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GOLD STARS Report: SongU.com Songs Recently Picked Up for Pitches (Edition 4/15/24)

CONGRATULATIONS to the following members for having their songs signed or pitched for the following leads during the time period 02/16/2024 – 04/15/2024.

Pitch For Publisher. Country.What is a Starred Song? This is any song in your Song Locker that currently has any of the three types of Star/Award icons next to the title: ‘Best of SongU,’ ‘Gold Star,’ or ‘Rising Star.’ How do I receive these Stars/Awards? You receive …

    • Derek James “STORM AFTER YOU” (Date picked up: 4/12/2024)
    • Jeff Roe (Jeff Roe, Karen Kiley, Steve Smentek) “STOMPIN’ GROUNDS” (Date picked up: 4/12/2024)
    • Thomas White (Thomas White / Robert Abernathy) “SHOOT MY TRUCK” (Date picked up: 3/12/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Country.Scotty Hasting. Extended! UPDATE: Please read the new info about what to submit. A Street Pitch guest and music publisher who has already generated income for SongU members is listening to songs for Black River Records artist Scotty Hasting. …

    • Cassie Leuffen (Cassie Leuffen) “YOUR STAR” (Date picked up: 2/21/2024)
    • Ed Williams (Ed Williams) “AND THEN SOME” (Date picked up: 2/21/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Country.Jeremy Bowman. A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com members is seeking songs for Reviver Music artist Jeremy Bowman. Looking for fun Rockin’ Country UPTEMPO party songs. Male demos only. Listen to …

    • Jennifer Ferguson (Jonny Born, Carey Latham, Rick Amburgey, Jennifer) “DOWN IN THE KEYS (NEW)” (Date picked up: 2/26/2024)
    • Jennifer Hall (Jennifer Hall) “GOT ME SO HIGH” (Date picked up: 3/4/2024)
    • Cassie Leuffen (Cassie Leuffen) “YETI TO GO” (Date picked up: 2/26/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Country.Nate Barnes. A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com members is seeking songs for Quartz Hill artist Nate Barnes. Seeking songs about God, family, hard work, heartache, love, the simple life and its simple …

    • Robbi Atkins (Robbi Atkins) “ANY OTHER WAY” (Date picked up: 2/26/2024)
    • Jennifer Hall (Jennifer Hall, Judy Klass, Randy Davis) “CRUSHIN’ IT” (Date picked up: 3/30/2024)
    • Steve Peters (Brandon Chase/Scott Peters/Steve Peters) “THAT JESUS” (Date picked up: 2/26/2024)
    • Jeff Roe (Jeff Roe, Michael Saleta, Leslie Bowe) “DIRT RICH” (Date picked up: 2/26/2024)
    • Rita Weyls (Weyls, Mallon-Hallend/Wooten) “DO WHAT’S RIGHT VERSION 2” (Date picked up: 2/26/2024)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Pop, Alternative.Dark Pop Songs For Streaming Series. A Street Pitch guest is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately.

Seeking: Dramatic, moody, angsty Pop songs with heavy bass …

    • Matt Glickstein (Matt Glickstein, Karen Mitchell, and Clayton Jones) “CAN’T STOP WHAT’S COMING” (Date picked up: 2/16/2024)
    • Mary Haller (Alexa Valentino, Mary Haller) “PUNCHLINE” (Date picked up: 3/13/2024)
    • Mary Haller (Alexa Valentino, Mary Haller) “2 SOULS” (Date picked up: 3/13/2024)
    • Mark Lainchbury (Mark Lainchbury) “PERFECT LIE” (Date picked up: 3/12/2024)
    • Songs Music (BEERANDFLIES) “PIECES” (Date picked up: 3/8/2024)
    • Songs Music (BEERANDFLIES) “OUR STORY” (Date picked up: 3/13/2024)
    • Holland Nelson (HOLLAND NELSON) “ANOTHER DEJA VU (MALE)” (Date picked up: 3/12/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Country.Bryce Leatherwood. Veteran music publisher with multiple current cuts on major artists is looking for songs for UMG artist Bryce Leatherwood, winner of 2022 ‘The Voice’ on Blake Shelton’s Team. What to submit: Bryce is in his early 20’s, …

