Nashville singer-songwriter Kelly Hoppenjans creates empowering rock, combining the spirit of riot grrrl tinged with folky introspection. The follow-up to her energetic 2019 full-length debut, OK, I Feel Better Now, her new EP Can’t Get the Dark Out dives deep into relationships, fate, and breaking… (read more)
May 4th, 2022Kristian Phillip Valentino is a solo acoustic, singer-songwriter born and raised in the Chicago suburbs and now residing in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, North Carolina. His musical palette falls between the lines of indie folk, singer-songwriter and Americana. Fans of Gregory Alan Isakov,… (read more)
May 3rd, 2022Who’s over six feet tall, an old soul, and definitely doesn’t have a “V” in his first name? You guessed it—Stephen Sylvester, a down-to-earth country artist whose unique and powerful voice is reminiscent of the great R&B singers of the '60s. He’s living just like… (read more)
May 1st, 2022Sadie Gustafson-Zook is a versatile singer, intricate guitar player, and contagious songwriter. Her pure voice and hummable melodies balance with witty lyrics to create charmingly honest and relatable music. Indiana-grown, Boston-nurtured, and Nashville-based, Sadie has brought her lovable stories and songs to audiences across the… (read more)
April 29th, 2022Poet-teacher-rapper Rachard Dennis is up next and ready to change the world. The Bossier native represents for his community and his culture, providing bars to uplift and rhymes to make you think. Rachard draws inspiration from a variety of musical genres to tell his story;… (read more)
April 27th, 2022Our Band will win your heart. Steeped in the tradition of great male and female duets such as Johnny Cash and June Carter, Sasha Papernik and Justin Poindexter bring their award-winning songwriting, intimate harmonies, and Eastern-European flair to a rich Americana soundscape. Together, they have… (read more)
April 25th, 2022NewSong Music announces the eight finalists who will perform at this year’s LEAF Festival singer-songwriter competition and showcase. The event is a collaborative effort between NewSong Music and LEAF Community Arts. It aims to identify and recognize exceptional performers and songwriters from across the country.… (read more)
April 16th, 2022We caught up with Massachusetts-based singer-songwriter Grace Morrison while she was on tour in Arizona. Grace is our first finalist in this year's LEAF Festival Singer-Songwriter Competition, which will take place at the May 12-15 LEAF Retreat in Black Mountain, NC. NewSong Music: How have the… (read more)
April 3rd, 2022March 4, 2022 (Asheville, NC) – After a year-long hiatus, musicians across the country are once again being invited to submit their songs for the 8th annual LEAF Singer-Songwriter Competition, presented by NewSong Music. This year is a true celebration of songwriters’ resilience, as… (read more)
March 4th, 2022Michael Flynn with duo partner, Hannah Seng AS GRAND PRIZE WINNER, FLYNN RECEIVES AN EP RECORDING PROJECT AT CITIZEN STUDIOS to be RELEASED ON THE NEWSONG RECORDINGS LABEL & PRESSED AT CITIZEN VINYL, and A PERFORMANCE SHOWCASE At Arts Brookfield's Summer 2022 Outdoor Concert… (read more)
December 8th, 2021
