Roots Music Report

Kids In A New Groove (KING) provides private, in-home, music instruction to Central Texas youth in foster care, allowing them to gain the benefits of one-on-one mentorship, as well as the skills and creativity that come with music. KING’s program combines the power of mentoring with music instruction.   The program is successful because of the dedicated music mentors who give their time and share their passion for music with our youth. As one music mentor said: “She credits music with helping to give her the confidence... Read More

  SOULFUL BLUES SINGER/SAXOPHONIST VANESSA COLLIER EMBARKS ON 'HONEY UP' TOUR IN SUPPORT OF NEW ALBUM "If you haven't yet hooked onto the Vanessa Collier bandwagon, do so now because this young woman's a rising star. Ms. Collier is a true triple threat --- an accomplished sax player, a very fine soulful singer with some roots in gospel, and a prolific... Read More

  The Colorado-based singer-songwriter has released the official lyric video for his new single, “Cowtown Blues.”   Colorado roots/folk singer-songwriter, James Lee Baker has released the official lyric video for his current single, “Cowtown Blues.” The song is currently charting at country/americana radio. Watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usGG1wbZ7EY. ABOUT JAMES LEE BAKER: A classically trained musician, James Lee Baker fuses influences from acoustic... Read More

    Becky Brown To Sign Copies Of GOING OUR WAY  At Country Music Hall of Fame ® And Museum Store October 6   Author Will Share Her Story On 650 AM WSM October 4 Nashville, TN (October 3, 2018) - Becky Brown continues to promote her riveting autobiography, GOING OUR WAY, with a book signing at the Country Music... Read More

The Denver-based singer-songwriter is promoting his latest releases, “Home Again” and “The Canadian River.”    His songwriting is impeccable, and his vocals have a quality that is very reminiscent of the masters of his genre. Classic, yet overwhelmingly contemporary with what’s going on right now.”   — Michael Stover, President, MTS Management Group DENVER, CO, USA, September 25, 2018 — MTS Management Group is proud to announce the signing of folk/americana... Read More

Fitzsimon and Brogan have leaked two tracks featuring Mick "Woody" Woodmansey on drums. He is the last living member of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars LONDON, ENGLAND, UK, September 25, 2018  -- Ziggy played guitar. Mick "Woody" Woodmansey laid the foundation for Ziggy's band. Now, the drummer and last living member of The Spiders From Mars is being featured on two brand new tracks from London-based songwriting/production duo, Fitzsimon and Brogan. The duo have given fans a sneak preview of an... Read More

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... 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