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Watch live webcast of Crys Matthews performing at the Kennedy Center today, Aug. 22

NewSong Music is honored to partner with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. to present the 2017 NewSong Music Competition grand prize winner Crys Matthews at the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage.  "It is such an honor to be playing… (read more)

August 22nd, 2018

Wilder Adkins releases new single, “Marietta”

  Wilder Adkins, Alabama-based musician and 2016 Grand Prize Winner of the NewSong Music Competition, released a new single Friday, August 17. The song is called "Marietta," and we asked Adkins to share his thoughts on the song's meaning, his process and what is coming… (read more)

August 17th, 2018

#WeAreNewSong :: Crys Matthews

Every year, NewSong receives countless song submissions from talented artists across North America and beyond. Only a handful are chosen each year as finalists. And while not all of these finalists take home the grand prize, all of them leave a lasting impression on the… (read more)

August 15th, 2018

No Depression cites ‘Rough and Ready Heart’ as one of the “Best Roots Music Albums of 2018 (So Far)”

Blue Yonder's newest release 'Rough and Ready Heart' (NewSong Recordings) was recently recognized by No Depression magazine as one of the "Best Roots Music Albums of 2018 (So Far)." The twelve song album was recorded at Echo Mountain Recording Studios in Asheville, NC, and was… (read more)

August 1st, 2018

Crys Matthews records grand prize EP at Echo Mountain Recording Studios

    NewSong Music is delighted to have 2017 Grand Prize Winner Crys Matthews in the studio this week, recording her EP, These Old Hands.  Matthews credits her NewSong win with launching her music career in the right direction. "Since that night, I've been on… (read more)

July 30th, 2018

Crys Matthews and David Robert King team up to record new single

Finalists often tell us that one of the best perks about being a part of the NewSong Songwriting Competition is having the opportunity to meet likeminded songwriters. The spirit of the competition is far from cut-throat and often opens doors for collaborations and networking, which… (read more)

July 30th, 2018

#WeAreNewSong :: Andrea Lopez

Every year, NewSong receives countless song submissions from talented artists across North American and beyond. Only a handful are chosen each year as finalists. And while not all of these finalists take home the grand prize, all of them leave a lasting impression on the… (read more)

July 20th, 2018

Beth Snapp releases new video for single “Don’t Apologize”

Beth Snapp and NewSong Music are proud to announce the video release for Snapp's latest single "Don't Apologize."  “'Don’t Apologize” is the title track [of the new EP]; however, it really became the overarching theme of both this project as well as my current place… (read more)

July 13th, 2018

Beth Snapp’s single “Don’t Apologize” available now

Beth Snapp, a sharp-witted and soulful songwriter from Kingsport, TN, is releasing her new EP, Don't Apologize, on NewSong Recordings August 31. The first single and title track of the EP is out today on Spotify and iTunes. Pre-order the full EP on iTunes, and receive… (read more)

June 25th, 2018

Meet ‘Southern Accents’ performer Michaela Anne

  Michaela Anne is our next featured performer in the free summer outdoor concert series ‘Southern Accents: New original music inspired by the songwriting legend Tom Petty’ in New York City. The lineup features some of North America’s best up-and-coming acts playing original music inspired by the… (read more)

June 20th, 2018