We know how hard it can be to get to know artists, especially when radio doesn't always play them. In our latest list we're sharing with you 10 new artists worth seeking out.
“I Could Be The One” – Glen Templeton
Originally signed to Capstone Entertainment, Glen Templeton has joined with Black River Entertainment to help make the deserving “I Could Be The One” into a big hit. The song is one of the better singles released so far this year so hopefully BRE/Capstone will be able to make the song into a big hit.
“Back of My Heart” – Randy Montana
This tune is getting a great response from fans on iTunes (with his just-released album) and if you listen to this and “1,000 Faces” and “Ain’t Much of Lovin’ You” it’s easy to see why we like Randy quite a bit. Hopefully this tune will not only get released but also become a big hit. It certainly sounds like one to us.
“Beautiful Maybe” – Marlee Scott
This talented Canadian vocalist has this single out now and it’s quite frankly a stunning, ear-catching debut with a strong relentlessly positive and hopeful lyric and melody and above all else, Marlee’s strong voice takes the song home. Read more about Marlee here.
“Always A Reason” – The Dirt Drifters
This road-tested band just released This Is My Blood in mid July and this tune is their new single. While you could pick any track on the record to be placed here, there’s definitely a springsteen-like quality to their melody with lyrics that are stone country.
“When The Smoke Clears” – Due West
This band has the best group harmonies that I’ve heard since One Flew South came out a few years ago and before them, Diamond Rio. They’re flawless and nowhere are they showcased on the band’s debut EP than on this track, “When The Smoke Clears” tells a story of a man on the verge of cheating who gets told not to follow through the heat of that moment and the thrill of that chase because when the smoke clears, he’ll regret everything when she leaves him lonely and alone. A stone country ballad with great harmonies? I’m in and you should be too.
“My Name Is Money” – Sonia Leigh
Zac Brown’s Southern Grown Artists label gets off to a good start with this debut single from Sonia. A clever song about all the things money does for us, the song recalls Mary Chapin Carpenter with a bit more of a rhaspy voice from Sonia Leigh. Off to a good start at country radio, here’s hoping this fantastic song continues to grow into a big hit. Read more about Sonia here!
“Storm Warning” – Hunter Hayes
Using a storm as a metaphor for a relationship, this 19 year old newcomer (Who actually looks like he’s still 14) showcases a strong ear for melody, clever word play and his ability to play multiple instruments as Hunter played every instrument and sang every note on this song and the rest of the tracks on his upcoming Atlantic Records debut. He co-produced the album with Dann Huff too.
“She Only Wanted Flowers” – David Adam Byrnes
This independent label artist (Better Angels Music) has been making progress on the smaller indicator charts with first single “Sweet Distraction” and this new single. A song that details about how he tried to do so much for his girl that he forgot the simpler things like just giving her flowers to show his love. David’s Premium Country album is out now and we highly recommend it.
“Lets Don’t Call It A Night” – Casey James
When Casey James signed with 19/BNA after a strong showing on American Idol’s 9th Season in 2010, Casey was going to front the CaseyJames Band. Well, it seems that Casey dropped the ‘band’ and is now just a solo artist. This tune is his debut single and it’s a James Otto and Ronnie Milsap-like slice of Country Soul music that shows how strong a singer Casey is. Look for it to be available digitally soon.
“Amen” – Eden’s Edge
This trio features organic harmonies and organic production to showcase their debut Big Machine Records single “Amen”. Lead singer Hannah Blaylock shows a strong voice that recalls Natalie Maines of The Dixie Chicks (without any of the baggage). The harmonies from the trio’s instrumentalists Dean Berner and Cherill Green provides a slight bluegrassy sound as well. All in all they’re an exciting trio with this song already a hit on the charts.
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We hope you’ve enjoyed this list of 10 exciting new artists to watch and we encourage you to leave your suggestions for other artists for future lists. Who did we miss that’s on their first few singles or album?
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