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New To You: Ainsley Costello Firmly Leans Into A New Era With New Single "Little Sister"
March 16, 2022 (Nashville, TN) - Ainsley Costello releases a new pop-rock song, "Little
Sister" and ushers in a new era in her career.
The single was available
from March 25th on all streaming platforms.
You can listen below:
Ainsley Costello is making a splash in the pop-rock
world with her new single “Little Sister.” The track is infused with deeply
personal lyrics about living in someone else's shadow.
How do you find yourself
outside of the people you look up to and are compared to?
Costello is broadening our
outlook on exactly what it means to feel like you’re fighting to break out of
an older sibling's shadow.
In the age of the internet and social media, growing
up under the influence of airbrushed models and influencers, younger
generations are all too familiar with feeling overshadowed by someone
considered bigger and better.
Costello is firmly and confidently
leaning into the new music she is creating as she diverts from Americana and
country roots to a bright, rock-edged pop. She is brilliant in melding the best
aspects of country-style songwriting with rock and pop musical elements.
With drums expertly setting a groove, paired with guitars that are
enticing but not distracting or busy, "Little Sister" effortlessly
unpacks the song's topic while being approachable for audiences of all
ages.
Dynamics such as these make rivalry the easy answer, but Ainsley is more
interested in making her own mark rather than competing. Who says there’s
not enough room at the table for everyone? She brilliantly toes the line of
yearning for success but striving to be her own
person. Costello effortlessly glides through her range, crafting
every nuance and inflection she can as she tells a relatable story that
stands alongside classic tracks of teenage angst and reflection Ainsley
Costello is stirring up a storm with “Little Sister” and it's no surprise that
she has finally come into her own.
"Little
Sister" Production Credits:
Songwriters: Ainsley Costello, Kelly McKay, Steve Smentek
Producer: Zach Manno
Drums: Clay Beck
Guitar: Zach Manno, Sam Comfort
Bass: Zach Manno
Additional Studio Work: Jim Costello
Biography: Birthdate: April 7, 2004 (18). In a world dominated by overnight
internet sensations and one-hit-wonders, emerging star Ainsley Costello has her
eyes set on creating a legacy that stands the test of time. Delicately
delivered yet powerfully profound, Costello's heartfelt and personal approach
to lyricism translates into a seraphic, easily digestible, and heartwarming
listening experience.
EPK Get To Know….
At a very young age, Ainsley began performing live shows with a full band of
adult professional-level musicians.
She could regularly hold down a 3-hour
cover set at just 14 and turned heads when you heard this tiny blonde girl sing
"Folsom Prison Blues".
Prior to COVID, Ainsley had already performed
over 130 shows in 10 states. Notable performances included shows at NAMM
in 2019 and 2020, and Americana Fest 2019.
She was also involved with both
"The Voice" and "American Idol" when she was
just 13. At 14, Ainsley became one of Breedlove Guitars youngest endorsed
artists and has also since been endorsed by Mackie Sound by Loud Audio.
At only 15, the Seattle native (now based in Nashville) released a strikingly
diverse debut album titled ‘YOU KNOW I AM’ – on the surface, a collection of country
pop songs, but dig deeper and you’ll unravel a multitude of diverse musical
influences and lyrics that speak to the insecurities of today’s teen girls. In
February 2020, Ainsley and her family relocated to Nashville just as the
world and the music industry shut down. But throughout quarantine, Ainsley used
her time to write new material and connect with dozens of Nashville "row
writers" to hone and perfect her craft. Creating a body of work that
speaks volumes for her young age, Ainsley already has a catalog of over 150
unreleased songs. In 2021 Ainsley released a song each month, the equivalent of
her second studio album.
Next up for Ainsley Costello is the release of her breakout
single, 'Little Sister'. Aptly described as such, 'Little Sister'
tells the highly relatable story of finding your own voice in a world dominated
by internet sensations and international superstars.
She shared with fans: “I'm so excited to say that my brand
new single, and second release from my upcoming EP, 'One Heart' is out now.
This is such a special one as I really feel it is the heartbeat of the new
record and the catalyst for what's to come next”.
