Roots Music Report

Country music artist, Matt Westin was born and raised in a blue-collar family, in a middle class suburb of Pittsburgh, PA. After the untimely 2016 death of his father from cancer-related causes, Matt decided to honor his father's memory by walking away from a promising engineering career, to focus on his music, something his father had staunchly supported. With influences taken from legendary artists, from from Johnny Cash to Garth Brooks to Frank Sinatra, Westin enlisted veteran musician/producer/artist, Bryan Cole to produce his debut... Read More

"Strong melodies, passionate playing, soulful vocals and plenty of pop appeal" - Middle Tennessee Music "Phillip Broussard sculpts a soulful sound that comes straight from the heart" - Beach Sloth "Broussard's voice is as smooth as silk" - Markos Papadatos, Digital Journal Born and raised in Washington State, Phillip Broussard discovered his passion early in life, when his father brought home a guitar. His father's original intention was to play the guitar himself, but he soon found... Read More

Legendary country singer-songwriter, Margie Singleton was a pioneer at the forefront of country music in the 1950s and '60s. During her career, Margie recorded a total of 9 Top 40 Billboard country singles, including her biggest hit, "Keeping Up With the Joneses," a Top 5 hit with Faron Young. Margie's hit, "Old Records" was a Top 10 smash on Cashbox and Record World, two of the most influential charts of the day. She was the first female artist to record a full album with George Jones, 14 tracks in all, including... Read More

"Ed Roman's "Red Omen" is a gem of an album" - Stepkid Magazine "Ed Roman isn't relying on classic rock, folk, or pop sounds. Rather, he's creating an intricate kitchen-sink fusion of pop, rock, folk, reggae and country that gives us energetic, spontaneous, even gleeful fun." - Jonathan Penton, Unlikely Stories Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ed Roman broke onto the international scene with his 2014 album release, Letters From High Latitudes, earning him... Read More

MTS Management Group is happy to announce Ed Roman and Rahn Anthoni are winners in the 3rd Annual Radio Music Awards. Canadian musician Ed Roman won for Best Americana Artist for his song, "The Way She Goes." Atlanta singer-songwriter, Rahn Anthoni won for Best Contemporary Christian Artist for his song, "I'll Trust You." This is the first Radio Music Awards win for both. Each year, The Radio Music Awards recognizes independent singers and bands from around the world who have achieved the outstanding accomplishment... Read More

MTS Management Group is happy to announce Ed Roman and Rahn Anthoni have received nominations in the 3rd Annual Radio Music Awards. Canadian musician Ed Roman is nominated for Best Americana Artist for his song, "The Way She Goes." Atlanta singer-songwriter, Rahn Anthoni is nominated for Best Contemporary Christian Artist for his song, "I'll Trust You." This is the first Radio Music Awards nomination for both. Each year, The Radio Music Awards recognizes independent singers and bands from around the world who have... Read More

Legendary country singer-songwriter, Margie Singleton was a pioneer at the forefront of country music in the 1950s and '60s. During her career, Margie recorded a total of 9 Top 40 Billboard country singles, including her biggest hit, "Keeping Up With the Joneses," a Top 5 hit with Faron Young. Margie's hit, "Old Records" was a Top 10 smash on Cashbox and Record World, two of the most influential charts of the day. She was the first female artist to record a full album with George Jones, 14 tracks in all, including... Read More

An all-American singer, songwriter and storyteller, Cherish Lee comes from a strong pedigree involving tv and movies. No stranger to the screen, Lee is the daughter of country music legend, Johnny Lee (Urban Cowboy's "Lookin' For Love") and Hollywood vixen, Charlene Tilton (Lucy Ewing on the hit television series, "Dallas.") But when Cherish set out to shoot her latest music video, "Tequila Cowgirl," pedigree couldn't prepare her for the perils and priceless moments that awaited her.... Cherish... Read More

JJ McGuigan caught the attention of radio programmers and music journalists with the first two singles from his EP, Dissociative. "Letter" and "Home" received both critical praise and airplay chart success, reaching the New Music Weekly country chart Top 80, as well as the Top 40 Roots Music Report Americana chart. "Letter" earned McGuigan an Akademia Award for Best Alternative Song in January 2017. Indie-Spoonful.com said, "The lyrics to this song ("Letter), and... Read More

Traditional country crooner and member of the Independent Country Music Hall of Fame, Richard Lynch is no stranger to chart-topping hits.  His last 3 singles reached that pinnacle on multiple radio airplay charts, including New Music Weekly, Roots Music Report and IndieWorld Country Record Report. Reigning Queen of Bluegrass music, Rhonda Vincent is also very familiar with number one hits: her last 3 solo albums reached the top of the Billboard Bluegrass chart, earning her multiple accolades, including 3 Grammy award... Read More

