VIDEO PREMIERE: JACKIE CASTRO - "TRUST ISSUES"

WE’VE GOT THE EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE OF COLOMBIAN AMERICAN ALT-POP ARTIST, JACKIE CASTRO’S NEW SINGLE, “TRUST ISSUES.”

Influenced by the likes of Jon Bellion, Chelsea Cutler and Julia Michaels, Nashville based, Castro’s, sound is a mix of whimsical melodies, lush vocals, a balance of synths & acoustic instruments – with honest songwriting.

“Trust Issues” is about fighting against the voice in your head that’s telling you you’re not enough. Sometimes you can be your own worst enemy, and you have to learn to believe the truth about yourself that you are worthy of love, even when you don’t feel like it.”

WATCH THE “TRUST ISSUES” OFFICIAL VIDEO

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INDIE A+R (6/12/2020)

YOUR WEEKLY ROUND UP OF INDEPENDENT NASHVILLE MUSIC RELEASES OF ALL GENRES. SUBMITTED TO AND STUMBLED UPON BY YOUNG MUSIC CITY - FOR YOUR MUSIC DISCOVERY.

JORDAN BROOKER - “NEXT BEST THING”

CALEB LADUKE - “CLOUT GIRLS”

BRIT TAYLOR - “WAKING UP AIN’T EASY”

SAM CARY - "BONNIE AND CLYDE“

KENDAL CONRAD - “BODYGUARD”

TYLER CARTER - “LANDSLIDE” COVER

LEIGHTON THOMAS - “LOOKING FOR A LIGHT”

MEG RILLEY - “RUN FROM HELL”

JESSE LABELLE - “TWO HEARTS AND A DIAMOND”

TALKIN' TIE DYE WITH ALYSSA MICAELA

ALYSSA MICAELA TALKS TITOS, TEXAS AND ‘TIE DYE.’
STREAM THE NEW SINGLE “TIE DYE” BELOW.

Q+A

You just released a new single called “Tie Dye” - tell us a bit about that.
My new single is called “Tie Dye” and I wrote it with Tori Tullier and Joe Fox. Alex Torrez, David Dorn and Joe Fox produced it. The message of the song was important to me the day we wrote it and even more so today—it’s all about self-love and having pride in who you are!

You’re working with a great team of which includes grammy-winning Liz Rose. Talk about the importance of finding the right team.
I met Liz when I was 15 years old, and she’s helped me build my team one person at a time since then, over the years. I think it’s so important for everyone on your team to be as passionate about the music as you are.

You have worked with hit writers such as Eric Paslay and Phil Barton, who are some of your favorite collaborators in town?
I love writing with my friends! Tori Tullier, Emily Landis, and Olivia Rudeen are some of my favorite people to collaborate with because they know me better than most people.

You’re a Texas native. Any Texas artist everyone needs to watch?
Triston Marez is awesome, definitely check him out!

Volunteering, specifically helping the homeless, is important to you - any great suggestions on local places to volunteer?
My favorite place to volunteer in Nashville is Safe Haven Family Shelter, it’s a homeless shelter in town where the whole family gets to stay together and I think that’s super important.

What’s your go-to quarantine drink?
Tito’s, White Claw, or Best Maid Sour Pickle Beer!

What can we expect from Alyssa Micaela in the future?
I’m about to go into the studio at the end of the month to finish recording my EP and I’m so excited! And of course, I can't wait to get back out on the road as soon as I can!

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SAVING THE TROUBLE WITH SARAH ALLISON TURNER

Modern country classic, Sarah Allison Turner talks old heroes, new songs, and skinny margaritas.
New single “Save Me The Trouble” produced by Bart Butler out now. Stream it below.

Q+A

You’ve got a new single out this Friday (June 12) called, “Save Me The Trouble” - tell us a bit about that.

I wrote this song with Ryan Beaver and Jake Mitchell a couple years ago. It was one of those writing sessions where I knew pretty early into the write that this song was gonna be special. It was THE song that kind of set the wheels in motion of "it's time to go record some music." It means a lot to me because it's my first single, but it also means a lot because of how special it's been since day one.  

You have opened up for acts like Eric Church, Jake Owen, Lee Brice - how do you think the industry is handling this time without live music, and all other creative limitations placed upon them during quarantine?

I've been so impressed by our music industry during all of this. Between virtual songwriting sessions, live streams... I've even sang vocals into voice memos on my phone and had producers drop it into the track?? We are most definitely adapting and finding ways to still create and share music. It saddens me so much that we can't actually go play shows, but seeing the creative ways people have continued to keep going makes me hopeful for the future. 

You’re a successful songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson, Tyler Farr and more.  How do you balance songwriting and artistry?

