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Newcomer Trace Nixon’s Debut EP, Hand Me Down Name, Coming October 3

Newcomer Trace Nixon’s debut EP, HAND ME DOWN NAME, is set for an October 3 release. Trace wrote each of the five songs in the collection and they’re filled with insights into his life and character. The songs reflect a lifetime of lessons learned – and a hefty risk for this Virginia native. “This is […]

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Tommy Charles “Second Chance”

Tommy Charles “Second Chance” (Crank Music) is strong here on WNHE” Ron Dale/Nashville, TN

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Olivia Rodrigo “Get Him Back!”

“Olivia Rodrigo “Get Him Back!” (Geffen/Interscope) remains a top hit on our KLZY FM” Dustin Williams (Minneapolis, KS)

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Bill Abernathy “Hide Away”

”Hide Away” (MTS) from Bill Abernathy is climbing here on KDOL” Jim Wolfe/Livingston, TX

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Jacaranda “Freedom, God And Family”

“Loving Jacaranda’s “Freedom, God And Family” (Freezeland Music) on  Sound Machine”   Tom Barstow/Moyock, SC

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Paul Russell “Lil Boo Thang”

“Paul Russell & “Lil Boo Thang” (Arista) is moving fast on Today’s Hottest Hits”    Bill Hennes/Pompano Beach, FL

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“Cruel Summer” Taylor Swift

“Cruel Summer” (Republic) from Taylor Swift is still a solid winner KPLT” Dano/Paris, TX

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Jeremy Parsons “Life Worth Dyin’ For”

”Jeremy Parsons and “Life Worth Dyin’ For” (MTS) is climbing here on KDOL” Jim Wolfe/Livingston, TX

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Ed Sheeran “Eyes Closed”

“Ed Sheeran “Eyes Closed” (Atlantic) remains a top hit on our KLZY FM” Dustin Williams (Minneapolis, KS)

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Taylor Swift “Cruel Summer”

“Taylor Swift’s “Cruel Summer” (Republic) is moving fast on Today’s Hottest Hits”   Bill Hennes/Pompano Beach, FL

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Fifty Fifty “Cupid”

“Fifty Fifty is a solid Top 5 here with “Cupid” (Warner/WMG) on KPLT” Dano/Paris, TX

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Clark Ford & Underground Tree “I Don’t Want To Work Today”

“Loving the new Clark Ford & Underground Tree “I Don’t Want To Work Today” (CFM)  on our Sound Machine”   Tom Barstow/Moyock, SC

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DK Davis “Don’t Cry Daddy”

“Don’t Cry Daddy” (AMG) from DK Davis is strong here on WNHE” Ron Dale/Nashville, TN

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Taylor Swift “Karma”

“Taylor Swift’s “Karma” (Republic) is powering up fast on Today’s Hottest Hits”    Bill Hennes/Pompano Beach, FL

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Old Dominion “Memory Lane”

”Old Dominion’s “Memory Lane” (Arista Nashville/SME) is already Top5 on KDOL” Jim Wolfe/Livingston, TX

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Robert Eskridge “Takes”

“Takes” from Robert Eskridge (Bucket List) is a chart-breaker on WOCO Country”   Larry Kasynski/Oconto, WI

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Kaylin Vela “Summer Bae”

“Loving the new Kaylin Vela “Summer Bae” (Ni Music) on our Sound Machine”    Tom Barstow/Moyock, SC

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More Than Words “Smile”

“Smile” (Angel Road) from More Than Words is strong here at WNHE” Ron Dale/Nashville, TN

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John McDonough “We’ll Answer The Call”

“John McDonough and “We’ll Answer The Call” (MTS) is now breaking on Absolute Pop”  Michael Johnson/Paonia, CO

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Eileen Carey “Land With You”

“Eileen Carey and “Land With You” (RolleyCstr) is now spinning on our Absolute Pop” Michael Johnson/Paonia, CO

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Richard Lynch “Better Off”

“Better Off” (MTS) by Richard Lynch is breaking fast on KGRS” Jason Kranz/Stillwater, OK

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Miley Cyrus “Flowers”

“Flowers” (Columbia) by Miley Cyrus is a “top prime mover” here on KPLT” Dano/Paris, TX

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Rihanna “Left Me Up”

“Rihanna’s “Left Me Up” (Roc Nation/Def Jam) is still powering on Today’s Hottest Hits”   Bill Hennes/Pompano Beach, FL

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Tommy Charles “Last Country Bar”