Nashville-based americana singer-songwriter Sam Rochford is best known for her laid-back and introspective hit, "So Easy." The song catapulted the 25-year-old Connecticut native onto the national charts, reaching the IndieWorld Country Record Report Top 40 and the Independent Music Network's Top 15. Now, MTS Management Group is pleased to announce Sam Rochford is a winner at the October 2017 Akademia Awards. Rochford, a singer-songwriter from Nashville, TN, won for Best Americana Song for her airplay chart single, "So... Read More

Nina Söderquist has been called "London's Music Age" and was praised by the world press for her success in London's West End, with the musical, SPAMALOT. Nina has toured with Björn Skifs (#1 US Billboard chart-topper, Blue Swede, "Hooked on a Feeling") and rocking arenas around the world, with several QUEEN tours. During her 25 years in the industry, Nina has lived and worked all over the world. She started as an entertainer at Sunwing performing with dance bands, soul, jazz, pop and rock cover bands.... Read More

Meet Cherish Lee. She is quickly becoming known as country music's "rebel with a heart of gold"! She's not only an artist, but an honest to God, down and dirty servant to all those that are beat down and in need of love. Whether animal or person, Cherish has always had a heart to help them. To all those she helps, she's a tattooed princess, but she's not all angel! Cherish Lee refuses to play by some of the country music industry's biggest rules! In Lee's own words, "I refuse to pay money to make it on... Read More

Born and raised in Washington State, Phillip Broussard discovered his passion early in life, when his father brought home a guitar. His father's original intention was to play the guitar himself, but he soon found Phillip picking up the guitar, when he didn't think anyone was watching. Phillip grew up under the influence of his father's favorites, Pink Floyd, James Taylor, Jimi Hendrix, and Eric Clapton. What started as just a few chords, ignited a desire to share his new found passion with the world. Then, tragedy struck at 18... Read More

Nashville-based americana singer-songwriter Sam Rochford is best known for her laid-back and introspective hit, “So Easy.” The song catapulted the 25-year-old Connecticut native onto the national charts, reaching the IndieWorld Country Record Report Top 40 and the Independent Music Network’s Top 15.  While still riding high with her debut single, the former WSM Radio on-air personality released a youtube cover of “Crystal Kingdom,” from popular Geek-culture program, “The Adventure Zone.”  The... Read More

MTS Management Group is happy to announce Richard Lynch received two 2017 Josie Music Awards this past Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Nissan stadium in Nashville, TN. Richard was named Traditional Country Entertainer of the Year, and his song, "We're American Proud" won Best Song Saluting America.  MTS Management Group was also awarded as Best Promotion Company.  The red-carpet event, presented by The Josie Show and Country Blast Radio, included award presentations, performances, meet & greets, and more. Country star... Read More

Madelyn Victoria's debut single release, "He Only Loves Me on the Dance Floor" reached #1 on the national country AM/FM chart, New Music Weekly, making it one of the biggest debut singles of 2016. The self-penned song won an Akademia Award for Best Country Song in April 2016, earning her numerous other award nominations and a spot on the CMT.com Top 50 Most Popular Artists chart. The video for "He Only Loves Me" reached the Yallwire.com Top 5 Most Watched Videos chart, while... Read More

It's no secret that Canadian singer-songwriter Ed Roman is passionate about our planet.  His lyrics often contain messages pertaining to conservation and environmental issues.  Ed has appeared on numerous radio shows, discussing green living and urban farming, something that he enjoys on his 2 acres in Shelburne, Ontario. MTS Management Group is pleased to announce Ed Roman has a track on the newly released Big Fuss Records compilation, "Our Green Earth." The album features a "Soothing Mix Of Pop, Rock, Folk,... Read More

Madelyn Victoria's music videos have received more than 600,000 views on her Youtube channel. The video for her breakout hit, "He Only Loves Me on the Dance Floor" reached #1 on the Y'allwire Most Watched country music video chart. Her acoustic performance video cover of her idol, George Strait's "Amarillo By Morning" received over 240,000 views, while her cover of Johnny Cash's "Folsom Prison Blues" received more than 100,000 views, making Madelyn Victoria one of today's most viewed young... Read More

Independent Country Music Hall of Fame artist Richard Lynch has toured the world, performing thousands of concert dates during his nearly 40 years in country music. In July 2017, Richard added Alaska to his travelogue, joining Statler Brother and Country Music Hall of Famer, Jimmy Fortune on a cruise of the United States' northern-most state. The temperatures were cold, but the music onboard was definitely hot. The ship set sail from Seattle, WA on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, with an intimate and excited crowd of country music fans.... Read More

