, BMI/Write the Lightning Publishing, BMI

• "Good News Sold" - Jordan Davis

Songwriters: Cole Taylor, Jacob Davis, Jordan Rowe

Publishers: Anthem Coal Mining Songs, ASCAP/Bentprop Pub, ASCAP/Randolph County Music, ASCAP/Sony/ATV Cross Keys Publishing, ASCAP/Taylor Made By the Red White and Blue, ASCAP/Hits From the Tape Room, BMI/Sony/ATV Tree Publishing, BMI/Works of RHA, BMI

• "No Caller ID" - Megan Moroney

Songwriters: Connie Harrington, Jessi Alexander, Jessie Jo Dillon, Megan Moroney

Publishers: Sony Timber Publishing, SESAC/Georgiamo Music, SESAC/Where I Started Music Publishing, ASCAP/WC Music Corp., ASCAP/Connie Harrington Publishing Designee, BMI/Big Music Machine, BMI/Big Ass Pile of Dimes Music, BMI

• "Where The Wild Things Are" - Luke Combs

Songwriters: Dave Turnbull, Randy Montana

Publishers: Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., BMI/Sullivan S Guns Music, BMI/Sea Gayle Pub House Publishing, ASCAP/10 & 2 Bullfish Music, ASCAP/Spark Ark Songs, ASCAP

• "Your Place" - Ashley Cooke

Songwriters: Ashley Cooke, Jordan Minton, Mark Trussell

Publishers: Twelve Two Music, BMI/Big Loud Mountain LLC, BMI/Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., BMI/First Cut is the Deepest Inc., BMI/Speakers Go Boom Songs, BMI/Big Loud Mountain Tunes, ASCAP/WC Music Corp., ASCAP

DISCOVERY ARTIST OF THE YEAR

• Tanner Adell
• Avery Anna
• Ella Langley
• Zach Top
• Lauren Watkins
• Tucker Westmore

BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST OF THE YEAR

• Ashley Cooke
• Dasha
• Kameron Marlowe
• Bryan Martin
• Shaboozey
• Conner Smith

FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

• Kelsea Ballerini
• Miranda Lambert
• Megan Moroney
• Kacey Musgraves
• Carly Pearce
• Lainey Wilson

MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

• Kane Brown
• Zach Bryan
• Luke Combs
• Jordan Davis
• Jelly Roll
• Morgan Wallen

GROUP/DUO ARTISTS OF THE YEAR

• Brothers Osborne
• Dan + Shay
• Old Dominion
• Parmalee
• The War and Treaty
• Tigirlily Gold

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR

• Luke Combs
• Cody Johnson
• Jelly Roll
• Chris Stapleton
• Morgan Wallen
• Lainey Wilson

2024 AIMP NASHVILLE COUNTRY AWARDS ... AND THE WINNERS ARE ...

Congratulations to this year's 2024 AIMP Award winners:

EXPERT TRIO BILL O’HANLON, NANCY DECKANT, AND LESLIE BOWE RELEASE THE SONGWRITER'S GUIDE TO PROTECTING YOUR SONGS AND COLLECTING YOUR MONEY

Project Receives High Reviews and Praise From Music Industry Publishers

Available Now In Ebook Format With Paperback Pre-Orders Open Until May 3rd 

On Amazon

The Songwriter's Guide To Protecting Your Songs and Collecting Your Money is an essential addition to any songwriter's library. From managing your music business to navigating newly established royalties, this comprehensive guide is a must-have for aspiring and established songwriters alike. Available now in eBook format with paperback pre-orders open until May 3rd on Amazon, this “how-to” book demystifies the complexities of the songwriting business in a clear and accessible format. The book is available for purchase at online retailers and can be ordered at Amazon HERE.

Authored by a trio of industry insiders, Bill O’Hanlon, Nancy Deckant, and Leslie Bowe, this book is more than just a guide; it's a labor of love born from their own experiences and struggles in the world of the songwriting business. Each author brings a unique perspective to the table, from Bill's extensive literary background to Nancy's hands-on experience as a songwriter, songplugger, and publisher, and Les's dedication to research and insight.