A
real-world Romany traveler with a gypsy heart and a storyteller’s
soul, Twinnie released the heart-breaking but
relatable track “One Heart.” Speaking to the gut-wrenching feeling of
unrequited love, Twinnie channels her exquisite storytelling into emotionally
driven lyrics, calling out that “it only takes one heart to break two.”
Watch
Twinnie - One Heart (Official Video) Published March 26, 2022 21,910 views #Twinnie#OneHeart
“‘One Heart’
is the catalyst for what’s to come,” says Twinnie.“It is
the heartbreak song and the heartbeat of my upcoming project. What I like most
about it is that it represents the person who’s responsible for the breakdown
of a relationship. It goes back to that core belief that it takes two people to
make a relationship work, but it only takes one to break both hearts.”
Produced by Grammy nominated Ben Johnson (David Guetta, Bebe Rexa), Johnny Reno and Twinnie the second part of Twinnie’s four-part journey
to self-love and acceptance for all, “One Heart” follows the release of
celebratory track, “Welcome To The Club” that Country Swag declared “an absolute anthem”
and Billboard praised
as the “perfect dancefloor-ready, uplifting and inclusive pop-country
anthem.”
Twinnie
- One Heart (Single; BMG Rights Management UK) Charting
Debut#27 UK Country iTunes Singles Chart, then #7
selling 30% of the No1 (Wheeler Walker Jr.) then posted on TikTok (March 27) it
had peaked at No3 on UK Country iTunes Singles Chart.
‘Welcome To The Club’ and ‘One Heart’ build
upon the success of Twinnie’s debut album ‘Hollywood Gypsy’, which was named as Radio 2’s Album of the Week and earned upbeat comparisons with Taylor Swift and Shania Twain. They are the first tastes from her upcoming collection
of songs that will continue to drop over the course of this spring and summer.
The full project along with accompanying music videos will combine to create a
stand-alone film and emotional story of self-acceptance that explores the
different emotions we all go through, from feeling like an outsider and hiding
our true feelings to embracing ourselves and accepting each other for who we
are.
Twinnie playing the Big Entrance Stage at C2C2022
Written by Twinnie, Lostboy (Tom Grennen,
Mimi Webb, Anne Marie, Griff ), Alex Stacey (Ella Henderson, Hrvy ),
Rupart “Ruxley” Blackman (laconic), Laura Welsh (Carla Monroe), and
Ben Johnson, “One Heart” is available now.
Absolute Radio Country made Twinnie their #RecordOfTheWeek with "One Heart"!
Let them know what you think of it of their Instagrampostwhen you hear them play it
Country Music Community and Friends Mourn the
Loss of Jeff Carson
Jeff Carson Dec 16, 1963 - March 26, 2022
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 27, 2022) – Country music
hitmaker and Academy of Country Music award-winner Jeff Carson died
of a heart attack at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, Tennessee at the
age of 58.
Jeffrey
Lee Herndon, known musically by Jeff Carson, was born in Tulsa,
Oklahoma, on December 16, 1963, and began his musical career early on singing
in church. After forming a band in Rogers, Arkansas, Carson eventually moved to
Branson, Missouri where he wrote songs and played around locally before moving
to Nashville where he began recording demos, including Tracy Byrd
(“Walkin’ To Jerusalem”), Tracy Lawrence (“I See it Now”), Reba
McEntire (“The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter”), Tim McGraw (“I Wouldn’t
Want It Any Other Way”), Faith Hill (“It Matters To Me”), Mark Wills
(“Places I’ve Never Been”), Diamond Rio (“Mirror Mirror”) among others.
In 1995, Chuck Howard was instrumental in getting
Carson his recording contract at Curb Records, and soon a single, “Yeah
Buddy,” was released to radio.
This was his first charting single and
was followed up with ‘Not On Your Love,’ which went number one. The following
single, ‘The Car,’ became a top-five hit, topping out at number
two and won Carson his first Academy of Country Music award for “Video of the
Year.”
Carson had several other singles, including “Real
Life (Was Never The Same Again)” from his album “Real Life.”
In total, Carson’s career achieved 14 charted
singles on the Billboard chart.
