NFOTUSA Soldiers Speak Radio

Join us this week as we welcome Americana singer songwriter, Kevin Daniel. Hailing from Brooklyn, NY., Kevin's music career started when he was five years old, singing Disney songs into a turkey baster turned microphone. A year later he was enrolled in music lessons, starting on piano and saxophone, and by middle school was playing in state symphonic bands, touring with classical horn trios, and singing his heart out while exploring a growing passion for guitar. By the time he graduated from George Washington University, Daniel had played in two quartets, four high school orchestras, two jazz and blue bands, one bluegrass band, one punk ska group, and even sang tenor in an acapella group. On March 1st, Kevin released “Pour Me A Drink” the anthemic first single from his forthcoming new album to be released later in 2019. Recorded at Degraw Sound in the gritty Gowanus section of his borough, the song embraces the ephemeral world of love, loss and redemption with the full vigor of a potent malt liquor. Kevin’s songs, with their ability to burrow into one’s soul, have become his salvation. As 2019 comes into focus, he has his eyes on the horizon. With the refrain of "Pour me a drink as sweet as the sunset, as sweet as the day you were born,” Kevin will soldier on the path he loves the most, the open road. We will talk to Kevin about his upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at his music, feature his latest songs, and ask him to share his message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Kevin Daniel at http://thekevindaniel.com and spread the word. And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome Country music singer songwriter, George Ducas. A Lone Star native whose heart and soul are rooted in the honky tonks, roadhouses and dancehalls, George Ducas is a musical talent seasoned with experience, driven by passion and humbled by a God-given talent. With a string of Billboard charting songs that established him early as a country music trendsetter, George Ducas is a recording artist, hit songwriter, global entertainer and father to his children. His musical offerings encompass a creativity, sentiment, edge and wisdom of a man who lives life with a passion. With his success as a national major label and critically acclaimed recording artist included a string of hits including the Top 10 single “Lipstick Promises”). A tunesmith who constructs lyrics that attract the ears of the deeply emotional, light-hearted and the little bit crazy, George Ducas is a captivating music poet and entertainer who satisfies the palate of even the most eclectic and thoughtful of listeners. In exciting news for 2019, George will be releasing the first volume of his brand new project "Yellow Rose Motel” on February 1st, 2019. We will talk to George about his upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at his new music, feature his latest songs, and ask him to share his message for the troops. Please be sure to visit George Ducas at https://georgeducas.com and spread the word. And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome Country music artist, Hayden Haddock. Originally from Plano, TX., 19 year old Hayden is currently living in College Station, TX as he attends Texas A&M University. Hayden is quickly gaining notoriety with his music in that he has been on CBS Austin and Good Morning Texas multiple times in the past few months and opened up for Whiskey Meyers and Casey Donahew at Taste Addison at the beginning of the year. He just performed for three days at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas and just released his debut album "First Rodeo". In fact, his first single "She Don't Know It Yet" has almost hit 24k streams on Spotify and it was just released on 12/12. Hayden’s musical influences are deeply rooted in his home state of Texas with legends such as George Strait and Cody Johnson as well as stars such as Luke Combs, Jon Pardi, and Eric Church. We will talk to Hayden about his upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at his music, feature his latest songs, and ask him to share his message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Hayden Haddock at https://haydenhaddock.com/ and spread the word. And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome Country music singer songwriter, Ashton Shepherd. Hailed as a new Loretta Lynn by The Wall Street Journal, and compared to Taylor Swift by Entertainment Weekly, Ashton Shepherd stormed the country music world with her sass and southern charm in her songs "Takin' Off This Pain," "Look It Up," and "Sounds So Good."  In similar style to Miranda Lambert, the former MCA recording artist lets her genuine Alabama twang and no-nonsense attitude take it's course in her clever lyricism. The Billboard chart-topping artist secured a nomination for Top New Female Vocalist in the 2009 Academy of Country Music Awards, as well as a Female Music Video nomination in the 2011 American Country Awards. We will talk to Ashton about her upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at her music, feature her latest songs, and ask her to share her message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Ashton Shepherd at https://www.ashtonshepherd.com/ and spread the word. And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome pop-rock duo, The Como Brothers. Matt and Andrew Como are singer/songwriters from Long Island, NY who first appeared on the music scene in early 2012. The pop-rock duo has written, recorded, and released 2 albums, 5 EP’s, and 2 singles. They have performed at the Hard Rock Café, Webster Hall, the Cutting Room, and Warped Tour at Nassau Coliseum. Their music has appeared on many TV shows including E! Network's Keeping Up with the Kardashians, MTV's The Real World, and The Oxygen Channel's Best Ink. They have performed and recorded with drummers Steve Jordan & Aaron Sterling, bassist Sean Hurley, and keyboardist Andy Burton. The band is currently touring to promote their new singles First Time, and See the Light which will also be on their upcoming EP. We will talk to Matt and Andrew about their upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at their music, feature their latest songs, and ask them to share their message for the troops. Please be sure to visit The Como Brothers at http://www.comobrothersband.com and spread the word. And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome award winning singer songwriter and international recording artist, Doreen Taylor. In exciting news for spring of 2019, the new Oscar Hammerstein II bio-musical "Sincerely, Oscar" is now set to make its off-Broadway premiere at Theatre Row in NYC. The limited engagement will run at the Acorn Theatre from March 27 through to June 30, 2019, with an official opening scheduled for April 4. The musical features a book by Doreen Taylor, who also stars in the production alongside Johnathan Lee Iverson, and is directed by Dugg McDonough. The production also utilizes state-of-the-art 3D holographic technology, created through a specialized projection system, marking the first time this holographic technology is being implemented Off-Broadway. The musical explores Oscar's life in his words while showcasing over 30 of his greatest songs from shows like The Sound of Music, Show Boat, Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, Allegro and more. "Sincerely, Oscar" is produced off-Broadway by David Pedemonti. As Doreen joins us this week we will talk about her Broadway experiences and all about her exciting new upcoming show "Sincerely, Oscar". Also we will feature a countdown of her own favorite original music hits and why she picked them, a surprise or two during the show, and ask her to share her message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Doreen Taylor at http://www.doreentaylormusic.com and spread the word. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome Country music singer songwriter, Jeff Clayborn. Uncommon as a seven-point buck in December, true country gentlemen are hard to find. Jeff Clayborn (JC) subscribes to a brand of organic country that can’t be replaced or altered. A Texas tumbleweed with down home roots, Clayborn sports Southern swagger from his signature low-brimmed hat to his cowboy boots. In exciting news for 2019, Jeff will be releasing his brand new project "Last Ones To Leave" in January. We will talk to Jeff about his upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at his music, feature his latest songs, and ask him to share his message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Jeff Clayborn at https://www.jeffclayborn.com/ and spread the word. And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome Country music singer songwriter, Will Finley. Loud, confident, and known to make himself be known, Will Finley is the life of the party - stocking the bar with energy, jesters and a magnetic charisma.  A mixture of outright rebellion and respect for Southern tradition, conformity was never an interest for his life or his music. Whether it’s bar-hopping and throwing-down or kicking-back and lighting-up, Will Finley is shameless with contagious spontaneity - and this behavior translates in his music. The Georgia native possesses a no-regrets rocker style, packaged in an irresistible Southern charmer, that is prevalent in DEMOlished - a compilation EP consisting of demos of fan favorites from shows. We will talk to Will about his upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at his music, feature his latest songs, and ask him to share his message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Will Finley at https://www.willfinleymusic.com/ and spread the word. And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us on Sunday December 23rd, 2018 @ 4 PM EST for our annual Christmas Special Edition show featuring a visit of our own Christmas memories past, present, and even a bit into the future. Also we will be featuring the reading of the famous poem of Santa’s magic ride - 'Twas The Night Before Christmas. Our gift to all the troops, our listeners, and your entire family! Also on this year's show we will be featuring many selections of Christmas music from several of our previous guest artists. These music artists include - Maddie Wilson, Ayla Brown, Doreen Taylor, Shari Rowe, and Jeff Clayborn. Don’t miss opening our gift to you on 12/23/2017 @ 4 PM EST and also after in archive. So join us along with your loved ones and gather round. We thank you for all your support and joining with us in supporting the great men and women of our military. We wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us here at NFOTUSA Soldier’s Speak Radio!

