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GOLD STARS Report: SongU.com Songs Recently Picked Up for Pitches (Edition 6/15/24)

CONGRATULATIONS to the following members for having their songs signed or pitched for the following leads during the time period 4/16/2024 – 6/15/2024.

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 …

    • Robbi Atkins (robbi atkins/justin morgan) “I LOVE US” (Date picked up: 4/19/2024)
    • Tim Clarrey (Tim Clarrey) “THAT WAS ME “ (Date picked up: 6/4/2024)
    • Luke Denison (Luke Denison, Randy Sloan) “ONE INCH AT A TIME” (Date picked up: 5/13/2024)
    • Steve Peters (Scott Peters/Steve Peters) “COME BACK SOON “ (Date picked up: 5/13/2024)
    • Steve Peters (Brandon Chase/Scott Peters/Steve Peters) “THAT JESUS” (Date picked up: 5/13/2024)
    • Benjamin Wagner (Ben Wagner, Cole Miracle, Austin T Smith, Cole Phi) “HOLE IN THE WALL” (Date picked up: 6/4/2024)

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, …

    • Tim Schlesener (Tim Schlesener/Nash Stanley) “STEPPING UP THE STAIRS” (Date picked up: 5/21/2024)

Pitch For Song Plugger. Country, Rock.Kip Moore. A Street Pitch guest and song plugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for Universal Records artist Kip Moore. Seeking gritty meets contemporary radio hits direction songs. Consider songs in your catalog …

    • Derek James “ONLY A BACKROAD KNOWS” (Date picked up: 5/2/2024)

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 …

    • Marvin Adcock (Marvin Adcock) “MY BEST IS YET TO BE” (Date picked up: 6/1/2024)
    • Cassie Leuffen (Cassie Leuffen) “EVERYWHERE” (Date picked up: 6/1/2024)
    • Cassie Leuffen (Leuffen/McCord/Vail) “PAIR-A’-DICE” (Date picked up: 6/1/2024)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Folk, Singer Songwriter.Hallmark Movie Opener. A Street Pitch guest is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately.

Seeking: Seeking a mid-tempo song for the opening montage set up scene …

    • Benjamin Wagner (Ben Wagner) “LIKE RIDING A BIKE” (Date picked up: 5/6/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Contemporary Country.Giada Valenti. A Street Pitch guest and music publisher who has already generated income for SongU members is listening to songs for former BMG Europe recording artist Giada Valenti, originally from the beautiful and enchanting city of Venice, …

    • Robbi Atkins (robbi atkins/justin morgan) “I LOVE US” (Date picked up: 5/14/2024)
    • Luke Denison (Luke Denison, Randy Sloan) “ONE INCH AT A TIME” (Date picked up: 5/14/2024)

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 …

    • Robbi Atkins (robbi atkins) “A GOOD ONE” (Date picked up: 4/20/2024)
    • James Trask (James Trask) “MEET ME IN AUSTIN” (Date picked up: 5/21/2024)
    • Rita Weyls (Rita Weyls/Rick Beresford) “I DRINK, TOO DEMO” (Date picked up: 5/21/2024)

Pitch For Independent Artist. Dance, Pop.Kelly Wilde. Quick deadline. This UK-based artist, born in Australia, has performed worldwide, including with Katrina & the Waves, Go West, Brother T’Pau, Jackie Graham, Boy George, and Sophie Ellis Bextor, to name just a few. Currently looking …

    • Mark Newman “LOVE ON ME – MASTER” (Date picked up: 4/21/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Country.Ashland Craft. A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com members is seeking songs for Big Loud Shirt artist Ashland Craft. Seeking modern-day Gretchen Wilson meets Reba. Female demos only. Before submitting, …

    • Jerry Glidewell (Jerry Glidewell & Chad Roland) “THE BUZZ” (Date picked up: 4/20/2024)
    • Jerry Glidewell (Jerry Glidewell & Chad Roland & Chad Little) “SAWTOOTH (FEMALE)” (Date picked up: 5/24/2024)
    • Sarah Motes ashley (Sarah Motes Ashley) “MY SOUTHERN BELL” (Date picked up: 4/23/2024)
    • Rhondalynn Pisanello (Rhonda Pisanello) “WHY DOES IT ALWAYS HAVE TO BE ABOUT LOVE” (Date picked up: 5/24/2024)
    • Rhondalynn Pisanello (Tony Zavitson, Sandy Ramos and Rhonda Pisanello) “TRUMORS” (Date picked up: 5/24/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Christian.Chris Golden. A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com members is seeking songs for Chris Golden, who is doing an independent project. (Please note, that this is a different listing and publisher than …

    • Kerry Jeter (Kerry Jeter) “POUR INTO ME” (Date picked up: 4/20/2024)
    • Steve Peters (Brandon Chase/Scott Peters/Steve Peters) “THAT JESUS” (Date picked up: 4/20/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Country.Jon Pardi. Veteran music publisher with multiple current cuts on major artists is seeking songs for Capitol recording artist Jon Pardi. What to submit: Jon is Country. He wears a cowboy hat and likes real instruments (no built-up track-style …

    • Derek James “SCUFFED” (Date picked up: 5/13/2024)
    • David Johnson (David Johnson) “SHE’S MY COWGIRL” (Date picked up: 5/21/2024)
    • Brenda Kornblum (Brenda Kornblum, Kristin K. Smith, & Skot Bradley) “I FISH” (Date picked up: 5/1/2024)
    • Mitch Townley (Mitch Townley) “NOTHINGOUT OF SOMETHING” (Date picked up: 5/13/2024)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Holiday Themed.Christmas and Holiday Songs for Sync. EXTENDED! Keep them coming! A Street Pitch guest is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately. Yes, it’s time to break out the jingle bells and …

    • Matthew Shaker (Matthew Shaker) “JINGLE BELLS SWING” (Date picked up: 5/15/2024)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Blues, Rock, Soul.Songs for Prime Time Series. A Street Pitch guest is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately. Season 3 of Reacher is in production! Yes, strong and silent Jack Reacher is back on …

    • Kevin Kilberry (Kevin Kilberry) “THE MAN YOU SEE” (Date picked up: 5/11/2024)
    • David Will (David Will) “WHY SHOULD I? (REMIX)” (Date picked up: 5/11/2024)

Pitch For Independent Artist. Country.Sherry Jeanne. Quick deadline. This artist is with the independent record label and management, MC1 Nashville. Seeking Country Upbeat and Ballads for her project. Female vocals only. For direction, listen at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvYuiBWq-vA

    • Ricki Bellos (Ricki E Bellos & Jim Purtell) “NEXT TIME” (Date picked up: 5/21/2024)
    • Marc Kuchner “START NOW “ (Date picked up: 5/8/2024)
    • Sarah Motes ashley (Sarah Motes Ashley and Adam Byrd) “JUST ANOTHER TATTOO – NEW VERSION” (Date picked up: 5/21/2024)
    • Steve Peters (Scott Peters/Steve Peters) “COME BACK SOON “ (Date picked up: 5/21/2024)
    • Lindsay Popa (Charlie Dunn, Sam Hinds, Lauren Patton, Lindsay Popa) “GOING GOING GONE “ (Date picked up: 5/21/2024)
    • Carol Rainone (Carol Hashe Rainone/Vickie Hopper) “ONLY LONELY” (Date picked up: 5/21/2024)

Pitch For Independent Artist. Country.Jon Brennan. Quick Deadline. Seeking songs for CDX Nashville artist Jon Brennan, who is being produced by Shooter Jennings. Seeking Uptempo, high-energy, career-making songs and other top-shelf songs. Keep it positive. Male vocal demos only. …

    • Janet Devers (Doug Stanglin and Janet Devers) “CAN’T WE TRY” (Date picked up: 5/21/2024)
    • Steve Peters (Brandon Chase/Steve Peters) “HARVEST MOON ON THE BAYOU” (Date picked up: 5/21/2024)
    • Rory Scott (Rory Scott, Alyson Tracy) “NOWHERE GRAVEL ROAD” (Date picked up: 5/21/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Country.Shenandoah. Extended! A Street Pitch guest and music publisher who has already generated income for SongU members is listening to songs for 8-Track Entertainment artist Shenandoah. Seeking mid and up-tempo, feel-good, positive 90’s style …

    • Robbi Atkins (robbi atkins) “HUMAN HEART (2021)” (Date picked up: 5/24/2024)
    • Mitch Townley (Mitch Townley) “NOTHINGOUT OF SOMETHING” (Date picked up: 5/28/2024)
    • Thomas White (WHITE CABIN MUSIC) “SLOW NIGHT “ (Date picked up: 5/8/2024)
    • Brad Yunek (Brad Yunek) “KEEP KEEPIN’ ON” (Date picked up: 5/8/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. R&B, Soul, Gospel.Chris Weaver and Katie Kadan. Quick Deadline. Seeking Gospel songs with R&B, soul, and rock edge for American Gospel duo, Chris Weaver and Katie Kadan. They are featured on the new soundtrack album “Music On The Bones,” recorded at Abbey Road …

    • Emmanuel carlos St.omer (Emmanuel Carlos St.Omer) “BORN ANEW” (Date picked up: 6/15/2024)
    • Mitch Townley (Townley/Curry/Miller/Parker/Pelle) “RISE UP” (Date picked up: 6/15/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Blues, Jazz.Cole van dais. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for South African artist Cole van dais (pronounced Col-ay). This is an independent female singer and entertainer …

    • Jerry Glidewell (Jerry Glidewell & Chad Roland) “LOVE IS THE BEST WE CAN DO” (Date picked up: 6/15/2024)
    • Sarah Motes ashley (Sarah Motes Ashley) “BE MINE” (Date picked up: 6/15/2024)
    • Michael Taylor (Michael Taylor) “LOSE YOURSELF_MIX0520” (Date picked up: 6/15/2024)
    • David Will (David Will) “WHY SHOULD I? (REMIX)” (Date picked up: 6/14/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Americana, Country, Pop.Girl Named Tom. Quick Deadline! A Street Pitch guest and music publisher who has already generated income for SongU members is listening to songs for Republic Records recording artist Girl Named Tom. I will need to hear your songs ASAP and will …

    • Robbi Atkins (robbi atkins/justin morgan) “I LOVE US” (Date picked up: 6/13/2024)
    • Robbi Atkins (Robbi Atkins) “THE HURRICANE” (Date picked up: 6/13/2024)
    • Dawson Graham (Dawson Graham) “TIME TRAVELER” (Date picked up: 6/13/2024)
    • Phillip Sandifer (PHILLIP SANDIFER) “FIND YOUR OWN WAY” (Date picked up: 6/10/2024)
    • Claire Ulanoff (Claire Ulanoff, Marissa DiBlasio) “THE RIVER WHISPERS” (Date picked up: 6/14/2024)
    • Thomas White (Thomas White/ Gabe Peterson) “SOMEONE TO RUN TO” (Date picked up: 6/7/2024)

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.


