AUSTIN, Texas -- Award-winning singer-songwriter Josh Halverson has been making music for 23 of his 28 years, and with the June 4 release of his new album, One Shot, he stands poised to break onto Austin’s vibrant music scene.

Though his sound is based in acoustic roots music, Halverson—who earned Songwriter of the Year honors at the 2011 Native American Music Awards—names a diverse collection of musical influences ranging from Merle Haggard to Marvin Gaye, and his deeply personal writing is largely inspired by songwriters from the 1960s and ‘70s, including Paul Simon and John Denver. Recorded live to tape in producer Brian Douglas Phillips’ living room, One Shot has a warm and intimate feel that’s reminiscent of Jackson Browne’s early records. From “Miss Ruth,” a sparse folk song written to honor the memory of a beloved great-aunt to alt-country shuffle “A Heart to See You Through,” One Shot is a promising collection of original music from a rising star.

Nashville, TN (May 15, 2013) - APA Nashville's singer/songwriter Corey Smith will celebrate his Grand Ole Opry debut on Saturday, May 18 by giving away two front row tickets, two "meet and greet" passes, and a hotel stay at the posh Gaylord Opryland Hotel the night of the show. To enter, click HERE.

The day before on Friday, May 17 the Georgia native will join 650 AM WSM's Bill Cody at 9:10 a.m. CDT for a live interview and acoustic performance broadcast from the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum's Ford Theater. Fans can also listen online at www.wsmonline.com.

AUSTIN, Texas — Since they first became a unit, the members of Elephant Revival have built a community of fans who love their eclectic acoustic music and the experience of sharing it together. With each performance, new fans join the Elephant Tribe — and become friends.

And now, in the spirit of community and independence, the quintet are turning to those friends to support their latest endeavor: the release of a full-length album they recorded at Bear Creek Studios in Seattle. Using the crowd-sourced funding site pledgemusic.com, they’re offering a variety of very special incentives to raise the amount needed for the album’s fall release.

Nashville, TN (May 7, 2013) – British-born Nashville transplant Josh Doyle is taking the "next big thing" buzz to another level. Doyle will make his Hard Rock Calling debut in London on Sunday, June 30, 2013, at one of the UK’s most iconic venues, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Alabama Shakes, The Black Crowes, Kasabian, Zac Brown Band and more will join Josh at the biggest, most-anticipated Hard Rock Calling to date. To see the full line-up and to purchase tickets, visit: hardrockcalling.co.uk.

On June 29, 2013, the day before his Hard Rock Calling debut, Josh Doyle hits the historic Glastonbury Festival stage.The event takes place June 26-June 30 in Pilton, Somerset, England, with an epic, once-in-a-lifetime line-up that includes rock royalty The Rolling Stones, Mumford & Sons, Arctic Monkeys and more. For a complete line-up and more information, please visit glastonburyfestivals.co.uk.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 6, 2013) – Morgan Frazier, Sidewalk Records recording artist, has won the legendary John Lennon Songwriting Contest. Morgan was selected among thousands of submissions, and represents the very best of those who pen songs in the country music format. She teamed up with Jim Bennett to write the winning offering, “All We Never Had Is Gone,” a momentous ballad that encompasses the roller-coaster ride that is heartbreak.

Morgan’s debut single “Yellow Brick Road,” a cleverly written, tongue-in-cheek tune that details a story about relationships to the character traits of the Wizard of Oz, has inspired an exclusive competition on her social media sites. Through Facebook, fans have the opportunity to “claim a brick” and share what is at the end of their yellow brick road. Claim your yellow brick and automatically be entered for a chance to win an acoustic concert with Morgan and a one-of-a-kind autographed guitar: http://bit.ly/MorganFrazier.

This Singular CD Collection Brings Together Over 120 Original, Classic Songs and the Legendary Artists Who Performed them, Including The Weavers, Pete Seeger, The Kingston Trio, Peter, Paul and Mary, The Seekers, Simon and Garfunkel, Judy Collins, The Byrds and More; Also Included in this Handsome Collector’s Set is a 52-page Lyric Book and the Bonus DVD “Legends of Folk: The Village Scene” Featuring 19 Legendary Performances

Fairfax, VA (May 6, 2013) - There was a time when folk music was heard all across America, from coffee houses to concert halls, when a new generation of folk groups and singer/songwriters helped to change the sound of music forever. Now, THE FOLK YEARS brings listeners back to a time when songs were woven from the many threads of America’s rich musical tapestry by now legendary and iconic artists such as The Weavers, The Kingston Trio, Peter, Paul and Mary, Bob Dylan, The Seekers, Joan Baez, Judy Collins, Simon and Garfunkel, The Byrds, Don McLean and many more. For fans of the genre, THE FOLK YEARS, from StarVista Entertainment/Time Life is the most comprehensive collection of folk and folk rock hits ever assembled. Available in an 8 CD set, the collection is housed in a handsome box which also includes a 52-page lyrics booklet including liner notes and the bonus DVD “Legends of Folk: The Village Scene”, a documentary bursting with rare and historic full-length performances. THE FOLK YEARS can be purchased either online at www.timelife.com/products/the-folk-years or by calling 1-800-950-7887.