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An Alternative View Interviews Hit Songwriter Jerry Foster

Whether you are a music person, just curious, or an entrepreneur this latest interview will excite you. Jerry Foster, with over 70 hit songs to his name tells stories about the way it was and also what has happened to the music business today. - January 31, 2020 - Deborah Bishop & The Factory Broadcast Network

FlipTix®, PCB Entertainment Renews, Expands Deal for Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam, SandJam Fest in 2020

FlipTix®, the innovative, app-based ticketing platform that allows concert and festival goers to “flip” their tickets if they leave an event early and recoup value, has renewed and expanded its agreement with PCB Entertainment. The agreement renews FlipTix’s initial deal with... - January 28, 2020 - FlipTix

Houston's World-Renowned Gospel Choir Hosts Star-Studded 50th Anniversary Celebration

International Legendary Artists, Houston's Southeast Inspirational Choir (SEIC), to Celebrate 50 Years Of Music and Ministry Along with a Host of Gospel Music’s Biggest Stars - January 27, 2020 - Southeast Inspirational Choir

Womenincharg3/CEO Satoa Raymond Wins Gold in the 4th Annual 2019 One Planet Awards | American + World Business (Company of the Year)

Womenincharg3 announced that it has been named as one of the winners in the prestigious One Planet® Awards in the Gold Category. - January 25, 2020 - Womenincharg3

It Girl PR is Proud to Announce New Pop Sensation LV to Release New Single "Done Wit It"

It Girl PR announces that their newest artist LV is set to release her next single, "Done Wit It" featuring rap artist DDG this Friday, January 24. The artist recently signed with It Girl Public Relations last fall. “I am so excited to be working with this talented crossover artist... - January 24, 2020 - It Girl Public Relations

Loveforce International Releases 3 Great Songs on 1 Historic Day

Loveforce International Records is making history by releasing three songs by three different artists in three entirely different genres on the same day. - January 24, 2020 - Loveforce International Publishing Company

YACHT ROCK Sells Out Arts Garage in Delray Beach, Florida

YACHT ROCK, a musical tribute to the greatest soft rock songs and bands of the late 70s/early 80s, sells out Arts Garage in Delray Beach, Florida. Formed in 2018 in response to the growing popularity of this now decades old music, commonly referred to as Yacht Rock, this band made its first public... - January 23, 2020 - Yacht Rock

MTS Artists Win Big At 2019 International Music And Entertainment Association Awards

MTS Management Group and their artists were winners of nine awards at the 2019 International Music and Entertainment Association Awards (IMEA.) - January 21, 2020 - MTS Management Group

Ryan Lucas Show @ Silverlake Lounge LA, 1.25.20, for Bridging The Music Fest

Ryan Lucas w/ Amber Doss, 1.25.20 at Silverlake Lounge LA on Sunset Blvd. for the Bridging The Music Fest. LA listeners & lovers of the music & the movement are invited to Ryan Lucas and Amber Doss' 1st show of 2020 at Silverlake Lounge. Ryan Lucas & Amber Doss are going live. Buy a... - January 21, 2020 - Ryan Lucas

The International Songwriters Day Song Contest is Looking for Songs That Inspire

The International Songwriters Day Song Contest offers songwriters prizes to help jumpstart their careers. - January 21, 2020 - Themusiclibrary.org

Boom Cups Celebrity Sports Showdown (Orlando) 2020 Chris Johnson Celebrity Basketball Game

Boom Cups Celebrity Sports Showdown is back in Orlando during Pro Bowl for the 4th year in a row. Celebrity Sports Entertainment, iHeart Radio & 104.5 The Beat presents.... Chris Johnson Celebrity Basketball Game to be held at Amway Center (home of The Orlando Magic) on Saturday, January 25 at 8pm. - January 20, 2020 - Ft Liquordale Entertainment

Tampa Bay Yang Gang Announces Cash Prize Giveaway at Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival

The Tampa Bay Yang Gang will provide information and give away a Freedom Dividend cash prize to one lucky winner at Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival this Saturday & Sunday January 18 and 19. - January 18, 2020 - Empower Yourself Consulting

Female Hip Hop Independent Artist NTG Releases Her New Album “I AM NTG” Just in Time for the New Year

Ntune Entertainment Group announces the release of the new album by NTG currently seeking airplay, booking, placements and interviews. - January 17, 2020 - Ntune Entertainment Group