To celebrate the launch of The Songwriter's Guide To Protecting Your Songs and Collecting Your Money, a special book launch party and writers' round will be held at the Commodore Grille in the Holiday Inn Vanderbilt on April 13th from 7 to11 pm. Hit songwriters including Tom Douglas ("House That Built Me" by Miranda Lambert) and Jason Sever ("Seein' Red" by Dustin Lynch), and Jenny Tolman (Married In A Honky Tonk), among others, will be playing to support the launch of this important book.

For more information on the book launch event, visit www.nashvillecool.com/press.

“Becoming a songwriter doesn't come with a manual for safeguarding your songs and ensuring you receive your rightful earnings,” said Bill O’Hanlon. “If you're a self-administered songwriter or independent artist, chances are you're missing out on potential revenue.”

"The book is a roadmap to collecting thirteen royalties, some of which were non-existent before the enactment of the MMA," explained Nancy Dekant, "ensuring that songwriters stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the industry."

"Our goal was to consolidate the essentials into one easily accessible resource," remarked Leslie Bowe. "It clocks in at just 100 pages, offering a concise and straightforward read for all."

The book has garnered high praise from respected music industry publishers who understand the challenges and intricacies of the songwriting business.

Shar'n Clark, Publisher at Shake 'Em Up Music, emphasizes the book's indispensability, stating, "This book is so inclusive in material that any self-administered songwriter should have it a part of their library. It should be required reading before anyone considers themselves a songwriter."

Reflecting on her own experiences, Debbie Zavitson, former A&R with Sony and Publisher at Debbie Z Entertainment, remarks, "I wish I would’ve had this book when I started in the business!"

Zach Green, Founder of the Red Door Hang, lauds the authors' expertise, describing the guide as "a great read for any songwriter written by some formidable industry vets."

The book is infused with practical advice, real-world anecdotes, and step-by-step guidance. Readers can expect to find answers to burning questions such as the basics of "Where exactly should I register my songs to collect all the royalties due to me?", "When should I copyright my song with the Library of Congress?” and “What is sync, and what royalties can you expect to earn from it?” Also included are samples of essential agreements that all songwriters need.

MUST SEE SONGWRITER PERFORMANCES AT TIN PAN SOUTH 2024

If you're headed to Tin Pan South this year, you are headed to one of the BEST events to experience performances and story telling by some of the industry's best songwriters. Below are a list of my picks for "don't miss"shows you should try to catch if you can.

Click here for the entire schedule of performances and ticket information.

Have a great time and soak in every word!

3rd & Lindsley - Jack Daniel's Stage

Tuesday, Apr 2

6:00 PM - Annie Bosko, Sara Evans, Special Guest

9:00 PM - Barry Dean, Luke Laird, Lori McKenna, Steve Moakler

Wednesday, Apr 3

6:00 PM - Trannie Anderson, Jon Nite, Cole Taylor, Special Guest

9:00 PM - Ashley Gorley, HARDY, Josh Osborne

Thursday, Apr 4

6:00 PM - Brett James, Lee Thomas Miller, Wendell Mobley

9:00 PM - Chris DeStefano, Zach Kale, Justin Wilson

Friday, Apr 5

6:00 PM - Kelly Archer, Sarah Buxton, Matt Mulhare, Special Guest

9:00 PM - Jeff Cohen, Kara DioGuardi, Marti Frederiksen, Jeff Trott

Analog at Hutton Hotel | Musicnotes Stage

Tuesday, Apr 2

6:00 PM - Jerry Salley, Victoria Shaw, Rafe Van Hoy, Special Guest

9:00 PM - Sam Ellis, Blessing Offor, Drew Ramsey, Special Guest

Wednesday, Apr 3

6:00 PM -  Casey Beathard, Tucker Beathard, Billy Montana, Randy Montana

9:00 PM - David Fanning, Jon Green, Rob Ragosta, Christian Stalneker, Special Guest

