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August 16, 2022

Recording Artist Rob Georg Crowned NMA Country Breakthrough Artist

Rob Georg has become the winner as “Country Breakthrough Artist of the Year” for the 2022 New Music Awards. A long time New Music Weekly favorite, he is now moving up the Country Top50 with his current hit “Higher Ground” (Coast). He continues to build a strong following of Country music fans here in the […]

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Joey Canyon “On Country Radio”

August 15, 2022

“Just added the new Joey Canyon “On Country Radio” (Glo-Dot) to our KCGW” DJ Angele/Edgar, NE

Rob Georg “My Mother’s Arms”

August 12, 2022

“My Mother’s Arms” by Rob Georg (Coast) sounds great on WIDE” Art Durivage/Troy, NY

Taylor Swift

March 19, 2020

”The Man”(Republic) Taylor Swift – New Add from KLMJ AC Mike Betten/Hampton, IA

Celeste Barbier

March 16, 2020

”Tidal Wave” (Independent) Celeste Barbier – Prime Mover at WNHE Ron Dale/Nashville, TN

Tones & I

March 4, 2020

“Dance Monkey” (Elektra) Tones & I – Closing in on #1 this week at KSPI Jason Kranz/Stillwater, OK

Luke Combs

February 26, 2020

”Even Though I’m Leaving” (Columbia) Luke Combs – #1 at WFLE Eddie Plummer/Flemingsburg, KY

Maren Morris

February 19, 2020

“The Bones” (Columbia Nashville) Maren Morris – Top10 @ WEDB Bobby Dee/Dublin, GA

Eileen Carey

February 18, 2020

”Finally” (RollyCstr) from Eileen Carey – New Add @ KOKX Brian Dougherty/Keokuk, IA

Kip Moore

January 27, 2020

“We’re all over the latest Kip Moore “She’s Mine” (MCA Nashville)” Eddie Plummer/WFLE (Flemingsburg, KY)

Lewis Capaldi

January 20, 2020

“Lewis Capaldi is at the top here with “Someone You Loved” (Capitol) Bobby Dee/WEDB (Swainsboro, GA)

Luke Bryan

January 13, 2020

“What She Wants Tonight” (Capitol) by Luke Bryan is doing well here” Mike Betten/KLMJ Country (Hampton, IA)

Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello

January 7, 2020

“The Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello “Senorita” (Island/UMG) is Top5 here” Dano/KPLT (Paris, TX)

Lizzo

January 1, 2020

“Lizzo “Good As Hell” (Atlantic) ranks #1 for us” Jason Kranz/KSPI (Stillwater, OK)

Joey Canyon

December 31, 2019

“Joey Canyon has something going with “Take Me Back” (Glo-dot)” Mojo Wilson/WMSR (Tuscumbia, AL)

Tower Circle

December 24, 2019

“We’re loving the new Tower Circle “Come A Little Closer” (Independent)” Nikki Thunder/KCHE (Cherokee, IA)

Johannes Linstead

December 22, 2019

“Christmas is fun again with Johannes Linstead’s “Tropical Christmas” Art Durivage/WIDE (Troy, NY)

Ron Ramsey Jr

November 24, 2019

“Ron Ramsey Jr. has a debut hit on his hands with “Comin’ Back Home” Mojo Wilson/WMSR (Tuscumbia, AL)

Post Malone

November 17, 2019

“Post Malone “Circles” (Republic/UMG) is fast becoming a solid favorite for us” Terry Haley/WAKQ (Paris, TN)

Rhett May

November 13, 2019

“Rhett May is on fire here with his new & exciting “Cocktails & Cannabis” (Independent)” Art Durivage/WIDE (Troy, NY)

Benny Marsella

November 6, 2019

“We’re all over the new Benny Marsella “A Special Kind Of Love” (Scheherazade)” Nikki Thunder/KCHE (Cherokee, IA)

Billy F Otis

September 24, 2019

“Just added “Front Page News” from Billy F Otis (CVB), a great follow-up to his last” Mike Betten/KQCR (Hampton, IA)

Ashley Best

September 16, 2019

“Ashley Best & “Nothing Ever Seems To Do” is starting to break here” Jason Kranz/KGFY (Stillwater, OK)

Joy Mover

September 9, 2019

“We’re loving the new Joy Mover single “Heaven In Your Heart” (Independent)” Nikki Thunder/KCHE (Cherokee, IA)

Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber

September 6, 2019

“Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber “I Don’t Care” (Atlantic) is closing in on #1 for us” Terry Haley/WAKQ (Paris, TN)

Garrett Young

September 4, 2019

“Garrett Young has a breakout Hit in “Stray Cat Call” (West Coast Collective)” Art Durivage/WIDE (Troy, NY)

Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello

September 2, 2019

“I Like Me Better” from Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello is a solid winner” Bobby Dee/WEDB (Swainsboro, GA)

Justin Moore

August 30, 2019

“Justin Moore ” The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home” (Valory/Big Machine/Universal) is almost #1 here” Larry Kazynski/WOCO (Green Bay, WI)

Ashley Best

August 29, 2019

“Ashley Best & “Nothing Ever Seems To Do” is starting to break here” Jason Kranz/KGFY (Stillwater, OK)

Miranda Lambert

August 26, 2019

“Miranda Lambert’s “It All Comes Out in the Wash” (Warner/RCA Nashville) tops our add list” Eddie Plummer/WFLE (Flemingsburg, KY)

Joy Mover

August 22, 2019

“We’re loving the new Joy Mover single “Heaven In Your Heart” (Independent)” Nikki Thunder/KCHE (Cherokee, IA)

AESPA: Primed For Global Superstardom

August 8, 2022

AESPA is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment. The group consists of four members: Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning. They debuted on November 17, 2020, with the single “Black Mamba”. Their name combines the English initials of “avatar” and “experience” (Avatar X Experience) with the English word “aspect”, meaning “two sides”, to […]

Mario Barth and the About Kings On Tour In Europe Until August

July 18, 2022

Who are your biggest influences? Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top, Brantley Gilbert, Eric Church, Keith Urban. Buddy Guy. What’s the craziest thing that has happened on tour? For our first gig ever, we played in front of 48,000. Everything is fun and games until you stand behind the curtain. That moment was surreal. What’s your […]

NMA Country New Artist of the Year Tiffany Haseker Releases “We Need To Talk”

June 30, 2022

2022 New Music Awards Country New Artist of the Year Tiffany Haseker releases her second single, “We Need to Talk” off her EP “The One”, which is impacting radio now. Tiffany’s single “The One” spent 10 weeks at #1 on New Music Weekly’s Country Digital Chart, 8 weeks at #1 on Country Indie Music Singles […]

Visionary Filmmaker Baz Luhrmann “ELVIS” Rocks Its Way Into Immersive 270-Degree ScreenX Theaters

June 29, 2022

CJ 4DPLEX, one of the world’s leading producer of premium film formats and cinema technologies, announced today that Baz Luhrmann’s highly-anticipated Warner Bros. Pictures epic drama “Elvis” will debut in 270-degree panoramic ScreenX theaters worldwide starting June 22. In the United States, the film will open with early pre-shows starting on June 21 in select […]

Limberlost Nominated for 2 JMAs As They Pile Up Impressive List of Summer Concerts

June 28, 2022

As Seattle based rockers Limberlost announces several high-profile shows for the summer of 2022, their new single, “Long Way From Home”, that continues to impact the Hot AC and Top 40 radio chart was just announced as a finalist for Rock Single of 2022 at the prestigious Josie Music Awards. Their latest Album “Good Fight”, […]

NMA Winners & 2022 Radio Breakouts

May 11, 2022

We are thrilled to be able to celebrate the winners for our 2022 New Music Awards. Top major label artists from Adele to Ed Sheeran made their way into the winner’s circle. Major labels also brought along a number of bands and music acts that also did very well. There was also a vast range […]

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Lee Sims “When Noah Built The Ark” released to Country radio: Radio Download Here

Putting a face to the term Cowboy Crooner, Lee Sims uses his sturdy baritone to build tales of the American West, his stories telling tales of treachery (“Barber Creek Road”), white hat heroes healing hearts (“I’m Gonna Let You Down”), open roads (“Highway to Heaven”), simple pleasures (“Champagne in a Dixie Cup”), and country wisdom […]

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LouieLou152 “Puro” released to AC radio: Download Now

LouieLou152 is a 25 year old music artist based out of New York. He is a former National Wrestling Champion who suffered a career ending neck injury. To fill the void of having wrestling taken away, he uses music as his new passion. Combining his influence of authentic New York Hip Hop with the newer […]

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