International Performer, Ruben Celiberti Returns to the Scientology Info Center to Perform "Celebration of the Arts 2020"

On Sunday, February 23, renowned world-class entertainer Ruben Celiberti will present “A Celebration of the Arts 2020; an Evening of Music, Song, and Dance” at the Scientology Information Center. The evening will include collaborations between Celiberti and local artists. Refreshments will begin at 6:30pm, the performance starts 7pm. - January 16, 2020 - Church of Scientology

Sean Spicer Visits Orlando to Promote Civics, American History and the Constitution in Florida Schools

Recently Governor DeSantis of Florida signed a mandate that no high school senior would graduate without passing a Civics course in school. Coincidentally, former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer was at MG Studios in Longwood, Florida on December 9, 2019 to record an audio-video presentation... - January 15, 2020 - Sounds of 76 Company Music, LLC

PREformances with Allison Charney Presents the Premiere of "Kaddish" by Marianna Rosett

PREformances With Allison Charney will present "Kaddish," the final movement of Ghost Brothers, the new song cycle composed by Marianna Rosett, with lyrics by Brooke Bailey Johnson - that examines the often-underlooked plight of the children of Holocaust survivors, as they navigate life... - January 14, 2020 - PREformances, Inc.

Operation Love Concert Presented by Annese Events

Operation Love Concert is a benefit concert for Charlottesville area business woman Holly Hermanson Carter. For over 25 years Holly has helped area clients through her therapeutic massage practice. Now her friends, family and colleagues are rallying around her with love, music and support with this fundraising event. - January 13, 2020 - Annese Events

MTS' Ashley Puckett Has “Bulletproof” Birthday with New Single Release

MTS' Pittsburgh-based artist has released her second single, “Bulletproof” on her birthday, January 9th. Her debut album drops on Valentine’s Day. - January 11, 2020 - MTS Management Group

Bob Sumner (Co-Creator of Def Comedy Jam/Executive Producer of truTV’s Laff Mobb’s Laff Tracks) is the Force Behind the Funniest Comedians on the Planet

If you don't recognize the name Bob Sumner, you certainly know his work. Sumner was co-creator of HBO's hit series "Def Comedy Jam," where he spent over 20 years behind the scenes recruiting the best-unrecognized comedians in the world. Industry influencers consider Sumner a "Career... - January 10, 2020 - Bob Sumner Presents, LLC

DJ/Producer Lizzy Wang Joins b2 Talent Asia's Roster

DJane Mag's #1-ranked Chinese DJ/Producer, LIZZY, signed with b2 Talent Asia, a division of b2 Holdings Ltd., bolstering b2 Talent's representation of top Asian artists. A talented beatmaker and a leading live act in China, LIZZY has played hundreds of shows across the country and has performed at numerous festivals. In 2020, b2 and LIZZY will work together to bring her music into new markets around world. - January 09, 2020 - B2 Holdings Ltd.

Reggie Calloway, Formerly of Midnight Star and Calloway Brothers Announces Passing of His Mother, Pioneering Artist Manager Gloria Larson

Entrepreneur, artist manager, community leader and mother, Gloria Larson, passed away on Christmas Day, 2019, in Northridge, CA., from complications resulting from a stroke according to her son, Reggie Calloway. She was widely known as co-manager of the multi-platinum techno/funk group Midnight... - January 09, 2020 - Spiral Galaxy Entertainment

Composer Willem Martens Has Released His New Album "Astral Plane" on January 5

Willem Martens has released his new album “Astral Plane” on January 5. Astral Plane refers to the level beyond the physical, the realm of dreams, spirits, and psychic phenomena. Within the astral plane, there are believed to be numerous densities and vibrations, commonly divided into lower, middle, and higher planes, each associated with a distinctive sound and color. - January 09, 2020 - Willem Martens, Composer

Scottsdale Philharmonic Announces Dates, Program for First 2020 Concert

The Scottsdale Philharmonic has announced the start of its eighth season with a free classical music concert on Sunday, Feb. 9. “We’re excited to continue our mission of providing classical music to people of all ages in 2020,” says Joy Partridge, co-founder of the Scottsdale... - January 08, 2020 - Scottsdale Philharmonic

Writer and Musician Jennifer Juan Combines Poetry and Music in New Release, Deus Ex Machina