Marie Crichton Country BBC Radio Shropshire
spins:
11 Dec 2006 Playlist: Jeff Carson - Betty’s
Taking Judo | CD Line Dance Fever 2 Label Curb
15 Dec 2008 Playlist: Jeff Carson - Do It Again |
CD-Line Dance Fever 4 Curb
13 Dec 2010 Playlist: Jeff Carson - The Car |
CD-Jeff Carson Curb
14 Dec 2013 Playlist: Jeff
Carson - The Car "see his name on line dancing compilations, hint of Garth
Brooks”
In 2009, Carson retired from music to become a law enforcement officer with Franklin
Police Department in Williamson County, Tennessee, where he currently
remained on the police force.
Carson returned to music in 2019 signing a singles deal with MC1 Nashville to
recut and release a previously recorded song “God Save The World,”
which charted on the Music Row Top 40 chart.
Most recently Carson signed with Encore Music
Group and has been in the studio with Buddy Hyatt recording a specialty album
to be released later this year that included duets with Michael Ray, Darryl
Worley, Mark Wills, and Craig Morgan.
Jeff Carson is survived by his wife Kim Cooper Carson, son Dayton Grei Herndon
Carson, mother Virginia Norton, brother Steve Herndon, sister Karen Spurlock,
as well as aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
Final
procession for Country singer and Franklin PD officer Jeff Carson following his
funeral service: https://bit.ly/3J29PXP
Jeff Carson Memorial Service
& Motorcade held Saturday, April 2nd
After a successful career in
country music, including several chart-topping songs, Officer Jeff Carson
joined the Franklin Police Department on May 27, 2008. During his tenure with
the FPD, Carson earned six commendations, a Chief’s Award for Excellence, and
was recently promoted to Police Officer-2. Jeff’s loss is widely felt, across
several communities: country music, law enforcement, and the entire Franklin,
Williamson County community, which he proudly served and protected for the last
14 years.
Country Music Community and Friends Mourn the
Loss of Jeff Carson
Fellow artists and friends
mourn the loss of their friend and share memories of a true mentor, Jeff
Carson:
“The Oak Ridge Boys are
saddened by the loss of Jeff Carson. Yes, he had a bunch of charted singles but
his heart belonged to the Franklin TN Police department where he served as a
law enforcement officer since 2009. We didn’t know Jeff well but certainly
admired him. Rest In Peace!”
- Joe Bonsall / The Oak Ridge Boys
"I've tried being ok and thinking you're in a better place but this
doesn't seem real! I hope you know getting to sing "The Car" with you
will always be one of my most cherished moments. I love you, man. Watch out for
us brother we're gonna need it!" -
Michael Ray
“Kim and I are shocked today
to hear of the passing of Jeff Carson. What an awesome man and patriot! I will
forever be thankful for his participation in my tribute concert a few months
ago and was blown away by his talent. We are sending prayers to his family
tonight. Jeff, thank you for serving our community of Franklin and for being a
wonderful friend to so many including myself. Go rest high on the mountain my
friend!” - Lee
Greenwood
“I had the chance to work with
him some time ago. What a kind man he was to everyone. My prayers go out to his
family, friends & fans, and also the men and women in blue that he worked
with. Gone but never forgotten.” - T.G. Sheppard
“Sheila and I are so sorry to
hear about our friend, Jeff Carson! Gone too soon! He was an awesome musician
and several years ago, he joined the Franklin, TN Police Department. To me, he
was a hero for doing that! I had gotten to know him better over the last few
years. We shared a dressing room (and a lot of laughs) when we did the Lee
Greenwood 40 Years of Hits at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama last
fall. My band and I played the after-party and Jeff got up and sang a few
songs. When he was through, he gave me a bear hug and had a big ‘ol’ grin on
his face! That’s how I’ll always remember him! Our thoughts and prayers go out
to his wife, son, family, brothers/sisters in blue, and fans. Rest in Peace,
brother!”- T.