Join us this week as we welcome Acoustic Folk music singer songwriter, Caroline Cotter. With a captivating soprano voice and award winning songwriting, Caroline Cotter's songs take listeners all over the world and into the depths of the human heart. Since her debut album, "Dreaming as I Do", released and reached #5 on the Folk DJ in 2015, Caroline has played over 700 shows in 45 states and 13 countries. Currently touring to support her second major release, "Home on The River”, No Depression calls it "sweet and smooth, and downright refreshing... raising spirits with one song, calming them with another." Icon Magazine writes, "Her well-constructed songs bring to mind the early work of Mary Chapin Carpenter.” "Today's folk scene has a new champion, one who encapsulates the sweetness, serenity and sophistication that has always made the genre so affecting in such a timeless manner. In that regard, 'Home on the River' is an absolutely essential record." (Country Standard Time) . We will talk to Caroline about her upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at her music, feature her latest songs, and ask her to share her message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Caroline Cotter at http://www.carolinecotter.com and spread the word. And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome Folk/Country/Americana music singer songwriter, James Lee Baker. A classically trained musician, James Lee Baker fuses influences from acoustic singer-songwriters like David Mead, Ellis Paul, J ohn Gorka, Gregory Alan Isakov, Bob Dylan, and Slaid Cleaves. He embraces open tunings to create an unconventional but welcoming sound and timbre to his playing. Trained briefly by Richard Gilewitz, a renowned fingerstyle guitar player, James Lee’s fingerstyle guitar playing is rich and melodic, pulling listeners into memorable motifs and atmospheres. In 2017, Baker released a Texas-inspired full-length project called “Home Again.” Harnessing his experience in technology, Baker recruited talented studio session musicians, accessing performers from Los Angeles, Canada, The United Kingdom, and Denver. “Home Again” is a Country-flavored Americana album, rich with instrumentation like dobro, lap steel, fiddle, and harmonica. In March, he released an EP of Folk/Americana songs called The Canadian River. The single of the same title placed #23 on the FolkDJ radio charts in April of 2018, and the song “Two Cageless Birds” went on to be selected for the John O’Hara Songwriting Performance Grant. James has played at several prominent venues including the Whiskey A Go Go in Los Angeles, The Fox Theater in Boulder, and Swallow Hill and The Walnut Room in Denver. We will talk to James about his upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at his music, feature his latest songs, and ask him to share his message for the troops. Please be sure to visit James Lee Baker at https://www.jamesleebaker.com and spread the word. And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome the pop/rock band, Kevin Lee & The Kings. With three decades of storied history, acclaimed singer/songwriter Kevin Lee continues to inspire generations as one of the best big-hook, power pop songwriters in the business. A former MCA recording artist, Lee is a veteran solo artist with arena-sized credentials that include tours with Cheap Trick, REO Speedwagon, Lou Gramm, Matthew Sweet, and Pearl Jam. Lee is flanked by his incredible band, The Kings. Members include bassist/vocalist Patti Prendergast,guitarist/vocalist Michael Kurtz, and drummer Erik Strommer. The band recently released their 3rd album, "Sticks & Stones", on Sigus Records. With an infectious sound of modern pop/rock packed with big guitars, indelible hooks, and soaring vocal harmonies, the songs deliver the kind of car-radio magic that turn winter nights into summer bright. Tracks like “On Top of the World,” “Tell the Truth,” the Tom Petty-esque, “All We Have Is Now,” and the ultra-catchy “Hold On to Yourself Tonight,” remind you of why you loved rock and roll in the first place. To support the new album, the band will play a series of shows throughout Chicagoland. We will talk to them about their upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at their music, feature their latest songs, and ask them to share their message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Kevin Lee & The Kings at http://www.kevinleeonline.com/ and spread the word. And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome Country music singer songwriter, Sabin Sharpe. Sabin grew up hunting and fishing with his father and family in Swansea, South Carolina, population 827. Sabin, a well-known athlete, played on the 12U State Baseball Championship Team from Lexington, SC. After graduating from high school Sabin joined the U.S. Army and began singing and writing songs. In late 2012 he put a group of musicians together and formed the Sabin Sharpe Band. The band hit the stage running in January of 2013 when they played their first show. Sabin and his band played over 70 shows that first year out and never looked back. Sabin and his band have played some of the biggest venues in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and California, including NASCAR’s Darlington Raceway, and the upper deck @ George Jones Museum in Nashville. In November 2014 Sabin received the Founders Award for ‘Best New Artist’ from the Charlotte Music Association in LA California! Sabin continued touring in 2015 and saw his song “Country Girl Can Survive” entered for Grammy consideration. He released his first ‘self penned’ EP in March of 2016 featuring the title song “Start A Fire”. His first single “Empty Bottle” was written from personal experience and is Sabin’s favorite song yet. And he’s opening for bigger acts; Tracy Lawrence, Dylan Scott, Josh Thompson and Colt Ford to name a few. Sabin just recently released his latest new single "The Story of You and Me". We will talk to Sabin about his upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at his music, feature his latest songs, and ask him to share his message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Sabin Sharpe at https://www.sabinsharpemusic.com/ and spread the word. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome the Canadian alt-rock pop band, Across The Board. They are an award-winning band of multi-instrumentalist musicians with over 300 Youtube videos, debut album, a concept EP and now a new second full length album, "SONIC BOOM", which seamlessly combines creative talents to push their pop-rock sounds to the edge of the rock 'n roll envelope with harmonious power vocals and catchy electric guitar riffs. The lead single, “Sonic Boom” reached #4 on the iTunes Canada Rock chart on September 11, 2018. ATB was featured at Canadian Music Week in 2017, and toured across Canada from coast-to-coast by rail to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday. ATB also toured Newfoundland and Vancouver in the summer of 2017 with the EP "AMENDS" and will be touring Canada again this summer with their newest full length album "SONIC BOOM". Jacqueline Auguste, lead vocalist and songwriter for Across The Board, comes from a concert and stage band background and plays multiple instruments from sax to flute to guitars and keys. Andy Ramjattan, bass guitarist Andy, comes from a drumming background and took up bass once the band moved from the internet world out into live performances. We will talk to them about their upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at their music, feature their latest songs, and ask them to share their message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Across The Board at http://www.acrosstheboardband.ca/ and spread the word. And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome Country Rock music singer songwriter, Hannah Anders. With an artist like Hannah, you don't become a fan over time, you become a fan in a heartbeat. The powerhouse vocalist can bring an audience to its feet, while making you feel like she’s singing directly to you from the stage. Hannah takes Country from your grandpa’s front porch soundtrack and turns it into your daughter’s backwoods anthem - like putting fresh strings on a vintage guitar and revving a new engine in a classic car. This past year, Hannah clinched the Los Angeles Akademia Award for Best Country/Rock Song with her rip-roaring anthem, Turn It Up. This same song was also nominated by LOZ Radio for Song Of The Year, and held the number one spot through the month of April on Australia’s Power FM Station. Hannah’s songwriting kudos were also recognized by the world