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.


GOLD STARS Report: SongU.com Songs Recently Picked Up for Pitches (Edition 2-15-24)

CONGRATULATIONS to the following members for having their songs signed or pitched for the following leads during the time from 12/30/2023 – 2/15/2024.

Pitch For Publisher. Country. Walker Montgomery. Extended! A Street Pitch guest and music publisher who has already generated income for SongU members is listening to songs for Play It Again Entertainment recording artist Walker Montgomery. Walker is the son of legendary singer …

    • James Hoppe “SHOUTING HALLELUJAH” (Date picked up: 1/11/2024)
    • Derek James “HAD ME AT HEY Y’ALL” (Date picked up: 1/17/2024)
    • Eve Suchy “SIPPIN'” (Date picked up: 1/11/2024)
    • Avrim Topel “HANDLE IT WITH PRAYER” (Date picked up: 1/17/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. Lauren Alaina. New Street Pitch guest! Veteran music publisher with multiple current cuts on major artists is looking for songs for Big Loud Records artist Lauren Alaina. Please read the complete description and pitch appropriately. Seeking a …

    • Templeton Thompson “ALWAYS ANOTHER TRAIN” (Date picked up: 1/6/2024)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Folk, Pop, Singer Songwriter. Intimate Songs For Indie Film. Extended! A Street Pitch guest is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately.

    • Mary Haller “FEELING HOLY (VERSION W/ DRUMS)” (Date picked up: 1/2/2024)

Pitch For Song Plugger. Contemporary Country.Noah Thompson. Extended! Still looking. A Street Pitch guest and songplugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for BBR/BMG Records artist Noah Thompson. Winner of Season 20 (2022) of American Idol is seeking songs …

    • Paul Jarvis “I REMEMBER NOW “ (Date picked up: 1/16/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Folk / Americana / Classic 60’s / Fearful Folklore A Street Pitch guest and music publisher who has already generated income for SongU members is listening for 60’s inspired melodic ballads and mid tempos in the vein of “The Sound Of Silence,” …

    • Ronald Hill “COLD STRANGER (2023 REMASTERS) “ (Date picked up: 1/24/2024)
    • Rita Weyls “KEEP THE DARKNESS FROM COMING “ (Date picked up: 1/24/2024)
    • Thomas White “THE DISTANCE “ (Date picked up: 1/24/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Country.Various Major Country Artists. This is an ongoing extra pitch opportunity. A Street Pitch guest and music publisher who has already generated income for SongU members is seeking “starred songs”. [You can receive a star next to your song title …

    • Tim Clarrey “NEVER DID” (Date picked up: 1/24/2024)
    • Carin Fradin “ONLY A BACKROAD KNOWS” (Date picked up: 1/24/2024)
    • Kenneth Riggins “RIGHT WHERE U WANT ME” (Date picked up: 1/24/2024)
    • Avrim Topel “LIES ON ICE” (Date picked up: 1/3/2024)
    • Avrim Topel “MY FIRST BROKEN HEART” (Date picked up: 1/3/2024)
    • Andrew Trotter “ROUGH DRAFT” (Date picked up: 1/10/2024)

Pitch For Other. Folk, Indie. Indie Melody for a YouTube Series. A sync agent is providing an exclusive brief curated specifically for SongU.com members. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately:

    • Robbi Atkins “THIS FIELD IS FOR THE DOGS” (Date picked up: 2/1/2024)
    • Mary Haller “FREE TO BE (MALE VERSION)” (Date picked up: 2/1/2024)
    • Sarah Motes ashley “NOT THIS TIME AGAIN (TV/FILM LYRIC)” (Date picked up: 2/1/2024)

Pitch For Song Plugger. Contemporary Country. Jackson Snelling. A Street Pitch guest and songplugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for indie artist Jackson Snelling – was recently on ‘Team Reba’ on this year’s TV show “The Voice” until eliminated in a ‘Battle …

    • Mark Lainchbury “BEAUTIFUL IN PERSON” (Date picked up: 1/16/2024)

Pitch For Song Plugger. Contemporary Country, Rock. Josh Setterfield. A Street Pitch guest and songplugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for Josh Setterfield, a rising Australian Country artist with a significant fan base who has already achieved multiple Top …

    • Carin Fradin “YOU PROBLEM” (Date picked up: 1/16/2024)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Jazz, Pop, R&B, Singer Songwriter, Soul. Love Songs For Valentine’s Commercials. Extended! A Street Pitch guest is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately.

Seeking romantic, love songs for the upcoming …

    • Matt Glickstein “CHANGE A THING” (Date picked up: 1/16/2024)
    • Sandy Sherman “THE MAGIC OF YOU” (Date picked up: 1/5/2024)

Pitch For Song Plugger. Americana, Country, Rock. Riley Thomas. Extended! A Street Pitch guest and songplugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for newly signed to DBLBLK/Elektra artist Riley Thomas. Seeking a hybrid mix of Americana/Country/Rock music with lyrical …

    • Jill Chase “MY REDEMPTION AIN’T YOUR CALL” (Date picked up: 1/29/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Country, Pop. Macy Tabor. Seeking Country Pop songs for this 20-year-old MC1 Nashville artist. Compared to a young Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Brenda Lee, or Tanya Tucker, this seasoned young artist has been said to have all the sassiness and class of her idols, …

    • Ricky Amburgey “SOUNDS LIKE A SONG” (Date picked up: 1/8/2024)
    • Carin Fradin “LISTEN TO COUNTRY” (Date picked up: 1/8/2024)
    • Ronald Hill “MY FIRST RODEO (SUNG BY REBECCA LYNN HOWARD)” (Date picked up: 1/8/2024)
    • Cassie Leuffen “CATCH OF THE DAY” (Date picked up: 1/8/2024)
    • Sarah Motes ashley “JUST ANOTHER TATTOO” (Date picked up: 1/8/2024)
    • Eve Suchy “HOLD MY TEQUILA “ (Date picked up: 1/2/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. Western Rewind. Looking to cut an EP with a ’90s-country style. Seeking great story songs, upbeat, positive, without being corny. Open to storyline but with a ’90s-country style. For more about this artist go to https://www.westernrewindband.com/

    • Cassie Leuffen “PAIR-A’-DICE” (Date picked up: 1/8/2024)
    • Paul Longwell “THEY’RE ALL TEXANS” (Date picked up: 1/8/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Pop. Victoria BeeBee. This well-established touring UK-based singer/songwriter/pianist has always wanted to represent Britain in the Eurovision Song Contest. She is looking for that BIG song to give the UK the recognition it deserves as a musical country …

    • Priscilla Connolly “ALIVE” (Date picked up: 1/24/2024)

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. …

    • James Groves “22 MORE” (Date picked up: 1/8/2024)
    • Al Raebuck “BOY, YOU BETTER RUN” (Date picked up: 1/8/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Country, Rock. Century Drive. A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for indie group Century Drive. This is a new group comprised of two pairs of brothers who are already established, successful, …

    • Jonny Born “RAIN AND RUST” (Date picked up: 1/8/2024)
    • Carey Latham “BLESSED IN A BAR” (Date picked up: 1/8/2024)
    • Carey Latham “A SONG ON A GUITAR” (Date picked up: 1/8/2024)
    • Bob Wirth “CRANK IT UP “ (Date picked up: 1/8/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Contemporary Country. Kayley Green. Veteran music publisher with multiple current cuts on major artists is looking for songs for RCA artist Kayley Green. What to submit: They only need uptempo. Songs with attitude like Miranda would sing. Kayley is 28-years old. No …

    • Templeton Thompson “YOU ALWAYS GET ME THERE” (Date picked up: 1/30/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. R&B, Soul. Monae Miller. A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com members is seeking songs for indie recording artist, demo singer, songwriter, and music producer, Monae Miller. This Austin, TX native is currently …

    • Jonny Born “CRAVE ME” (Date picked up: 1/8/2024)
    • Mary Haller “WHEN YOU COMIN’ HOME” (Date picked up: 1/8/2024)
    • David Nicastro “TAKE YOU DOWN DEEP” (Date picked up: 1/8/2024)
    • Jim Purtell “GET TO YOU” (Date picked up: 1/22/2024)
    • Kenneth Riggins “GIRL GOTTA DO” (Date picked up: 1/8/2024)
    • Rita Weyls “GETTIN’ OVER YOU” (Date picked up: 1/22/2024)

Pitch For Sync Agent. Pop, Indie. New Streaming Series Needs Indie Pop. A sync agent is providing an exclusive brief curated specifically for SongU.com members. Please read the ENTIRE brief before submitting and pitch appropriately:

    • Mario Almonte “FIRST KISS (YOUR LOVE)” (Date picked up: 2/1/2024)
    • Robbi Atkins “ALIVE TODAY” (Date picked up: 2/1/2024)

Pitch For Sync Agent. Southern Rock. Instrumental for Indie Film. A sync agent is providing an exclusive brief curated specifically for SongU.com members. Please read the ENTIRE brief before submitting and pitch appropriately:

    • Sarah Motes ashley “TURN IT UP (INSTRUMENTAL)” (Date picked up: 1/17/2024)
    • Donna Opfer “GOOD 2 B A GUY INSTRUMENTAL MASTER” (Date picked up: 2/1/2024)
    • Phillip Sandifer “STILL ARE WHO WE ARE” (Date picked up: 1/17/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Pop.Songs for S.E. Asian Market. A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for commercial hit songs for Pop artists in Japan, S. Korea, China, Taiwan, etc. to submit to a company that has …

    • Sarah Motes ashley “LIKE (POP VERSION)” (Date picked up: 1/8/2024)

Pitch For Sync Agent. Indie Folk for Upcoming YouTube Series. A sync agent is providing an exclusive brief curated specifically for SongU.com members. Please read the ENTIRE brief before submitting and pitch appropriately:

    • Phillip Sandifer “THAT BEING SAID (INSTRUMENTAL)” (Date picked up: 1/17/2024)
    • Andrew Wolf “PAINTED SKY CAFE – INSTRUMENTAL” (Date picked up: 1/17/2024)

Pitch For Sync Agent. Dance, Pop. Digital Ad Campaign Seeks Workout Music. A sync agent is providing an exclusive brief curated specifically for SongU.com members. Please read the ENTIRE brief before submitting and pitch appropriately:

    • Holland Nelson “BETTER THAN EVER “ (Date picked up: 2/1/2024)
    • Michael White “LIVIA” (Date picked up: 2/1/2024)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Pop, Singer Songwriter, Indie.Relationship Songs For New Feature Film. A Street Pitch guest is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately.

