Molly Lovette, Country Sweetheart Opportunity Knocks for Madison Station Emily Blackbird, Ordinary Dream Girl
Honest heartfelt lyrics and an unyielding passion to create real music makes up the vibrant country artist that is Molly Lovette. This St. Louis native has combined her childhood love of country music with her talent for writing relatable lyrics to create a mature and refreshing sound within the country genre. After wrapping up a very successful 2021 by being honored and recognized from the State of Missouri, on behalf of Governor Michael L. Parson, breakout country sweetheart Molly Lovette is ready to share her bittersweet story of
letting go and moving on in her new single, “Seasons.” Molly explores an all-too relatable theme in Seasons. It’s about having to let go of the past, no matter how sweet the memories can be. The only way to move on is to free yourself of the idea of what could have been. “I wrote this song by myself about a year ago. It’s about a relationship with someone that you watch change…almost like the seasons,” says Molly. From the uncertainty, it sparked a beautiful and bittersweet song that dives into those feelings head first. Molly has over three quarters of a million combined streams just on Spotify. Molly has combined her childhood love of country music with her talent for writing relatable lyrics to create a mature and refreshing sound within the country genre. More information at mollylovette.com
Riley Weston and Pete Sallis. It was coproduced by both Anderson and Dan Frizzell. “When you are so in love, you want that person to be a part of your life in every way possible and this song describes that “When opportunity feeling,” says member knocks…kick open Anderson. “I heard the the door and grab it by demo several years ago the throat.” The duo is with just vocals and doing just that. piano and had always Hot new country planned to cut it. It’s duo Madison Station just a great song that (Craig Anderson and we fully believe in and Lance Horton) have we hope to convey that released an emotionally emotion clearly through captivating new single, the lyrics.” “Shoes Under My Bed.” With their This tune follows the contemporary country success of their first sound that blends the release, “Life Leaving 90’s throwback twist, Its Mark,” which gave their fine-tuned lyrics, country radio a good compelling vocals introduction for this and harmonies that new duo and what’s to complement one another come. and their effective “Shoes Under My energy make up what a Bed” was co-written true duo is all about. by number one hit More information at writer Wil Nance as madisonstationband.com well as actress/writer
Andrea Vasquez, Latin Country Songstress Tommy Townsend, Southern Man own songs. After finishing school, Andrea packed up for Nashville to realize her dream of a career in country music. With a growing name in Music City, Andrea has played Powerhouse vocals and notable venues and unstoppable attitude shows in Nashville combine in the petite including Whiskey Jam, package that is Andrea The Listening Room, Vasquez. She has etc. With her undeniable blended her love of stage presence and songs modern country and that match mainstream Latin-American roots major quality, Andrea to create a refreshing is quickly establishing sound within the genre. herself within country Inspired by the likes music as one to watch. of Carrie Underwood, Her latest release, Shania Twain, and The “Made Me Cry” takes Chicks, Andrea has the narrative of being in been crafting her unique a toxic relationship and sound since she was shows that with those little. situations can come Born into an strength and tenacity. extremely musical The song was cowritten family, she started by Cowritten by Andrea, playing violin, piano David Espinoza and and guitar at a young Nina Soro. age which inspired her More information at to also begin writing her andreavasquezofficial.com
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Hell’s Angels security guards to meet Waylon. Waylon quickly became a pivotal force in Tommy’s life, taking him under his wing, recording in the studio, and occasionally, out for appearances on the road. Georgia native and Tommy and Waylon Country singerspent time talking about songwriter Tommy lessons learned from life Townsend is releasing and conveyed through Southern Man, a 10songs. Tommy sang lead song collection that for Waymore’s Outlaws was originally recorded for 10 years after with producers Waylon Waylon’s death. Jennings and Jerry “I’m super excited “Jigger” Bridges over 20 that this album that years ago. was produced by my BFD/Audium mentors, Waylon Nashville flipped over Jennings and Jerry the music and story, Bridges, is finally signed Tommy, and the coming out for everyone first single from those to hear after all these sessions, “Southern years,” said Townsend. Man” came out on in “Getting to talk about February 2022. these songs again after Tommy first met this long has brought Waylon as a teenager. back so many great His parents took him to memories of being in a Waylon concert and the studio with these two talked their way past the legends. I’m thankful to
“I wanted to tell my story in the most authentic and honest way I could. It didn’t feel real, being in Nashville, and getting the chance to work with a team. It really was a dream come true,” says Emily. “To Edgy rising artist make myself believe Emily Blackbird is it, I really needed to making her mark write a song about it. in Nashville and Ordinary Dream Girl spreading her wings with her debut single, is a song for everyone to remember that “Ordinary Dream opportunities don’t Girl.” always come when Emily’s timeless you’re comfortable, and mature sound but you have to seize combined with her the day and rise to the alluring rock-n-roll occasion.” nature and sultry Emily is following swampy vocals makes her heart and hopes for an inimitable that her story will musical experience. Taking meaningful life resonate with all of those eager to get out lessons and stories, of their comfort zones and turning them into songs, “Ordinary and be everything they’ve always hoped Dream Girl” bares her personal struggles to be. More information at when it comes to being emilyblackbird.com an up-and-coming artist. get to share this with all the fans, and especially Jerry ‘Jigger’ Bridges, who is still in my corner cheering me on. Special thanks to Chuck Rhodes and all the staff at BFD/ Audium Nashville for bringing this album to the forefront. Y’all Rock!” Recorded over several years, Country Music Hall of Famer Jennings and his longtime bass player/ tour manager Bridges gathered songs from Nashville’s top writers – including some in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame like Dean Dillon, Roger Murrah, Don Schlitz, Troy Seals, and Waylon himself. Many of the top-drawer songs were originally pitched to Waylon, who felt they would be a better fit for Townsend. Waylon’s signature guitar sound and distinctive voice can be heard on many of
the tracks, and the studio was often filled with star power as well. Marty Stuart played mandolin, Jeff Hale and Rick Lonow played drums, and Bridges played bass on all of the tracks. Fred Newell and the legendary Ralph Mooney play steel guitar, and Newell also contributed dobro, harmonica and guitar to several tracks. Long time Waylors Barny and Carter Robertson can be heard on keys and background vocals, respectively. “I’ve never even had the thought of quitting because music is so much a part of who I am,” says Townsend, who has also become a successful entrepreneur over the years. “I just feel fortunate to be able to share this music and honor Waylon’s legacy . . .and there’s a lot more to come!” More information at
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