Country singer/songwriter, Jordana Bryant releases debut Christmas song "First Christmas In Love"

 Debut Christmas song from 

Country singer/songwriter, Jordana Bryant.

Stream here: https://orcd.co/firstxmas

 Jordana wrote "First Christmas In Love" by herself at age 15.

She shared: “I’ve always loved Christmas and I’m unashamedly that person who wants to get the decorations out way before Thanksgiving. Growing up, I remember watching all the Hallmark Christmas movies with my grandma and I always loved how they showed how magical it is to fall in love during Christmas time. So, last year when my team and I were talking about me putting out a Christmas song and I started thinking of what I wanted to write about, I instantly thought of all those classic movies, and I came up with the idea to write about the first time being in love during the Christmas season. I hope this song leaves people feeling that excitement and joy!” 

Direct YouTube Link for the Lyrics.

On December 9th, Jordana released a 3-track Christmas EP featuring her original song "First Christmas In Love" (Starlight Music Productions) and covers of the hit songs "All I Want For Christmas Is You" and "Last Christmas." Stream here: https://jordanabryant.komi.io

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Country artist Jordana Bryant has always loved the holidays, so it is only fitting that this year she shared her own Christmas song, “First Christmas In Love,” in which she blends classic holiday music style with modern elements. 

Penned entirely by Jordana, “First Christmas In Love” captures the added magic of sharing Christmas with someone you love for the first time. 

Bryant illustrates the excitement of being in love during Christmas in the brand new music video for her original holiday single. 

Premiered exclusively on YouTube on Tuesday, November 29, the festive, snow-filled visual finds Jordana with her special someone enjoying all the holidays have to offer. It will surely put you in the holiday spirit. 

In what has been a whirlwind year, Bryant released her debut single, “Guilty,” (https://apple.co/3juSEXA ) with Riser House, garnering over 740,000 views on YouTube and 510,000 streams on Spotify alone. 

She followed up with the release of fan-favorite “New Friends” (https://apple.co/3hO5900) due to an overwhelming response from her rapidly growing fanbase on Instagram and TikTok, which instantly connected with the track and flooded Jordana’s comment section with pleas for its release. In turn, the track received over 10,000 pre-saves and went on to garner over 1.3 million streams.

With additional singles “Had To Be There” (released 19 August 2022) and “Bad Relationships” (released 14 Oct 2022) and garnering over 20 million views globally, she’s solidified her spot as one of Nashville’s can’t miss rising stars. 

i had so much fun at the @HardRock stage at @CountryMusic #CMAFest a couple weeks ago!! where should i play next??? 🥰 pic.twitter.com/1sgkxaUWyK

— Jordana Bryant (@JordanaBryant) June 30, 2022

This year she opened for country music trio Restless Road, made her CMA Fest debut and stepped into the celebrity guest role of Bailey Stone in the Brian Kelley backed musical, ‘May We All: A New Country Musical’ at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center following in the footsteps of Breland, Lainey Wilson, Michael Ray, Danielle Bradbery and many others.

On Friday, December 2, Jordana performed “First Christmas In Love” as she opens for multi-GRAMMY Award nominee Christian artist, Matthew West, at the City of Franklin’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square. The historic downtown Franklin, TN welcomes local families of all ages to celebrate the magic of the holiday season with live music performances and the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. 

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UK singer-songwriter Vic Allen drops new track Pictures of Us

 UK Country Artist Vic Allen - Releases Her New Single 'Pictures Of Us'

Watch her recent performances at Song Suffragettes

Proving that beautiful things can come from the darkest of times, UK country artist Vic Allen released her heartfelt new self-penned track “Pictures of Us” (tagged Singer/Songwriter) on March 25th.

Published (25 March 2022) watch Vic Allen - Pictures of Us (Lyric Video) produced by Barnabas Shaw. I hope you love this song 💛

Inspired by a breakup back in the summer, Vic explained “To make moving on easier I wanted to erase anything that could remind me of him, so I went through my phone and deleted everything - our messages, his number, the pictures he’d sent me… thankfully, I realised that we’d never actually taken any pictures of the two of us together, so it made it that little bit easier to pretend we had never happened. That’s what the song is about.”

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Vic returned to Nashville this spring for the first time in two years. She last visited back in March 2020, just before the pandemic hit, to appear on Radio Disney Country and perform at the iconic Listening Room for The Song Suffragettes 6th anniversary show. She was due to embark on a UK tour with the Suffragettes in April 2020 but sadly it was inevitably cancelled due to the global situation. 

