Roots Music Report

MTS Management Group is happy to announce legendary country singer-songwriter, Margie Singleton and Wichita, Kansas alt-rock songwriter/guitarist, JJ McGuigan were named winners in the 2018 La Music Video Awards. Ms. Singleton won Best Performance Video, "Jesus Is My Pusher," and Mr. McGuigan won Best Lyric Video for "In All Honesty." Former MTS artist, Cherish Lee was also a winner, for Best Country Video, "Tequila Cowgirl." The winners were announced this past weekend at a ceremony held in Los Angeles.  A... Read More

'Things I Wish You Said', the first single release from the debut album 'Restless Nights', a debut album of the band 'Indifferent Matters' lead by Liv Taylor, under the label Sweatshop Studios. About The Song "Musically it is on just as tantalizing ground as it builds on chilled and soulful minimalism, with chiming guitars and plaintive piano just guiding the words to their intended destination, before sullen brass edges in and sounds the changes. Beats build, a trumpet carries the main riff, banks of... Read More

MTS Management Group is proud to announce their artists have received 22 nominations in the 5th Annual International Music and Entertainment Association (IMEA) Awards.  The 5th Annual IMEA Awards will be held on June 16, 2018 at the Paramount Theater in Ashland, KY.  The IMEA Awards recognize outstanding artists in music and theater.  Nominees announced include artists from around the world, making it, truly, an international event.  For a full list of nominees, visit... Read More

The American Cancer Society is benefitting from the launch of "Hot Girl Light Me Up," an inspirational new track from hip hop artist Zizzo. Recorded and produced with an all-star cast of performers and studio pros, a portion of the proceeds raised by the song will benefit the American Cancer Society and its mission of eliminating cancer. The core of "Hot Girl Light Me Up" is an energized, fast-flowing performance by Zizzo. A New York City-based rapper, Zizzo is a Stage IV cancer survivor, meaning she was afflicted with... 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.  He has performed on cruises to Mexico and Alaska, as well as headlining numerious dates in Texas, his home state of Ohio and Nashville.  He has also appeared on TV stations around the globe, hosting his own show, "Traditionally Lynch" in Cincinnati. Now, Richard Lynch will be performing LIVE on RFD TV's "Music Mondays." The one-hour... Read More

Born in San Antonio, Texas, Jeremy Parsons grew up soaking in the sounds of Texas music in the dancehalls of the Lone Star State. Over the past decade, Jeremy Parsons has played all over the U.S. and in Europe, including numerous venues in Texas and Nashville, whre he is a regular performer at Swingin' Doors Saloon. Pulling from the example of Texas performance artists, Jeremy loves to interact with his audience, captivating the crowd with his genuine personality, unique humor, and heart-felt love of his occupation.  His current... Read More

"The songstress sings with a great deal of heart and emotion. Deana is not afraid to showcase her vulnerability on this tune, or any other song that she belts out...She truly gives it her all." - Markos Papadatos, Digital Journal As a young child, Philadelphia-based Christian R&B artist Christa Deana's lifelong journey in music started when she won first place in the Young Artist Competition for the city of Allentown, PA.  Since then, Christa has toured the world with several choirs that took her to Romania, Turkey,... Read More

Newcomer Simon D James prepares to captivate listeners with the release of his debut single Dearest Lovely World, out now via YellowBrick Music. The single was written whilst Simon was volunteering in the refugee camps of the Calais Jungle and recognised that “regardless of colour or creed we are all bound together by the common threads of love, loss and the need to find community in an ever more fractured world”. Dearest Lovely World is a beautifully honest song, which tackles an emotional subject, balancing it with uplifting... Read More

Independent Country Music Hall of Fame recording artist, philanthropist, farmer and tv/radio host Richard Lynch has received his share of honors over the years.  From multiple wins at the Josie Music Awards (the world's largest indie awards show) to his nominations at the New Music Awards and a 2014 win at the Independent Country Music Awards for Best Male Artist, Lynch's craft has been recognized by peers and fans, alike. Nashville-based singer-songwriter Jeremy Parsons' music has been called "infectious" and... Read More

As a young child, Philadelphia-based Christian R&B artist Christa Deana's lifelong journey in music started when she won first place in the Young Artist Competition for the city of Allentown, PA. A gifted writer, Christa performed her first original song at 11 and went on to write over 50 more. Her vocal ability secured her lead oratorios from classics such as Handel's Messiah, Mendelssohn's Elijah, Vivaldi's Gloria, and lead songs in Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance. In addition to writing and singing,... Read More

February 8, 2018, Konvict Kulture and Liberia's first international artist, 2C, released the worldwide premiere of his new single and official video for "Mr. Mechanic," featuring superstar artist AKON and the internet went wild! Dance challenges started and radio started spinning. The song is in English and brings a brand-new sound by infusing Dance, Techno and Afro-Pop with Hip Hop, with mass appeal to a global audience of fans from many genres of music. “Mr. Mechanic" is 2C’s first single from the... 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 In November 2017, Seattle-based acoustic blues-pop singer-songwriter Phillip Brousard released his debut EP, "Wavelength."  The EP was dedicated to the memory of his father. First single, "Just... Read More

