Rising Star - Music That Matters

Rising Star - Music That Matters

By Kelly Hughes

Today's most intriguing singers and songwriters talk about their new releases.
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Sonic Rebel - We Made This With Our Hands

Rising Star - Music That MattersJun 09, 2022
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Maddye Trew - Single of the Year

Maddye Trew - Single of the Year

https://www.maddyetrew.com/

Maddye Trew talks about her new release Single of the Year, and much more.

Jun 16, 202556:34
James Robert Webb - Weekend Outlaw

James Robert Webb - Weekend Outlaw

https://www.jamesrobertwebb.com/

James Robert Webb talks about his new album Weekend Outlaw, and much more.

Jun 12, 202501:19:18
Amanda Barise - Cute and Deadly

Amanda Barise - Cute and Deadly

https://youtu.be/QU5as6gaf7g?si=2gNt3f86fZi666s0

American Idol alum Amanda Barise talks about her new single Cute and Deadly, and much more.

May 27, 202501:19:45
Susannah B - Always Wanted To

Susannah B - Always Wanted To

https://www.susannahb.com/

Singer-songwriter Susannah B talks about her latest single Always Wanted To, and much more.

Mar 14, 202501:05:18
EJ - Another Day In Paradise

EJ - Another Day In Paradise

https://www.ejmusicofficial.com/

EJ talks about Another Day In Paradise, the debut single from his upcoming ep The Storm, and much more.

Mar 14, 202555:43
Red Camel Collective

Red Camel Collective

https://redcamelcollective.com/

Heather Berry Mabe of Red Camel Collective talks about the band's upcoming self-titled album, and much more.

Feb 27, 202543:26
Ajii & Wé Ani - Forget About You

Ajii & Wé Ani - Forget About You

https://www.instagram.com/forgetajii

https://www.weanimusic.com

Ajii talks about his new single Forget About You, a collaboration with fellow American Idol contestant Wé Ani, and much more.



Feb 14, 202544:46
Levi Foster - Walter

Levi Foster - Walter

https://www.levifostermusic.com/

Levi Foster talks about his new song Walter, and much more.

Feb 14, 202528:01
Jeff Krauss

Jeff Krauss

https://www.iegny.com/ https://www.fanroomlive.com Celebrity events producer Jeff Krauss talks about his companies, the IE Group and FanRoom Live, plus much more.


Jan 11, 202558:42
Pam Linton - Songs of the Carter Family

Pam Linton - Songs of the Carter Family

https://pamlinton.com/

Pam Linton talks about her new album Songs of the Carter Family, and much more.

Jan 10, 202550:10
Redline - Ran Out Of Road

Redline - Ran Out Of Road

https://audie-blaylock.squarespace.com/

Reed Jones of the band Redline talks about the new song Ran Out Of Road, a tribute to the band's founder Audie Blaylock, and much more

Dec 23, 202454:11
Jamie Richards - My First Christmas Alone

Jamie Richards - My First Christmas Alone

https://www.jamierichardsband.com/

Singer-songwriter Jamie Richards talks about his holiday release My First Christmas Alone, and much more.

Dec 10, 202441:34
Rock Hearts - Unfinished Bridges

Rock Hearts - Unfinished Bridges

https://rockheartsbluegrass.com/

Alex MacLeod of Rock Hearts talks about their new album Unfinished Bridges, and much more.

Nov 25, 202401:05:36
The Grascals - 20

The Grascals - 20

https://grascals.com/

Kristin Scott Benson of The Grascals talks about the band's latest album 20, and much more.

Nov 01, 202432:26
UniversalDice - Misfit Memoirs

UniversalDice - Misfit Memoirs

https://universaldice.com/

Gerry Dantone from UniversalDice talks about their latest album Misfit Memoirs, and much more.

Nov 01, 202441:40
Mike Schikora - Last Rose of Summer

Mike Schikora - Last Rose of Summer

https://youtu.be/LT218CjPybg?si=3b9ZVsWn6YW7JcbM

Singer-songwriter Mike Schikora talks about his latest single Last Rose of Summer from his new album Outlaw From The South, and much more.

Oct 28, 202401:03:12
HebbaJebba - Number 2

HebbaJebba - Number 2

https://hebbajebba.com/

Ted Hajnasiewicz of HebbaJebba talks about their new album Number 2, and much more.

