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GOLD STARS Report: SongU.com Songs Recently Picked Up for Pitches (Edition 10/5/24)

CONGRATULATIONS to the following SongU writers for having their songs signed or pitched for the following leads between 8/16/2024 and10/5/2024.

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. Descriptions:
a) Clean, positive, happy, fun, lighthearted, uplifting family-oriented …

    • Marvin Adcock (Marvin Adcock) “CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR” (Date picked up: 8/30/2024)
    • Marvin Adcock (Marvin Adcock / John Bizzack) “DO WHAT YOU GOTTA DO” (Date picked up: 8/30/2024)
    • Kevin Kilberry (Kevin Kilberry) “INTO THE BIG BLUE SKY” (Date picked up: 8/30/2024)

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 …

    • Derek James (Derek James, Carin Fradin) “WHITE SAND CHRISTMAS” (Date picked up: 8/16/2024)

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 …

    • Kevin Kilberry (Kevin Kilberry) “HOLD ME DOWN – R&B” (Date picked up: 8/20/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Country.Travis Cormier. Extended! A Street Pitch guest and music publisher who has already generated income for SongU members is listening to songs for Lucky Recording artist Travis Cormier. Seeking any tempo for this phenomenal Canadian vocalist and …

    • Ronald Hill (Danny Orton / Tim Pistone / HappyRon Hill) “LOVE YOU BETTER (SUNG BY DANNY ORTON)” (Date picked up: 9/6/2024)
    • Mark Lainchbury (George Edward Brown / Brian Davis / Mark Lainchbur) “BEST LIFE” (Date picked up: 9/6/2024)
    • Mark Lainchbury (Victoria Banks / Mark Lainchbury / Roberta Smithli) “BEAUTIFUL IN PERSON” (Date picked up: 9/6/2024)
    • Cassie Leuffen (Leuffen/McCord/Vail) “PAIR-A’-DICE” (Date picked up: 9/6/2024)
    • Cassie Leuffen (Cassie Leuffen) “TAKE IT BACK” (Date picked up: 9/6/2024)
    • Kenneth Riggins (Kenneth Riggins) “RIGHT WHERE U WANT ME” (Date picked up: 9/3/2024)
    • Kenneth Riggins (Ken Riggins) “LOVE DOESN’T WAIT” (Date picked up: 9/6/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Country.Emily Ann Roberts. STILL LOOKING! See extra info below (8/23/24)! A Street Pitch guest and music publisher who has already generated income for SongU members is listening to songs for Starstruck artist Emily Ann Roberts.Seeking:
Traditional …

    • Ricky Amburgey (Brent Baxter/Carey Latham/ Rick Amburgey) “SOUNDS LIKE A SONG” (Date picked up: 8/19/2024)
    • James Deborde (James DeBorde) “MOST BOYS” (Date picked up: 9/24/2024)
    • Ronald Hill (Rebecca Lynn Howard, HappyRon and Paul d’Amore) “WE ALL WANT THE MICROPHONE (SUNG BY REBECCA LYNN HOWARD)” (Date picked up: 8/22/2024)
    • Amanda Kent (Amanda Kent (McCarthy)) “IF THIS CHEVY HAD WINGS” (Date picked up: 8/19/2024)
    • Sarah Motes ashley (Sarah Motes Ashley) “MY SOUTHERN BELL” (Date picked up: 8/19/2024)
    • Avrim Topel (Avrim Topel, Victoria Banks, Patrick Dodge) “MY FIRST BROKEN HEART” (Date picked up: 8/22/2024)
    • Mitch Townley (Mitch Townley/Helene Cronin) “GIRL IN A SUMMER SONG” (Date picked up: 8/19/2024)
    • Rita Weyls (Xxxx) “STRONG MEDICINE “ (Date picked up: 9/24/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Contemporary Country.Richard Schroder. A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com members is seeking songs for Amplifier Records Nashville artist Richard Schroder. Seeking modern radio-friendly UPTEMPO love songs and uptempo …

    • Shawn Fitzgerald (Mark Smith & Shawn Fitzgerald) “SWEET TASTE OF GIRLS KISS” (Date picked up: 8/30/2024)
    • Paul Jarvis (Paul Jarvis) “HELLO SUMMERTIME” (Date picked up: 8/20/2024)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. .Commercial Brand Themes. A Street Pitch guest is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately. Brief: We have a current ad campaign, AND we always need songs about being “an …