    • Brad Yunek (Brad Yunek) “I WANT TO” (Date picked up: 4/10/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Americana.Tyson Halford. Seeking Americana ballads, mids and up-tempo for Emanant Recording artist Tyson Halford. This is an experienced touring and working gig musician from Atlanta, GA. He’s an avid outdoorsman – biking, fishing, golf, etc. Male vocal …

    • Doug Gilliland (Doug Gilliland/Rick Lang) “MOURNING THE MORNING” (Date picked up: 2/29/2024)
    • Rita Weyls (Weyls/Kibodeaux/Dodson) “ALL NIGHT HER. FINAL” (Date picked up: 2/29/2024)

Pitch For Song Plugger. Contemporary Country.LECADE. Extended! A Street Pitch guest and song plugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for Big Machine Records artist LECADE. This is a Country artist with hip-hop roots. Listen to one of his recent singles, “Next …

    • Benjamin Wagner (Ben Wagner, Cole Miracle, Austin T Smith, Cole Phi) “HOLE IN THE WALL” (Date picked up: 3/26/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Country.Dugger Band. Extended! A Street Pitch guest and music publisher who has already generated income for SongU members is listening to songs for brothers Jordan and Seth Dugger, known as the “Dugger Band.” Their music is reminiscent of 90’s style …

    • Carin Fradin (Carin Fradin, Derek James, Steve Smentek) “HEAVEN HITS THE HIGHWAY” (Date picked up: 3/26/2024)
    • Steve Peters (Brandon Chase/Steve Peters) “HARVEST MOON ON THE BAYOU” (Date picked up: 3/19/2024)
    • J Sundrud (J. Sundrud/D. Arena) “HEADING DOWN THE RIVER” (Date picked up: 3/19/2024)
    • Thomas White (WHITE CABIN MUSIC) “GLAD I CAME IN LAST” (Date picked up: 3/19/2024)
    • Brad Yunek (Brad Yunek) “I WANT TO” (Date picked up: 3/19/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Adult Contemporary, Cabaret.Noah Wax. Extend, Still looking! Seeking songs for a young independent Las Vegas based artist who sounds much like Frank Sinatra. Pitch Adult contemporary songs in the style of Michael Bublé’s original songs, such as “Just Haven’t Met You Yet,” …

    • Ricki Bellos (Ricki E Bellos and Jim Purtell) “YOU ALREADY KNOW” (Date picked up: 3/6/2024)
    • Jerry Glidewell (Jerry Glidewell & Chad Roland) “THEY DON’T MAKE HEARTS (LIKE THEY USED TO)” (Date picked up: 2/29/2024)
    • Sarah Motes ashley (Sarah Motes Ashley) “YOU NEVER KNOW FEAT. REILY VERHOEVEN” (Date picked up: 2/29/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Country, Pop.Kalysta Minton. This 18-year-old from Ohio Country/Pop is seeking Country Pop songs ala Lainey Wilson (https://www.youtube.com/@LaineyWilson). She is working with Nashville producer John Pineiro in studio March. For more about this artist check …

    • Ronald Hill (Rebecca Lynn Howard/HappyRon Hill/ Dan Lowe/) “MY FIRST RODEO (SUNG BY REBECCA LYNN HOWARD)” (Date picked up: 2/29/2024)
    • Sarah Motes ashley (Sarah Motes Ashley and Adam Byrd) “JUST ANOTHER TATTOO” (Date picked up: 2/29/2024)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Pop, Singer Songwriter, Soul, Indie.Emotive Music For Station 19. A Street Pitch guest is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately. Seeking: Seeking songs for Season 7 of the popular television drama about …

