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July 2, 2021

Pop Reggae Artist Dan Bailey Tribe Releases New Single “Easy To Close Your Eyes”

The great orator and civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. once said “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Philanthropist and pop reggae artist, Dan Bailey, echoes identical sentiments in his latest single “Easy To Close Your Eyes.” Providing powerful commentary on the current state of the world, the acoustic reggae-inspired track touches […]

RADIO SPEAKS

Taylor Swift

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

Celeste Barbier

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

Tones & I

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

Luke Combs

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

Maren Morris

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

Eileen Carey

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

Kip Moore

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

Lewis Capaldi

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

Luke Bryan

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

Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello

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

Lizzo

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

Joey Canyon

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

Tower Circle

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

Johannes Linstead

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

Ron Ramsey Jr

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

Post Malone

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

Rhett May

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

Benny Marsella

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

Billy F Otis

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

Ashley Best

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

Joy Mover

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

Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber

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

Garrett Young

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

Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello

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

Justin Moore

“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

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

Miranda Lambert

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

Joy Mover

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

Shawn Mendes

“Shawn Mendes “If I Can’t Have You” (Island/UMG) is breaking fast for us” Bobby Dee/WEDB (Swainsboro, GA)

Devi

“Just added the new Devi “Heart Stone”, a Great song and great follow-up” Mike Betten/KQCR (Hampton, IA)

Meg Berry’s “Colored Balloons” Breaks Top10 At Radio

Recording Artist Meg Berry is celebrating success with current single “Colored Balloons” as single reaches the Top40 and AC/HotAC charts, as well as, jumping into the Hot100 this month. Momentum for the song is gathering, giving fans a first listen to the infectious single. Radio may download “Colored Balloons” HERE “Wow” says Berry about her […]

EMA Releases Her Latest Single “Love Languages”

Who are your biggest influences? Recently, one of my biggest influences for my music has been Olivia Rodrigo. Watching her quick rise into the music industry inspired me not only to work hard on my own music, but also inspired my lyrics and vocals for my newest single, “Love Languages”. When she released her debut […]

Indie Artists: Leading The Way For A New Generation

Welcome to our New Music Weekly Special Indie Artists Music Edition. We are thrilled to be able to bring you this special issue focusing on independent artists and bands and their effect at radio and on our weekly music charts. From the very beginning we here at NMW has always been about “leveling music playing […]

Manny Blu: Taking The Lead

Vocalist and performer Manny Blu, has released the music video for “Might As Well Lead”. Written by Aaron Eshuis, Joe Clemmons, and Logan Wall, the new track gives fans a taste of what they can expect on the new EP to be released later this year. This year, the former hockey player, MMA fighter also […]

New Music Weekly Magazine Preps For Indie Artists Edition

New Music Weekly has announced a very special Indie Artists Edition as their next magazine publication. The leading radio and music trade publication is seeking out the very best in the independent arena that have or are currently receiving chart activity. Additionally, coverage of its NMAs will be featured. Recent New Music Award winners and […]

Matell Describes New Song “Fragile” as “‘We Are the World’ Meets 2021”

Who are your biggest influences? Diana Ross, Rhonda Ross, Bob Dylan, Aaron Carter and Eric Kupper What’s the craziest thing that has happened on tour? In the beginning of singing a tribute to jazz great Nancy Wilson, my mic died and I sung Billie Holiday’s song “Strange Fruit” acappella to an rousing audience at the […]

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Country Rocker Cameron DuBois Returns To Muscle Shoals, Cuts Soulful Tribute “Modern Day Wonder Woman” For Single Mothers Everywhere

Country rocker Cameron DuBois continues to build upon her passionate and soulful approach to song crafting, returning to the famed music scene of Muscle Shoals, Alabama to cut a new melodic tribute for single Mothers everywhere called “Modern Day Wonder Woman.” Just in time for Mother’s Day, the new song is available now everywhere digital […]

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Dariann Leigh Empowers in New Single “Let Me Go”

Dariann Leigh boasts the beauty of knowing your own worth in her brand new single, “Let Me Go.” Captivating and empowering, Dariann brings forth an anthem of confidence and self-respect. “When you let go of something, a lot of people associate that with weakness, as if you didn’t have the strength to hold on,” Leigh […]