Graham and Sheila Brown
“Jeff Carson was a wonderful
singer and a true family man. He left his mark on country music and the entire
Nashville community. Prayers to his family, friends, and police force during
this sad time.”-
Johnny Lee
“So saddened to hear of the
passing of my friend Jeff Carson. He was a tremendous singer and one of the
kindest people I've ever met. He also was a law enforcement officer who served
his community bravely. He'll be missed dearly. I'll see you on the good side
buddy.”-
Bryan White
“Jeff was a friend. Always
made me laugh. Always eager to serve. Once "arrested" me at a
restaurant. Another time, he acted like he was buying drugs from me--in front
of police officers. Will miss him.” - Stephen Mansfield
“I admire Jeff Carson for not
only his music as a Country Music artist, but his dedication to family, and
serving his community as a law officer. My love & prayers to his family.”- Rhonda Vincent
“I’m sorry to hear the sad
news about Jeff. We all enjoyed working on the Lee Greenwood show, and I know
he will be missed by his family and friends. Prayers for all those who knew
him.”- Janie
Fricke
“Jeff Carson was one of the
most gifted singers in Country Music. He could rock you with songs like “Yeah
Buddy”, but it was the soulful ballads like “Not On Your Love” where he would
truly shine. His talent and love for this music was clear and showed every time
he stepped up to the microphone. Later in life, he chose the honorable
profession of law enforcement. Both of these vocations showed his big heart.
Our condolences go out to his wife, Kim, son Dayton and the rest of his family,
as well as the many friends and fans. Rest well.”- Dallas Wayne / SiriusXM Radio
“Shocked and saddened by this
news. Rest in peace my friend.” - Terry McBride
“I’m so shocked and sad. My
love goes out to his sweet family.” - Jamie O’Neal
“Never got the chance to know
him personally, but it’s a terrible loss for the community. My heart goes out
to his family and loved ones.” - Ian Flanigan
“Jeff was one of the nicest
people I have ever met. He was a very talented man with a true country voice.
Blessed to have known him and will cherish the memories we made together.” - Shane Owens
“I am shocked and saddened by
the passing of Jeff Carson. I was a big fan of his music growing up and was
excited to hear that he was making a comeback to the music scene. I had just
recently heard him chat with Billy Cody on WSM Radio and could tell how excited
he was to get music out and reconnect with the fans. He told a story about his
old guitar that he was playing on the radio that day that made its way back to
him from a fan. It was powerful. "The Car" is one of my favorite
storytelling songs. He will be missed but his music will live on.”- JD Shelburne
“Jeff Carson left a mark on
this world both through his music & his personality. He will truly be
missed!”-
Paige King Johnson
“I am saddened to hear about
the passing of Jeff Carson. He was a man of many great songs and had a voice
like no other. I admired his vocal skills and his true, classic country sound.
Although he will be missed, his music will live on forever in the world of
country music. May he Rest In Peace!” - Makenzie Phipps
PHOTOS: Jenny Tolman Marries Dave Brainard in Jackson, Wyo.
Jenny Tolman & Dave BrainardCredit: Molly Stevens Click to ENLARGE
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As revealed on People.com, "Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Jenny Tolman and GRAMMY-nominated producer Dave Brainard long prayed for a picture-perfect setting for their
outdoor wedding. And this past Saturday, March 19, that's exactly what they
received."
"The weather was absolutely perfect,"
raved Tolman in an interview with People.comfollowing her Jackson, Wyo. wedding to Brainard.
"The sun was out and there were no clouds covering the Tetons. The day
before, it snowed in Jackson, so we had a beautiful fresh layer of snow. It was
the most perfect weather you could ask for!"
Jenny Tolman & Dave BrainardCredit: Molly Stevens Click to ENLARGE
Ahead of her nuptials, Tolman unveiled her
sophomore album MARRIED
IN A HONKY TONK on March 4 following a show-stopping performance at her
standing-room only album release show in Nashville.
The
Tennessean exclusively premiered the video to the albums title
track days before the wedding, which was shot at the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar
in Jackson, Wyo. Jackson has become a special place for Tolman and
Brainard. As featured on People.com, the pair got
engaged in Jackson in October of 2020 after four years of dating.