"Matt Westin rocks on his new radio single, 'Our Redneck of the Woods.' One can really hear his heart on this song, and it stands out due to its honesty, rawness and authenticity. Country radio ought to start playing this song on regular rotation." - Markos Papadatos, Digital Journal "Packed with top notch talent, memorable melodies, a catchy hook, sweet sounding steel guitar, deliciously distorted electrics and a whole lot of passion and soul, Our Redneck of the Woods is an anthemic track which fuels the spirit... Read More

Gallo’s list Best of 2017 Emily Duff: Maybe In the Morning; Mod Prom Dizzy Gillespie & Friends: Concert of the Century – A Tribute to Charlie Parker; Justin Time (live at Montreux 1980) John Lee Hooker: King of the Boogie; Craft (boxed set) Ronnie Earl: The Luckiest Man; Stony Plain Cash Box Kings: Royal Mint; Alligator Taj Mahal and Keb Mo: Tajmo; Concord Steve Earle: So You Wanna Be An Outlaw; Warner Brothers Gregg Allman: Southern Blood; Rounder Chris Hillman: Bidin’ My Time; Rounder Jesus... Read More

"The lyrically and sonically powerful, 'Burn This House Down,' (Jeremy Parsons) really paints a vivid picture in the minds of his listeners, as he sings about heartbreak and acceptance. He is not afraid to display his vulnerability on this song, and it shows." - Markos Papadatos, Digital Journal Born in San Antonio, Texas, Jeremy Parsons grew up soaking in the sounds of Texas music in the dancehalls of the Lone Star State. Over the past decade, Jeremy Parsons has played all over the U.S. and in Europe, including... Read More

Atlanta-based award-winning Christian artist Rahn Anthoni took the international press and airwaves by storm with 2017's most inspirational track, "I'll Trust You." The song earned him a Radio Music Award and an Indie Music Channel Award, and numerous other accolades, including the Man-Up Award, for his charity work. Rahn's history with inspirational music has helped him develop a positive relationship with God and the world of song. Despite the heartbreaking circumstances surrounding the death of his special needs son,... Read More

MTS Management Group is proud to announce "Whiskey and Cigarettes Show" has been nominated for Best Internet Radio Station in the 2018 New Music Awards. W&C is nominated alongside The Breeze, CB305, Country Bear, Music Corner, Pure Country 100, Real Country, Sound Machine Country,. TBN, and Wide Country. W&C won the New Music Award in 2015. The annual New Music Awards are given for excellence in music to both recording artist and radio stations, by New Music Weekly magazine. First round nominations are submitted by members... Read More

Swedish country singer-songwriter TJ Leonard topped the airplay charts in 2016 with his single release, "The River." That song followed his US debut, the ballad,  "Remember Those Times," another Top 10 chart single.  His 2017 international hit, "Up On That Hill" received airplay on more than 600 stations, followed by a self-promoted single, "Takin' You For Granted," that earned TJ the respect of his peers. Now, TJ Leonard returns with his most ambitious single release to date.... Read More

Media Contact Company Name:Sweet Sadie’s Productions Inc. Contact Person:KC Jockey – Artist Email: sweetsadiesrecords@gmail.com                          Twitter:www.twitter.com/kcjockey    Facebook:www.facebook.com/officialkcjockeyfanpage Facebook:www.facebook.com/public/Karl-Marx-F-Waite Instagram:www.instagram.com/kc_jockey Reverbnation:www.reverbnation.com/KCJOCKEY5 You Tube: KC Jockey... Read More

It's official. Roots Music Reports own Robert Bubba Bartosh will host the morning show beginning in Jan 2018 with Canyon Country KCYN radio. KCYN-FM services over ten thousand square miles of Canyon Country in southeastern Utah, with 30,000 watts of power from a ten-thousand-foot elevation in the LaSal Mountains, at 97.1 and 105.5 on the FM... Read More

RMR's Robert Bartosh has been asked to host the morning drive show on KCYN radio. The power country station in southeastern Utah. This station covers a massive area of Utah since the broadcast tower is located on the La Sal mountain... Read More

"Hats Off and Bottoms Up" says Nashville-based country artist, Cherish Lee.  These days, the daughter of country legend, Johnny Lee ("Urban Cowboy") and "Dallas" star, Charlene Tilton deserves some "hats off" herself.  Her semi-autobiographical single, "Tequila Cowgirl" earned her rave reviews, international radio airplay, and several award nominations. Now, "Tequila Cowgirl" has been named as one of the Top Female Country Radio Singles of 2017 by renowned journalist,... Read More

For over twenty years, Christmas 4 Kids has given the joy of Christmas to thousands of Middle Tennessee children that might not otherwise experience it. Each December, local businesses, volunteers, celebrities, recording artists, and their bus drivers set aside two days from their busy schedules for these special children. The season for giving kicks off every November with the Charlie Daniels and Friends Concert to benefit Christmas 4 Kids. The concert is the cornerstone of Christmas 4 Kids' fundraising efforts. Also, everyone loves... Read More

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