    • Robbi Atkins “LITTLE BOY “ (Date picked up: 2/1/2024)
    • Holland Nelson “NOTHING STOPPING US NOW” (Date picked up: 2/1/2024)
    • Holland Nelson “FAULT LINE” (Date picked up: 2/1/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Blues, Country, Rock. Prairie Dogz. Seeking Blues Rock for Emanant Records artist Prairie Dogz. This is an experienced touring and recording band with Country roots and a rock and blues edge. Male vocal demos only. …

    • Mark Lainchbury “WINGIN’ IT” (Date picked up: 2/6/2024)
    • Cassie Leuffen “TAKE IT BACK” (Date picked up: 2/6/2024)
    • Karl Wyssen “WHO CARES” (Date picked up: 2/6/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Christian, Country. Liz Tay. Emanant Records is looking for faith-based Country songs. All tempos. Female vocal demos only. …

    • Carey Latham “SOUNDS LIKE A SONG” (Date picked up: 2/7/2024)
    • Sarah Motes ashley “LEAVE IT IN THE WATER” (Date picked up: 2/7/2024)
    • Holland Nelson “ONE LIFE” (Date picked up: 2/7/2024)
    • Rita Weyls “PRAY” (Date picked up: 2/7/2024)
    • Cari lynn York “I’VE GOT THIS FRIEND *****” (Date picked up: 2/7/2024)

And a round of congrats 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.


GOLD STARS Report: SongU.com Songs Recently Picked Up for Pitches (Edition 12-29-23)

CONGRATULATIONS to these SongU members for having their songs signed or pitched for the following leads during the time period 11/1/2023 – 12/29/2023.

CONGRATULATIONS to the following members for having their songs signed or pitched for the following leads during the time from 11/01/2023 – 12/29/2023.

Pitch For Publisher. Country. JOE NICHOLS. Extended! Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members, is looking for songs for Quartz Hill Records artist Joe Nichols (joenichols.com). Seeking ONLY UPTEMPO ala Luke Combs ‘Beer Never …

    • James Hoppe “THAT SUMMER GIRL” (Date picked up: 11/1/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. ALEX MILLER. Extended! Still looking. Street Pitch guest, Dallas G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is listening to songs for Billy Jam recording artist Alex Miller, American Idol Season 19 contestant. I …

    • Cassie Leuffen “YOUR STAR” (Date picked up: 11/30/2023)
    • Cassie Leuffen “KA’CLINK” (Date picked up: 11/30/2023)
    • Matthew Soileau “BACKWOODS ALTAR CALL” (Date picked up: 11/30/2023)
    • Rita Weyls “HILLBILLY LEGAL” (Date picked up: 11/30/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. REBA McENTIRE Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for UMG artist Reba McEntire. Seeking “90’s Country” songs for next project. Something rangy like “You Lie” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_NAOJHlgnA

    • Janet Devers “CAN’T WE TRY (FEMALE)” (Date picked up: 11/1/2023)
    • Templeton Thompson “GET BACK UP” (Date picked up: 11/1/2023)
    • Templeton Thompson “YOU ALWAYS GET ME THERE” (Date picked up: 11/1/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Traditional Country. CHAD BROCK. Extended! A Street Pitch guest veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is listening to songs for SSM recording artist Chad Brock. Listening for a HIT traditional Country Radio Single. Any tempo but mids …

    • Dennis Duff “THANKS FOR THE RIDE” (Date picked up: 11/20/2023)
    • Scott Miller “NOTHING OUT OF SOMETHING” (Date picked up: 11/20/2023)
    • Mitch Townley “NOTHINGOUT OF SOMETHING” (Date picked up: 11/20/2023)

Pitch For Song Plugger. Country. THE CASTELLOWS. Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes (BTS) LIVE listening session for this pitch. Available as an optional add-on. Details inside after you submit your song. Limited enrollment. (BTS signup end date: 10/18). A Street Pitch guest and veteran independent …

    • Carin Fradin “LISTEN TO COUNTRY” (Date picked up: 11/13/2023)
    • Ed Williams “IT’S WORKIN’ – DEMO” (Date picked up: 11/13/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country.Walker Montgomery. Extended! A Street Pitch guest and music publisher who has already generated income for SongU members is listening to songs for Play It Again Entertainment recording artist Walker Montgomery. Walker is the son of legendary singer …

    • Tim Clarrey “NEVER DID” (Date picked up: 11/6/2023)
    • James Hoppe “WIDE OPEN ROAD” (Date picked up: 11/6/2023)
    • Steven Richards “SO GLAD YOU’RE HOME (MASTER)” (Date picked up: 12/12/2023)
    • Avrim Topel “LIES ON ICE” (Date picked up: 12/12/2023)

Pitch For Other. Pop. POP BALLAD FOR INDEPENDENT FILM. A sync agent is providing an exclusive brief to SongU.com members. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately:

Music Description: We’re in search of a heartfelt Pop Ballad …

    • Robbi Atkins “HELLO, YOU” (Date picked up: 11/7/2023)
    • Mary Haller “FINEST MOMENT” (Date picked up: 11/7/2023)
    • Eric Spiegel “LENS (SINGER-SONGWRITER/INDIE POP)” (Date picked up: 11/7/2023)
    • Avrim Topel “HURT PEOPLE HURT PEOPLE (MALE)” (Date picked up: 11/7/2023)

Pitch For Other. Holiday Themed. FESTIVE HOLIDAY MUSIC FOR CHRISTMAS AD CAMPAIGN. A sync agent is providing an exclusive brief to SongU.com members. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately:

Music Description: Our Christmas ad campaign …

    • Matt Glickstein “WHAT DO YOU WANT THIS CHRISTMAS?” (Date picked up: 11/7/2023)
    • Mary Haller “JINGLE BELL THING” (Date picked up: 11/7/2023)
    • Paul Jarvis “YULETIDE DANCE” (Date picked up: 11/7/2023)
    • Angela Randion “A LITTLE CHRISTMAS” (Date picked up: 11/7/2023)
    • Rita Weyls “SANTA, I LOVE YOU” (Date picked up: 11/7/2023)
    • Rita Weyls “CHRISTMAS SPIRIT NOW” (Date picked up: 11/7/2023)

Pitch For Other. Country, Folk.Folk-Country Song for Indie Road Trip Film A sync agent is providing an exclusive brief to SongU.com members. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately:

Music Description: Our indie road trip film …

    • Swagata Banerjee “DREAM HIGH” (Date picked up: 11/7/2023)
    • Michael Mironen “MY FAR AWAY ISLE” (Date picked up: 11/7/2023)
    • Jim Purtell “NO LONG GOODBYE” (Date picked up: 11/7/2023)
    • Phillip Sandifer “LIFE MOVED ON” (Date picked up: 11/7/2023)
    • Templeton Thompson “TRAVELIN’ LIGHT” (Date picked up: 11/7/2023)
    • Mitch Townley “OPEN ROAD TRIPPIN FINAL” (Date picked up: 11/7/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country, HickHop. COLT FORD. A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for Average Joe Records artist Colt Ford. What to submit: No departure from what has been successful. UPTEMPO, ROWDY, “red-neck” …

    • David Nicastro “VARSITY REDNECK LETTER” (Date picked up: 11/1/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Traditional Country. JOSIAH SISKA. A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for Black River Entertainment artist Josiah Siska. Georgia boy with a deep baritone voice looking for traditional country ala …

    • Carey Latham “GIRL IT AINT ME” (Date picked up: 11/1/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. ELIZABETH LYONS. A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for established indie artist Elizabeth Lyons. Seeking songs about being a mom or kids growing up. Female vocal demos. Familiarize …

    • Paul Jarvis “STAY THE WIND” (Date picked up: 11/1/2023)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Folk, Pop, Singer Songwriter.Intimate Songs For Indie Film. Extended! A Street Pitch guest is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately.

Seeking songs with tenderness, intimacy, and authenticity. The …

    • Hilton Severson “LET’S DO SOMETHING WILD” (Date picked up: 11/15/2023)
    • Eric Spiegel “STORYBOOK EYES” (Date picked up: 11/15/2023)
    • Eric Spiegel “LENS (SINGER-SONGWRITER/INDIE POP)” (Date picked up: 11/15/2023)
    • Benjamin Wagner “WHAT I MEAN” (Date picked up: 12/22/2023)
    • Karl Wyssen “WIND BLOWS” (Date picked up: 12/13/2023)

Pitch For Independent Artist. Country.Colton James is a Country artist with independent label Emanant Music. He has opened for major acts including Joe Nichols and Toby Keith. Listen to his song 101 Proof for a reference. …

    • Cassie Leuffen “YETI TO GO” (Date picked up: 11/8/2023)
    • Eric Spiegel “180” (Date picked up: 11/8/2023)
    • Thomas White “SHOOT MY TRUCK” (Date picked up: 11/8/2023)

Pitch For Independent Artist. Country.Kobe Bailey. with indie label Emanant Music Group, is a Country singer/songwriter and army vet from Skowhegan, Maine now based in Nashville looking for songs for his next album. Check out his debut single ‘Everything Was You’ for a reference. …

    • Ricki Bellos “BLUE SKY RAIN” (Date picked up: 11/9/2023)
    • Carey Latham “WONDER WHAT SONG” (Date picked up: 11/9/2023)
    • Larry Mcclain “BEER FOR EVERY LETTER” (Date picked up: 11/9/2023)

Pitch For Independent Artist. Americana, Blues, Country, Rock, Swing.Wil Gravatt is an independent artist Washington, DC-based independent artist looking for songs for his next album. Seeking Americana, rock and blues, country/rock, red-dirt country, and swing. For more about this artist go to http://www.wilgravatt.com. …