    • Robbi Atkins (robb atkins) “THE SKY (PERFECT)” (Date picked up: 8/16/2024)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Dance, Electronic, HipHop, Pop.Retail Store: Fresh New Look A Street Pitch guest is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately. Brief: We’re seeking big and bold songs that make that awesome first impression. …

    • David Will (David Will) “WHY SHOULD I? (REMIX)” (Date picked up: 9/17/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Country, Rock.Michael Travis. Quick Deadline. Seeking high-quality country and country/rock songs for this indie artist from Nashville. To get check out his sound listen to samples on his EP “The Old Stuff” at https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-old-stuff-ep/1521725310

    • Shawn Fitzgerald (Shawn Fitzgerald) “I RIDE (COUNTRIFIED)” (Date picked up: 8/16/2024)
    • Carin Fradin (Carin Fradin, Derek James, Steve Smentek) “HEAVEN HITS THE HIGHWAY” (Date picked up: 8/16/2024)
    • Stephen adrian Lawrance (Stephen Adrian Lawrance, Loreli Els) “ON SATURDAY” (Date picked up: 8/16/2024)
    • Cassie Leuffen (Leuffen/McCord/Vail) “PAIR-A’-DICE” (Date picked up: 8/16/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Country.Jess Kellie Adams. A Street Pitch guest and music publisher who has already generated income for SongU members is listening to songs for Starstruck artist Jess Kellie Adams. About: Jess Kellie Adams is an emerging Nashville country artist with …

    • Jerry Blackburn (Jerry Blackburn, Ron Stevens) “LOOSE CHANGE” (Date picked up: 9/13/2024)
    • Melyssa Corrigan (Melyssa Corrigan, Aron Rosing) “THE WAY YOU’D WANT ME TO” (Date picked up: 9/13/2024)
    • James Deborde (Leslie Miller, Alayna Carroll, James DeBorde) “PACKS A PISTOL” (Date picked up: 9/2/2024)
    • James Deborde (James DeBorde) “MOST BOYS” (Date picked up: 9/2/2024)
    • Carin Fradin (Fran Litterski, Carin Fradin, Chris Rizzo) “SALT” (Date picked up: 9/13/2024)
    • Cassie Leuffen (Cassie Leuffen) “TO BE HONEST” (Date picked up: 9/13/2024)
    • Thomas White (Thomas White) “COWBOY AND A BLUEBIRD” (Date picked up: 9/13/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Dance, Pop, Rock.Covers Band. This is a UK-based function/covers band. They’re seeking original songs to record on an EP or Album to sell at their gigs and other venues. The members are all top musicians and vocalists (male and female). Seeking UPTEMPO rock, pop, …

    • Michael Mironen (Michael Mironen, Abbie Parker) “BUBBLE” (Date picked up: 8/16/2024)
    • Sarah Motes ashley (Sarah Motes Ashley) “LIKE (POP VERSION)” (Date picked up: 8/16/2024)
    • Rita Weyls (Weyls/Simonson/Lama) “FLAWLESS” (Date picked up: 8/16/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Country.Male/Female Duo. Record Label To Be Announced. A Street Pitch guest and music publisher who has already generated income for SongU members is listening to songs needed as soon as possible (ASAP) for a new Male/Female Duo. About:I got a call …

    • Robbi Atkins (Robbi Atkins) “THE HURRICANE” (Date picked up: 9/17/2024)
    • Robbi Atkins (robbi atkins/justin morgan) “I LOVE US” (Date picked up: 9/17/2024)
    • Rebecca Bessinger (Becca Bessinger) “THE KIND OF THING THAT GETS PASSED DOWN” (Date picked up: 8/26/2024)
    • Melyssa Corrigan (Melyssa Corrigan, Aron Rosing) “THE WAY YOU’D WANT ME TO” (Date picked up: 8/28/2024)
    • Shawn Fitzgerald (Shawn Fitzgerald) “MAYBE” (Date picked up: 9/17/2024)
    • Amanda Kent (Amanda Kent (McCarthy)) “HIGHWAY 65” (Date picked up: 8/28/2024)
    • Stephen adrian Lawrance (Stephen Adrian Lawrance, Loreli Els) “ON SATURDAY” (Date picked up: 9/6/2024)
    • Cassie Leuffen (Cassie Leuffen, Kelly McKay, David Trull) “WANT ME” (Date picked up: 8/28/2024)
    • Brad Mckinney (Lauren Spring, John Frank) “SINGLE OF THE YEAR” (Date picked up: 8/28/2024)
    • Tyler Porter (Tyler Porter) “FIRST GIRL” (Date picked up: 9/17/2024)