“Last Country Bar” (Crank) from Tommy Charles is strong here at WNHE” Ron Dale/Nashville, TN

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Davina Michelle “Heartbreak”

“Loving the Davina Michelle’s “Heartbreak” (8Ball) on our Sound Machine”   Tom Barstow/Moyock, SC

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DK Davis “You’re In The Country”

“DK Davis “You’re In The Country” (Route 66/AMG) is a chart-breaker on Country Bear”  Stan Edwards/Placid, FL

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Cole Swindell “Drinkaby”

“Cole Swindell and his new song “Drinkaby” (Warner Nashville) is already a Hit on KDOL” Jim Wolfe/Livingston, TX

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Rihanna “Lift Me Up”

“Rihanna with “Lift Me Up” (Roc Nation/Def Jam) is the big entry on Today’s Hottest Hits”   Bill Hennes/Pompano Beach, FL

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Kenny Chesney “Beer With My Friends”

“Beer With My Friends (WEA) from Kenny Chesney & Old Dominion is a Hit on KDOL” Jim Wolfe/Livingston, TX

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Taylor Swift “Anti-Hero”

“Taylor Swift is a “top prime mover” here with Anti-Hero” (Republic) on KPLT” Dano/Paris, TX

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See Your Shadow “Crazy Things Like That”

“Crazy Things Like That” (MTS) from See Your Shadow is strong here at WNHE” Ron Dale/Nashville, TN

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Lakelin Lemmings: Girl Next Door

When you hear Lakelin Lemmings sing for the first time, you can’t help but feel like you’ve been listening to her forever. The 19-year-old singer-songwriter from West Tennessee is utterly approachable, and undeniably herself. She’s the all-American girl next door, with big dreams and the talent to achieve them. Now 19 years old, Lakelin began […]

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The Malpass Brothers Receive Prestigious Josie Music Award Nominations, Plus The Tex Ritter Award

When it comes to holding an audience’s attention, The Malpass Brothers always have more than a few tricks of up the sleeves of their Nudie Suits. They electrify the stage with their showy outfits, superb musicianship, and the kind of light-hearted banter and antics that only blood brothers could get away with. It’s those brotherly […]

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Beyond Labels: The Soulful, Genre-Bending Journey of Chris Weaver

In a city often defined by its musical categories, Chris Weaver has spent nearly two decades in Nashville forging a sound that defies easy classification. More than just a country artist, Weaver is a soulful storyteller, a commanding vocalist, and a dynamic performer whose music is a potent fusion of Southern rock, blues, country, and […]

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INDIE ARTISTS ISSUE @ TOP40

Ariana Grande continues to be as hot as ever and just when you thought she might be slowing down a bit we have to think again. Her new “twilight zone” (Republic) is as strong as any entry she has had in quite some time. Better give this some major attention in the coming weeks. The […]

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NMA WINNERS ON AC40

Myles Smith has got a good thing going and make no mistake about that. The new “Nice To Meet You” (RCA) is being met with major enthusiasm. This is a multi-talented recording artist with a very bright future. So far so very good for rising star Myles Smith. Alex Warren is as hot as they […]

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2025 NMA Winners & Indie Artist Special Edition

Welcome to a very special issue for us here at New Music Weekly. We are thrilled to pay tribute to all of the winners for our 2025 New Music Awards. For this issue we also put the spotlight on our Independent artists and bands that play such an important part of our music industry. A […]

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Mike Kuster’s “She’s My Reason For Going Home” Drops

“This song continues my release of songs that will form my album, “Fifty”. This album celebrates my fifty years of kicking around dirt on this rock! “She’s My Reason For Going Home” comes from a very personal place. A few years ago, my son was in a bad accident. While we were in the hospital, […]

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New Summer Hit From Boni Jane at radio now: Radio/Media Download

Boni Jane is a multi-talented singer/songwriter who has written over 100 songs. Her “Dancing With Angels” is a Top10 hit rignt now on the US charts & this new “Measure Of My Love” is expected to break at radio in record time. All her current songs are featured on the new album entitled “Best Of […]

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Elizabeth Nichols Delivers Karmic Gut-Punch With New Ballad “Daughter”

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Ashley Paul, Joel Diamond, and Lucas Marx Set the Dance Floor Ablaze with EDM Revival of “Body Language”

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Black Sands Releases a Country Anthem for Summer Nights with “Making Memories”

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Cosmic-Pop Duo, Moon Radio, Release Dreamy Debut Single, “Lust For The Moon”