With Married
in a Honky Tonk, Tolman vows to join the colorful characters of the
fictional 'Jennyville' with her own real-life experiences. The release of her
sophomore album marks a turning point for the singer and is the second
collaboration with Brainard.
Jenny Tolman & Dave BrainardCredit: Molly Stevens Click to ENLARGE
The Nashville native has received critical acclaim
for her masterful storytelling found in the lyrics of her songs and co-wrote
every song on the new album. From the spirited, tongue-firmly-in-cheek “Home to
Roost" to poignant lines like Sometimes
the only reason/I think this heart of mine keeps beating/Is so I can go on
wishing you were here (“Nothing Left of You”) to the moving-on optimism
of I’ll
breathe in a brand-new day/ And exhale your memory in “Sweetest Revenge” Tolman marries humor, sorrow and
resilience.
Industry & Media are praising Married in a Honky Tonk.... Jenny
Tolman has to be one of the most versatile talents to come along in a long
time. Her songwriting skills swing easily from touching ballads to raucous
humor, hardly missing a beat! I’ve enjoyed watching her career journey,
and it’s even better when I get to participate with her at times as the “Mayor
of Jennyville.” - Jeannie Seely,
Grammy-Award Winner, Grand Ole Opry Member, Mayor of Jennyville
You must hear Jenny Tolman!
Her approach to music brings the magnetic charm and unapologetic
humor of legends like Loretta Lynn into the new Nashville. 'Married In a
Honky Tonk' expands the world of Jennyville - which is like the MCU (Marvel
Cinematic Universe) of the country music - and delivers with humor, heart, and
a challenge to embrace life! - Ty Bentli, Apple Music
You must hear Jenny Tolman!
Her approach to music brings the magnetic charm and unapologetic
humor of legends like Loretta Lynn into the new Nashville. 'Married In a
Honky Tonk' expands the world of Jennyville - which is like the MCU (Marvel
Cinematic Universe) of the country music - and delivers with humor, heart, and
a challenge to embrace life! - Ty Bentli, Apple Music With her
previous release, 'There Goes The Neighborhood,' Tolman became known for
crafting songs packed with personality and vivid characters. Here, she proves
her sterling voice and sense of craftsmanship are just as potent, with
straightforward, sentimental songs. - Jessica Nicholson, Billboard
The world
is about to hear a brand new side of Jenny Tolman. - Kathleen Nolan, American Songwriter
Nashville’s
finest unsigned talent sings the praises of Texas gentlemen in this instantly
catchy, sprightly, clever country rocker. An irresistible toe tapper. - Robert
K. Oermann, MusicRow
For a wise-cracking
good country time, you’ve come to the right place! - Laura Whitmore, Parade Magazine
Jenny made for a beautiful
bride at Riverside Revival and made it clear why she is often hailed as this
city's favorite independent artist. - Rich Lynch, Music City Nashville
Watch Jenny Tolman - Married in a Honky Tonk (Official Music
Video) published March 20, 2022 (2,725 views)
Married in a Honky Tonk Track
List
1. Good Morning Jennyville (Dave Brainard/Jenny
Tolman) 2. Borrowing Sugar (Dave Brainard/ Rob Hatch/Jenny
Tolman) 3. The World’s a Small Town (Dave Brainard/Jenny
Tolman/Bill Whyte) 4. Married in a Honky Tonk (Dave Brainard/Jenny
Tolman/Bill Whyte) 5. Sweetest Revenge (Dave Brainard/ Jeff
Silbar/Jenny Tolman) 6. Watering the Weeds (Dave Brainard/ Mando
Saenz/Jenny Tolman) 7. I Know Some Cowboys (Dave Brainard/ Jenny
Tolman/Bill Whyte) 8. Afraid (Jenny Tolman) 9. Home to Roost (Dave Brainard/Jeff Silbar/Jenny
Tolman) 10. The Mayor’s Remarks 11. Same Train as You (Dave Brainard/Jenny Tolman) 12. Working Woman’s Blues (Dave Brainard/Jenny
Tolman/Bill Whyte) 13. Nothing Left of You (Dave Brainard/Rick
Tiger/Jenny Tolman)
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