Thursday, Apr 4

6:00 PM - Phil Barton, Cameron Bedell, Joe Fox, Lauren McLamb

9:00 PM - Ronnie Bowman, Rob Hatch, Jackson Nance, Payton Smith

Friday, Apr 5

9:00 PM - Ryan Griffin, Kelley Lovelace, Daymon Osborn

Anzie Blue

Friday, April 5

6:00 PM - Kent Blazy, Jesse Labelle, Nick Schwarz, Special Guest

Commodore Grille

Tuesday, Apr 2

9:00 PM - Cassidy Daniels, George Ducas, Wil Nance, Pete Sallis

Wednesday, Apr 3

6:00 PM - Sherrie Austin, Alison Nichols, Will Rambeaux, Jesse Rice

9:00 PM - Dan Alley, Grant Gilbert, Reid Haughton, Neil Medley, Kasey Tyndall

Thursday, Apr 4

6:00 PM - Megan Conner, Lauren Lucas, Hannah Miller, The Wildcards

9:00 PM - Johnny Clawson, Josh Dorr, Emily Falvey, Scott Stepakoff

Saturday, Apr 6

6:00 PM - Bill DiLuigi, The Heels, Brooke Moriber, Mark Narmore, Jude Toy

Cross-Eyed Critters Watering Hole

Thursday, Apr 4

6:00 PM - Nicole Croteau, Tiera Kennedy, Charly Reynolds, Emily Ann Roberts

Friday, Apr 5

9:00 PM - Allie Colleen, John Haywood, Callum Kerr, Carly Rogers

Saturday, Apr 6

6:00 PM - Jay Brunswick, Jeremy Bussey, Patrick Murphy

Hard Rock Cafe

Tuesday, Apr 2

6:00 PM - Dawson Anderson, The Band Loula, Marcus Hummon, Sean Oliu

Wednesday, Apr 3

9:00 PM - LOCASH, Willie Morrison, CJ Solar, Matt Willis

Thursday, Apr 4

6:00 PM - Casey Brown, Brad Clawson, Wyatt McCubbin, Hunter Phelps, Andy Sheridan

Station Inn - Tennessee Entertainment Commission Stage

Thursday, Apr 4

6:00 PM - Terri Jo Box, Jim Collins, CJ Field, Trick Savage

9:00 PM - Jamie Floyd, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Jamie O'Neal, Stephony Smith

Friday, Apr 5

6:00 PM - McCall Chapin, Callista Clark, Kayley Green, MaRynn Taylor

9:00 PM - Buddy Brock, Preston Reed, Rob Snyder

Saturday, Apr 6

6:00 PM - Lance Cowan, Irene Kelley, Fred Koller, Buddy Mondlock

9:00 PM - Deanna Bryant, Marla Cannon-Goodman, Marty Funderburk

The Bluebird Cafe

Tuesday, Apr 2

6:00 PM - William Beckmann, Radney Foster, Walt Wilkins, Special Guest

9:00 PM - Julia Cole, Charles Esten, Tony Evans Jr., Fred Wilhelm

Wednesday, Apr 3

6:00 PM - Steve Bogard, Jenn Schott, Emily Shackelton, Anthony L. Smith

9:00 PM - Brian Davis, Mark Irwin, Jordan Rager, Adam Wood

Thursday, Apr 4

9:00 PM - Megan Barker, Lonnie Lee Fowler, Mike Reid, Joel Shewmake

Friday, Apr 5

6:00 PM - Victoria Banks, Emma-Lee, Karen Kosowski, Sacha

9:00 PM - Renee Blair, Blake Chaffin, Kevin Griffin, Christian Yancey

Saturday, Apr 6

6:00 PM - The Country Music Hall of Fame Presents Gary Burr, Gretchen Peters, 

Sharon Vaughn

9:00 PM - Jason Duke, Jason Massey, Matt Rogers, Keesy Timmer

The Listening Room - Visit Music City Stage

Tuesday, Apr 2

6:00 PM- Lightning 100 Presents Sarah Buxton, Fancy Hagood, Lucie Silvas, 

Brittney Spencer, Special Guest

9:00 PM - 95.5 Nash Icon Presents Pryor Baird, Marv Green, Tim Nichols, Jeffrey Steele

Wednesday, Apr 3

6:00 PM - ASCAP Presents Siedah Garrett, Josh Kear, Matthew West

9:00 PM - Ingrid Andress, Benjy Davis, Scotty McCreery, Chase McGill

Thursday, Apr 4

6:00 PM - Ben Daniel, Adam Hambrick, Jenna LaMaster, Ashley Monroe, Gordie Sampson