Musician and writer, Jennifer Juan is kicking off 2020 with a bang, as she premieres her dual poetry and music release, Deus Ex Machina (Underground Wonderland Records). Released on February 7, 2020, Deus Ex Machina will combine poetry and music to explore the search for true love and a happy... - January 06, 2020 - Underground Wonderland Records

The Breakfast Club and The Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams Supports the Largest Youth Empowerment Event in NYC

I WILL GRADUATE DAY NYC, the largest annual home-grown youth empowerment event and celebration of education, returns on January 9, 2019 @ The Kings Theatre from 3pm to 6pm in Brooklyn NY. Thousands of extraordinary youth and educators will gather from across the city to be inspired at a... - January 04, 2020 - IWG

What Do A-List Comedians Dave Chappelle, Cedric-the-Entertainer, Mike Epps, Tracy Morgan, Monique, Chris Tucker, Rushion McDonald, and More, Have in Common?

If you don't know who the soft-spoken/humble spirit Bob Sumner is, you must have been hiding under a rock for the past 20 years. Sumner was the co-creator of HBO's Def Comedy Jam, where he worked behind the scenes recruiting the best unrecognized and/or just starting comedians in the world. As a... - January 01, 2020 - Bob Sumner Presents, LLC

MTS Artists Receive 28 IMEA Award Nominations and 3 Early Honors Awards

The 6th Annual International Music and Entertainment Association (IMEA) Awards nominees have been announced. MTS Management Group and their artists have received multiple awards and nominations. - December 31, 2019 - MTS Management Group

The Palm Beach Hedge Fund Association Announces a Partnership with the Palm Beach Symphony

The Palm Beach Hedge Fund Association (PBHFA.org) and the Palm Beach Symphony have announced a partnership, creating opportunities for members to experience one of South Florida’s major cultural institutions during this landmark season that has seen record-breaking ticket sales and unprecedented donor enthusiasm and support. - December 29, 2019 - Palm Beach Hedge Fund Association

Composer Willem Martens Will Release His New Album "Vortex" on December 30 This Year

Willem Martens will release his new album “Vortex,” which compositions are characterized by various deep and colorful layers. - December 25, 2019 - Willem Martens, Composer

MTS Guitar Virtuoso Brady Novotny Storms Private Castle in Prodigal Son-Inspired Music Video

MTS Management's top 3 iTunes charting guitarist from Pittsburgh has released the video for “Ancient Romance.” It was filmed at Otttis Castle in St. Augustine, Florida. - December 24, 2019 - MTS Management Group

DRmare 2019 Xmas & New Year Special Offers

DRmare Software, an innovative multimedia solution provider, rolls out its 2019 Xmas & New Year sales party for its main products, which will not come to an end until Jan. 8, 2020. - December 23, 2019 - DRmare Software

International Civil Weddings and DJ Music in Italy: a Growing Trend

Marriages celebrated with religious rites are no longer the most common in Italy, as of 2018. ISTAT (National Institute of Statistics) data show that 50.1% of the total number of marriages were in fact done by civil rites (this figure was below 37% in 2008). This is a historic overtaking. - December 21, 2019 - Professional Wedding DJ

Team Boom Cups & Irie Events Presents "Home For The Holidays" Destination DalMar

Get in the holiday spirit with a weekend line up of events presented by Team Boom Cups & Irie Events (December 20-22). - December 20, 2019 - Ft Liquordale Entertainment

UK Producer DMIZE Releases Gritty Dubstep EP "Rotten" on AWJ Recordings

The mean streets are not safe for the faint of heart. Tortured by the erratic fantasies of a lunatic. Where sinners rule and destruction is glorified. - December 17, 2019 - AWJ Recordings

American Songstress/Pianist and Composer, Adey Bell, Announces the Release of Fourth Album, "Venus Exalted"

Casey Jeppesen, publicist for Oracle88.com, is proud to announce the release of Adey Bell’s newest album "Venus Exalted" featuring the hot new single titled, “Canyon.” - December 16, 2019 - Oracle88.com

Weekend of Community Events Helps Make Spirits Bright at the Scientology Information Center

Over the weekend, Saturday, December 7 and Sunday December 8, the Scientology Information Center hosted a pair of events and activities to help usher in the Holidays with joy, happiness and music. - December 15, 2019 - Church of Scientology