famous Dodge Ram Truck Company, who commissioned her to write the theme song for their newest ad campaign in Atlanta, GA. Also, Hannah just released her first full-length album “Good Time” on 9/6/2018. Hannah has conquered crowds from coast to coast and overseas, touring the UK and Ireland as the headliner of the Rednecks and Rhinestones Festival, in addition to sharing stages with the likes of LoCash, Billy Currington, and Keith Anderson. From Summerfest, the World’s Largest Music Festival, to Music City’s CMA Fest, putting on a legendary show has become second nature for Hannah Anders. We will talk to Hannah about her upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at her music, feature her latest songs, and ask her to share her message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Hannah Anders at https://www.hannahanders.com/ and spread the word. As always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome Adult Contemporary music singer songwriter, Spence Reed. Ohio born with a indie city vibe, Spence Reed is soaking up all the creativity Nashville can offer. Listening to all genres growing up, Spence found himself somewhere between John Mayer and Eric Church. Honing stylistic approaches from indie-alt lyrics to pop-country production, Spence has established his niche in a melting pot of genres. Coming September 21st, his new single "I Want You To" provides the perfect blend, encompassing a head-nodding, foot-tapping groove with intricate lyricism. This month (September 2018) he is USO Ft. Campbell’s Artist of the Month and will be performing for the military members and their families at the end of the month. We will talk to Spence Reed about his upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at his music, feature his latest songs, and ask him to share his message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Spence Reed at https://www.spencereed.com/ and spread the word. And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome the Americana indie folk duo, Mia and Jonah. Renown as a a mesmerizing indie folk duo that seamlessly produce “songs of singular beauty, played and sung without pretense”, Los Angeles, CA. based Mia and Jonah will release "Spin as One", their 4th album, on 9/21/2018. Reflecting on family life—overcoming struggles through love and care of one other—as well as their wishes of soulful self-discovery and a collective coming-together for our world to find its way back home, Spin as One is an expansive journey through the hallowed halls of Americana, folk, country and rock. Amidst a beguiling mix of vocals, Mia adds hypnotic texture with the bending sounds of a hand saw while Jonah weaves flourishes of guitar, harmonica, dobro, mandolin, and cello. The multi-talented pair are joined by an all-star cast that includes bassist Seth Ford-Young (Tom Waits, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros), drummer Steve DiStanislao (David Gilmour, Crosby Stills & Nash, Kenny Loggins), and violinist Alan Grubner (Vitamin String Quartet) with a special guest appearance by Grammy-winning banjoist Chris Pandolfi (Infamous Stringdusters) on the title track. Mia and Jonah will support the release of "Spin as One" with a series of shows. We will talk to Mia and Jonah about their upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at their music, feature their latest songs, and ask them to share their message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Mia and Jonah at http://www.miaandjonah.com and spread the word. And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome the Rock band, Love Stallion. Hailing from Denver, CO., Love Stallion storms the music scene with original glamorous hard rock, sure to get your heart racing and ears pounding. Power riffs, memorable hooks, and electric flash capture the nostalgia of years gone by, bringing a fresh punch of rock & roll back to the universe in proper style. They are inspired by the "big rock" sound of the 70s & 80s, rockstars David Lee Roth & Freddie Mercury, and bands like Van Halen, Kiss, and Def Leppard. The band became recognized for their high energy live performance, flamboyant wardrobes of sequins, spandex and leather, and their signature Sexy Disco Legs. The band just released their debut album "Unforgettable Ride" in June of 2018. Their first video single "Slow Release" was released in March of 2018. Love Stallion's "Unforgettable Ride" was produced by Steve Avedis (Tony Bennett,*NSYNC) at Colorado Sound Studios. We will talk to them about their upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at their music, feature their latest songs, and ask them to share their message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Love Stallion at https://www.lovestallionrocks.com/ and spread the word. And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome pop/rock music singer songwriter, Michelle Treacy. Hailing from Ottawa, Canada, Michelle (pronounced ‘mee-shell,' like The Beatles song), is driven by a determined need to create music that empowers everyone. Not afraid to explore darker emotions, her music is fearless and raw, with a tinge of sweetness. "When I sing," says Treacy, "I am always feeling something, and I try to do everything in my power to take the listener on the same emotional journey that I'm on at the time." Michelle had her introduction into the arts at the age of six, and with songs in feature films, numerous modeling credits to her name, has always been in love with music, looking up to some of the female greats like Alanis Morissette, Madonna, Amy Winehouse and Lady Gaga. Now, Michelle following up on her debut single, "Armageddon," and recent single "Colours" has just released her brand new single "No Means No (Means No)". Her music is avaiable Now at digital outlets everywhere. We will talk to Michelle about her upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at her music, feature her latest songs, and ask her to share her message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Michelle Treacy at http://www.michelletreacy.com/ and spread the word. And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome country music singer songwriter, Heather Whitney. Heather comes from an itty-bitty, one-red-light town deep in the pines of Southeast Texas, where the mosquitoes are big, but Heather's love for music is bigger! Heather's new album, "Moving on" is full of love, heartbreak, and moving on. This album is everything she has lived through, felt, and overcame, while in the studio. "Just because you're working towards your dreams, doesn't mean that the world stops spinning, and hardships won't find you," says Heather. "What gave me strength to complete my album, was knowing that I was not alone, & that someone else out there would hear these songs, relate to them, and possibly gain some healing like I did. We have to stick together." Heather spent the last year flying back and forth from Newton, TX to Nashville, TN, writing, hand-picking songs for the album, and recording with producer, Buddy Hyatt. She just wrapped and released her first music video for her single "Shut Up And Dance" and her album “Moving On” (Now available on ITunes)! We will talk to Heather about her upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at her music, feature her latest songs, and ask her to share her message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Heather Whitney at https://www.heatherwhitneymusic.com/ and spread the word. And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome country music singer songwriter, Jeff Clayborn. Who is Jeff Clayborn? That’s a bit of a mystery. One thing is for sure, JC knows how to create music and bring it to life. His song, “Good Bar Attender,” is being hailed as the next country sing-along anthem with its own line dance to boot! Difficult to miss when he swaggers into the room, JC stands and walks like an athlete-a strong, respected person. Don’t ask him where he has been because this good bar attender always looks toward tomorrow. Let’s just say sports toughened him up and years on the pro music scene from LA to Nashville (opening for Reba McEntire, etc., and performing coast to coast) gave him experiences many of us would envy. Now, embarking on a new journey, this charismatic Texan has just released his self titled EP on The Cabin Record Co., label. The new EP, produced by Grammy award-winner Chuck Ebert, features potential hit makers "My Woman is Wine",  "Acres of Sunshine", and "High and Lonesome". Check out his NEW EP Available on iTunes, Amazon, Youtube, Spotify, etc. We will talk to Jeff about his upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at his music, feature his latest songs, and ask him to share his message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Jeff Clayborn at https://www.jeffclayborn.com/ and spread the word. And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome the Americana band, Banjo Nickaru & Western Scooches. New York City's Banjo Nickaru & Western Scooches are likely the only band today infusing elements of Gullah-Geechee and world rhythms with folk traditions, Americana, New Orleans influences, and 1920s jazz. The forthcoming sophomore album, "Get Us Out Of Fearland", due June 15 2018, builds upon the multicultural exuberance that made the band’s debut album, "Very Next Thing", a transcendent breath of fresh air. Highlights of "Get Us Out Of Fearland" include the playful 1920s verve of “I Don’t Need No Glasses,” the warm lilting embrace of “I Wish The World Knew Why,” the organ-driven, gospel-tinged “Dandelion” (featuring special guest vocalists, Stephanie Rice and Charenee Wade), and “Soar,” an inspirational song