    • Cassie Leuffen “YETI TO GO” (Date picked up: 11/29/2023)
    • Eric Spiegel “AIN’T ENOUGH WHISKEY” (Date picked up: 11/9/2023)
    • Donny Vosen “FRONT PORCH SWING” (Date picked up: 11/9/2023)

Pitch For Producer. Contemporary Country.Melissa Duvall. A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com members is seeking songs for Emanant Records artist Melissa Duvall. Seeking songs to compete with today’s country market. Read carefully and pitch …

    • Hollie Brogunier “A LITTLE BIT O’HONEY GOES A LONG WAY” (Date picked up: 12/21/2023)
    • James Hoppe “WINDSHIELD” (Date picked up: 12/21/2023)
    • Cassie Leuffen “TO BE HONEST” (Date picked up: 12/21/2023)
    • Steve Peters “COME BACK SOON “ (Date picked up: 12/21/2023)
    • Rhondalynn Pisanello “TRUMORS” (Date picked up: 12/21/2023)
    • Marty Rainone “FILL IN THE BLANK” (Date picked up: 11/29/2023)
    • Cari lynn York “LOVIN’ THIS LOVE (FULL MIX) “ (Date picked up: 12/21/2023)

Pitch For Sync Agent. Pop.Pop Anthem for Upcoming Streaming Series Finale A sync agent is providing an exclusive brief curated specifically for SongU.com members. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately:

Music Description: …

    • Eric Spiegel “ONLY I INDIE ACOUSTIC VERSION “ (Date picked up: 12/12/2023)

Pitch For Other. Rock.Rock Soundtrack for an Independent Film A sync agent is providing an exclusive brief to SongU.com members. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately:

Music Description: An indie film is seeking a …

    • Mike Duer “DIFFERENT BREEDS (INSTRUMENTAL)” (Date picked up: 12/12/2023)
    • Beerand Flies “INVISIBLE PEOPLE” (Date picked up: 12/12/2023)

Pitch For Other. Instrumental.Cinematic Sounds for a Video Game Adventure A sync agent is providing an exclusive brief curated specifically for SongU.com members. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately:

Music Description: This …

    • Swagata Banerjee “GUIDING STAR (INSTRUMENTAL)” (Date picked up: 12/12/2023)
    • Beerand Flies “GLADIATOR (ORCHESTRA)” (Date picked up: 12/12/2023)
    • Alex Houston “AURORA SKIES (REMIX)” (Date picked up: 11/14/2023)

Pitch For Other. Rock.High-Octane Rock Anthem for a Sports Documentary A sync agent is providing an exclusive brief curated specifically for SongU.com members. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately:

Music Description: …

    • Rita Weyls “PREY” (Date picked up: 12/12/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country.Caitlin Mae. Seeking UP-TEMPOS only for this young artist on the rise. No drinking songs. Age-appropriate content. For more about this artist go to https://caitlinmae.com/about

Pitch follow-up: Songs marked yes will be forwarded …

    • Ricky Amburgey “SOUNDS LIKE A SONG” (Date picked up: 11/29/2023)
    • Cassie Leuffen “JUST LIKE MAGIC” (Date picked up: 11/29/2023)
    • Sarah Motes ashley “JUST ANOTHER TATTOO” (Date picked up: 11/29/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country.Mark Winston Kirk. Texas-based artist seeking UP-TEMPO hits ala Kenny Chesney, Luke Combs. In studio in November. For more on this artist https://markwinstonkirk.com/.

Pitch follow-up: Songs marked yes will be forwarded to artist. …

    • Jim Karns “IT’S A GOOD ONE” (Date picked up: 11/29/2023)
    • Cassie Leuffen “KA’CLINK” (Date picked up: 11/29/2023)
    • Eric Spiegel “AIN’T ENOUGH WHISKEY” (Date picked up: 11/29/2023)

Pitch For Song Plugger. Contemporary Country.Jackson Snelling. A Street Pitch guest and songplugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for indie artist Jackson Snelling – was recently on ‘Team Reba’ on this year’s TV show “The Voice” until eliminated in a ‘Battle …

    • Eric Spiegel “KINDER ( NEW COUNTRY)” (Date picked up: 12/28/2023)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Jazz, Pop, R&B, Singer Songwriter, Soul.Love Songs For Valentine’s Commercials. A Street Pitch guest is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately.

Seeking romantic, love songs for the upcoming ad season …

    • Robbi Atkins “I LOVE US” (Date picked up: 12/19/2023)
    • Eric Rozet “WHAT MAKES YOU BEAUTIFUL” (Date picked up: 12/19/2023)
    • Benjamin Wagner “WHAT I MEAN” (Date picked up: 12/19/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Contemporary Country.Kayley Green. Veteran music publisher with multiple current cuts on major artists is looking for songs for RCA artist Kayley Green. What to submit: They only need uptempo. Songs with attitude like Miranda would sing. Kayley is 28-years old. No …

    • Robbi Atkins “THE MANIACAL RIDE” (Date picked up: 12/19/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. R&B, Soul.Monae Miller. A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com members is seeking songs for indie recording artist, demo singer, songwriter, and music producer, Monae Miller. This Austin, TX native is currently …

    • David Will “NEVER BROKEN (REVISED)” (Date picked up: 12/27/2023)

And a round of congrats 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.


GOLD STARS Report: SongU.com Songs Recently Picked Up for Pitches (Edition 10-31-23)

CONGRATULATIONS to these SongU members for having their songs signed or pitched for the following leads during the time period 10/1/2023 – 10/31/2023.

Pitch For Publisher. Traditional Country. TRADITIONAL COUNTRY FOR 3 ARTISTS. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for Traditional Country songs to pitch to upcoming projects for the following three artists…

    • Matthew Soileau “THE GHOST IN THE ROOM” (Date picked up: 10/5/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Film/TV/Media.Updated 10/6/2023: Music Publisher who will be acting in the capacity of publishing administrator only. Seeking Broadcast Quality original songs and tracks:…

    • Bradley Dawson “WOMAN” (Date picked up: 10/1/2023)
    • Beerand Flies “PLENTY OF FISH” (Date picked up: 10/1/2023)
    • Matty Gottesman “LIGHTNING STRIKES TWICE” (Date picked up: 10/1/2023)
    • David Johnson “THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE – VERSION 2” (Date picked up: 10/1/2023)
    • James Kelso “HEAR MY HALLELUJAH” (Date picked up: 10/1/2023)
    • James Kelso “ONE EIGHTY” (Date picked up: 10/1/2023)
    • James Kelso “MOVER OF MOUNTAINS “ (Date picked up: 10/1/2023)
    • Kevin Kenney “BANGIE BANGIE BOOM BOOM” (Date picked up: 10/1/2023)
    • Michael Mironen “UNDER THE HOOD” (Date picked up: 10/1/2023)
    • Dana Pagane “CHORUS VERSION SONGS OF CHRISTMAS “ (Date picked up: 10/1/2023)
    • Douglas Stanglin “NICE” (Date picked up: 10/1/2023)
    • Clare Steffen “FEEL THE RHYTHM” (Date picked up: 10/1/2023)
    • Malcolm james Stretten “HOLD ON” (Date picked up: 10/1/2023)
    • Rita Weyls “BLUE DENIM BLUE” (Date picked up: 10/1/2023)

Pitch For Song Plugger. Country. CODY HIBBARD. Extended! Street Pitch guest, J.N., veteran independent songplugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for artist (currently in development deal), Cody Hibbard. Seeking mainstream contemporary country radio …

    • Carin Fradin “IF I WAS YOUR HOMETOWN” (Date picked up: 10/16/2023)
    • Carin Fradin “ONLY A BACKROAD KNOWS” (Date picked up: 10/16/2023)

Pitch For Song Plugger. Contemporary Country. NAOMI COOKE JOHNSON. Extended! Street Pitch guest, J.N., veteran independent songplugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for BMG artist, Naomi Cooke Johnson. Seeking UPTEMPOS and MIDS. Think Shania Twain meets Kane Brown. …

    • Rhondalynn Pisanello “TRUMORS” (Date picked up: 10/16/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. CHAPEL HART. Extended! Street Pitch guest, Dallas G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is listening for hit radio singles for Music Brothers Productions artist, rising female Country trio, Chapel Hart. The …

    • Ricky Amburgey “THE BULLY” (Date picked up: 10/6/2023)
    • Robbi Atkins “THE MANIACAL RIDE” (Date picked up: 10/6/2023)
    • Jonathan Chin “BIG BAD WOLF (ALT VOCALS)” (Date picked up: 10/16/2023)
    • Jennifer Ferguson “LOVE RULES” (Date picked up: 10/16/2023)
    • Ronald Hill “DROP OF SOUL (SUNG BY REBECCA LYNN HOWARD)” (Date picked up: 10/6/2023)
    • James Hoppe “ARETHA” (Date picked up: 10/6/2023)
    • James Hoppe “COOKIE JAR” (Date picked up: 10/16/2023)
    • Cassie Leuffen “HYMN” (Date picked up: 10/6/2023)
    • Templeton Thompson “IN THIS RODEO” (Date picked up: 10/16/2023)
    • Rita Weyls “I’M UNBROKEN “ (Date picked up: 10/16/2023)

Pitch For Song Plugger. Country. CLAYTON JOHNSON. Extended! A Street Pitch guest and veteran independent songplugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for currently unsigned artist, Clayton Johnson. seeking Contemporary Country ballads and mids/ups with …

    • Carin Fradin “IF I WAS YOUR HOMETOWN” (Date picked up: 10/16/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Contemporary Country. BLAKE SHELTON. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members, is looking for songs for Warner Brothers artist Blake Shelton. Updated: Seeking big meaningful songs, any tempo. Nothing redneck or about …

    • Carin Fradin “JUST RIGHT” (Date picked up: 10/1/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. DANJO. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members, is looking for songs for Rad Records artist Danjo (www.danjomusic.net). Has to be a SUPER CATCHY COUNTRY TUNE that is well written. Upbeat and danceable …

    • Ricky Amburgey “THAT SOBER AGAIN” (Date picked up: 10/1/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Holiday Themed. QUICK PITCH! CHRISTMAS SONGS. Street Pitch guest, Dallas G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is listening to songs for Christmas Songs, Various Artists for Steeple Country Records. Listening for Christmas …