Wyclef Jean Taps Sound Royalties to Finance Music Publishing and Distribution Services in Africa and Developing Regions

Three-Time GRAMMY Winner Seeks to Democratize Global Music Marketplace in Digital Streaming Era - December 13, 2019 - Sound Royalties

Legendary Singer and Producer Martha Wash Gives It to You in Her New Album Love & Conflict Releasing on Purple Rose Records, January 6, 2020

The album "Love & Conflict" is a blues-rock, R&B experimental journey, and Purple Rose Records is proud to bring it to you worldwide January 6, 2020. - December 11, 2019 - Purple Rose Records

Soul Pop Singer-Songwriter Kate Fay Releases Debut Concept EP "Duality," Vulnerably Sharing Her Process of Healing After Heartbreak

Kate Fay releases debut concept EP "Duality" combining her love for retro soul with pop, disco-funk and neo-soul, resulting in an emotional and uplifting collection of very personal experiences and learning. Her hope is that through these 6 songs, you'll move through your own reflection, healing and growth. - December 10, 2019 - Kate Fay

Shelia Moore-Piper Drops New Christmas Single

Shelia Moore-Piper, award winning Christian Soul Artist, has released a new Christmas single, “C’mon Let’s Celebrate.” The Christmas single is an upbeat energetic worship song, that will have you dancing and celebrating during the holidays. Shelia has won many gospel awards... - December 10, 2019 - Bdm/ Ugroove Music

Diff'rence aka Darrin Cox and Phonic Blizz Ent Announce Release of Extended Painkillers 2

Diff'rence Aka Darrin and Phonic Blizz Ent Announce Release of Extended Painkillers 2 After having placements in Word is Bond, EarMilk, and other music blogs Diff'rence Aka Darrin Cox returns with an upshot that is "Extended Painkillers 2." "The first thing I noticed is the... - December 08, 2019 - Phonic Blizz Ent.

Loveforce International Releases Gift of Love by Jazz-Soul Diva Rita Graham

Loveforce International Releases the single, Gift of Love by Jazz-Soul Diva Rita Graham worldwide. - December 07, 2019 - Loveforce International Publishing Company

Versace L.A. is Proud to Welcome Newcomer Vocalist Extraordinaire Rosa Linda to the World Stage

Versace L.A. is proud to announce Vocalist Extraordinaire Rosa Linda as Featured Artist at versacela.com. World acclaimed composer/conductor Robert Folk, PhD. gives Rosa Linda his professional approval, and the following is what he has to say about her: "Rosa Linda is a truly authentic artist. - December 04, 2019 - Golden Calf Productions

Kate Winslet’s Golden Hat Foundation & the Forever Young Foundation to Benefit from Star-Studded Concert at Carnegie Hall on December 5, 2019

Grammy Award winner Tori Kelly, Grammy Award winner Colbie Caillat, folk-pop musical group Us The Duo, and more come together at Carnegie Hall on Thursday, December 5 to perform at Christmas with Tim Janis & Special Guests, a benefit concert for the Forever Young Foundation's music therapy... - December 02, 2019 - Tim Janis Ensemble

MTS Management's Top 20 iTunes Artist Releases Tom Waits' Cover as a New Single and Video

MTS Management's Pittsburgh music veteran John Vento has released his cover of the Tom Waits’ song, “I Hope I Don’t Fall In Love With You.” - December 02, 2019 - MTS Management Group

Jobasto Music is Excited to Announce the Release of Dr. Jobasto’s Uplifting, Heart-Felt, Sing-a-Long Single “Pray”

Jobasto Music is proud to announce the release of Dr. Jobasto’s debut single “Pray.” On this socially conscious record, Dr. Jobasto sings about taking a stand against the atrocities in our own country and the rest of the world. Pray challenges each of us to do our part in solving the problems of our world instead of standing on the sidelines doing nothing. Imagine what we could accomplish if we all took a stand and prayed together as one heart and one mind. Get involved. - November 30, 2019 - Jobasto Music

Belief Records UK is the Engine Behind Ali Hugo's New Album "Hope for the Meek"

“Marching Saints” was supposed to be released this Christmas Eve, however, Phoenix FM in the UK picked it up early and prompted Belief Records to make the single available for streaming on various platforms before the official release date. - November 30, 2019 - Belief Records