Esteemed Music Critics on Editorial Team Polled - Top 49 Albums Revealed July 2, 2020, Nashville, TN...American Songwriterannounces the Best Albums of 2020 So Far in a poll of 25 esteemed music critics who are part of American Songwriter’s editorial team. Each critic was asked to nominate three albums for consideration, and Editor in Chief Dallas Jackson assembled the list with a total of 49 honorees. Released today, the list of favorites celebrates mainstream stars to hidde

Live from the Snake Barn Movie Ranch Studio Streaming on YouTube and Facebook and Simulcast on 96.5 The Fox July 2, 2020, Kerrville, TX...Celebrate the Fourth of July virtually with Robert Earl Keen in a live concert broadcast from his ranch in Kerrville, Texas. Robert Earl Keen and band, Cody Canada, Willow City Music, and special guest Josh Morningstar, will perform the Virtual Fourth on the River, from Keen’s Snake Barn Move Ranch Studio, with the video streaming on YouTub

Undeniable Hippie-Country Song of the Summer NASHVILLE, TN (June 11, 2020)...Meet Alyssa Micaela. Rising country artist, Odessa, TX native, Liz Rose Music songwriter, and the dynamic voice behind “Tie Dye,” her latest single released June 5th. The second song from her forthcoming EP, “Tie Dye” is a psychedelic-twang breath of fresh air that speaks to self-love, expression, and personal confidence. In the midst of a global pandemic, Pride month, and the brutal fight against ra

App Launches New Publishing Division on May 14, 2020 Los Angeles, May 14, 2020... Award-winning music collaboration app, Vampr announces the addition of a free Publishing Sync Representation feature. The new offering gives independent musicians the opportunity to have their music submitted to brands, commercials, adverts, video game developers, and film/TV producers for soundtrack consideration. Vampr Publishing’s sync representation is revolutionary, in that there are no upf

-- The follow-up to comedic hit Penelope Lemon: Game On! is available today -- May 13, 2020...Building on the comedic hijinks of Majors' hit Penelope Lemon: Game On!,Operation Dimwit is a warmhearted look at the challenges of being a single working mom trying to stay afloat in the middle class after a divorce. It’s summertime, and Penelope Lemon's son Theo is away at camp. Feeling frisky, free, and tired of living vicariously through nighttime trysts with erotic novels, Penel

Editor in Chief, CMO, and Director of Brand Partnerships NASHVILLE, TN (May 12, 2020)… American Songwriter magazine has announced a round of new hires. Dallas Jackson has joined the staff as Editor in Chief, Zac Litwack as Chief Marketing Officer, and Colin Montemarano as the Director of Brand Partnerships. All positions are based out of the publication’s headquarters in Nashville, TN. Dallas Jackson joins American Songwriter as Editor in Chief with over 15 years in digital

Distinctive Microphone Models Offer Superior Sound Quality and Easy Setup for Musicians and Artists of All Genres PORTLAND, OR (April 29, 2020) ...”Simply put, artists deserve to be heard,” Ear Trumpet Labs founder Philip Graham states the company’s core belief. With concerts cancelled and artists in lockdown, Ear Trumpet Labs (ETL) microphones are assisting in the creation and delivery of music from bedrooms, basements, apartments, and homes across the world. With cost-effec

Over 426% Increase in Monthly Users and 940% Increase in Pageviews NASHVILLE, TN (April 30, 2020) …American Songwriter, the Nashville-based 36-year-old publication, is celebrating unprecedented growth with over 4 million monthly pageviews and 1.5 million monthly users. Averaging over 7 million social impressions per month, American Songwriter has experienced a 1,300% increase in social engagement and reach. The brand has greatly expanded digital content production and diversi

Calming Music Streamed over 2.4 Billion Times in 160 Countries NASHVILLE, TN (April 28, 2020) … During this time of heightened uncertainty and anxiety, Paul Cardall is grateful that fans are finding comfort in his album, Peaceful Piano. His calming music is resonating with listeners around the world with over 2.4 billion streams in 160 countries. Born with a congenital heart defect, Cardall knows how it feels to face and survive a life-threatening illness. As a two-time surv

Limited-Time Promotion Offers Free Streaming Lessons and Download of Corey Congilio's Rhythm Guitar Playbook, with Purchase of Martin Instrument NAZARETH, Pa., April 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- For a limited time only, Martin Guitar has partnered with TrueFire, the #1 most comprehensive online resource for guitar players of all skill levels, to give Martin customers 3-months of unlimited streaming access to TrueFire's online library. To qualify, residents of the US and Canada si

NASHVILLE, TN (April 20, 2020) … Nashville-based singer-songwriter Lauren Mascitti has released her fan-favorite original song “God Made A Woman”. Performed live during American Idol’s Hollywood Week, the performance earned a standing ovation from all three Idol judges: Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan. “Thank you to all who watched me on American Idol, voted for me, and cheered me on,” says Mascitti. “The love and support from you all is unlike anything I have ever

AUSTIN, TX., March 27, 2020 – El Arroyo, in partnership with The Texas Restaurant Association, Governor Greg Abbott and Robert Earl Keen will present Kindness is Contagious, a livestream fundraiser event taking place on Instagram Live and featuring an appearance by the Governor and music by Robert Earl Keen, Shinyribs, Hayes Carll, Bruce Robison, Kelly Willis, and Ray Wylie Hubbard. The event is produced by Smilebooth with support from Facebook. El Arroyo is incredibly excit