9:00 PM - Wyatt Durrette, James Otto, Adam Schwind, Special Guest

Friday, Apr 5

6:00 PM - Mitch Allan, Ben Burgess, Nathan Chapman, Kevin Kadish, Jake Rose

Saturday, Apr 6

9:00 PM - Emily Landis, Lance Miller, James Slater, Logan Wall

The Lounge at City Winery - Nashville Scene Stage

Tuesday, Apr 2

9:00 PM - Ruthie Collins, Nikita Karmen, Natalie Stovall

Wednesday, Apr 3

6:00 PM - Y'all 106.7 Presents Chuck Cannon, James Dean Hicks, Chuck Jones, 

Special Guest

9:00 PM - Ethan Hulse, Morgan Myles, Jason Sever, Brian White

Friday, Apr 5

6:00 PM - Doug Johnson, Russell Sutton, Adam Wheeler, Scott Sean White

Saturday, Apr 6

6:00 PM - Chandler Baldwin, Dillon Carmichael, Michael Whitworth, Dallas Wilson

9:00 PM - Liz Hengber, Tripp Weir, Alicia Witt, Matt Wynn

ELVIE SHANE RELEASES THE REVIVAL ROUSING “DOES HEAVEN HAVE A CREEK” – OUT NOW

Shane’s Transformative Sophomore Album "DAMASCUS", Out 4/19  

Available To Pre-Order/Pre-Save/Pre-Add HERE

Photo Credit: David McClister

Listen HERE

Singer/songwriter Elvie Shane has released his latest single. “Does Heaven Have A Creek,” available today.

Written solo in the days before recording his imminent album "DAMASCUS", “Does Heaven Have A Creek” came from a question Shane once asked himself following the passing of his grandmother, about what really matters, and what comes next. His alluring vocals take you to church, with the heartland hymn serving as another reminder of how the Kentucky native "forces you to rethink anything you think you know, or assume, about the genre’s Music Row bros” (Stereogum).
“‘Does Heaven Have A Creek’ is simply the wondering mind of a believer,” said Shane. “A testimony of hope that Heaven has a few of the simple pleasures we enjoy here on earth. Is Heaven only for A-List Christians? Is there room for a prodigal ‘Good Ole Boy’ from Kentucky just trying to live a decent life and be a good man?”

 
The track comes as the sixth release from Shane’s sophomore album "DAMASCUS", releasing April 19th. Full of unflinching honesty rooted in compassionate clarity, each track steps into the shoes of another, with Shane taking pieces of each character he’s met on his path, melding them into one beautifully woven work. The album is available for pre-order/pre-save/pre-add HERE.

One of Nashville Scene’s “2024 Artists to Watch,” Shane has already garnered buzz for the project, with releases of “Baptized,” “Jonesin’” and “Forgotten Man,” with the latter dubbed “an ode to blue-collar workers that exposes the heart-aching realities of the working class,” (Billboard), and with his track “Pill,” critics praised its gripping honesty as it “further cements Shane as a new voice of the damaged, addicted, and lost in country music,” (Rolling Stone). Shane also recently released “What Do I Know,” along with a moving video to accompany the track featuring a cameo by John Carter Cash, available to watch HERE.

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2024 AIMP NASHVILLE COUNTRY AWARDS NOMINEES ANNOUNCED

 

The Association for Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) has revealed the list of final nominees for the 2024 AIMP Country Awards which will be held on Monday, March 25 at 7 p.m. at the historic Ryman Auditorium and will be hosted by Storme Warren.

The 2024 AIMP Awards recognizes songwriters, publishers and songs in various categories.

Good luck to all of those nominated and thank you for what you do for music.