Oct 23, 202401:07:41
Rob Lalain - Life

Rob Lalain - Life

https://roblalainmusic.com/

Singer-songwriter Rob Lalain talks about his latest album Life, and much more.

Aug 19, 202445:50
High Plains Drifters - Summer Girl (Redux)

High Plains Drifters - Summer Girl (Redux)

https://high-plains-drifters.com/

Larry Studnicky of High Plains Drifters talks about their new single Summer Girl (Redux), and much more.

Aug 14, 202456:46
Vincent Covello - Torchlights

Vincent Covello - Torchlights

https://vincentcovellomusic.com/

Vincent Covello talks about his latest album Torchlights, and much more.

Aug 03, 202401:07:30
Third Development - Our Parallel Worlds

Third Development - Our Parallel Worlds

https://thirddevelopment.com/

Geoffrey James of Third Development talks about their latest single Our Parallel Worlds, and much more.


Jul 30, 202446:11
Susannah B - Secrets & Lies

Susannah B - Secrets & Lies

https://www.susannahb.com/


Singer-songwriter Susannah B talks about Secrets & Lies, the current single from her upcoming album, and much more.

Jul 13, 202401:12:37
DawgGoneDavis - Love Wins feat. Chago Williams

DawgGoneDavis - Love Wins feat. Chago Williams

https://dawggonedavis.bandcamp.com/

DawgGoneDavis talks about her latest single Love Wins feat. Chago Williams, and much more.

Jun 20, 202456:30
Alias Wayne - Name of Love

Alias Wayne - Name of Love

https://youtu.be/MMFomLnqB4U?si=0JyV7VqDfopeRsjr

Singer-songwriter Alias Wayne talks about his latest single Name of Love, and much more.

Jun 18, 202425:32
David Singley - Paradise

David Singley - Paradise

https://www.davidsingley.com/

Singer-songwriter David Singley talks about his song and video Paradise, and much more.

Jun 04, 202401:15:01
Strange Company - Lois Lane

Strange Company - Lois Lane

https://youtu.be/ZVl8nsWspY8?si=T9uRNbn5LMwcGdpL


Chris, Andrew, and Crash from Strange Company talk about their new single Lois Lane, and much more.

May 10, 202450:35
Kayden Gordon - The Kayden Gordon Show

Kayden Gordon - The Kayden Gordon Show

https://www.thekaydengordonshow.com/

Podcast host, songwriter, and music promoter Kayden Gordon shares his insights on today's music industry--especially country music--and much more.


Kayden has been nominated in several categories for the 2024 ISSA AWARDS (International Singer-Songwriters Association): USA Radio Station Podcast DJ of the Year, USA Promoter of the Year, and USA ISSA Representative of the Year.


You can submit your vote for Kayden at: https://issasongwriters.com/2024-nominees/

Apr 10, 202401:08:11
Night Wilds - All That Should Have Been

Night Wilds - All That Should Have Been

https://nightwilds.com/

Seth Micarelli of Night Wilds talks about the making of their new album All That Should Have Been, and much more.

Apr 04, 202401:10:29
maryjo - Should Be Us

maryjo - Should Be Us

https://www.maryjo-official.com/

Singer-songwriter maryjo talks about her latest single Should Be Us, and much more.

Mar 25, 202429:46
Dawson Fuss - Maybe

Dawson Fuss - Maybe

https://www.dawsonfuss.com/

Singer-songwriter Dawson Fuss talks about his latest ep Maybe, and much more.

Mar 05, 202438:34
NIK:11 - Pillow Talk

NIK:11 - Pillow Talk

https://youtu.be/Ri5NnSZ4cCg?si=g-X86jQ9PonDdhWy

NIK:11 talks about her latest single Pillow Talk, and much more.

Feb 03, 202455:15
Stacy Gabel - Merry Christmas My Friends

Stacy Gabel - Merry Christmas My Friends

https://stacygabel.com/

Singer-songwriter Stacy Gabel talks about her latest single Merry Christmas My Friends, and much more.

Dec 20, 202331:51
Ashley Best - You Make Me

Ashley Best - You Make Me

https://ashleybestcountrymusic.com/

Singer-songwriter Ashley Best talks about his single You Make Me from his album Something, and much more.

Dec 18, 202353:38
The Robinson James Band - Spoonful

The Robinson James Band - Spoonful

https://youtu.be/HaZohW3HXhk?si=HUOhD7XE2F1swUWI

Alexa Robinson and Elrey James of The Robinson James Band talk about Spoonful, the first track off their upcoming debut album, and much more.