    • Ray Kayanek “ONE MORE” (Date picked up: 10/2/2023)
    • Templeton Thompson “HAPPY YEEHALIDAYS” (Date picked up: 10/2/2023)
    • Templeton Thompson “MARY’S LULLABY (ON THIS HOLY NIGHT)” (Date picked up: 10/2/2023)
    • Ed Williams “THIS CHRISTMAS TIME” (Date picked up: 10/2/2023)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Pop, Singer Songwriter, Indie. FALLING IN LOVE MONTAGE SCENE. Street Pitch guest, Nancy P. is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately. We are seeking an upbeat, sweet, innocent, sunny song for this love story. Something …

    • Swagata Banerjee “LOVE MAKES MY WORLD” (Date picked up: 10/6/2023)
    • Eric Spiegel “LENS (SINGER-SONGWRITER/INDIE POP)” (Date picked up: 10/6/2023)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. HipHop, Metal, Rap, Rock. HIGH ENERGY SONGS FOR TV SERIES. A Street Pitch guest and sync licensing agent is seeking songs. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately. We are seeking fast-paced, loud, chaotic, in-your-face songs for openers, action, …

    • Michael Mironen “TORCHHEAD” (Date picked up: 10/20/2023)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Singer Songwriter, Alternative, Indie. EMOTIONAL MONTAGE SONGS (NO LOVE SONGS). A Street Pitch guest and sync licensing agent is seeking songs. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately. Seeking emotional songs and tight storylines that provide a feeling of closure. …

    • Angela Randion “WHAT IF” (Date picked up: 10/21/2023)
    • Templeton Thompson “HOME” (Date picked up: 10/25/2023)
    • Templeton Thompson “COMMON GROUND” (Date picked up: 10/25/2023)

Pitch For Other. Pop. POP BALLAD FOR INDEPENDENT FILM. A sync agent is providing an exclusive brief to SongU.com members. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately:

    • Kelly Jett “HOLD YOUR BREATH” (Date picked up: 10/3/2023)

Pitch For Other. Holiday Themed. FESTIVE HOLIDAY MUSIC FOR CHRISTMAS AD CAMPAIGN. A sync agent is providing an exclusive brief to SongU.com members. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately…

    • Cassie Leuffen “I’VE FALLEN IN LOVE WITH CHRISTMAS” (Date picked up: 10/3/2023)

Pitch For Other. Country, Folk.Folk-Country Song for Indie Road Trip Film A sync agent is providing an exclusive brief to SongU.com members. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately…

    • Brad Yunek “BORDERLINE OF YOU” (Date picked up: 10/11/2023)

And a round of congrats 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.


GOLD STARS Report: SongU.com Songs Recently Picked Up for Pitches (Edition 9-30-23)

CONGRATULATIONS to these SongU members for having their songs signed or pitched for the following leads during the time period 08/16/2023 – 09/30/2023.

Pitch For Publisher. Christian Contemporary (CCM), Inspirational, Gospel, Christian Praise/Worship. CHRISTIAN MUSIC FOR VARIOUS ARTISTS AND LABELS. Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is listening for a broad spectrum of Christian music in any genre: Praise & Worship, CCM, Southern …

    • Ricky Amburgey “MAKE ME THE MOON” (Date picked up: 8/25/2023)
    • Ricky Amburgey “ME ON THE CROSS” (Date picked up: 8/25/2023)
    • Cheryl Ashton “ROCKS ACROSS THE RIVER” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • Cheryl Ashton “HERO IN HEAVEN” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • Robbi Atkins “THAT GOODBYE” (Date picked up: 8/18/2023)
    • Jerry Blackburn “FORGIVEN” (Date picked up: 8/18/2023)
    • Amelia Boles “OH, I BELIEVE “ (Date picked up: 9/2/2023)
    • Wes Bullock “EMPTY HANDS” (Date picked up: 8/18/2023)
    • Rick Burge “AN ACT OF FAITH (SOLDIER ON)” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • Jonathan Chin “GOOD NEWS” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • Priscilla Connolly “MY ROCK” (Date picked up: 8/18/2023)
    • Priscilla Connolly “OUR JOURNEY “ (Date picked up: 8/18/2023)
    • Donald Eidman ” KINGDOM WISE “ (Date picked up: 9/2/2023)
    • Bill Ekhoff “ONE FAITH ONE BODY ONE HOPE” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • Bill Ekhoff “ANSWERED BY YOUR GRACE” (Date picked up: 8/18/2023)
    • Heidi Huettner “SHINING ON ME” (Date picked up: 9/2/2023)
    • Bobby Johnston “BLESSED” (Date picked up: 8/18/2023)
    • Bobby Johnston “THE NEWS THAT NEVER CHANGES” (Date picked up: 8/18/2023)
    • Jim Karns “THE DAY I MET THE DEVIL DEMO” (Date picked up: 9/2/2023)
    • Kevin Lynch “WE ADORE YOU” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • Abigail Marmion “IT’S MY TURN” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • Abigail Marmion “OUT OF SLUMBER” (Date picked up: 8/25/2023)
    • Abigail Marmion “MY SPIRITUAL EDGE” (Date picked up: 8/25/2023)
    • Abigail Marmion “PRAY YOU HOME” (Date picked up: 8/25/2023)
    • Abigail Marmion “TRUST YOUR OUTCOMES TO GOD “ (Date picked up: 8/25/2023)
    • Abigail Marmion “IN SPITE OF IT ALL” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • Terri Mcpherson “GREAT MERCY GOOD GRACE” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • Karen Mitchell “I WILL TRUST YOU 06192022” (Date picked up: 9/2/2023)
    • Karen Mitchell “THROUGH NOW UNTIL THEN” (Date picked up: 9/2/2023)
    • Russ Parrish “YOU’RE HERE” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • Tommy Patterson “COME ON IN THE WATER’S FINE” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • David Pellegrini “HEM OF HIS GARMENT” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • David Pellegrini “HE FILLED ME UP *” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • David Pellegrini “JESUS ALL I NEED **” (Date picked up: 8/18/2023)
    • Angela Randion “ON MY KNEES” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • Michelle Robison “THE BRIGHTEST STAR” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • Clare Steffen “DON’T LET YOUR HEART BE TROUBLED” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • Lashana Stephenson “THE GOOD NEWS” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • John Welch “COVERS ME” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • John Welch “YOU ALREADY WON” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • Rita Weyls “LOVING IN THE MOMENT” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • Brian Wheatley “JOY ON THE JOURNEY” (Date picked up: 8/18/2023)
    • Stacey Young “I WORSHIP YOU” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • Stacey Young “BE STILL” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • Stacey Young “I WANTA THANK U LORD” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • Brad Yunek “I WORSHIP YOU” (Date picked up: 8/18/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. TROY CARTWRIGHT. This is a Behind-the-Scenes (BTS) enabled pitch…which means that as you go through the submission process, you will have an OPTIONAL add-on opportunity to attend a live listening session with the guest as he listens to your song. Limited …

    • James Hoppe “SHOUTING HALLELUJAH” (Date picked up: 8/19/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. JOE NICHOLS. Extended! Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members, is looking for songs for Quartz Hill Records artist Joe Nichols (joenichols.com). Seeking ONLY UPTEMPO ala Luke Combs ‘Beer Never …

    • James Deborde “COUNTRY FUNK” (Date picked up: 8/20/2023)
    • Derek James “WHO DON’T” (Date picked up: 8/20/2023)
    • Carey Latham “GIRL IT AINT ME” (Date picked up: 8/31/2023)
    • Carey Latham “”IF I DO ANYTHING”” (Date picked up: 8/18/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country, Rock. CAITLIN MAE. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members, is looking for songs for Dream Music artist Caitlin Mae. Seeking UPTEMPO rockin’ country strong female songs. For direction Gabby Barrett, …

    • Ronald Hill “DROP OF SOUL (SUNG BY REBECCA LYNN HOWARD)” (Date picked up: 8/31/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. ALEX MILLER. Extended! Still looking. Street Pitch guest, Dallas G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is listening to songs for Billy Jam recording artist Alex Miller, American Idol Season 19 contestant. I …

    • Vita Dennis “LEARN TO FLY” (Date picked up: 8/25/2023)
    • Al Raebuck “BOY, YOU BETTER RUN” (Date picked up: 9/12/2023)
    • Eric Spiegel “BLAME IT ON A FEEL GOOD SONG” (Date picked up: 9/5/2023)
    • Eric Spiegel “AIN’T ENOUGH WHISKEY” (Date picked up: 9/5/2023)
    • Avrim Topel “HURT PEOPLE HURT PEOPLE (MALE)” (Date picked up: 9/5/2023)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Pop, Rock, Singer Songwriter, Indie. SONGS FOR CABLE ROM COM. Street Pitch guest, N.P. is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately. We need 2 types of music for this romantic comedy film:
First type – Cool, upbeat, …

    • Hilton Severson “LET’S DO SOMETHING WILD” (Date picked up: 9/6/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. CHAPEL HART. Extended! Street Pitch guest, Dallas G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is listening for hit radio singles for Music Brothers Productions artist, rising female Country trio, Chapel Hart. The …

    • Jerry Blackburn “LOOSE CHANGE” (Date picked up: 9/5/2023)
    • Carey Latham “I AIN’T YOUR BOOTS” (Date picked up: 9/12/2023)
    • Carey Latham “LITTLE BIT” (Date picked up: 9/12/2023)
    • Kenneth Riggins “GIRL GOTTA DO/ LYRIC REWRITE” (Date picked up: 9/12/2023)
    • Rita Weyls “STRONG MEDICINE “ (Date picked up: 9/12/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. GEORGE STRAIT (2). IMPORTANT UPDATE ON AUGUST 4TH! The Strait camp is ONLY seeking UPTEMPOS now. Please no more Midtempo or Slow song submissions. Submissions for this pitch will be a hard deadline of AUGUST 28th. Here’s a second chance to get …

    • Dennis Duff “SQUARES” (Date picked up: 8/30/2023)
    • Derek James “BRINGS THE NEON” (Date picked up: 8/30/2023)
    • Paul Longwell “TEXANS IN THEIR HEARTS” (Date picked up: 8/30/2023)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Americana. SONGS FOR NEW CABLE NETWORK SERIES. Street Pitch guest, N.P. is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately. We are seeking lots of cool Americana, Roots music, and Alt-Country songs for this …

    • Michael Taylor “GLORY HALLELUJAH SKY_FV” (Date picked up: 9/6/2023)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. HipHop, Rock. MUSIC FOR ANIMATED SERIES. Street Pitch guest, N.P. is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately. We need punk, hard rock, indie rock – some moody, but mostly high energy, fun, crazy, rebellious …