2024 AIMP Award Final Nominees:

AIMP Rising Songwriter of the Year:

• Christian Stalnecker – Independently Published by Reservoir Media
• Jaxson Free – Independently Published by Goat Island Sound
• John Byron – Independently Published by Big Loud Publishing
• Josh Melton – Independently Published by Ebach Entertainment
• Rocky Block – Independently Published by Big Loud Publishing
• Ryan Larkins – Independently Published by CAM Creative
• Travis Wood – Independently Published by Creative Nation Music

AIMP Rising Artist-Writer of the Year:

• Dylan Marlowe – Independently Published by Play It Again Entertainment
• George Birge – Independently Published by Big Machine Music
• Hannah Ellis – Independently Published by Curb Word Entertainment
• Mae Estes – Independently Published by Plaid Flag Music & Kobalt Music Publishing
• Meg McCree – Independently Published by Hang Your Hat Music & Concord Music Publishing

AIMP Artist-Writer of the Year:

• Corey Kent – Independently Published by Combustion Music
• Dylan Scott – Independently Published by Curb Word Entertainment
• Hardy – Independently Published by Relative Music Group
• Jordan Davis – Independently Published by Anthem Entertainment
• Morgan Wallen – Independently Published by Big Loud Publishing
• Russell Dickerson – Independently Published by Concord Music Publishing

AIMP Songwriter of the Year:

• Ernest – Independently Published by Big Loud Publishing
• Hardy – Independently Published by Relative Music Group
• John Byron – Independently Published by Big Loud Publishing
• Jordan Schmidt – Independently Published by Endurance Music Group
• Morgan Wallen – Independently Published by Big Loud Publishing
• Tracy Chapman – Independently Published by Purple Rabbit Music Publishing

AIMP Song Champion of the Year:

• Ciara Shortridge – VP, Country Publishing/A&R (Curb Word Music)
• Courtney Allen – Sr. Director, A&R (Concord Music Publishing)
• Laurel Kittleson-Cobb – A&R Consultant (Rainier Entertainment)
• Sara Knabe – SVP, A&R (Big Loud Music)
• Sarah Schumacher – Sr. Creative Director, Country Publishing (Curb Word Music)
• Tim Hunze – VP, Publishing (Big Machine Music)

AIMP Publisher Pick of the Year:

• “98 Braves” – Travis Wood, John Byron, Josh Miller; independently published by Creative Nation Music, Big Loud Publishing, Concord Music Publishing; performed by Morgan Wallen
• “Buried” – Brandy Clark, Jessie Jo Dillon; independently publishing by Big Machine Music; performed by Brandy Clark
• “Girl In The Mirror” – Jessie Jo Dillon, Matt Jenkins, Megan Moroney; independently published by Big Machine Music, Madfun Entertainment; performed by Megan Moroney
• “Good With Me” – Walker Hayes, Shane McAnally, Scott Stepakoff; independently published by SMACKSongs; performed by Walker Hayes
• “The Mockingbird & The Crow” – Michael Hardy, Jordan Schmidt, Brett Tyler; independently published by Relative Music Group, Endurance Music Group, Combustion Music; performed by Hardy
• “You Don’t Want That Smoke” – Tucker Beathard, Jimi Bell; independently published by Little Louder Music; performed by Bailey Zimmerman

AIMP Song of the Year:

• “98 Braves” – Travis Wood, John Byron, Josh Miller; independently published by Creative Nation Music, Big Loud Publishing, Concord Music Publishing; performed by Morgan Wallen
• “Fast Car” – Tracy Chapman; independently published by Purple Rabbit Music Publishing; performed by Luke Combs
• “Heart Like A Truck” – Dallas Wilson, Lainey Wilson, Trannie Anderson; independently published by Riser House Music Publishing; performed by Lainey Wilson
• “Human” – Travis Meadows, Tony Lane; independently published by Songs of Mighty Isis, It’s Killer Music, She and I and Kobalt Music Publishing; performed by Cody Johnson
• “Next Thing You Know” – Jordan Davis, Josh Osborne, Chase McGill, Greylan James; independently published by Anthem Entertainment; performed by Jordan Davis
• “Tennessee Orange” – Ben Williams, David Fanning, Megan Moroney, Paul Jenkins; independently published by Major Bob Music, 33 Creative; performed by Megan Moroney

Top Independent Music Publishers of the Year:

• Big Loud Publishing
• Big Machine Music
• Concord Music Publishing
• Relative Music Group
• Roundhill Music
• Taperoom Music

HUNTERGIRL’S FIRST-EVER HOLIDAY TRACKS TO BE FEATURED IN HALLMARK CHANNEL’S ORIGINAL MOVIES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

America’s sweetheart, vocal powerhouse, and esteemed songwriterHunterGirl has released her first-ever original holiday tracks with the spirited “Hurry Up Christmas" and the dreamy “Christmas Again.” Both of the songs are co-written by the 19 Recordings/Wheelhouse Records’ artist, get in the holiday spirit HERE.