Somebody gave me great advice years ago, they said, "always write for yourself even if the song isn't for you. You'll develop a style that will be unique to you that will not only make you a great artist, but as a songwriter people will come to you for songs that only YOU write." I've always hung on to that and tried to just write the best song. Through that approach I've found some really cool things for myself and also been fortunate to have some other artists record my songs as well. :)

*The Hamptons record by Walker Country (Warner Music Nashville)*

You’re influenced by artists like Lee Ann Womack, The Dixie Chicks and Miranda Lambert - how do you feel about the current state of the music industry for women?

It seems like females are breaking through a little more lately. Seeing females like Gabby Barrett and Ingrid Andress, both new artists, have number one's back to back was SO inspiring. We haven't had a ton of females, but it feels like that's changing :)

You recently recorded a project, produced by Bart Butler (John Pardi, Craig Campbell, etc), Who are some of your favorite collaborators in town?

My favorite collaborators in town are Emily Falvey, Riley Thomas, Autumn McEntire, Emily Landis, Claire Douglas, Cameron Jaymes and gosh I could go on and on. Aside from Bart Butler, who produced my record, some of my other favorite producers are Jake Mitchell and Hayley McLean. I think they're both ones to watch!

What artists should everyone go listen to now? 
Lee Ann Womack. She is one of my heroes!

What’s your go-to quarantine drink? 
A skinny margarita with a lime! 

What can we expect from you in the future? 
More new music :)

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YMC: 'NEED 2 KNOW' WEEKLY (6.11.20)

YOUR WEEKLY RUNDOWN OF HOT MUSIC PICKS YOU DON’T WANT MISS. ALL GENRES AND ALL SIZES. STRAIGHT FROM MUSIC CITY.

JOHN TUCKER - “YOU WOULDN’T KNOW”

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GONE WEST - “WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN” (ACOUSTIC)

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CAROLINE KOLE - “FOOL'S GOLD” (PRODUCED BY SHANE MCANALLY) - SONGLAND 2020

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KIP MOORE - “JANIE BLU” (IN THE WILD SESSION)

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MARGO PRICE - “LETTING ME DOWN”

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BULLY - “WHERE TO START”

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LEXIE HAYDEN - “GO TO” (ACOUSTIC)

17 MEMPHIS - “HAPPY”

BLACK NASHVILLE ARTISTS YOU SHOULD KNOW

SPOTLIGHT ON SOME OF THE AMAZING BLACK ARTISTS, OF ALL SIZES AND GENRES, LOCATED, AND / OR WITH TEAMS BASED, IN MUSIC CITY. CLICK PHOTOS FOR LINKS TO SOCIALS.

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BLANCO BROWN

COFFEY ANDERSON

DARIUS RUCKER

HOUSTON KENDRICK

JIMMIE ALLEN

JOHN TUCKER

JOY OLADOKUN

KANE BROWN

LUTHI (AMBER WOODHOUSE)

MICKEY GUYTON

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TIM GENT

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INDIE A+R (6/04/2020)

YOUR WEEKLY ROUND UP OF INDEPENDENT NASHVILLE MUSIC RELEASES OF ALL GENRES. SUBMITTED TO AND STUMBLED UPON BY YOUNG MUSIC CITY - FOR YOUR MUSIC DISCOVERY.

ALYSSA MICAELA - “TIE DYE”

MARY KUTTER - “SPACESHIPS & SATELITES”

SEAN C. KENNEDY - “WHAT LIFE IS”

GREG RIDER - “ONE TOWN AWAY”

17 MEMPHIS - “HOME TO US”

CROW BUNTRY - “WHISKEY DICK PICNIC”

ALLIE COLLEEN - “AIN’T THE ONLY HELL (MY MOMMA RAISED)”

JONATHON PLEVYAK - “TIME”

YMC: 'NEED 2 KNOW' WEEKLY (6.04.20)

YOUR WEEKLY RUNDOWN OF HOT MUSIC PICKS YOU DON’T WANT MISS. ALL GENRES AND ALL SIZES. STRAIGHT FROM MUSIC CITY.

MICKEY GUYTON - “BLACK LIKE ME”

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CAM - “REDWOOD TREE”

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DIPLO PRESENTS: THOMAS WESLEY - "DANCE WITH ME" (FT. THOMAS RHETT & YOUNG THUG)

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KIP MOORE - “FIRE AND FLAME” (IN THE WILD SESSION)

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KANE BROWN - “WORLD WIDE BEAUTIFUL”

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LITTLE BIG TOWN - “WINE, BEER, WHISKEY”

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ORVILLE PECK - “NO GLORY IN THE WEST”