JWA Media is a boutique style publicity, media & public relations company based in America’s Music City of Nashville, Tennessee. From angels to outlaws, and everything between, JWA Media provides reliable and professional representation to independent and indie label human musicians, artists, songwriters, music producers, impresarios, creative spirits and event producers. The company is operated solely by former Marine, freelance music journalist, music promoter, and corporate event industry veteran Jason W. Ashcraft. It’s operated with a core belief in the proliferation of music and art over money, quality over quantity, and real storytelling by real journalists, about real songwriters and musical creators. We believe that music is medicine, and that a song can transform lives and perspectives on important social issues. Therefore, JWA Media strictly limits the number of artists and projects being worked within a given timeframe in order to ensure the right amount of hands-on attention and focus is delivered on what each client’s project deserves and requires.
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Country Traditionalist Dave Wilbert Channels ‘90s Country Love On New Single “Let’s Call It What It Is” From Forthcoming EP The Good News, Due September 18
Country traditionalist, singer, independent recording artist and farmer Dave Wilbert will release his forthcoming new EP, The Good News, a songbook on farming, love and the combination of both is due out on September 18 by Wilbilly Records. Wilbert’s latest single, “Let’s Call It What It Is,” arrives on all DSPs on Friday, July 23, channeling the heartfelt romance and timeless sound of ’90s country. Penned by Patrick Jason Matthews (Randy Travis, Trace Adkins, Travis Tritt) and Roxie Dean (Reba, Lorrie Morgan, Lee Ann Womack) the song immediately grabs its listener with a Yoakam-inspired guitar lick, before unfolding into a heartfelt reminder that genuine love doesn’t need to be complicated—it deserves to be recognized and spoken aloud. Wilbert’s signature 90’s style country crooning encourages listeners to embrace vulnerability and cherish the kind of a rare connection that many spend a lifetime searching for.
Country Singer-Songwriters Whey Jennings & Karen Waldrup Collaborate On Potential Sleeper Duet Hit, Delivering Heartbreak & Harmony In Powerful New Music Video For “Damned If I Stay”
Nashville recording artist and country singer-songwriter Whey Jennings collaborates with rising country recording artist and former The Voice standout Karen Waldrup for the emotionally charged duet “Damned If I Stay.” The track is featured on Jennings’ latest album, Baptized By Fire, available everywhere digitally by Dirt Rock Empire.
Country Artist Waylon Hanel Salutes The Outlaw Spirit On Waylon Jennings’ Birthday In New Music Video Of The Billy Don Burns Penned Song “When Waylon Came To Nashville”
Rising independent country artist Waylon Hanel salutes the enduring outlaw spirit of Waylon Jennings with the release of his new music video today for “When Waylon Came To Nashville,” on what would have been Jennings 89th birthday. Center Stage Magazine premiered the new video today, honoring Waymore’s enduring influence on country artists from the modern era.
Country Traditionalist Dave Wilbert Captures The Carefree Summer Spirit On Nostalgic Sounding New Single, “All Summer Long”
Country traditionalist, singer and independent recording artist Dave Wilbert is turning up the heat with the release of his new single, “All Summer Long,” a feel-good anthem that celebrates friendship, freedom, and life on the water during the peak of summer. Available now on all major streaming platforms by Wilbilly Records, the song was co-written with Troy Clampitt, recorded at The Freeway Studio with Wilbert co-producing the track with Lonnie Wilson, and Julian King.
Acclaimed Songwriter Showcase The Hook Launches First Two Episodes Featuring Unfiltered Performances & Conversation With Hit Songwriters & Emerging Talent
The newly launched live-taped songwriting showcase The Hook has unveiled their first two episodes on YouTube, capturing raw storytelling, unscripted musical moments and informed panel lead conversations with hit songwriters and emerging talent. The Hook is filmed live from landmark Austin honky tonk and music venue Sagebrush (5500 S. Congress Ave.), with an additional tape date scheduled for May 31, from 2:45 to 4:45 p.m.
Independent Country Recording Artists John PayCheck & Struggle Jennings Ignite An Outlaw Revival On Surging Collaboration “Sons Of The Spark” — Official Studio Video Premieres May 29
Independent country artist John PayCheck is building early momentum with his new collaboration “Sons Of The Spark” [Stream/Download] featuring Struggle Jennings, out now everywhere digitally by HorseBite Entertainment. Without major label support or major corporate radio backing, the song pulled more than 20,000 streams within the first week of its May 15 release, signifying a major gain in organic traction among outlaw country, Southern rock, and independent music audiences.
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