"When I found out that two songs I wrote were going to be featured in the Hallmark Channel’s Christmas movies, I was so excited for my whole family, especially my Nana," she explains. "I’ve been watching Hallmark Christmas movies with my family since I was a little girl, so hearing my song, 'Hurry Up Christmas,' in Christmas Island over the weekend was a moment I will never forget.”

The song behind Hallmark Channel’s “Countdown to Christmas” and new movie Christmas Island, which premiered over the weekend (11/11), the joyful and jolly “Hurry Up Christmas” highlights the American Idol runner-up’s powerful, dynamic voice. While “Christmas Again,” to be featured in the network’s upcoming sequel, Haul Out The Holly: Lit Up, premiering November 25, demonstrates the colossal versatility of her vocal range, bringing an entrancing and delicate delivery to the track.

Delightfully festive with rousing lyrics and an up-tempo “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”-type beat, “Hurry Up Christmas” is sure to be a new Christmas classic. For those looking for a romantically enchanting track to add to their holiday playlist comes “Christmas Again;” fusing nostalgic, fairy-tale romance and the wishful spirit of Christmas, the dreamy song reminds you that the holiday magic you felt as a kid never fades.

Christmas Island – Show Times:
Thursday, November 16 8/7c
Monday, November 20 10/9c
Wednesday, November 29 2a/1c
Friday, December 8 4/3c
Wednesday, December 13 6a/5c
Saturday, December 23 8/7c
Sunday, December 31 10a/9c

Haul Out The Holly: Lit Up – Show Times:
Saturday, November 25 8/7c (PREMIERE)
Sunday, November 26 10/9c
Thursday, November 30 8/7c
Saturday, December 9 6/5c
Thursday, December 14 6a/5c
Sunday, December 17 2/1c
Wednesday, December 20 8/7c
Monday, December 25 4/3c
Sunday, December 31 10/9c

For more information and local listings, visit: www.hallmarkchanel.com.

Next up, HunterGirl will perform at the Christmas Parade in Raleigh, North Carolina on November 18, the Christmas 4 Kids Benefit Concert at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on Monday, November 20 – a nonprofit that brings the joy of Christmas to thousands of underprivileged Middle Tennessee children –along with Phil Vasser, Chapel Hart, Shenandoah and more (purchase tickets HERE) – and the Christmas Tree Lighting in her hometown of Winchester, Tenn. on November 24.

Recently, HunterGirl partnered with Musicians On Call and visited Nashville’s Veteran Affair’s (VA) Hospital in honor of Veterans Day and in gratitude of their heroic service, performing for patients, their families and staff, which livestreamed to all VA hospitals across the country. Watch a recap HERE. Having worked with veteran organizations since her teens such as Operation Song, Freedom Sings and A Soldier’s Child, HunterGirl has helped numerous vets transform their stories into songs.

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SONGS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Some good tunes available at digital outlets everywhere right now - go on and check 'em out, #tuneoutthenoise and #sharethemusic!

Be sure to check out the artist websites and find out more about them. Check out their tour dates, buy their merchandise and connect with them on social media.

THIS WEEK'S GOOD STUFF

"Red Dirt Church" - Russell Dickerson and NeedToBreathe

"Leather" - Cody Johnson (You should be listening to this entire album. Wow!)

"Tennesee Don't Mind" - Kameron Marlowe

"I Can Still Make Cheyenne" - Max McNown and Grace Tyler

"Outlaws and Mustangs" - Cody Jinks

"Go Get Her" - Restless Road

"Seven Bridges Road" - Brothers of the Heart (This entire new album is outstanding!)