filled with optimism, determination, and perseverance. The band members include: Nick Russo - guitar/banjo/resonator/composer/band leader, Betina Hershey - voice/guitar/composer, Emiliano Valerio - cajón/percussion, Miles Griffith - voice/composer, and Dr. David Pleasant - percussions. We will talk to them about their upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at their music, feature their latest songs, and ask them to share their message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Banjo Nickaru & Western Scooches at http://banjonickaru.com/ and spread the word. And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome country/blues/rock music singer songwriter, Johnny Chops. Austin, TX., Bluesy singer-songwriter Johnny “Chops" Richardson has issued “Taking A Chance On Me," the second single from his forthcoming sophomore album, Johnny Chops & The Razors which will release 3/23/2018. With a special guest appearance by acclaimed singers, The Gospel Starz. The first single from the new album “Believer”, pays tribute to Delta Blues artists, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, and Skip James. Born into a musical family in Lubbock, Texas, Richardson lives and breathes music, in particular, the craft of writing songs. Influenced by Tom Petty, Muddy Waters, Johnny Cash, and Social Distortion, he’s landed several songs on albums by the Randy Rogers Band, whom he’s played bass with since 2002. Richardson's first foray into a solo career began with 2013’s "Sticks & Stones". The album featured the emotional anthems, “Coming Home Easy,” and "Heartbreak Goodbye,” both of which became most requested at radio and during his live shows. With his new forthcoming album, Chops seeks to establish a signature sound, featuring bluesy grit and soulful vocals all backed by a all-star band, The Razors. Produced by David Abeyta of Reckless Kelly, his “Razors” include Chris Compton on drums, Aden Bubeck on bass, Todd Stewart, from Randy Rogers Band, on keys, Eric “Ebo” Borash on lead guitar and Bryan and James Lott from the Gospel Starz on backup vocals. We will talk to Johnny about his upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at his music, feature his latest songs, and ask him to share his message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Johnny Chops at https://johnnychopsmusic.com and spread the word. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome country music singer songwriter, Jimmy Parker. A Virginia native, Jimmy is a true-blooded country music singer. He has stayed true to his roots since he started pursuing country music for a career. After serving in the Military and then moving around the east coast for several years playing music, Jimmy moved to Nashville in 1990. Since then he has released 6 albums. Today, he not only sings but acts as well having appeared in the hit TV shows, "Nashville" and "Still The King." He's also a star on the hit NCS TV show called, "Hicksville Junction." He's appeared in a movie with John Colbert called "All Saints" and a music video by Reba McIntyre called "Back to God." He loves his travels around the country performing for House Concerts, Theatres, Casinos, listening rooms, Cafes, etc. Many people are jumping on this band wagon and getting Jimmy to come play a Concert for them, their families, and their friends. He has played for crowds as big as 5,000 people. He has toured many states in the U.S. and has even toured and performed in Australia capping it off with some performances in Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia known as the home of the largest country music festival in the world. We will talk to Jimmy about his upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at his music, feature his latest songs, and ask him to share his message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Jimmy Parker at http://www.jimmyparkermusic.com/ and spread the word. And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome the experimental folk collective, We Are The West. Hailing from Los Angeles, CA., We Are The West are dedicated song-stylists who have developed a uniquely immersive approach to performance, playing both concert halls and improvised venues, including their preeminent underground parking garage concert series. Having released four EPs to date, on March 30, 2018, We Are The West will release their first full-length album, "The Golden Shore" (recorded by Grammy-winning engineer Husky Höskulds). The resulting sound is lush and fully-realized, the songs epic, intricate, and moving, the album, a journey from top to bottom, a grand achievement for a true 'garage band’. We Are The West, features singer/guitarist Brett Hool, stand-up bassist John Kibler and drummer/vocalist Elizabeth Goodfellow. The LA music scene’s best kept secret of the past six years, We Are The West’s 'Underground Series' presents a recontextualized and genuinely deep musical experience. The Saturday before each full moon, the band transforms an everyday office parking garage into an extraordinary performance space, akin to an immersive art installation. With opening sets from established artists and acclaimed bands [Lord Huron, Gaby Moreno, Micah Nelson, Aaron Embry], to chamber groups and avant-garde sound experiments, The Garage provides a thoroughly welcoming environment, a perfect setting for We Are The West’s transformative alchemy. We will talk to We Are The West about their upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at their music, feature their latest songs, and ask them to share their message for the troops. Please be sure to visit We Are The West at http://wearethewest.com/ and spread the word. And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome the country music band, 2Steel Girls. In exciting news for the summer of 2018, 2Steel Girls will be releasing their new 10 song full album. On 2/23/2018 they released two new singles from the forthcoming album, "In My Head" & "Queen Bee". The singles are available now at digital outlets. 2Steel Girls from NBC’s, The Voice, are the only mother-daughter duo to appear on the show to date. And yes, you read that right, they’re mother and daughter. Personally mentored by country music superstar, Blake Shelton, in front of over 14 MILLION viewers, Allison and Krystal appeared on three episodes of the show before breaking another major barrier: They became the first music artists to ever launch a debut, independent single with a live performance in front of millions of viewers on the Today Show, with Hoda Kotb and Kathy Lee Gifford, all because of a fan initiated campaign. 2Steel Girls have opened for some awesome music artists and headlined quite a few shows as well. One of their favorite shows was having the rare honor of opening for celebrity comedian, Larry the Cable Guy at Pensacola Bay Center. As Lydia Picknell (Keepin’ It Country) says, “Get to know the duo before they make it big - because they will.  2Steel Girls are rising stars!” We will talk to Allison and Krystal (2Steel Girls) about their upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at their music, feature their latest songs, and ask them to share their message for the troops. Please be sure to visit 2Steel Girls at http://www.2steelgirls.com and spread the word. And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome country music singer songwriter, Jeremy Parsons. Born in San Antonio, Texas, Jeremy Parsons grew up soaking in the sounds of Texas music in the dancehalls of the Lone Star State. Jeremy was always a fan of music, but it wasn't until his later high school years that he discovered his knack for it. Driven by his passion, he taught himself to play the guitar and began to write and perform music. Over the past decade, Jeremy has played all over the U.S. and in Europe, including numerous venues in Texas. Pulling from the example of Texas performance artists, Jeremy loves to interact with his audience. He captivates the crowd with his genuine personality, unique humor, and heart-felt love of his occupation. Jeremy draws from his personal experiences to create songs that are keenly perceptive and meaningful. His current single, "Burn This House Down," paints a poignant picture of heartbreak and acceptance that still remains relatable. This song will stick with you long after your first listen. In addition, his recent 2nd album "Things I Need to Say" is available at digital and streaming outlets. We will talk to Jeremy about his upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at his music, feature his latest songs, and ask him to share his message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Jeremy Parsons at https://www.jeremyparsonsmusic.com/ and spread the word. And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome award winning singer songwriter and international recording artist, Doreen Taylor. In December of 2017, Doreen made her very successful official Off Broadway debut in NYC benefitting the Oscar Hammerstein II Museum & Theatre Education Center. Doreen headlined the new docu-musical, "An Enchanted Evening: A Night with Oscar Hammerstein II" along with a special guest performance by Broadway's Davis Gaines (Phantom of the Opera, Sweeney Todd, Man of La Mancha). After receiving critical acclaim in its Philadelphia debut, this cutting edge, 90-minute "docu-musical" highlights Oscar's evolution to become one of the most important lyricists of all time. Proceeds will be donated to help save Highland Farm in Doylestown, PA. Oscar Hammerstein II moved to Highland Farm in Doylestown, PA in 1940 and over the next 19 years, the farm became the birthplace for timeless Rodgers and Hammerstein classics, including: Oklahoma!, South Pacific, Carousel, King and I, and Sound of Music. Will Hammerstein (Oscar Hammerstein's grandson) has proudly embraced this new production and is thrilled at the docu-musical's success of highlighting the honorable values and principles of which his grandfather embodied. "Doreen's talent and personal values make her a perfect torchbearer for this exemplary legacy [Oscar Hammerstein II]. I'm sure Oscar would be very pleased with the association." As Doreen joins us this week we will talk about her Broadway experiences along with her exciting upcoming future plans. Also get a behind the scenes look at her music, feature her latest songs, and ask her to share her message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Doreen Taylor at http://www.doreentaylormusic.com and spread the word. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome country music singer songwriter, Sandra Lynn. A California girl with a Nashville heart, Lynn has made it her mission to capture that transportive quality in her music, whether she’s in the recording studio or onstage. In exciting news for 2018, Sandra has just released her brand new EP "Fight" which is available now at all digital outlets. Her new EP follows a series of released singles including “Afterparty” which was picked up by SiriusXM’s The Highway, “Bar Hoppin’” and the playful, flirty “Hey California,” which she co-wrote with producer Dave Brainard (Brandy Clark). Sandra has been out on the live circuit, opening for Josh Thompson, Kenny Chesney, Cole Swindell, Kenny Rogers, and Jana Kramer, performing during CMA Fest and on the KNE New Music Stage at Milwaukee’s Summerfest, and playing at local Nashville venues, including 3rd and Lindsey and The Listening Room. She has also been working with some of Nashville’s hottest songwriters, including Hall of Famers Gary Burr and Tom Schuyler, Tia Sillers, Victoria Banks, Mike Mobley, and Travis Meadows and Jeremy Spillman, who co-wrote her debut track “You Belong” with Lori McKenna. We will talk to Sandra about her upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at her music, feature her latest songs, and ask her to share her message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Sandra Lynn at http://www.sandralynnmusic.com/ and spread the word. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome Country music singer songwriter, Matt Westin. Matt was born and raised in a blue collar family in a middle class suburb of Pittsburgh, PA. From a young age, he pursued various passions, including academics, sports, acting, and music. After years of searching, Matt found true fulfillment in the creative outlets of acting and singing, dedicating himself to his artistic pursuits, and walking away from a promising career in engineering. With the influences of many legendary artists, ranging from Johnny Cash to Garth Brooks to Frank Sinatra, Matt found his voice. The thrill of live performance fed his desires, as he honed his vocal ability in bars and clubs around Pittsburgh for over a decade. His obvious drive and talent quickly won over his family's initial disapproval of his walking away from an engineering career, and they became his biggest supporters. Tragically, after a bravely fought battle with Leukemia, Matt's father succumbed to complications of chemotherapy, in April 2016. As a true family man, Matt was utterly devastated and struggled day to day with the reality of his father's death. After months of depression, instead of self-destructing, Matt decided to honor his father's memory, by finally pursuing his music career, as his father had encouraged. Deciding to make a country record in his father's honor, and being introduced by a mutual friend, to world-class musician/songwriter/producer Bryan Cole, the stage was set. Matt dedicated an entire year to making the record he and his father would be proud of. We will talk to Matt about his upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at his music, feature his latest songs, and ask him to share his message for the troops. Please visit Matt Westin at https://www.mattwestin.com/ and spread the word. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome Country music singer songwriter, Cherish Lee. Cherish, daughter of chart-topping country star, Johnny Lee and TV's "Dallas" star, Charlene Tilton, quickly gained her own recognition as a singer and songwriter in THE Music City. She will soon be releasing her first single and album, "Tequila Cowgirl." Pre-sales for the single began on October 8, 2017. The full, aptly named album, "Tequila Cowgirl" is scheduled for release in January 2018. It's honest music that tells a story, and Lee's voice conveys it beautifully, with all the attitude that her fans have come to expect from her. "Tequila Cowgirl" has an intimate, nostalgic feel to it. Add elements of modern day pop mixed with a healthy respect of country music, throughout the ages, and of course a little bit of rock n roll and you got yourself Cherish Lee's "Tequila Cowgirl"! Cherish is quickly becoming known as country music's "rebel with a heart of gold"! She's not only an artist, but an honest to God, down and dirty servant to all those that are beat down and in need of love. Whether animal or person, Cherish has always had a heart to help them. We will talk to Cherish about her upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at her music, feature her latest songs, and ask her to share her message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Cherish Lee at http://www.cherishleemusic.com/ and spread the word. And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome Country music singer songwriter, Irlene Mandrell. Irlene was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, and is the youngest sister of the world famous country trio, The Mandrell Sisters. Irlene and her sisters come from a musical family. She began playing drums professionally when she was eleven. Irlene is a Country Music Hall of Fame Walkway of Stars inductee. Irlene recently released her debut solo album, "Thanks To You", on Reviver Records. This Patriotic project delivers Irlene's heartfelt message to our nation's military, veterans, law enforcement and first responders, and praises them in their vigilant fight as they continue to risk their lives on behalf of our freedom. "This album is dedicated to our military, our law enforcement, our first responders, and everyone who works tirelessly to keep us safe and free," says Mandrell. "You are our heroes, and we thank you for everything you do!" Thanks To You was produced by producer/engineer, and Irlene's husband, Pat Holt, whose credits include Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, The Judds, Doctor Hook, Keith Whitley, and Alabama, among others. Featured on the album are Irlene's three children, Deric, Vanessa, and Christina, establishing this album as a familial salute to our nation's heroes. We will talk to Irlene about her upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at her music, feature her latest songs, and ask her to share her message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Irlene Mandrell at https://www.irlenemandrell.com/ and spread the word. And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome the Alternative Rock band, The Nearly Deads. Rising Nashville rock band The Nearly Deads has recently released their hotly-anticipated new EP, Revenge of the Nearly Deads, on vinyl, CD and digitally for purchase and stream via Kobalt Music. Led by the inimitable vocalist Theresa Jeane along with Steven Tobi (guitar), Kevin Koelsch (bass), Javier Garza Jr. (guitar) and Josh Perrone (drums), The Nearly Deads are one of the hottest, rising rock bands to come out of Nashville. The band’s amalgam of powerful pop vocals and aggressive alternative rock music combined with their love of all things geek and messages of positivity and empowerment creates a truly unique style that’s garnering attention from media and fans around the world. The band is currently gaining massive traction with their smash hit song “Diamond In The Rough.” We will talk to The Nearly Deads about their upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at their music, feature their latest songs, and ask them to share their message for the troops. Please be sure to visit The Nearly Deads at http://www.thenearlydeads.com and spread the word. And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome Country Rock music singer songwriter, Mark Mackay. A blazing guitarist, an evocative vocalist and a songwriter steeped in authenticity: At the crossroads of country music and rock and roll is where Mark makes his stand. Fronting a powerhouse band, he rocks the room with rowdy charm and persuasive conviction. Within the last year has opened for country stars like Frankie Ballard, Eli Young Band, Cole Swindell, Tracy Lawrence and Old Dominion, plus legendary rockers The Marshall Tucker Band, 38 Special, Richie Sambora (Bon Jovi) and Orianthi. Playing over 230 shows last year, earned him a well-deserved slot on Music Connection’s “Top 100 National Live Acts.” Mackay just released his debut album on May 1, 2017, appropriately titled Trials & Tribulations, of which he either wrote or co-wrote every track on the record. As Mackay is always touring throughout the year, this earned him early supporters through sponsorships via Schecter Guitars, D’Addario, Seymour Duncan, Deering, and Red Bull. We will talk to Mark about his upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at his music, feature his latest songs, and ask him to share his message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Mark Mackay at http://www.markmackayofficial.net/ and spread the word. And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome country pop music singer songwriter, Ayla Brown. Having multiple talents and interests hasn’t deterred Ayla from achieving many significant hallmarks in her young career. Most recently on Valentine’s Day in 2017, Ayla Brown released “Take Your Name” on digital platforms as well as radio. In May of 2015, Ayla released a full length 13 song album titled Let Love In. The album was sponsored by popular restaurant chain, Texas Roadhouse, and currently two of Ayla’s songs, “Let Love In,” and “Matches and Gasoline,” are in rotation in every Texas Roadhouse jukebox throughout the country. In November of 2012, Ayla released her 2nd album Heroes & Hometowns and achieved a life-long dream of performing at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN. Since the album’s release, Heroes & Hometowns has peaked at #1 on Amazon MP3 and #51 on iTunes. Ayla has performed to a national TV audience on Fox & Friends and The Huckabee Show, performed the National Anthem with the Boston Pops on July 4th to an audience of more than 1 million people, sang the National Anthem and God Bless America live on ESPN at the 2013 Orange Bowl, was the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers National Anthem singer for 2 years and has performed overseas 5 times to American troops in Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey and Egypt, Kosovo, Germany, England, The Netherlands, and Belgium. We will talk to Ayla about her upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at her music, feature her latest songs, and ask her to share her message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Ayla Brown at http://www.aylabrown.com/ and spread the word. Fans are welcome to call in and speak live with Ayla during the show (718) 766-4193. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome country music singer songwriter, Jada Vance. Jada is a Nashville artist born in Madison, TN. to a family who celebrates their strong West Virginia roots. Jada grew up loving and singing country music, and still constantly performs for her family and friends. After tryouts in Baton Rouge, LA for American Idol in 2013, Jada received her Golden Ticket and packed for Hollywood. Upon completion of the American Idol season, Jada returned to TN with a renewed passion to pursue her musical dreams and she hit the road running! First performing on Fox 17 Tennessee Mornings, she was also invited to sing at Volunteer State Community College, The Friends of Coal, The National Corvette Museum, Nashville Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum, Alabama Fan Club, along with many fairs and festivals. In the beginning of every great song, is a great writer. Like building a house, you must have a solid foundation; so should our music. Learning this and learning the respect of the musical chain of command, Jada found it important to learn the do's and don'ts of the business and enrolled at SAE, Institute and graduated with an Associate in Music Business, January 2016. During her time in college, Jada became a member of BMI and concentrated on writing music. She started her own band and continues touring. Currently, you will find Jada and her team working on her new EP, which will be released in 2018. Also, Jada dreams of one day doing a USO tour as her mother is a disabled veteran. We will talk to Jada about her upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at her music, feature her latest songs, and ask her to share her message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Jada Vance at http://www.jadavance.com and spread the word. Fans are welcome to call in and speak live with Jada during the show (718) 766-4193. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome country music singer songwriter, Heidi Raye. Heidi is a force to be reckoned with. After making the move from Dawson Creek, BC, Heidi has proved herself to be Nashville’s fiery, charming and quirky go-getter. A natural entertainer from an early age, Heidi has written and toured with some of country music’s elite. From her first deal with Erv Woolsey to her current deal with legendary Hall-of-Famer Harlan Howard’s label, Harlan Howard Records, Raye has continued to kick open doors.  She has written over 200 songs with Music Row’s most acclaimed veterans in the past year alone, and has shared the stage with country legends, Kenny Chesney, Randy Travis, Jason Aldean and Terri Clark. Grabbing the reins as a recording artist, Heidi Raye teamed up with Grammy award-winning producer Chuck Ainlay to create her new EP, Worth A Shot, released July 7th. Her influences include George Strait, Shania Twain, Brooks and Dunn, Reba, Miranda Lambert, Katy Perry, and Brad Paisley. We will talk to Heidi about her upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at her new album, feature songs from the new album, and ask her to share her message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Heidi Raye at http://www.heidiraye.com and spread the word. Fans are welcome to call in and speak live with Heidi during the show (718) 766-4193. And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome singer songwriter, Steve McCormick. Raised in the Midwest, his interest in roots music led to a bachelor’s degree in American Studies from Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, where he wrote his senior thesis on American Music. In the years that followed McCormick honed his recording skills by working with tube microphone guru Steve McKinstry and his Salmagundi Studios. Shortly thereafter, McCormick’s songwriting led to a publishing deal with Nashville based Wrensong. McCormick later left the midwest for Los Angeles, where he now resides and is a studio owner, producer, performer, session player, composer/songwriter and microphone builder. As a session player, McCormick’s playing has been heard in dozens of national TV commercials including McDonalds, Nike, Nissan, Chevron, Coors, SBC, Long John Silver and Cialis. He also played guitar on the theme song for the Warner Brothers hit "Felicity". His on-screen debut occurred in the Michael Keaton movie “Jack Frost”, playing guitar in the Shiverfest scene. Though his playing skills are highly sought after, his songwriting and recordings have set him apart as a voice in music today. His songs have been alongside the Counting Crows, Peter Gabriel, and The Pretenders in the hit NBC show “Homicide”. Steve will be releasing a new EP in September 2017. During the show we will also be joined by Heather Donavon who sings harmony with him. We will talk to Steve about his upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at his music, feature his latest songs, and ask him to share his message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Steve McCormick at http://www.stevemccormick-music.com/ and spread the word. Fans are welcome to call in and speak live with Steve during the show (718) 766-4193. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome the rock band, Eleven Dollar Bills. The band is fearlessly led by the street-smart lion-hearted Jordan Casty. Jordan was born and raised in the concrete jungle of Chicago and his influence came straight up through the cracks in the streets. After playing and singing bluesy Rock n Roll through his high school years, Jordan ventured off to Boston to study guitar, vocals, and songwriting at Berklee College of Music. While in attendance at Berklee, Jordan fell in love with the lyrical style of Bob Dylan and put together a blues rock outfit with the name Eleven Dollar Bills as an homage to one of Dylan's lyrics. Upon graduating, The Bills set out on a tour of the USA they dubbed The Heroes' Journey. They hit iconic stages in Los Angeles and New York. They played dives in Texas and college campuses in Indiana. On return to to Chicago they they had a legendary moment where they were heard on NPR’s “Here & Now” and Local Loop Chicago called them “a rising star of the music scene.” There was nothing though that could stop them from the call of LA. Upon their arrival there they quickly got to work playing venues from Viper Room on the Sunset Strip, to The Craftsman in Santa Monica, to Sayers' in Hollywood. Along their journey, they caught the attention of platinum-selling producer Jim Huff. 6 months of studio life later, they now have a brand new EP full of killer sonic experiences to unleash on the ears of the world. We will talk to them about their upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at their music, feature their latest songs, and ask them to share their message for the troops. Please visit Eleven Dollar Bills at http://www.billsband.com/ and spread the word. Fans are welcome to call in and speak live with them during the show (718) 766-4193. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome country music singer songwriter, Sandra Lynn. A California girl with a Nashville heart, Sandra Lynn is one of country music’s sweetest rising voices. After releasing a pair of upbeat singles in 2015 — “Afterparty” which was picked up by SiriusXM’s The Highway and “Bar Hoppin’” which also features a video (filmed in downtown Nashville’s historic Printer’s Alley) directed by Fanjoy. — Lynn returns with the playful, flirty “Hey California,” which she co-wrote with producer Dave Brainard (Brandy Clark). “I feel like this song is such a strong identity piece for me,” Lynn says. “It represents some of my earliest influences, like the Beach Boys and Sheryl Crow, and captures my love for country music and my roots as a California girl.” She also just recently released the official music video for "Hey California". Sandra has been out on the live circuit, opening for Josh Thompson, Kenny Chesney, Cole Swindell, Kenny Rogers, and Jana Kramer, performing during CMA Fest and on the KNE New Music Stage at Milwaukee’s Summerfest, and playing at local Nashville venues, including 3rd and Lindsley and The Listening Room. She has also been working with some of Nashville’s hottest songwriters, including Hall of Famers Gary Burr and Tom Schuyler, Tia Sillers, Victoria Banks, Mike Mobley, and Travis Meadows and Jeremy Spillman. We will talk to Sandra about her upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at her music, feature her latest songs, and ask her to share her message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Sandra Lynn at http://www.sandralynnmusic.com/ and spread the word. Fans are welcome to call in and speak live with Sandra during the show (718) 766-4193. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we celebrate our 8th year anniversary and welcome Vintage Pop music singer songwriter, Liv Margaret. Liv is an American born singer songwriter with a unique ability to capture the attention of every generation who hears her soulful sound. Writing since the age of 12, her music has blossomed into a scrapbook of personal experiences which create melodic memories connecting all who listen. Fresh out of the famous Ocean Way studios in Nashville, Mr. Good Boy is the first single in a compilation of new music being released by Liv Margaret. She has grown artistically both as a songwriter and producer. Liv has managed to capture her vintage sound with these catchy melodies immediately causing the listener to be drawn to an era of simplicity with toe tapping grooves. Liv is excited to share her new creations and looks forward to performing them publicly in the future! Liv is currently residing in Nashville where she continues to work on her craft performing live shows and writing music. Liv also enjoys performing various benefits for veterans and donating a portion of her earnings to several different veteran groups. We will talk to Liv about her upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at her music, feature her latest songs, and ask her to share her message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Liv Margaret at http://www.livmargaret.com/ and spread the word. Fans are welcome to call in and speak live with Liv during the show (718) 766-4193. And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome Country music singer songwriter, Jessie Lynn. Jessie Lynn’s musical and performing career began at the age of three when she began singing in church and participating in Little Boots Rodeo contests. Jessie participated in piano lessons for two years, and sought classical voice training from 2005 thru 2012. During her formative years in Prattville, Alabama, she experienced joy and success in coaching, showing, and training horses in multiple disciplines, playing baseball and basketball, participating in 4-H, Youth Teen Court, and various community service events, all while continuing her acting, modeling, and singing performances in numerous venues. Jessie exhibits her infectious personality and independent, “No Quit” attitude on and off the stage. She has opened for The Oak Ridge Boys, Montgomery Gentry, filling in for Clint Black at The Alabama Shakespeare Festival’s “Stars in the Park”, and American Idol 2010 Top 10 Finalist, Jessica Meuse. 2016 was an amazing year for this young artist and 2017 is off to a fantastic start! She has released two albums recently, her Veterans Tribute EP, “IN THE LINE OF DUTY” and her first album "A SOFTER SIDE OF COUNTRY". Jessie Lynn’s music is available on all major digital outlets and on her website. Also, she recently launched her new production company Dirt to Diva Productions. We will talk to Jessie Lynn about her upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at her music, feature her latest songs, and ask her to share her message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Jessie Lynn at http://www.jessielynn.net/ and spread the word. And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome Pop music singer songwriter, SydneyRay. Inspired by the likes of Sara Bareilles and Alessia Cara, so far, 2017 has seen Long Island native SydneyRay become established as an artist who is truly one to watch. However, she’s certainly not resting on her laurels and has big plans for the remainder of the year. Having been diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease at the age of 11, she found support and strength through music, giving her the motivation she needed to endure multiple tests and treatments. As many individuals undergoing treatment for a condition do, she turned to writing her thoughts and feelings down in a journal, eventually turning her emotions into lyrics to create her own original songs. Now, with several releases planned for the coming months, her new single “Big” serves as a fantastic introduction for those who have yet to discover the talents of this gifted singer-songwriter. We will talk to SydneyRay about her upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at her music, feature her latest songs, and ask her to share her message for the troops. Please be sure to visit SydneyRay at https://www.facebook.com/sydneyray03/ and spread the word. And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome country pop music singer songwriter, Whitney Lusk. Hailing from Spanish Fork, UT., Whitney has been vocally trained since the age of 8 by industry professionals. Whitney’s dream is for her songs to bring back the Music to the music industry and touch people’s lives through the stories she tells. At the age of 14 Whitney performed with a national country cover band who opened at music festivals for major artists, such as Kellie Pickler, LeAnn Rimes, and Billy Currington. At age 16 Whitney took on the stage herself with her own music and opened for the Country Duo Maddie & Tae. Since then she has opened for YouTube sensation Andie Case with a sold out show in Salt Lake City, Utah. She has been featured on several Utah Radio Stations for being one of Utah’s up-and-coming singers. Whitney recently released her new EP, self-titled “Whitney Lusk,” which is already getting national recognition for her song, “I Wanna Know,” which was used in the movie “A Light In The Woods,” produced by K. Vernon Castleton. Whitney’s original Song “Picasso” won her a trip to Nashville where she wrote with top industry singer-songwriters on Music Row and performed at the famous Bluebird Café. Whitney recently had the opportunity of filming a New Reality TV Show The Song which will premier on National TV in 2017. We will talk to Whitney about her upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at her new album, feature songs from the new album, and ask her to share her message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Whitney Lusk at http://whitneyluskmusic.com/ and spread the word. Fans are welcome to call in and speak live with Whitney during the show (718) 766-4193. And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome singer songwriter and producer, Louise Goffin. Born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in LA’s Laurel Canyon during its music halcyon days, Louise Goffin is a multi-talented, modern-day renaissance woman. Her jobs in music have ranged from singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, recording artist, record producer, and has been known to tour as a hired gun for other artists. She released her debut album on Elektra/Asylum when she was 19. Along the way Louise produced a Grammy-nominated record for her mother Carole King, “A Holiday Carole” which was King's 17th studio album. Louise has released eight solo albums of her own, on major labels ranging from Elektra/ Asylum, Warner Bros. and Dreamworks to independent releases on her Majority of One imprint. The Essential Louise Goffin (Vol. 1), her eighth record, features never released tracks including her own upcoming new single "5th of July", a duet with Joseph Arthur on an unearthed Goffin/King song, "If I'm Late", "Take A Giant Step" featuring Jakob Dylan, "Devil's Door" with Cyanide Social Club, and the iconic "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman." An accomplished songwriter in her own right, the younger Goffin began to record some of the songs she loved that were written by her songwriting parents as homage to her father, lyricist Gerry Goffin who passed on June 19th 2014. During her career, Louise has played with Tears For Fears, Bryan Ferry, David Gilmore, Stevie Nicks and Donovan. We will talk to Louise about her upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at her music, feature her latest songs, and ask her to share her message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Louise Goffin at https://www.louisegoffin.com/ and spread the word. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome Country music singer songwriter, Johnny Reed Foley. Based in Nashville, TN., Johnny was raised by a pastor with a passion for music. His father took him to an open mic night at age 14, an experience that fueled his fire to pursue this path. From there, Johnny distilled his love of genre-defining songwriters such as George Jones, Hank Williams Sr. & Jr., Travis Tritt, Garth Brooks, Sam Hunt, Kris Kristofferson, Eric Church, and even his own father, to write real stories about his life and the lives of those around him. Putting the finishing touches on his debut album, "Mountains To Main Street", due for release in the first half of 2017, Foley is eager to release his music into the world. Produced by Billy Chapin (Sister Hazel, Edwin McCain, Chelsea Bain)", Mountains is full of raw emotion delivered in a rich baritone as the band plays simultaneously to keep the feel as authentic as possible. Planting a smile on the face of others is just another day's work's for Foley. Having rocked thousands at various NASCAR events across the country, Johnny will continue to tour throughout the new year, moving bodies and engaging minds from mountains to main street and everywhere in between. Recently he opened for Jason Aldean at the Runaway Country Music Fest in Kissimmee, FL. We will talk to Johnny about his upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at his music, feature his latest songs, and ask him to share his message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Johnny Reed Foley at http://www.johnnyreedfoley.com/ and spread the word. Fans are welcome to call in and speak live with Johnny during the show (718) 766-4193. And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome the R&B/Soul/Funk band, Phat Phunktion. The band is a group of University of Wisconsin-Madison music students formed in 1996, have built a loyal following of listeners throughout the USA and around the world. A nine-piece tour de force that combines the polish of top 40 with the smooth feeling of 60’s soul and the raw groove of 70’s funk, Phat Phunktion is today one of the most talked about bands in the Midwest. Their self-produced CDs have sold in the thousands, and their live shows sell-out virtually everywhere they perform. In their hometown of Madison, WI, they have been known to attract crowds of upwards of 5,000 people. Phat Phunktion has shared the stage with musical legends The Temptations, Tower of Power, WAR, Cameo, Morris Day and the Time, The Original “P” (featuring original members of Parliament), The Average White Band, Chick Corea, Taj Mahal, Rick James, Clyde Stubblefield, The Brothers Johnson, Soulive, Willy Porter, and Kool and the Gang. Their dynamic stage show and incredible musicianship have initiated thousands of faithful “Phatheads,” who are now spreading the word. Tim Whelan, the band’s frontman, is an accomplished solo artist as well, having orchestrated the string arrangement for the Oscar-winning song "El Otro Lado del Rio" by Jorge Drexler from the film The Motorcycle Diaries. He’s also contracted from time to time to compose/arrange music for the US Army. We will talk to Phat Phunktion about their schedule, get a behind the scenes look at their music, feature their latest songs, and ask them to share their message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Phat Phunktion at https://www.phatphunktion.com/ and spread the word. Fans are welcome to call in and speak live with them during the show (718) 766-4193. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome pop music singer songwriter and actress, Ashley Brinton. Hailing from Gulfstream, FL., it’s clear fifteen year old Ashley’s towering and liberating energy of driven strength derives through her chosen purpose of being a mega artist. Her powerhouse voice and heart full of determination has Brinton set on the course to hit the bulls-eye at the top of the music charts. During the past year and a half, Ashley has been writing and recording with Grammy Award-winning producer Cory Rooney, who has had Hit Records with Michael Jackson, Jessica Simpson, Marc Anthony, Mariah Carey, Destiny's Child, Beyonce, and many others. Under Rooney’s mentorship, Ashley’s talent and performance skills are not only developing, but flourishing. Their collaboration will soon culminate in the release of Ashley’s first album. Recently, the up and coming Pop artist and actor, released a new music video for her single “All I Need” featuring Liv and Maddie star Tenzing Trainor. An avid dog-lover, Ashley has appeared in Animal Planet’s World of Dogs and enjoys spending time with her two pet Golden doodles: Healey and Jojo on her days off. A dedicated Yoga enthusiast, she also enjoys outdoor sports including skiing, tennis, and hiking and is a certified scuba diver. We will talk to Ashley about her upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at her music, feature her latest songs, and ask her to share her message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Ashley Brinton at http://www.ashleybrinton.com and spread the word. Fans are welcome to call in and speak live with Ashley during the show (718) 766-4193. And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome Country music singer songwriter, Richard Lynch. Hailing from Waynesville, OH., Richard has compiled a long list of country hits and chart toppers in the world of traditional country music. The sounds of Richard Lynch are reminiscent of the classics that started it all. The same passion and raw truth that fueled the likes of Conway Twitty, Keith Whitley, Waylon Jennings, George Jones, and Hank Williams is sewn into his fabric. Backed by a group of hand selected country musicians, the Richard Lynch Band performs a wide variety of music for the true traditionalist. Ranging from pure country, western swing, rockabilly, outlaw country, and hard driving honky tonk, a Richard Lynch performance will surely warm your country soul. Richard Lynch Band's latest single is "Cut and Paste," from his upcoming April 1st CD release, "Mending Fences". "Cut and Paste" is the follow-up to Lynch's back-to-back #1 New Music Weekly national airplay chart singles, "We're American Proud" and "A Better Place" which also reached #1 on IndieWorld, and #1 for 32 weeks on the Roots Music Report True Country Singles chart. The latter was also named the #1 True Country single of the year.  A benefit duet with country star Ronnie McDowell, "Love Tattoo" released on 1/21/2017. Richard Lynch is a member of the Independent Country Music Hall of Fame, the founder of the Love Tattoo Foundation for Veterans. We will talk to Richard about his upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at his music, feature his latest songs, and ask him to share his message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Richard Lynch at http://www.richardlynchband.com/ and spread the word. Fans are welcome to call in and speak live with Richard during the show (718) 766-4193. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome the country music band, 2Steel Girls. Allison and Krystal Steel first captured the nation’s attention when more than 14 MILLION viewers watched their blind audition on The Voice, becoming the first and only mother-daughter duo to appear as finalist. Personally mentored by country music superstar, Blake Shelton, Allison and Krystal appeared on three episodes of the show before breaking another major barrier: They became the first music artists to ever launch a debut, independent single with a live performance in front of millions of viewers on The Today Show all because of a fan initiated campaign. Since then, 2Steel Girls have had the rare honor of opening for celebrity comedian, Larry the Cable Guy, performing a Christmas Special with Blake Shelton, and performances on the Hallmark Channel, RFD TV, Fox and more. More than just music artists, Allison and Krystal serve as brand ambassadors for Realtree and Realtree Girl Lifestyle apparel, the world’s leading camouflage company. 2Steel Girls are a family band providing high-energy entertainment and marketing positioning for their music business as well as the corporations with whom they’ve teamed up. Joining Allison and Krystal in the band are Allison’s husband, Todd, on drums and Aaron, Krystal’s brother, on lead guitar.  We will talk to 2Steel Girls about their upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at their music, feature their latest songs, and ask them to share their message for the troops. Please be sure to visit 2Steel Girls at http://2steelgirls.com/ and spread the word. Fans are welcome to call in and speak live with them during the show (718) 766-4193. And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome Country music singer songwriter, Lucas Hoge. Some people are just born communicators and Lucas Hoge has that gift. Whether he’s writing a song for a hit TV show, performing for troops overseas or sharing his love for the great outdoors with fellow sportsmen at a Cabela’s gathering, Hoge has that rare ability to find common ground with just about anyone and draw them into his world. Whether he’s delivering a breezy summer anthem like “Flip Flops,” the poignant ballad “Who’s Gonna Be There,” or his latest single “Boom Boom,” Hoge engages listeners with his warm, evocative vocals and emotional authenticity. Although appreciative of the chance to place his songs in numerous TV shows, recording his own albums and touring continued to be Hoge’s primary focus. He made his Ryman Auditorium debut in 2011 opening for the legendary George Jones, and he’s shared the stage with Rascal Flatts, Rodney Atkins, Craig Morgan, Hank Williams Jr. and others.  Hoge is also part of the Armed Forces Entertainment: Wrangler National Patriot Tour and wrote the powerful “Medal of Honor,” which was chosen as the Wrangler National Patriot official theme song. In exciting news for 2017, Lucas will be releasing a new single in April along with a new album release later in the year during the summer. We will talk to Lucas about his upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at his music, feature his latest songs, and ask him to share his message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Lucas Hoge at http://www.lucashoge.com/ and spread the word. Fans are welcome to call in and speak live with Lucas during the show (718) 766-4193. And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.