Another solo write from Vic, “Pictures of Us” was recorded with talented producer Barnabas Shaw (producer for Twinnie). The two are currently working on further new material, set to be released in upcoming months. Vic mentions that these tracks will be a combination of both older songs and more recent writes and is excited to add to her growing catalogue. Her latest original release was upbeat country-pop track “Drive-Thru” (>> YouTube Acoustic), which was accompanied by a music video featuring Vic’s loyal fans singing along to the song in their cars. 

Like many others, Vic turned to live-streaming during the pandemic to connect with her listeners, in particular on popular video-sharing platform TikTok where she has gained 25,000 followers over the past few months. 

She also began releasing short covers on her social media channels, several of which were reposted by the original artists, including Walker Hayes and Danny Jones from McFly. 

               

 

Watch her recent performances at Song Suffragettes

On Monday April 11 Vic joined Erin Grand, Julie Eddy, Nicole Miller and Willow Zhu to perform for Song Suffragettes at The Listening Room Cafe in Nashville, TN which was streamed on their YouTube livestream. Song Suffragettes is a female singer/songwriter round every Monday night. #LetTheGirlsPlay

Line-up left to right: Nicole Miller, Vic Allen, Erin Grand, Julie Eddy, Willow Zhu

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ABOUT VIC ALLEN

“One of the most exciting artists here in the UK. Phenomenal writer, amazing musician, awesome voice. She’s got the lot” - Matt Spracklen, Country Hits Radio (Absolute Country Radio) 

A rising name on the UK scene, Vic Allen blends an acoustic-driven sound with strong influences from modern country music. The past couple of years has seen several new releases from Vic, including “Healing” (Nov 20, 2020 Apple Music | Official Music Video) and the upbeat pop-country track “Drive-Thru” (Aug 13, 2021 Apple Music), both of which received airplay on Absolute Radio Country and BBC stations.

 After spending four months of 2017 in Nashville and most of the summer in the studio recording new music, singer-songwriter Vic Allen released her 4 track EP BETWEEN THE LINES on Feb 23, 2018. 

A follow up to her 2016 debut EP THE MISSING PIECE (Oct 17, 2016), which received strong praise from BBC Introducing and landed her slots at several UK festivals including Buckle and Boots, “Between The Lines” consisted of four original tracks with a definite Nashville influence. 

Her single “Enough” dropped Aug 2, 2019 (Amazon UK - iTunes Debut #15 UK Country iTunes Chart, then #18, then #28, then #36 | Sat Aug 3: #54).

In October 2019 Vic played her first headline show, performing to a packed audience at The Green Note in London to celebrate the launch of her 4 track EP ENOUGH (released Oct 18, 2019 | Amazon UK - iTunes Debut #8 UK Country iTunes Album Chart (#246 UK iTunes all-genres), then #7 | Sat Oct 19: off the Top 200) . It included her single “Ghost Town” and an acoustic cut of  “Give Up”. 

A regular visitor to Nashville, she headed back out to Music City in the spring of 2020 to appear on Radio Disney Country after being selected to join US-based Song Suffragettes on their UK tour. She was also invited to perform alongside Song Suffragettes as part of Country Music Week in October, as well as featuring in Maverick Magazine’s July/August issue as their 'One to Watch' artist. 

Although she grew up playing musical instruments, Vic first picked up the guitar as a teenager and, after a trip to America where she was inspired by the rich country music scene, she began songwriting. Travelling continues to be not only a passion, but a key influence in Vic’s music. In addition to multiple visits to Nashville, she has ventured to a range of other cities, states and countries, experiences which are reflected in songs such as “Bittersweet” and “Between The Lines”. 

As a solo act she has performed at FSA Fest 2018, Belles and Gals Showcases and CountryLine Presents and joined artistes Beth Keeping and Emily Faye on their WRITE LIKE A GIRL Tours (May 2018, Feb 2019, Nov 2019) 

"Vic is one of the most intriguing and interesting acts around at the moment." - Lyric Magazine 

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New To You: Ainsley Costello Firmly Leans Into A New Era With New Single "Little Sister"

 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. 

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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.

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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.

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Alexis Taylor's new single "Long Way From Home" now at radio

 

Big dreams often come with bumps in the road, and Nashville-based Alexis Taylor reveals the unseen side of pursuing stardom with her confessional country song “Long Way From Home” which dropped Feb 25, 2022 - available now.

“Long Way From Home” is a smooth traditional country jam with an infectious melody, twangy guitar, and warm harmonies. Despite its story of dejection and loneliness, Taylor’s voice soars above the feelings, while the lyrics paint a vivid picture of a young girl set out to chase her dreams.