Nashville-based americana singer-songwriter Sam Rochford is best known for her laid-back and introspective hit, "So Easy." The song catapulted the 25-year-old Connecticut native onto the national charts, reaching the IndieWorld Country Record Report Top 40 and the Independent Music Network's Top 15. The former WSM radio on-air personality is still riding high with her debut single, appearing on dozens of talk shows to promote the release. Now, Sam Rochford has released a new youtube cover video of the song, "Crystal... Read More

You'd be hard-pressed to find a musician as authentic as Richard Lynch, whose traditional country music fully embodies his hay-raising, farm-dwelling lifestyle. An all-American, blue collar country man, Lynch has poured his heart and soul into the countless chart-topping hits he and his band have produced, including his current #1 Roots Music Report single, "Cut and Paste." Richard is a hard working, personification of pure country. He has been a designer and builder of amazing barns, and as should be expected, he is an American... Read More

JJ McGuigan caught the attention of radio programmers and music journalists with "Letter," the debut single from his EP, Dissociative. "Letter" received both critical praise and airplay chart success, reaching the New Music Weekly country chart Top 80 and the SortHits.com Christian Song chart Top 10. The song also earned McGuigan an Akademia Award for Best Alternative Song in January 2017. Indie-Spoonful.com said, "The lyrics to this song ("Letter), and every song on the EP, are... Read More

"JRS3 delivers a rich flawless flow" - BeachSloth "JRS3 is an artist that is one to keep an eye out for" - Skope Mag Chart-topping hip hop artist JRS3 (Johnny Raymond Sanford III) has received both critical acclaim and radio airplay chart recognition for his socially aware, tongue-in-cheek lyrical style and smooth delivery. Released in May, his latest two-sided single release on Star 1 Records, "3 Cars 3 Bitches"/"Thank You" displayed the diversity in the Dallas native's repertoire,... Read More

Across The Board (ATB) is an award-winning Canadian indie pop-rock band of multi-instrumental musicians who push their pop rock sounds to the edge of the rock 'n roll envelope.  Featured at Canadian Music Week 2017, the band recently played to sold-out crowds at some of Toronto's more notable musical venues including, The Piston, Cameron House, The Opera House, Cavern Bar, Revival and The Infamous Horseshoe Tavern--never failing to please live music fans and local crowds. Now, Across The Board is happy to announce the release... Read More

"Completely impressed with these guys…not a single doubt in my mind that the stunningly accessible sound of Eleven Dollar Bills could go on to be a seriously huge hit with the people out there – this is just damn fine music…no argument could possibly be made otherwise." - Sleeping Bag Studios Exploding onto the national scene via Los Angeles, meet Eleven Dollar Bills. Led by Berklee College of Music alumnus, the street-smart, Chicago born Jordan Casty, the Bills are cashing in at radio, with... Read More

You'd be hard-pressed to find a musician as authentic as Richard Lynch, whose traditional country music fully embodies his hay-raising, farm-dwelling lifestyle. An all-American, blue collar country man, Lynch has poured his heart and soul into the countless chart-topping hits he and his band have produced. Richard is a hard working, personification of pure country. He has been a designer and builder of amazing barns, and as should be expected, he is an American farmer. Richard is the founder of the Love Tattoo Foundation for veterans,... Read More

You'd be hard-pressed to find a musician as authentic as Richard Lynch, whose traditional country music fully embodies his hay-raising, farm-dwelling lifestyle. An all-American, blue collar country man, Lynch has poured his heart and soul into the countless chart-topping hits he and his band have produced. Richard is a hard working, personification of pure country. He has been a designer and builder of amazing barns, and as should be expected, he is an American farmer. That's why helping farmers and ranchers is a cause that is near and... Read More

MTS Management Group is honored to announce their artists have been nominated in the 2017 Josie Music Awards. MTS and their artists received a total of 27 nominations in the event’s third annual awards.  The Josie Music Awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. The red-carpet event, presented by The Josie Show and Country Blast Radio, will include award presentations, performances, meet & greets, and more. Tickets are now available... Read More

Listeners to WSM Radio in Nashville, TN may have heard "Social Media Sam" during Devon O'Day's afternoon broadcast "Nashville Today" on the legendary 50,000 watt mega-station. Sam Rochford's quirky and off-beat personality endeared her to radio fans across Music City USA.  These days, Sam Rochford isn't spinning the latest country hits...she's singing them! MTS Management Group is happy to announce their signing of Sam Rochford to their roster, for publicity and promotions of her latest... Read More