Roots Music Report

Mountain Home congratulates Kristin Scott Benson, recipient of the 2018 Steve Martin Prize Kristin Scott Benson is the 2018 winner of the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass.   Arden, North Carolina (September 24, 2018) - Mountain Home Music... Read More

RUF RECORDS' BLUES CARAVAN 2018 TOUR NOW UNDERWAY; FEATURES THREE OF THE LABEL'S STELLAR GUITARISTS, MIKE ZITO, ALLY VENABLE, AND BERNARD ALLISON, ON ONE BILL       About The Blues Caravan 2018... Read More

Reference Recordings presents Fiona Boyes' Voodoo in the Shadows, a self-produced session by the multi-talented guitarist/singer-songwriter, exploring the allure of the back roads from Memphis, through Mississippi, to New Orleans and down to the Gulf. Explore this recording: Liner Notes Album Artwork Press Release Request CD Request... Read More

Rising Country Artist Jimmy Charles Launches New Single & New Charity, #IAMNOTALONE   Focus Is On Strength, Love,... Read More

Across The Board - "Live In Studio" EP Now Available The Toronto-based pop-rock band will release three new "Live Off The Floor" videos on MusicExistence.com beginning on Friday, September 21, 2018.   A band can't hide from their true sound when everything is microphoned all together in the same room and recorded live to tape."” — Jacqueline Auguste, Across The Board TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, September 20, 2018  -- Hot on the heels of their sucess with rock song,... Read More

Royce Gomez, a renowned podcast host and author endorsed by Kevin Harrington and other celebrities is featuring nearly a dozen artists on her podcast.   Royce Gomez is a real pro and we've enjoyed having our artists featured on her show!” — Michael Stover, President of MTS Management Group COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2018 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Royce Gomez, a renowned podcast host and author endorsed by Kevin Harrington and other celebrities for her business acumen shared in... Read More

Allman Goldflies Band bassist David Goldflies (pictured), is also a full-time member of the Panama City POPS Orchestra. The two perform together Saturday, October 13. (PHOTO BY KIRK WEST PHOTOGRAPHY)   ALLMAN GOLDFLIES BAND "GOES POPS", IN CONCERT WITH ACCLAIMED PANAMA CITY POPS ORCHESTRA Saturday, October 13, 2018 - Showtime: 6PM CST (Rain-date: Saturday, October 27) (PANAMA CITY, FL) - In what promises to be one of the most exciting, creative music events of the year, the Allman... Read More

COUNTRY MUSIC HITMAKERS PHIL VASSAR AND LONESTAR ANNOUNCE "THE NOT SO SILENT NIGHT TOUR"     Photo Credit: Mark Maryanovich / Download more photos here "Not So Silent Night" Single Available Nov. 2 The stars are shining bright this holiday season as country music hitmakers Phil Vassar and Lonestar announce "The Not So Silent Night Tour." To celebrate, Vassar and Lonestar are releasing their Christmas single, "Not So Silent... Read More

                                             San Francisco Based The Lucky Losers Announce Their Fall 2018 Tour Schedule San Francisco CA (September 11 2018) - Now on their third CD with the last one setting the charts on fire the dynamic duo of Cathy Lemons (vocals) and Phil Berkowitz (blues harp) take the band on the road again this fall.  Starting out in Gulf Breeze Florida and winding their way up... Read More

Julien Baker live at Hotel Cecil Copenhagen The European Tour of Julien Baker continues. On September 7th The American artist arrived in Copenhagen playing in front of a selected audience. In the location of the central Hotel Cecil, Julien has enchanted the audience of the Danish capital. At just 23 years old, Julien Baker is a complete musician capable of transmitting deep emotions through her voice and guitar. The album Turn Out The Light has made her famous all over the world, taking her from the lands of Tennessee to the borders of... Read More

                                                                                Southern Halo Launches Catchy "I Think Too Much" Single and Lyric Video Today DeSoto Magazine Features Trio In September Issue "Jaunty, sunny and sweetly harmonized. I have liked everything I have heard by this trio. Give 'em a... Read More

Heather Whitney's New Single Drops On September 8th The singer-songwriter from Newton, TX has released "What Part of Life." The self-penned song is her first new release since her debut album, "Moving On."    "Whitney has all the makings of a strong-willed, confident country music songstress" - Mindy McCall, NoDepression.com "Her voice and songs are what folks are hungry for" - Lloyd Bear, Vents Magazine "Whitney's crystalline vocals are reminiscent of such... Read More

Roland White and Friends bring new life to an honored legacy                                            Arden, North Carolina (September 4, 2018) — A living legend recently inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame, master mandolin player and singer Roland White is celebrating a... Read More

The award-winning singer-songwiter has released his lyric video for "Once Too Many, Twice Not Enough."   It is eye catching...I played it for my 4-year-old daughter, and she said she really likes the flashy lights...I guess I can't argue there!!” — Cory M. Coons OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, September 2, 2018  -- Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter Cory M. Coons has released his latest lyric video for "Once Too Many, Twice Not Enough." The track is from his album, "The... Read More

The 82-year-old Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame and Independent Country Music Hall of Fame singer-songwriter has released "Heaven Or Hell."  MTS Management Group will handle publicity and promotions. I hope those who are not yet believers will hear it and come to Jesus while they still have time.” — Margie Singleton NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES , September 4, 2018 -- Earlier this year, at age 82, country music legend, Margie Singleton released her chart-topping single and video, "Jesus Is My... Read More

