Kyle English on the Highway
Tori Martin is Lucky
Manny Blu Launches Fashion Contest
“HIghway Song.” “I’m beyond excited to announce my new single to country radio! “Highway Song” is about moving on and finding oneself, but also getting back to what makes us who we are,” said Kyle “The lyrics were written on Since setting out as a the highway somewhere singer and songwriter, between Nashville and Kyle English has been Cincinnati. Check it able to hone his craft; out on your favorite finding a voice and platform by clicking style that, upon hearing below. I hope you enjoy it, is easily identified it!” as his own. He is In the era of chasing constantly performing the next viral trend, and writing. His Kyle believes in songs are described as remaining true to heartfelt and catchy. himself and his music. For Kyle, the songs Kyle is currently in come first regardless the studio working with of current trends. His producer Elton Clifton sound is reminiscent of on new material for the next age of classic release. rock; music that is For more information guitar-driven and lyric- on Kyle visi: based. kyleenglishmusic.com Kyle’s latest single is
that she found in Texas that propelled her move to Nashville – and in 2017, she took a leap of faith without knowing a single soul. Armed with the positive outlook and life motto of “just show up,” she Tori Martin first put herself out there and found her voice at quickly begin hanging a local church, but in circles with some the now seasoned of Nashville’s most performer had the awarded songwriters. opportunity to hone It was a chance her skills as a teenager meeting at a mixer that around the Texas Opry led to working with house circuit. Tori producer, Bill Warner. fondly recalls that Together with her label, experience: LuckySky Music, they “They’re a dying are carving a path that breed now, but the Opry is uniquely her own. houses had some of the The multifaceted sides best musicians there of her artistry are most were to offer. They clearly displayed on her were slick and helped latest project, Lucky. me get used to playing Lucky portrays Tori’s with a great band at sharp sophistication a young age. I sang yet humble nature, country standards and while being equal parts it really made me fall exciting and relatable. in love with the genre More information at more at that age.” thetorimartin.com It was the success
24, the tour will see Blu ignite stages in 24 markets across Canada throughout May and June with performances of his recent hit tracks, “Doin’ Fine,” “Train,” “95,” and his most recent Canadian country radio hit, With over 1M streams and listeners “Valet,” feat. Brittany Kennell. in 128 countries, Wanting to share Nashville-based artist his signature style Manny Blu started with his Blu Cru, he to establish himself has partnered with as more of a global Nashville fashion artist throughout the designer, Mike Ryan, past two years. In to launch a fan contest 2021, he released to win a one-of-atwo EPs, Country Punk EP and DEViL, kind leather jacket. Fans can enter to which featured hit win. For details on songwriters Michael how to enter, fans are Hardy, Ryan Hurd, Craig Wiseman, Ryan encouraged to text Blu at 615-219-2867. Beaver, and more. The winner will be This May, Blu announced on May will hit the road 13, ensuring that the with multi-awardwinning artist Dallas winning fan will have the jacket in time to Smith on his Some Things Never Change attend any upcoming tour date in countryTour. Kicking off in Brandon, MB on May punk style.
Brian Callihan, Writer on the Rise
Paulina Jayne is Miss Amazing
Noah Guthrie Releases Blue Wall
Brian Callihan most definitely knows his way around a song having had multiple publishing deals and songs recorded by an impressive list of his peers. Callihan has performed at the coveted Key West Songwriters Festival and at CMA Music Fest. His self-titled debut album shows his talents in spectacular fashion. Every song was cowritten with a #1 hit songwriter including Cole Swindell, Adam Sanders, Jesse Rice and Wynn Varble. On his opener to what will no doubt be a very long season of notable
future album releases, Brian Callihan proves he can do it all. His well-known bare-knuckled spirit is, for a time, tamed in this vulnerable and honest narration that rides the line perfectly between pop country and that classic country sound. “‘Broke it Down’ is a song I think will connect with a lot of people, said Brian. “Everyone has gone through a break-up or has felt pretty broken down at one time or another in their life.” His latest release, “Prettiest Girl,” is the first song Brian has cut that he did not write. The song was written by Adam Sanders, Cole Taylor and Corey Crowder. Not only does he have a great voice, but he has an ear for good music and knew this song was worth recording. More information at briancallihan.com
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Paulina Jayne’s music is a melting pot of country, rock, pop and folk influences under one genre she calls, “urban country.” An energyinfectious, momentmaking, candid and roller coaster performer, Paulina has opened for heavy-hitters like Sheryl Crow, Sam Hunt and Rascal Flatts and has shared Live Nation festival marquees all over the country with Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert and Luke Bryan. She has written with several #1 writers, including JT Harding, Shane McAnally, Bonnie Baker, Danny Orton and the list goes
on. Her infectious “big hair, don’t care - loving life” attitude has also led her featured in a nationwide commercial broadcasting to over 100 million homes for Folgers Coffee on ION Television Network. In response to the industry buzz about Paulina, Ford Motor Company became one of her official sponsors. She now represents the Ford Driving Skills for Life nonprofit organization. A believer in philanthropy, Paulina also supports the national nonprofitorganization, Miss Amazing, as a celebrity ambassador to help further empower girls and women with disabilities. Her latest release was a short film surrounding the story of her song “First and Fallin.” More info at paulinajayne.com
them of that as well. I have lived with the songs on this record for a long time, and it feels great to finally release them all into the world.” The South Carolina native has earned a reputation for honest Noah Guthrie released and authentic music his latest album, Blue representing his life. Wall. The songs were Guthrie first garnered written or co-written attention online by by Noah and finds him covering chart-topping lyrically turning his hits and transitioned into musings on family into the spotlight with his vulnerable songs that pivotal role of Roderick resonate with fans and Meeks on the hit TV critics alike. show Glee. He later Excited about the became a semi-finalist release, Guthrie on America’s Got Talent emphasizes, “If I’ve in 2018. learned anything in the He has performed past two years, it’s that over 200 shows and I should never take the has opened for artists, love I have in my life including Ed Sheeran, for granted. Listening Willie Nelson, Delta to this album makes me Rae, Ben Rector, Corey feel more connected to Smith, Sister Hazel, my home and those I Matt Nathanson, Dwight love. I hope that when Yoakam. others listen to ‘Blue More information at Wall,’ it will remind noahguthrie.com