    • Beerand Flies “STARS ON STILTS “ (Date picked up: 9/18/2023)
    • Avrim Topel “THIS IS THE VIBE” (Date picked up: 9/18/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Contemporary Country. BLAKE SHELTON. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members, is looking for songs for Warner Brothers artist Blake Shelton. Updated: Seeking big meaningful songs, any tempo. Nothing redneck or about …

    • Ricky Amburgey “BUY MYSELF A BEER” (Date picked up: 9/30/2023)
    • Paul Jarvis “LINES” (Date picked up: 9/30/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. DANJO. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members, is looking for songs for Rad Records artist Danjo (www.danjomusic.net). Has to be a SUPER CATCHY COUNTRY TUNE that is well written. Upbeat and danceable …

    • Scott Miller “ZERO TO HILLBILLY” (Date picked up: 9/30/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Contemporary Country. RODNEY ATKINS. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members, is looking for songs for Curb Records artist Rodney Atkins. They are looking for 2-3 mids/ups with meaty lyrics, meaningful themes. No slow …

    • Eric Spiegel “NEVER TOO LATE” (Date picked up: 9/30/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Holiday Themed. QUICK PITCH! CHRISTMAS SONGS. Street Pitch guest, Dallas G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is listening to songs for Christmas Songs, Various Artists for Steeple Country Records. Listening for Christmas …

    • Ricky Amburgey “WONDER” (Date picked up: 9/26/2023)
    • Robbi Atkins “LITTLE SIMPLE CHRISTMAS THINGS (V4)” (Date picked up: 9/26/2023)
    • Reesa Bebb “CHRISTMAS CAME CALLING” (Date picked up: 9/26/2023)
    • Nancy Blandford “MY CHRISTMAS PHOTOGRAPH “ (Date picked up: 9/26/2023)
    • Carey Latham “ABOUT A KING” (Date picked up: 9/27/2023)
    • Sarah Motes ashley “LITTLE PLUG-IN TREE” (Date picked up: 9/27/2023)
    • Daniel Obrien “LET’S CALL AT THE MANGER (REV)” (Date picked up: 9/26/2023)
    • Tommy Patterson “SANTA’S CAUSE” (Date picked up: 9/26/2023)
    • David Pellegrini “A KING WITHOUT A COUNTRY” (Date picked up: 9/26/2023)
    • David Pellegrini “GODS BEST GIFT OF ALL ( JOY JOY)” (Date picked up: 9/26/2023)
    • Rhondalynn Pisanello “THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM” (Date picked up: 9/27/2023)
    • Russ Pruitt “HIS FATHER’S NAME” (Date picked up: 9/27/2023)
    • Tim Schlesener “EMPTY CHAIR” (Date picked up: 9/26/2023)
    • Hilton Severson “THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT” (Date picked up: 9/27/2023)
    • John Smith “HEAVEN TONIGHT 2” (Date picked up: 9/27/2023)
    • Mitch Townley “GET OUR CHRISTMAS ON” (Date picked up: 9/27/2023)
    • Claire Ulanoff “MOUNTAIN TOP CHRISTMAS” (Date picked up: 9/27/2023)
    • Claire Ulanoff “WAITING IN THE WINGS 3” (Date picked up: 9/27/2023)
    • Perry Walp “HEAVEN’S LIGHT “ (Date picked up: 9/27/2023)
    • Rita Weyls “CHRISTMAS SPIRIT NOW” (Date picked up: 9/26/2023)

And a round of congrats 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.


GOLD STARS Report: SongU.com Songs Recently Picked Up for Pitches (Edition 8-15-23)

CONGRATULATIONS to these SongU members for having their songs signed or pitched for the following leads during the time period 06/16/2023 – 08/15/2023.

Pitch For Publisher. Country, Inspirational, Gospel.Inspirational / Positive Country / Americana Gospel CHRIS GOLDEN. Extended! Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is listening for songs for singer and multi-instrumentalist Chris …

    • Russ Parrish “YOU’RE HERE” (Date picked up: 6/20/2023)
    • Claire Ulanoff “THE LESS TRAVELED ROAD (ACOUSTIC)” (Date picked up: 7/6/2023)
    • Brian Wheatley “HE CAME DOWN” (Date picked up: 7/6/2023)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Pop, R&B, Rock, Soul, Indie. Documentary Series. Street Pitch guest, N.P. is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately. We’re looking for songs with themes of hope, identity, overcoming, perseverance, modern love, self-confidence/self-love. …

    • Robert Quigley “SHINE” (Date picked up: 7/31/2023)
    • Malcolm james Stretten “BORN READY” (Date picked up: 7/31/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Christian Contemporary (CCM), Inspirational, Gospel, Christian Praise/Worship. CHRISTIAN MUSIC FOR VARIOUS ARTISTS AND LABELS. Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is listening for a broad spectrum of Christian music in any genre: Praise & Worship, CCM, Southern …

    • Robbi Atkins “A FATHER’S DANCE” (Date picked up: 7/20/2023)
    • Rick Burge “HE SHOWED LOVE” (Date picked up: 7/20/2023)
    • Mac Millen “JESUS LOVES US THIS I KNOW” (Date picked up: 7/4/2023)
    • David Nicastro “TO YOU MY LORD” (Date picked up: 7/20/2023)
    • Michael Taylor “ONE DOOR CLOSES, ONE DOOR OPENS_DEMO02*” (Date picked up: 7/20/2023)
    • D Toomey “LAY YOUR BURDEN DOWN” (Date picked up: 7/20/2023)
    • Mitch Townley “LET HOPE RAIN” (Date picked up: 7/20/2023)
    • Rita Weyls “PRAY” (Date picked up: 7/20/2023)
    • Rita Weyls “WHEN THE SUN COMES UP” (Date picked up: 7/20/2023)

Pitch For Song Plugger. Country. KAYLEY GREEN. EXTENDED! Street Pitch guest, J.N., veteran independent songplugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs recently signed new artist on Sony Records, Kayley Green. Update: Need standouts, rhythmic, strong, self-aware, …

    • James Hoppe “ARETHA” (Date picked up: 8/15/2023)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Blues, Pop, Rock, Soul, Alternative, Indie. MUSIC FOR HBO SERIES, HACKS. Street Pitch guest, N.P. is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately. This HBO series starring Jean Smart is back in production and scheduled to air late …

    • Beerand Flies “WALK A MILE! “ (Date picked up: 7/12/2023)
    • Beerand Flies “BECAUSE I’M COOL LIKE THAT” (Date picked up: 7/12/2023)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Folk. FOLK SONGS FOR HORROR MOVIE. Street Pitch guest, N.P. is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately. We’re seeking an ‘end credits’ song for a minimalist ambient slasher film in the …

    • Matty Gottesman “SKELETON” (Date picked up: 6/22/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. RYAN LARKINS Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is listening to songs for singer/songwriter and recording artist Ryan Larkins. Ryan recently signed a record deal with Red Street Records …

    • Thomas White “GLAD I CAME IN LAST” (Date picked up: 7/11/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. TROY CARTWRIGHT. This is a Behind-the-Scenes (BTS) enabled pitch…which means that as you go through the submission process, you will have an OPTIONAL add-on opportunity to attend a live listening session with the guest as he listens to your song. Limited …

    • Carin Fradin “IF I WAS YOUR HOMETOWN” (Date picked up: 6/22/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Contemporary Country. LILY ROSE. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for Big Loud Shirt artist Lily Rose. Seeking contemporary, vulnerable and raw songs ala Tracy Chapman meets Maren Morris. …

    • James Deborde “IT AIN’T CHEATIN'” (Date picked up: 8/1/2023)
    • Eve Suchy “HOLD MY TEQUILA “ (Date picked up: 8/1/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. JOE NICHOLS. Extended! Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members, is looking for songs for Quartz Hill Records artist Joe Nichols (joenichols.com). Seeking ONLY UPTEMPO ala Luke Combs ‘Beer Never …

    • Ricky Amburgey “THAT SOBER AGAIN” (Date picked up: 8/1/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country, Rock. CAITLIN MAE. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members, is looking for songs for Dream Music artist Caitlin Mae. Seeking UPTEMPO rockin’ country strong female songs. For direction Gabby Barrett, …

    • James Deborde “IT AIN’T CHEATIN'” (Date picked up: 7/24/2023)
    • Derek James “WORN TO BE WILD” (Date picked up: 7/24/2023)
    • Rick Lane “BRING IT ON” (Date picked up: 7/24/2023)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Pop. MUSIC FOR VANDERPUMP RULES-SEASON 11. Street Pitch guest, N.P. is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately. ‘Vanderpump Rules’ is an American reality television series on the Bravo …

    • Kelly Jett “HOLD YOUR BREATH” (Date picked up: 8/2/2023)
    • Kelly Jett “RIGHT AT THE WRONG TIME” (Date picked up: 8/2/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. ALEX MILLER. Extended! Still looking. Street Pitch guest, Dallas G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is listening to songs for Billy Jam recording artist Alex Miller, American Idol Season 19 contestant. I …

    • Carin Fradin “LET THERE BE DIRT” (Date picked up: 8/15/2023)
    • James Hoppe “YOUR CALL” (Date picked up: 8/15/2023)
    • Carey Latham “GIRL IT AINT ME” (Date picked up: 8/3/2023)
    • Carey Latham “COUNTRY SUMMER NIGHT” (Date picked up: 8/9/2023)
    • Mitch Townley “BROKE ON YOU” (Date picked up: 8/15/2023)
    • Thomas White “SOLID COUNTRY GOLD “ (Date picked up: 8/3/2023)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Pop, Rock, Indie. GEN Z POP/INDIE MUSIC FOR 2 NETWORK TV SERIES. Street Pitch guest, N.P. is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately. We are gathering songs for the production company for a couple …

    • Michael Mironen “OPEN THE MAIN GATES” (Date picked up: 8/2/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. CHAPEL HART. Extended! Street Pitch guest, Dallas G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is listening for hit radio singles for Music Brothers Productions artist, rising female Country trio, Chapel Hart. The …

    • James Deborde “GETTIN’ OVER YOU” (Date picked up: 8/15/2023)

And a round of congrats 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.


GOLD STARS Report: SongU.com Songs Recently Picked Up for Pitches (Edition 6-15-23)

CONGRATULATIONS to these SongU members for having their songs signed or pitched for the following leads during the time period 05/03/2023 – 06/15/2023.