Pitch For Song Plugger. Contemporary Country.Orlando Mendez. A Street Pitch guest and song plugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for The Voice, Season 22 artist, known as “The Cuban Cowboy,” Orlando Mendez. Seeking playful contemporary country songs. Listen …

    • Tyler Porter (Tyler Porter) “THINGS I SHOULDN’T BE DOING” (Date picked up: 9/26/2024)

Pitch For Song Plugger. Country.Michael Warren. A Street Pitch guest and song plugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for indie artist Michael Warren. Seeking Country songs that celebrate Southern culture. His influences include Willie Nelson …

    • Tyler Porter (Tyler Porter) “THINGS I SHOULDN’T BE DOING” (Date picked up: 9/26/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Country, Pop, Rock.Dave Caley. UPDATE 8/18! Changed direction. A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com members is seeking songs for indie artist Dave Caley. This is a mature performing artist that I’ve worked with for …

    • Marvin Adcock (Marvin Adcock / John Bizzack) “RUNAWAY TRAIN” (Date picked up: 9/12/2024)
    • Rita Weyls (Rita Weyls) “LUCKY BOOTS” (Date picked up: 8/24/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Country.Reba McEntire. Veteran music publisher with multiple current cuts on major artists is seeking songs for UMG recording artist Reba! The bar is very high. Submit only your best for this listing. I received the following information from the label. …

    • Brad Yunek (Brad Yunek) “A FARMER’S WIFE” (Date picked up: 9/17/2024)

Pitch For Song Plugger. Contemporary Country.Presley Tenant. Extended! A Street Pitch guest and song plugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for indie artist Presley Tenant. Seeking Contemporary Country songs with depth and edgy lyrics. The lyrics should …

    • Brad Mckinney (Lauren Spring, John Frank) “SINGLE OF THE YEAR” (Date picked up: 10/2/2024)

Pitch For Song Plugger. Contemporary Country.Noah Hicks. A Street Pitch guest and song plugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for Big Machine artist Noah Hicks. Seeking Contemporary Country songs featuring COOL and FRESH lyrics about being young and caught …

    • Tyler Porter (Tyler Porter) “THINGS I SHOULDN’T BE DOING” (Date picked up: 9/16/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Contemporary Country.Maddye Trew. EXTENDED! READ IMPORTANT PITCH UPDATES FROM 10/3. READ A Street Pitch guest and music publisher who has already generated income for SongU members is listening to songs for former Hollywood American Idol contestant and rising Country …