"Cost of Freedom" - Kurt Stevens

"I Got A Problem" - Drake Milligan

"Let Your Love Flow" - William Michael Morgan and The Bellamy Brothers

"'87 Chevy" - Rhett Walker

"Tell the Devil" - Joseph Habedank

"This Side of the Dirt" - Hunter Brothers

"These Are the Days" - Cory Asbury and Amy Grant

"Don't Talk to Me Like That" - Walker County

"Oil and Cattle" - Brett Kissel and George Canyon

"Cryin' Time" - George Ducas

"Let It Ride (Let It Roll)" - Craig Wayne Boyd

 

THERE'S JUST SOMETHING IN THE WORDS: PART 2

Words matter. It doesn't matter where you hear, see or read them. They affect us in so many different ways. These days with the negative pull of the world around me, I choose to find those words that breathe life into me, not suck it out of me. I find myself pulling further away from mainstream music and finding more music that lifts me up and gives me pause to think.

Anyone that truly knows me, knows that music isn't just what I talk about, it's who I am. I love everything about it but the thing I love the most is the power of a song, it's ability to stop me in my tracks and hear the message and it's ability to change lives. These days, those kind of songs seem to be a bit harder to find but they're out there if you listen beyond what radio is selling. If you search, you'll find them. The words matter. To me, a song isn't just background noise, it's much more than that.

Here are a few of the songs that made me rethink things, find a new perspective and realize my own strengths, weaknesses and my purpose. These had a part in making me who I am in this moment and these newer ones are helping build me into the person I want to be moving forward. Thank you to the artists and writers for putting the words on paper that connect with hearts and will be here making a difference long after they have left the world.

“God Made Good” - Scotty Inman

Writers: Scotty Inman, Jimmy Yeary

"I thought I was finished

  Surely He'd give up on me

  But It was in those moments

  He showed me what grace really means"

"Less Like Me"  - Zach WilliamsWriters: Zach Williams, Mia Fieldes, Hank Bentley
"A little more like mercyA little more like graceA little more like kindness, goodness, love and faithA little more like patienceA little more like peaceA little more like Jesus, a little less like me"

“Good Morning Mercy” - Jason Crabb & Dylan ScottWriters: Jason Crabb, Jay DeMarcus, Caleb Ward, Jordan Ward
"Good morning mercyYou call me worthyFeels like the sun shining on my faceLiving's good this side of graceI feel it workingGoodbye to the hurtingYou woke me up put me on my wayHallelujah it's a brand new dayGood morning mercy"

Brothers Osborne - "Roller Coaster"

Writers: TJ Osborne, John Osborne, Jamie Hartman, Jordan Lehning

"Where are all the songs for people who don't always get along

When breakin' up and makin' up is somethin' we all do

Couldn't find a lyric to describe this road we're on

So, I found a pen and paper and I wrote this song for you

When I am winter, you are summer

When I am autumn, you are spring

When I'm high and dry, you're my drop of rain

Sometimes fallin', sometimes flyin'

But in spite of everythin'

I could ride this rollercoaster for forever and a day"

Jodee Messina - "That's God"Writer: Jodee Messina
"If you take the time to look around, you'll see it everywhere.It's right here all around us, even when we're not aware.It doesn't have to be a miracle,It might just be the little things,And even those who say they don't believe,They may not know it but everyday they see"

Troy Cartwright - "God is Good"Writers: Troy Cartwright. Billy Montana, Brandon Hood
"Ain't no way of knowing 'bout tomorrowAnd it won't always go the way I wish it wouldI know time's just something that we borrowLord knows I forget more than I shouldGod is good"

Ryan Stevenson featuring Vince Gill & Amy Grant - "When We Fall Apart"Writer: Ryan Stevenson
"It's ok to cryIt's ok to fall apartYou don't have to tryTo be strong when you are notAnd it may take sometime to make sense of all your thoughtsBut don't ever fight your tears'Cause there is freedom in every dropSometimes the only way to heal a broken heart is when we fall apart"

Tony Jackson - "Five Dollar Bible"
Writers: Barry Poole, Wynn Varble, Karen Staley
"In a five dollar bibleSomeone gave to meI read it every night before bedIt's really pretty simpleWe're the ones who make it hardIt's all right there in black and white and redFunny how these modern day solutions just can't seem to rivalThe wisdom of a fivе dollar bible"

Matthew West - "The Last Song"Writers: Matthew West, Jeff Pardo
"As long as I am breathing I will lift a melodyIt's just my way of saying, "Thank You, Lord, for loving me"I could sing a thousand songs about how good to me You've beenSo I'll just keep on singing until the last song ends"