Pitch For Publisher. Country. LAINE HARDY. Extended! Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is looking for songs for BUENA VISTA RECORDS artist Laine Hardy. Season 17 winner of American Idol. Laine is currently writing …

    • Kelly Collins “HERE I AM” (Date picked up: 5/10/2023)

Pitch For Song Plugger. Country. SHENANDOAH. Street Pitch guest, J.N., veteran independent songplugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for 8 Track Entertainment artist, Shenandoah. Seeking ‘classic Shenandoah’ uptempos or mids to complete new album for …

    • Janet Devers “CAN’T WE TRY” (Date picked up: 5/17/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. .Americana, Bluegrass, Texas Dirt Country. JIMMY BOWEN. Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is looking for songs for Santa Fe Entertainment artist Jimmy Bowen. Listening for UP-TEMPO …

    • Michael Boehnlein “THE LIMESTONE CHURCH” (Date picked up: 5/11/2023)
    • Michael Boehnlein “BLUEGRASS MOUNTAIN HOME” (Date picked up: 5/11/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country, Inspirational, Gospel.Inspirational / Positive Country / Americana Gospel CHRIS GOLDEN. Extended! Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is listening for songs for singer and multi-instrumentalist Chris …

    • Bobby Johnston “BLESSED” (Date picked up: 5/4/2023)
    • Abigail Marmion “TRUST YOUR OUTCOMES TO GOD “ (Date picked up: 5/10/2023)
    • David Pellegrini “ALL MY DAYS” (Date picked up: 5/4/2023)
    • Rory Scott “BORN AGAIN” (Date picked up: 5/4/2023)
    • Mitch Townley “ALWAYS ENOUGH” (Date picked up: 5/4/2023)
    • Rita Weyls “ARE YOUR REASONS RIGHT “ (Date picked up: 5/4/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country.‘Mama’ Songs Only. Read full description for details. THE OAK RIDGE BOYS. Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is listening for one of the most distinctive and recognizable acts …

    • Ricky Amburgey “THANK YOU GOD FOR MY MAMA” (Date picked up: 5/30/2023)
    • Robbi Atkins “LITTLE BOY “ (Date picked up: 5/30/2023)
    • Paul Jarvis “UNTIL YOU”VE RAISED A DAUGHTER (YOU”LL NEVER UNDERSTAND)” (Date picked up: 5/16/2023)
    • Carey Latham “CALL YOU MAMA UP” (Date picked up: 5/16/2023)
    • Avrim Topel “SONS AND SINGLE MOMS 2.0” (Date picked up: 5/16/2023)
    • Brett Turner “MY MAMA’S BOY DEMO” (Date picked up: 5/30/2023)
    • Brad Yunek “HER DRESS” (Date picked up: 5/16/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Traditional Country. JORDAN OAKS. Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is listening for songs rising country singer and musician Jordan Oaks (independent). Seeking Modern Day Traditional Country songs. Jordan …

    • Heno Head “BETWEEN HELL AND HALLELUJAH” (Date picked up: 6/5/2023)
    • Kenneth Riggins “YOU ARE IN CONTROL/2” (Date picked up: 6/9/2023)
    • Matthew Soileau “POUR CHOICES (RE-WRITE)” (Date picked up: 6/5/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. LAUREN ALAINA. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for Big Loud Records artist Lauren Alaina. Seeking UPTEMPO story songs. Nothing too sweet. Think less about romance and …

    • Carin Fradin “SONG DRUNK” (Date picked up: 5/31/2023)
    • Derek James “WORN TO BE WILD” (Date picked up: 5/31/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. SAM GROW. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for Average Joe Records artist Sam Grow. Seeking great story telling songs. Listen to “This Town” https://newcountrysongs.com/sam-grow/this-town/

    • Ricky Amburgey “THAT SOBER AGAIN” (Date picked up: 5/31/2023)
    • James Hoppe “SOMETHING’S UP” (Date picked up: 5/31/2023)
    • Derek James “ONLY A BACKROAD KNOWS” (Date picked up: 5/31/2023)
    • Carey Latham “GUESS WHERE I AM” (Date picked up: 5/28/2023)

Pitch For Song Plugger. Contemporary Country. MORGAN EVANS. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for Warner Brothers artist Morgan Evans. Seeking early Keith Urban type singles for radio 38-yr old Australian male country …

    • Jonny Born “HOW YOU LOOK AT ME – DEMO” (Date picked up: 5/31/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Christian Contemporary (CCM), Inspirational, Gospel, Christian Praise/Worship. CHRISTIAN MUSIC FOR VARIOUS ARTISTS AND LABELS. Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is listening for a broad spectrum of Christian music in any genre: Praise & Worship, CCM, Southern …

    • Wes Bullock “DESPERATE” (Date picked up: 6/7/2023)
    • David Johnson “I GIVE IT UP TO YOU” (Date picked up: 5/16/2023)
    • Carey Latham “DID YOU SEE THE MOON LAST NIGHT” (Date picked up: 5/16/2023)
    • Rita Weyls “ARE YOUR REASONS RIGHT “ (Date picked up: 5/31/2023)
    • Thomas White “LET THE HEALING BEGIN” (Date picked up: 5/16/2023)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. .Vintage-retro styles, Acoustic Pop, Singer-songwriter, Folk HEALTHCARE COMMERCIAL. QUICK PITCH! Street Pitch guest, N.P. is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately. This …

    • Hilton Severson “LET’S DO SOMETHING WILD” (Date picked up: 5/24/2023)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Blues, Pop, Rock, Soul, Alternative, Indie. MUSIC FOR HBO SERIES, HACKS. Street Pitch guest, N.P. is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately. This HBO series starring Jean Smart is back in production and scheduled to air late …

    • Matty Gottesman “SIXTH SENSE” (Date picked up: 6/7/2023)
    • Matty Gottesman “SLEEPLESS SUMMER” (Date picked up: 6/7/2023)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. .INDIE ALT ROCK MEETS GRUNGE MURMUR. Bob Dellaposta has been asked to pre-screen the songs submitted for this sync licensing opportunity. NOTE: There are 5 spots listed separately on this page, each with different musical needs. PLEASE READ THE …

    • David Nicastro “FALLEN FROM GRACE” (Date picked up: 6/12/2023)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Film/TV/Media. MURMUR. Bob Dellaposta has been asked to pre-screen the songs submitted for this sync licensing opportunity. NOTE: There are 5 spots listed separately on this page, each with different musical needs. PLEASE READ THE SYNOPSIS, AND THE MUSIC NEEDS FOR …

    • Wayne Gamache “IN CASE OF FIRE” (Date picked up: 6/12/2023)

And a round of congrats 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.


GOLD STARS Report: SongU.com Songs Recently Picked Up (Edition 5-5-23)

CONGRATULATIONS to the following members for having their songs signed or pitched for the following leads during the time period 03/01/2023 – 05/02/2023.

Pitch For Publisher. Blues, Pop, Reggae, Singer Songwriter, Alternative, Indie. From SongU mentor and publisher, Bob Dellaposta. Opportunity for direct Licensing for Germany, Poland, France, Belgium, Italy, UK, Sweden, Norway and Europe. We need happy, positive, carefree, cheerful, fun rhythmic feel good music. Male or female vocals that families can enjoy while shopping or eating lunch or dinner in malls, retail stores, elevators, bars, night clubs, casinos, cruise ships, restaurants, phone hold music, jukeboxes, live shows …

    • Matty Gottesman “DON’T PLAY DUMB” (Date picked up: 3/7/2023)
    • John Schutt “MAGICAL CLASH CRASH” (Date picked up: 3/7/2023)
    • Douglas Stanglin “IT SURE SEEMED REAL TO ME (POP)” (Date picked up: 3/7/2023)
    • Malcolm Stretten “TIME OF YOUR LIFE” (Date picked up: 3/7/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. LAINE HARDY. Extended! Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is looking for songs for BUENA VISTA RECORDS artist Laine Hardy. Season 17 winner of American Idol. Laine is currently writing and cutting songs for this project, so the bar is very high. Before pitching please check out these songs to hear his voice and style. “The Ground I Grew Up On” https://youtu.be/tap-kjERcxg and …

    • D Toomey “CRY YOU A BAYOU” (Date picked up: 3/2/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. MaRYNN TAYLOR. Extended! Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is looking for songs for Black River Records artist MaRynn Taylor. Listening for UPTEMPOS only! No ballads. Needing 90’s style Country in the sphere of Sara Evans and early Trisha Yearwood. Songs can also have elements and nuances of Suzy Boggus and Mary Chapin Carpenter, all with a Dixie Chicks vibe. Nothing salacious, …

    • Robbi Atkins “HUMAN HEART (2021)” (Date picked up: 3/14/2023)
    • Robbi Atkins “I LOVE US” (Date picked up: 4/6/2023)
    • Mitch Townley “GIRL IN A SUMMER SONG” (Date picked up: 3/14/2023)
    • Rita Weyls “STRONG MEDICINE “ (Date picked up: 4/6/2023)
    • Thomas White “SMALL TOWN LOVE” (Date picked up: 3/14/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Contemporary Country. TEGAN MARIE. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for Warner Brothers artist Tegan Marie. This is a 19-year old singer that was first signed to a major label at age 13. She needs fun young Country to show off her powerful vocal range. FEMALE vocal demos only. Listen at these links: https://www.teganmarieofficial.com/ ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcq1rtdWTpA ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcBUNClV9T8. …

    • James Hoppe “TALK TO THE HAND” (Date picked up: 4/2/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. GREG PRATT. Extended! Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for indie artist Greg Pratt, (producer Jace Williams) and setting out on a 2023 tour. This artist was born and raised in Memphis, TN. Deep baritone voice. UPDATE: Pitch your best Country radio-friendly UP-TEMPO, EDGY, Country ROCKERS that would break this artist to mainstream. MALE vocals only. Listen to previous …

    • Eric Spiegel “180” (Date picked up: 4/1/2023)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Pop, R&B, Soul, Indie. SONGS FOR CLOTHING BRAND FALL CAMPAIGN. Street Pitch guest, N.P. is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting. Pitch appropriately. Looking for upbeat songs for this multi-demographic company. Hooky, memorable, earworms, but must have an authentic feel- not just ‘made for sync’.
– The sounds should be optimistic but not overly cheery or too pop-y
– No aggressive or overly sexy songs
– …