    • Marvin Adcock (Marvin Adcock) “1-800-GOODBYE” (Date picked up: 9/27/2024)
    • Marvin Adcock (Marvin Adcock / John Bizzack) “KISS A LOT OF FROGS” (Date picked up: 9/27/2024)
    • Ricky Amburgey (Rick Amburgey/Caroline Spence) “A GOOD COUNTRY SONG” (Date picked up: 10/1/2024)
    • Robbi Atkins (robbi atkins) “THE MANIACAL RIDE” (Date picked up: 10/1/2024)
    • Robbi Atkins (Robbi Atkins) “THE HURRICANE” (Date picked up: 10/1/2024)
    • Robbi Atkins (robbi atkins/justin morgan) “I LOVE US” (Date picked up: 10/1/2024)
    • Carol Coffey (Carol Coffey) “AIN’T ON THE MAP FEMALE “ (Date picked up: 10/1/2024)
    • James Deborde (James DeBorde) “MOST BOYS” (Date picked up: 10/1/2024)
    • Shawn Fitzgerald (Shawn Fitzgerald) “KNOWING IM THE REASON” (Date picked up: 10/1/2024)
    • Carin Fradin (Fran Litterski, Carin Fradin, Chris Rizzo) “SALT” (Date picked up: 10/1/2024)
    • Ronald Hill (Rebecca Lynn Howard, HappyRon Hill, Russ Still) “DROP OF SOUL (SUNG BY REBECCA LYNN HOWARD)” (Date picked up: 10/1/2024)
    • Amanda Kent (Amanda Kent, Curt Ryle) “BURN” (Date picked up: 10/1/2024)
    • Cassie Leuffen (Cassie Leuffen/Ricky Amburgey) “BOOM BOOM” (Date picked up: 10/1/2024)
    • Cassie Leuffen (Cassie Leuffen) “TO BE HONEST” (Date picked up: 10/1/2024)
    • Sarah Motes ashley (Sarah Motes Ashley) “MY SOUTHERN BELL” (Date picked up: 9/26/2024)
    • Steve Peters (Steve Peters/Scott Peters) “COME BACK SOON “ (Date picked up: 9/26/2024)
    • Tyler Porter (Tyler Porter) “FIX YOU” (Date picked up: 9/30/2024)
    • Tyler Porter (Tyler Porter) “FIRST GIRL” (Date picked up: 9/30/2024)
    • Kenneth Riggins (Tamara Avant/ Kenneth Riggins) “I’M CURIOUS/3” (Date picked up: 9/30/2024)
    • Jeff Roe (Jeff Roe, Ava Paige, Marla Rubenstien, David Hill) “DO THE DANG THING” (Date picked up: 10/1/2024)
    • Rita Weyls (xxxx) “LITTLE PIECES. DEMO” (Date picked up: 10/1/2024)
    • Rita Weyls (Xxxxxx) “WHAT WOULD MIRANDA DO DEMO 2” (Date picked up: 10/1/2024)
    • Thomas White (White Cabin Music) “MY WHISKEY YOUR TRUCK – FEMALE “ (Date picked up: 9/26/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Country.Meghan Patrick. A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com members is seeking songs for Riser House artist Meghan Patrick. Seeking Up-tempo but no tough girl songs. Female vocal demos only. Before pitching, …

    • Ricky Amburgey (Cassie Leuffen/Rick Amburgey) “BOOM BOOM” (Date picked up: 9/23/2024)
    • Eve Suchy (Eve Suchy, Carin Fradin) “HOLD MY TEQUILA “ (Date picked up: 9/23/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Country.Dustin Sanchez. A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com members is seeking songs for independent artist Dustin Sanchez. Seeking Texas Music and Tex Mex ala George Strait. Also, drug and alcohol addiction …

    • Stephen adrian Lawrance (Stephen Adrian Lawrance) “TE AMO TEQUILA” (Date picked up: 9/23/2024)
    • Tim Schlesener (Tim Schlesener/Nash Stanley) “MY ADDICTION” (Date picked up: 9/23/2024)
    • Michael Taylor (Mike Taylor) “JUST ALONG FOR THE RIDE_VER1” (Date picked up: 9/23/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Country, Rock.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 songs. Likes storytelling lyrics. He’s more of a rocker. Submit …

    • Ricky Amburgey (Brent Baxter/Rick Amburgey/Buddy Lee Dobberteen/Br) “THAT SOBER AGAIN” (Date picked up: 9/23/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Holiday Themed.Tamoona. A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com members is seeking songs for SSM Nashville artist Tamoona. Her style and sound can be described as Wynonna meets Michael Buble’. Seeking Christmas songs. …

    • Ricky Amburgey (Carey Latham/Jennifer Ferguson/Rick Amburgey) “ME AND A TREE” (Date picked up: 9/12/2024)
    • Ricki Bellos (Ricki E Bellos) “MY KIND OF GIFT” (Date picked up: 9/23/2024)
    • Carol Coffey (Carol Coffey) “ALL I WANT YOU TO WANT FOR CHRISTMAS” (Date picked up: 9/12/2024)
    • Cassie Leuffen (Cassie Leuffen) “I’VE FALLEN IN LOVE WITH CHRISTMAS” (Date picked up: 9/12/2024)

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

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

Author: Sara Light

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

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