Across The Board, Clayton Morgan, Ed Roman, Heather Whitney, Jeremy Parsons, Love Stallion, Rahn Anthoni and Tia McGraff are all IBFF selected artists.   It is overwhelming when so many of our artists receive this kind of international recognition. They all work so hard, and are truly deserving of this honor.” — Michael Stover, President of MTS Management Group PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2018 -- MTS Management Group is happy to announce their artists have received nine selections in the... Read More

The Toronto-based pop rock band will premiere their new music video and contest for "Sonic Boom" with CanadianBeats.ca on September 4, 2018. We wrote the title track as that moment in a young person's life when they throw caution to the wind, and set out on their pie in the sky musical journey—no holds barred, full speed ahead...” — Jacqueline Auguste, Across The Board TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, August 30, 2018 -- Award-winning pop-rock band, Across The Board (ATB) are releasing the title... Read More

  Madelyn Victoria's "Right Here With You" drops on September 1st Country artist Madelyn Victoria is releasing her new single, "Right Here With You" Sept 1st. It is the first new music since her 2014 self-titled debut EP.   "Sassy and Uplifting...Madelyn Victoria deserves a sincere round of applause for keeping her songs 'country" - Digital Journal "She was born to sing country" - Indie Spoonful "Madelyn's vocals are truly classic" - Indie Music... Read More

Mark Wayne Glasmire CAN'T BE DENIED    October 12 CD Release Reaffirms Award-Winning Singer/Songwriter's Broad Appeal   "His songs ring true with a West Coast Country cadence . . .  the rich tone draws the listener in."   - Jon Wolfe, Country Music Capital News   Nashville, TN (August 30, 2018) - The broad appeal of award-winning singer/songwriter Mark Wayne Glasmire CAN'T BE DENIED, and the proof is found in this upcoming 12-track collection,... Read More

Ottawa resident Cory M. Coons performed his latest single, "Once Too Many, Twice Not Enough" on Rogers TV's "Daytime Ottawa" on Monday, September 27th. OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, August 28, 2018  --   "Dude writes a solid tune and he plays them with all the passion, skill, and heart you’d hope to find" - Sleeping Bag Studios "A Voice for the ages" - TunedLoud "Timeless" - Indie Pulse Music On Monday, September 27th, 2018, Ottawa, Ontario resident and... Read More

TYLER GRANT & ROBIN KESSINGER Kanawha County Flatpicking August 24, 2018 Tyler Grant and Robin Kessinger are two champion flatpicking guitarists, renowned for their skill on their instruments and intuition into the deepest pools of American... Read More

New Collaborative Album from Mountain Home Family Sends Message of Help and Hope                                                 Click image to download                                            ... Read More

  ANNOUNCING THE SOCAL DIVAS OF BLUES FESTIVAL, BENEFITING THE NATIONAL BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION, MICHELLE'S PLACE; FEATURING EIGHT OF SOCAL'S MOST DYNAMIC FEMALE ARTISTS    Saturday, October 27, 2018 - 12 Noon to 8pm - Gates 10am (Rain or... Read More

Gracey Holler Music Resurrects Lost World In New Video, "Hey Mr. TVA"    SONGS FROM LYON COUNTY Available For Pre-Order   "The real-life storytelling about a particular place and time draws you and keeps you there." - Josh Shilling (Mountain Heart)                                      ... Read More

  The sensationally vibrant and spectacularly fresh energy & sound of award-winning singer/songwriter Andrea Desmond returns to your speakers this year in the summer of 2018! With the official release of the Brighter Than The Stars EP on August 24th, Andrea’s confidently living up to all the hype surrounding her potential, pouring her heart & soul into a new dimension of her style that has her sounding her best. Taking her natural ability to inspire & empower listeners through the vibe of her uplifting sound to... Read More

NewTown's Old World Available Now NewTown's Old World. Click on the photo to... Read More

  Tia McGraff's "Stubborn In My Blood" Release Party Is August 24th   Canadian singer-songwriter Tia McGraff has announced her CD release party "Stubborn In My Blood." The event will take place August 24, 2018 in Windsor, Ontario.   WINDSOR, ONTARIO, CANADA, August 8, 2018 -- "Tia McGraff and Tommy Parham continue proving they are one of the best creative duos working today with the release of 'Stubborn in My Blood,' ... It's a deep feeling and thoughtful album... Read More

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Last year, at 53, I started learning how to play guitar. It’s something that I’ve always wanted to do, but despite constantly telling my clients not to get in their own way, I’d been getting in mine for years. Telling myself that I was too old to learn an instrument and that I’d be terrible at it anyway. Well, I’m still pretty terrible, but with each new chord learned, I feel a sense of achievement. If your like me you have skills and hobbies that you enjoy doing weekly or even daily. But what if you changed... Read More

    There is no denying that the world is in dire need of greater togetherness, love, and a lot more fun. For Hip Hop artist Miranda Writes, being able to inspire her listeners through her upbeat, playful tracks is what making music is all about.      “Time to Time is about the freedom and peace I find when I’m creating music. Music is my refuge and there’s nothing in this world that makes my soul feel better than the vibes I feel when I’m writing or on the... Read More