    • Matty Gottesman “DON’T PLAY DUMB” (Date picked up: 3/20/2023)
    • Matty Gottesman “LIGHTNING STRIKES TWICE” (Date picked up: 3/20/2023)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Pop, Rock, Singer Songwriter, Indie. INTENSE & MOODY SONGS FOR POPULAR NETWORK SERIES. Street Pitch guest, N.P. is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting. Pitch appropriately. Looking for songs with one of these two vibes: 1. Tension. We need songs with tension to play during montages and tense moments. Dramatic spots where ‘everything is on the line’ and we don’t know how it will turn out. Male or Female. Genres: Edgy Indie Rock & …

    • Matty Gottesman “LIGHTNING STRIKES TWICE” (Date picked up: 3/20/2023)

Pitch For Song Plugger. Country. NATE BARNES. Street Pitch guest, J.N., veteran independent songplugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for Quartz Hill artist Nate Barnes. Seeking radio-friendly break-through hit songs in the direction of Luke Bryan’s “All My Friends Say” and “Beer Never Broke My Heart”. Can also consider full-blown drinkin’ party songs (not quirky or beachy) for a cool Country image. PITCH FOLLOW-UP: If this guest expresses interest …

    • Thomas White “GLAD I CAME IN LAST” (Date picked up: 3/21/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. JAMESON RODGERS. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for Sony artist Jameson Rodgers. Seeking UP-TEMPO show openers. MALE vocal demos only. For his look and sound, listen to ‘Porch With a View’ at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGBFBHHzB5w and ‘Missing One’ at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aa8kZkFYXrE . Submit male up-tempos only. Pitch follow-up info: If this guest …

    • Carin Fradin “ONLY A BACKROAD KNOWS” (Date picked up: 4/1/2023)
    • Carin Fradin “JUST RIGHT” (Date picked up: 4/1/2023)
    • Carey Latham “EVERY DAMN THING” (Date picked up: 3/21/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. .Acoustic Country / Modern Bluegrass. WESTWEND. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for WestWend, currently label-shopping. SUBMIT male/female duets, acoustic country, modern bluegrass ala Alison Krauss & Wade Bowen. For more about this artist go to https://www.westwendmusic.com/home. Pitch follow-up info: If this guest expresses interest in your song, before pitching …

    • Reesa Bebb “KISS ME LIKE IT WAS THE FIRST TIME (REWRITTEN – NEW DEMO)” (Date picked up: 4/1/2023)
    • Jim Purtell “WALK AWAY FREE” (Date picked up: 3/20/2023)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Country, Rock. GRITTY ROCK/COUNTRY FOR SUPERHERO MOVIE. Street Pitch guest, N.P. is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting. Pitch appropriately. We’re looking for gritty, hard driving rock or country rock leaning songs. Something in the direction of ‘Heavy Is The Head’ by Zach Brown Band and Chris Cornell. Our character is the reluctant hero who has to become king, so even better if lyrics relate to this theme. MALE …

    • Jonny Born “WARNING ON A WHISKEY BOTTLE” (Date picked up: 4/13/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. .Americana, Bluegrass, Texas Dirt Country. JIMMY BOWEN. Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is looking for songs for Santa Fe Entertainment artist Jimmy Bowen. Listening for UP-TEMPO songs for highly acclaimed musician and high tenor singer, Jimmy Bowen. Up-Tempo Americana, Bluegrass & Texas Dirt Country; think Vince Gill and Ricky Skaggs in your song selection. The songs Jimmy …

    • Wes Bullock “BRUSHSTROKES” (Date picked up: 3/30/2023)
    • Michael Taylor “JUST ALONG FOR THE RIDE_VER1” (Date picked up: 3/30/2023)
    • Mitch Townley “WAITING ON A TRAIN” (Date picked up: 4/10/2023)
    • Thomas White ” NO PLACE LIKE TEXAS” (Date picked up: 3/30/2023)
    • Thomas White “LEFT ON BROADWAY” (Date picked up: 3/30/2023)
    • Ed Williams “LIQUOR ME UP” (Date picked up: 4/20/2023)
    • Timothy Williams “SCREEN DOOR” (Date picked up: 4/20/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country, Inspirational, Gospel.Inspirational / Positive Country / Americana Gospel CHRIS GOLDEN. Extended! Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is listening for songs for singer and multi-instrumentalist Chris Golden. Chris is the son of William Lee Golden of the legendary Oak Ridge Boys, and considers his musical talents “a gift from God”. In 1995, he began performing with the Oak Ridge Boys playing guitar, …

    • Michael Boehnlein “BLESSINGS FLOW” (Date picked up: 4/12/2023)
    • Garland Bost “HEAVENS LOOKING BETTER EVERYDAY” (Date picked up: 5/1/2023)
    • Carey Latham “SINNER MAN” (Date picked up: 4/26/2023)
    • Paul Longwell “I’M ALSO A SON” (Date picked up: 5/1/2023)
    • Brad Mckinney “WORDS TO LOVE BY” (Date picked up: 4/27/2023)
    • Phillip Sandifer “FIND YOUR OWN WAY” (Date picked up: 5/1/2023)
    • Thomas White “RIDE WITH ME” (Date picked up: 4/26/2023)
    • Thomas White “MAMA HELD THE GLASS” (Date picked up: 4/26/2023)
    • Brad Yunek “A FARMER’S WIFE” (Date picked up: 3/22/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country.‘Mama’ Songs Only. Read full description for details. THE OAK RIDGE BOYS. Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is listening for one of the most distinctive and recognizable acts in music industry history, The Oak Ridge Boys. Songs can be any tempo, but must be written to describe, characterize, encapsulate and relate to everything beautiful and endearing about mamas (mothers). …

    • Robert Otting “BOX OF BUTTONS V3” (Date picked up: 4/6/2023)
    • Monty Savitz “I NEVER WOULD’VE SAW THE LIGHT” (Date picked up: 5/2/2023)
    • Thomas White “NEVER WOULDA SAW THE LIGHT” (Date picked up: 5/2/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Traditional Country. JORDAN OAKS. Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is listening for songs rising country singer and musician Jordan Oaks (independent). Seeking Modern Day Traditional Country songs. Jordan performed over 200 shows nationwide last year, appearing alongside notable country stars such as Joe Nichols, Jimmie Allen, Parmalee, Priscilla Block, Kip Moore, Rodney Atkins and others. Jordan has …

    • Eve Suchy “SIPPIN'” (Date picked up: 5/1/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Contemporary Country. RODNEY ATKINS. This is a Behind-the-Scenes (BTS) enabled pitch…which means that as you go through the submission process, you will have an OPTIONAL add-on opportunity to attend a live listening session with the guest as he listens to your song. Limited enrollment – Details inside. (BTS end date: 4/19). LISTING: Street Pitch guest, J.N., veteran independent songplugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for Curb artist, …

    • James Hoppe “FALL APART TOGETHER” (Date picked up: 5/2/2023)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Pop, Indie. Modern Indie Songs For Communication Brand. Street Pitch guest, N.P. is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting. Pitch appropriately. Looking for indie songs that have an uplifting and positive tone. Mid to uptempo – not hypersonic speed, but with energy that will propel the visuals. Lyrically it could be about giving back, community, coming together, lifting each other up, making the world a better …

    • Matthew Soileau “ONE LIGHT” (Date picked up: 4/24/2023)

And a round of congrats 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.


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Inside the (Surprising) Writer’s Room with Special Event Winner Jonny Born!

For our Fall 2021 SongU Special Event Pitch, “Staff Writer for a Day,” the Creative Director of Winsongs Music Publishing, Kirby Smith, listened to over 200 songs. She selected one writer, Jonny Born, to win the coveted “staff writer for a day” prize which featured a co-writing session with Winsongs’ artist/writer Eric Van Houten. This month Jonny flew from his home in Utah to Nashville, TN, for that session. He told me later that he was glad he made the trip to write in person because the visit was full of surprises, and the creative energy in the writer’s room was tangible. 

Jonny, how’d your staff writer session go?

It was amazing! In addition to Eric Van Houten from WinSongs, Kirby added a new artist/writer named Nick Boyd to the meeting as well, and I am so glad she did. Watch out for this kid. He is the real deal!

You had another happy surprise too, right?

We wrote in Liz Rose’s office and I was pumped. I can’t even imagine how many monsters have been written in those walls. I took a picture before the meeting. I know it looks like I’m not happy, but that’s my “Jon, get your head in the game and show up and contribute, it’s time to go to work” face!!! HAHA. Honestly, I just wanted to get a picture before anyone saw me taking a selfie and figured out I was a nervous rookie!

Songwriter, Jonny Born, in Liz Rose Music Writer’s Room

You don’t look like a rookie! What happened when Eric and Nick arrived?

After we chatted for a while and just got to know each other a bit, we talked about what we wanted to write.

How’d the writing process go?

I had about 15-20 hooks/ideas I’ve been saving for that day. I pulled out what I thought was the most intriguing one — a concept around the word “Unmade,” with the chorus starting out, “I can’t lie, the way you kissed me, left me drunker than the whiskey.” And ending with: “Now, I can’t lie, in this bed that we unmade.” They dug it, and we dove in. I was SUPER worried about keeping up and adding value in that room, but was happy that by the end of it, I’d contributed about 40+% of the lyric, most of the music/progressions, and the hook. I felt I belonged in the room.

That’s terrific! It’s great that you came prepared with so many ideas, even though they liked the first one you presented.

Those guys made it modern, and fresh, and really really cool. It’s certainly one of the better ones I’ve written, but those boys write every day. They also seemed happy with it.

Did you learn anything new about the writing process from this experience?

The experience did shine a light on some areas where I get to improve and up my writing game. New ways to approach a lyric, and a top line. How to get out of my comfort zone and do things lyrically, and musically, that aren’t expected and are new and fresh. Mixing up the lyric syncopation, etc. I’m going to dig in and really get to work on that. You’ll see an improvement in my writing because of this. It makes me wonder how good I could get if I was here, and had the chance to write with better writers every day.

What was your overall experience with the Staff Writer for a Day Special Event?

I just wanted to express my gratitude again for creating this opportunity for me. I feel really, really blessed to have had the chance to be part of SongU and get better at the craft, and have the chance to meet you, and be able show up and be “in the room.”

Jonny, THANK YOU for chatting about your “Staff Writer for a Day” experience so that we can all learn from it! Here’s the WORKTAPE of “Unmade” (with your vocal).

“Unmade” written by Jonny Born, Eric Van Houten, and Nick Boyd