    • Gavin Carignan (Gavin Carignan, Riki Carignan) “CAN’T STOP ME NOW (FEAT. JESSIE WAGNER)” (Date picked up: 4/11/2024)
    • Priscilla Connolly (Rita Weyls and Priscilla Connolly) “BURN” (Date picked up: 3/14/2024)
    • Songs Music (BEERANDFLIES) “SHE’S BAD” (Date picked up: 3/14/2024)

Pitch For Independent Artist. Country.Rand Brown. Very quick pitch opp. Seeking original songs for this independent artist project. Rand is 44 from Alabama and is looking for great Country songs with meaning. Any tempo. You can hear his voice and production skills at http://www.reverbnation.com/randbrown

    • Tracey Williams (tracey williams) “NO MORE GOODBYES” (Date picked up: 3/16/2024)

Pitch For Independent Artist. Pop, Soul.Nicole Gold. Very quick pitch opp. This U.K.-based indie artist was formerly a country singer (Nicole Silva) but is now doing more Soul, Motown, and Pop. Seeking the right sound and the right team to work with to achieve big things. In studio …

    • Melyssa Corrigan (Melyssa Corrigan, Dana Pagane, Mark Burch) “CAN’T LOVE YOU FOR TOO LONG “ (Date picked up: 3/14/2024)
    • Robert Marino (ROBERT MARINO) “I LOVE YOU MORE” (Date picked up: 3/14/2024)
    • Songs Music (BEERANDFLIES) “PIECES” (Date picked up: 3/14/2024)
    • Jim Purtell (Jim Purtell and Ricki E. Bellos) “GET TO YOU” (Date picked up: 3/15/2024)
    • David Will (David Will) “WHY SHOULD I? (REMIX)” (Date picked up: 3/15/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Country.Kristen Stehr. A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com members is seeking songs for artist Kristen Stehr, who is being produced by a well-known Nashville producer. Looking for a female anthem for middle-aged …

    • Carin Fradin (Al Raebuck and Carin Fradin) “MY GIRLS AND A MARGARITA” (Date picked up: 3/30/2024)
    • Donna Opfer (Donna Opfer & Donna Valentine) “BREAKABLE” (Date picked up: 3/30/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Pop.Alexa Lace. Very quick pitch opp. This successful Spanish and international artist has been on the U.S. Top 40 charts with her song “Dime Con Tus Manos.” We’ve been in touch with her producer who informed us that they are seeking Pop songs in …

    • Tim Gibson (Tim Gibson) “HIRED GUN” (Date picked up: 3/27/2024)
    • Mark Newman (Mark Newman & John Kerfoot) “TASTES LIKE SUMMER” (Date picked up: 3/27/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Country.Tanya Tucker. A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com members is seeking songs for iconic Country artist Tanya Tucker. Seeking vintage Tanya or a song full of heart, from life-affirming to something with …

    • Eric Spiegel (Eric Spiegel, Tony Katz, Joe Beck) “180 FEMALE VERSION” (Date picked up: 4/14/2024)
    • Douglas Stanglin “CAN’T WE TRY? (FEMALE VOCAL)” (Date picked up: 4/14/2024)

And a round of applause to those marked ‘Maybe’ too. Keep up the great work, everyone!

About Pitching at SongU.com: On the SongU virtual campus, success is achieved through our focus on education and making each song the strongest it can be BEFORE spending money on a demo. We offer numerous opportunities for songwriters to reach their goals, from one-on-one coaching to live feedback sessions, to peer and mentor co-writes.

Author: Sara Light

Sara Light has been writing professionally in Nashville since 1996. Her credits include the John Michael Montgomery title track and the hit single "Home To You" which received an ASCAP airplay award in addition to being named SESAC song of the year for having garnered 2 million spins on radio. She also composed songs for the musical "Urban Cowboy, The Musical" which opened on Broadway in March 2003 and was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Original Score." Sara has always combined her love of teaching with her love of songwriting and has given countless songwriting seminars throughout the U.S. and Canada. In 2001 she co-founded, along with her husband Danny Arena, the online educational website www.SongU.com. Besides being one of the main administrators (and now bloggers) Sara teaches Song Feedback and Lyric Writing at SongU.com.

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