Dec 14, 202301:19:57
DawgGoneDavis - Here Comes Santa Dawg

DawgGoneDavis - Here Comes Santa Dawg

Singer-songwriter Rebecca Davis (aka DawgGoneDavis) talks about her holiday hit Here Comes Santa Dog, and much more.

Dec 13, 202358:09
Shawna Linzy - Silent Night

Shawna Linzy - Silent Night

https://www.shawnalinzy.com/

Shawna Linzy talks about her holiday release Silent Night, and much more.

Dec 12, 202340:57
Anjali Ray - Dark Side

Anjali Ray - Dark Side

https://anjaliray.com/

Singer-songwriter Anjali Ray talks about her upcoming ep Dark Side, and much more.

Dec 10, 202301:19:01
The High Plains Drifters - Alone On Christmas Day

The High Plains Drifters - Alone On Christmas Day

https://high-plains-drifters.com/

Larry Studnicky of The High Plains Drifters talks about their latest single Alone On Christmas Day, and much more.

Nov 16, 202350:18
Greg Hoy - Yay For Effort

Greg Hoy - Yay For Effort

https://thegreghoy.com/

Greg Hoy talks about his latest single Yay For Effort (from the album of the same name), and much more.

Nov 14, 202302:44:15
Austin Martin - Country Drunk

Austin Martin - Country Drunk

https://austinandtheherd.com/

Austin Martin talks about his latest single Country Drunk, and much more.

Nov 13, 202337:36
SevvTheArtist - BLU

SevvTheArtist - BLU

https://youtu.be/rq4lgastClE?si=_wOjTPoJVJCawBXE

SevvTheArtist talks about her latest single BLU, and much more.

Nov 08, 202301:02:02
Honey Trap - Saints And Sinners

Honey Trap - Saints And Sinners

https://youtu.be/QGK49WomSqw?si=Kz84SYVjK8UNNsiB

Vasilios Bouras, Jessica Rendon, and Cody Hager of Honey Trap talk about their latest single Saints And Sinners, and much more.

Nov 07, 202347:15
Jake Thistle - Brooklyn Can Wait

Jake Thistle - Brooklyn Can Wait

https://jakethistle.com/

Jake Thistle talks about his latest release Brooklyn Can Wait, and much more.

Oct 27, 202355:21
Jor'Dan Armstrong - MIA feat. 1K Phew

Jor'Dan Armstrong - MIA feat. 1K Phew

https://jordanarmstrongmusic.com/

Jor'Dan Armstrong talks about his latest release MIA feat. 1K Phew, and much more.

Oct 26, 202329:30
The Corrupted Hearts - We Dug A Ditch And Laid Down

The Corrupted Hearts - We Dug A Ditch And Laid Down

https://www.thecorruptedhearts.com/

Bradley Schultz, lead singer and guitarist for The Corrupted Hearts, talks about their latest single We Dug A Ditch And Laid Down from their upcoming album Long Winter Blues, and much more.

Oct 26, 202323:53
Peter Gural - Birdie's World

Peter Gural - Birdie's World

https://www.petergural.com/

Peter Gural talks about his new album Birdie's World, and much more.

Oct 19, 202359:57
Gabriel and the Apocalypse - Get Dragged

Gabriel and the Apocalypse - Get Dragged

http://gabrielandtheapocalypse.com/

Lindy Gabriel of Gabriel and the Apocalypse talks about their latest single Get Dragged, and much more.

Oct 18, 202350:24
J.LONG - Jesus Absolutely Is My Everything (J.A.I.M.E.)

J.LONG - Jesus Absolutely Is My Everything (J.A.I.M.E.)

https://youtu.be/Rx5kvepkMYM?si=NeumWUPef6PVkCU5

J.LONG talks about his latest single Jesus Absolutely Is My Everything (aka J.A.I.M.E.), and much more.

Oct 18, 202343:02
Carolee Rainey - Baby

Carolee Rainey - Baby

https://caroleeraineytunes.com/

Carolee Rainey talks about her new single Baby, and much more.

Oct 13, 202343:53
The Wheel Workers - Harbor

The Wheel Workers - Harbor

https://www.thewheelworkers.com/

Steven Higginbotham, Craig Wilkins, and Erin Rodgers of The Wheel Workers talk about their singles Harbor and S.O.S., and much more.

Oct 13, 202343:10