Todd Tilghman - "Long Way Home"Writers: Shane McAnally, Ester Dean, Dustin Christensen, Ryan Donald Innes, Ryan Tedder
"Sometimes dreams get lostSometimes love takes timeBut the greatest things are worth standing in lineAnd it's never a race, as long as you get where you're goingSometimes the heart takes the long way home"

Pryor & Lee - "Good Ol' Dogs and God"Writers: Doug Johnson, Trent Fisher, Elvie Shane, Adam Wood
"Good ol' dogs and GodWon't ever let you downThey listen when you're talkingJust happy you're aroundI don't know why they love usBut they do no matter whatTwo things you can count onGood ol' dogs and God"

Tommy Karlas - "Lessons"Writers: Tommy Karlas, Dave Turnbull, Whitney Duncan
"You can't win 'em allYou can't change the pastDon't take for granted what you've gotDon't always want what you don't haveTake some chancesHave some faithMake the most of every dayCause it could all be over in a second"

#TOURINGNEWS - BRANDY CLARK AND LORI MCKENNA ARE HITTING THE ROAD IN A SPECIAL CO-HEADLINING TOUR

Two of the best in songwriting are hitting the road ... together!

Brandy Clark and Lori McKenna are coming together to bring their music to you in a special co-headlining tour, “An Evening with Brandy Clark & Lori McKenna” featuring telling behind the song stories and performing their own songs in addition to those written for other artists. The party kicks off September 28 in Houston, TX.

“An Evening with Brandy Clark & Lori McKenna” Tour Dates:

Sept. 28—Houston, TX—The Heights Theater

Sept. 29—Dallas, TX—The Kessler Theater

Sept. 30—New Braunfels, TX—Gruene Hall

Oct. 5—Knoxville, TN—Bijou Theatre

Oct. 6—Chattanooga, TN—Walker Theatre

Oct. 7—Rocky Mount, VA—Harvester Performance Center

Oct. 8—Durham, NC—Carolina Theatre of Durham/Fletcher Hall

Oct. 12—Buffalo, NY—Asbury Hall at Babeville

Oct. 13—Laconia, NH—The Colonial Theatre of Laconia

Oct. 14—Northampton, MA—Academy of Music

Oct. 15—Boston, MA—The Wilbur

RAY SCOTT DELIVERS NEW SINGLE, "HEY FOOL", ON JUNE 30

 

The “Country Renegade” (PEOPLE Magazine)

reminisces on love and fidelity in self-reflective new track:

“This is a ‘Don’t F it Up’ song”

Ray Scott follows his May 31 single “Ripples” with “Hey Fool,” a new track out June 30 at digital streaming platforms.

Known for his “painstakingly crafted” lyrics and stories ”that match his top-shelf vocals” (Billboard), Scott penned “Hey Fool” as a cautionary tale about love, loyalty, and loss, told from the perspective of someone who’s lived the consequences.

“We all make mistakes… we all ‘F it up’ sometimes,” says Scott. “This is a ‘Don't F it up’ song, told by an authority on the subject. I think most can relate… from either side.”

Pre-save/add “Hey Fool” here: https://onerpm.link/Hey_Fool

“Hey Fool” and “Ripples” follow Scott’s 10th studio album, Wrong Songs: Musings From The Shallow End (3.31), a satirical collection of irreverent, high-energy honky-tonk tunes.

While hilariously “shallow,” the album sits atop a deep foundation of hard-earned country music cred. An independent artist with a “fathoms-deep singing voice and wicked songwriting wit” (Rolling Stone), Scott co-wrote Clay Walker's 2003 hit "A Few Questions" and Randy Travis' "Pray for the Fish” before releasing his 2005 debut album, My Kind of Music.

His 2021 album Cover The Earth — hailed as “the kind of country that reaches inside your heart and gives it a two fisted squeeze” by American Songwriter — plumbed the depths of personal pain and family history.

Connect with Ray:

Website: http://www.rayscott.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RayScottPage

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rayscottmusic/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RayalityCheck

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC94YxyYIkAZamAjoUs4gPoA