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hen Taylor started writing “Long Way From Home,” she hadn’t finished writing a song in months and was having a day where she felt like giving up on her music career. “I felt so defeated,” she said. “I felt like it was time to pack my bags, go home, and find a regular 9-5 job and quit chasing these crazy dreams of mine.”

“I wanted to really capture everything I was feeling in the lyrics and melody of the song,” she said. “So I sat in my living room and just started writing, pouring my heart out onto paper - the song seemed to write itself.”

The song was recorded in Nashville, where Taylor has been living ever since she decided to leave her small hometown in Ontario to pursue her dreams. And those dreams have clearly already materialized in a big way - the song was produced by John Willis, who has worked with Taylor Swift, Shania Twain, Willie Nelson and many other musical greats.
“At the end of the day, I know music is what I was born to do, and even though I go through days of uncertainty, I was able to create this song as a reminder of how far I have come, and to not lose faith,” Taylor said. 

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New To You: Lexie Hayden to Appear on MTV's New Series "Becoming a Popstar"

LEXIE HAYDEN SELECTED AS A CONTESTANT ON MTV'S "BECOMING A POPSTAR"

JOE JONAS, BECKY G AND SEAN BANKHEAD ARE JUDGES ON THE SERIES PREMIERING MARCH 24 AT 10/9c

 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Singer-songwriter Lexie Hayden is one of eight up-and-coming artists selected for MTV's new competition series "Becoming a Popstar." Joe Jonas, Becky G and Sean Bankhead judge a first-of-its-kind music competition for rising stars, all originally discovered on TikTok, where fans get to decide which one becomes the next pop sensation, with help from MTV, TikTok and Pepsi. The series premiered Thursday, March 24 at 10/9c on MTV (US Viewers PAGE).

Ahead of the series premiere, Hayden returned to the SXSW, performing Saturday, March 19 and Sunday, March 20 SHOWX's downstairs stage at the San Jac Saloon. 

Hayden is a fast-rising singer-songwriter with songs like “Pretty Damn Close” and “You Heard Right." The Virginia-native's songs "Sad Songs" and "Somewhere Drinking" from her 2020 EP were selected for the Women of iHeartCountry radio show that aired on all 150+ iHeartCountry stations across the US. In 2020 Hayden also appeared on Phil Vassar's series on Circle, "Phil Vassar's Songs from the Cellar," joining multi-platinum selling Vassar to perform her song "Relit Cigarette." Recently, Hayden is a co-writer on Priscilla Block’s “My Bar” which premiered on country radio in January 2022 and is currently climbing the charts, becoming the No. 1 most added song to Country Radio the week of January 31.

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ABOUT LEXIE HAYDEN:

Drawing inspiration from all corners of country music—ranging from royalty like Dolly Parton and The Dixie Chicks, to younger trailblazers such as Maren Morris, Kacey Musgraves, and Brothers Osborne—Virginia-born singer-songwriter Lexie Hayden has always sought to tap one particular attribute that these influences embody to her: honesty.

Hayden's EP, 'YOU HEARD RIGHT,' produced by co-writer Derek George (Randy Houser, Chase Bryant, Joe Nichols) and Engineer/Producer Julian King (Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Chris Young), immediately drew critical acclaim from outlets such as the Bobby Bones Show and Worlds of Country. The seven songs released off the EP gained traction on Spotify and Apple Music, showcased on various playlists, including "New Music Nashville," "Fresh Finds," "New Boots," "Country Risers" "New in Country" and "CMT Next Women of Country."

Between both Apple Music and Spotify, Hayden's music has garnered over two million total streams. Amy Brown from the Bobby Bones Show selected singles "Sad Songs" and "Somewhere Drinking" from the EP for their Women of iHeartCountry segment that aired on all 150+ iHeartCountry stations across the US. 

In 2021, Hayden released three new singles, "Another Friend," "Take Me Home" and "Pretty Damn Close." The three songs were featured on numerous Spotify playlists such as "New Music Nashville," "Fresh Finds" and "Young Nashville," while "Take Me Home" sparked a trend on TikTok with over 600 users making videos to the song. "Take Me Home" and "Pretty Damn Close" then went on to be featured on the Women of iHeartCountry show, making a national radio debut for Hayden's songs once again. Besides being an artist, Hayden prides herself on being a songwriter as well. She co-wrote Priscilla Block's latest single, "My Bar," that went to country radio in January 2022. The song marks Hayden's first song to be officially released to country radio as a single.