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GOLD STARS Report: SongU.com Songs Recently Picked Up for Pitches (Edition 12/5/24)

CONGRATULATIONS to the following SongU writers for having their songs signed or pitched for the following leads between 10/6/2024 and 12/5/2024.

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 …

    • Robbi Atkins (robbi atkins) “THE MANIACAL RIDE” (Date picked up: 10/22/2024)
    • James Deborde (James DeBorde, Jeff Scott Carson) “IT AIN’T CHEATIN'” (Date picked up: 10/22/2024)
    • James Deborde (James DeBorde) “WHERE WAS GOD” (Date picked up: 10/22/2024)
    • Tyler Porter (Tyler Porter) “FIX YOU” (Date picked up: 10/22/2024)
    • Tina Rivera (Tina Rivera) “I JUST DON’T DO MARRIED “ (Date picked up: 10/22/2024)
    • Mary Zalla (Mary Zalla) “GRIT” (Date picked up: 10/22/2024)

Pitch For Song Plugger. Contemporary Country. Noah HicksA 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 …

    • David Nicastro (David Nicastro/Phil Hair) “VARSITY REDNECK LETTER” (Date picked up: 11/18/2024)

Pitch For Song Plugger. Country. Jordan Oaks. A Street Pitch guest and song plugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for indie artist Jordan Oaks. Seeking Country songs in the smooth style of George Strait hits with heart-warming lyrics. Avoid …

    • Carol Hashe rainone (Carol Hashe Rainone/Shirley Geier) “SOMEONE WHO WILL” (Date picked up: 10/14/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Contemporary Country. Maddye Trew. EXTENDED! 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 artist Maddye Trew. I’m continuing to meet …

    • Ricky Amburgey (Brent Baxter/Carey Latham/ Rick Amburgey) “SOUNDS LIKE A SONG” (Date picked up: 11/8/2024)
    • Ricky Amburgey (Marti Jane Dodson/Rick Amburgey/Sandra DeVault) “HEARTACHE HEALIN'” (Date picked up: 11/8/2024)
    • Carol Coffey (Carol Coffey) “BETTER JUDGEMENT” (Date picked up: 11/8/2024)
    • Shawn Fitzgerald (Shawn Fitzgerald) “STARDUST AND STEEL” (Date picked up: 11/21/2024)
    • Carin Fradin (Carin Fradin) “CRUSH ON MY HOMETOWN” (Date picked up: 11/8/2024)
    • Pat Kelley (Pat Kelley) “YOU MAKE IT RAIN LOVE” (Date picked up: 11/8/2024)
    • Pat Kelley (Pat Kelley) “IT MIGHT GET LOUD” (Date picked up: 11/19/2024)
    • Pat Kelley (Pat Kelley) “I KILL MY OWN SPIDERS” (Date picked up: 11/8/2024)
    • Amanda Kent (Amanda Kent) “GOOD” (Date picked up: 11/8/2024)
    • Amanda Kent (Amanda Kent) “HONKY TONK HEART” (Date picked up: 11/8/2024)
    • Kevin Kilberry (Kevin Kilberry and Rita Kilberry) “CIGARETTES AND REGRETS” (Date picked up: 11/8/2024)
    • Cassie Leuffen (Cassie Leuffen, Kelly McKay, David Trull) “WANT ME” (Date picked up: 11/8/2024)
    • Avrim Topel (Avrim Max Topel, Karen Kiley, Riley Roth) “TOMORROW TONIGHT” (Date picked up: 11/8/2024)
    • Avrim Topel (Avrim Max Topel, Robert Benarz) “BREAKING BROKEN HEARTS” (Date picked up: 11/8/2024)
    • Rita Weyls (rita weyls) “BUSTED” (Date picked up: 11/8/2024)
    • Rita Weyls (Weyls, Niederhelman, DeMarco) “ENOUGH” (Date picked up: 11/8/2024)
    • Rita Weyls (Weyls/Hydro/Moroziuk) “UH UH” (Date picked up: 11/8/2024)
    • Rita Weyls (rita weyls) “BREATHLESS” (Date picked up: 11/8/2024)
    • Rita Weyls (Xxxx) “STRONG MEDICINE “ (Date picked up: 10/9/2024)

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, …

    • Shawn Fitzgerald (Shawn Fitzgerald) “GREAT TIMES OF SUMMER2” (Date picked up: 10/9/2024)
    • Mary Zalla (Mary Zalla) “HAYFIELDS AND HIGH HEELS – FEMALE VERSION” (Date picked up: 10/9/2024)

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 …

    • Adam Byrd (Adam Byrd) “LEFT OVER WHISKEY” (Date picked up: 10/13/2024)
    • Adam Byrd (Tom Flocco/Adam Byrd) “GET A BEER” (Date picked up: 10/13/2024)
    • Krystal Kuehn (Krystal L Kuehn) “THE SERENITY PRAYER FINAL KK” (Date picked up: 10/13/2024)

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 …

    • Tyler Porter (Tyler Porter) “THAT’S WHAT A BUDDY DOES” (Date picked up: 10/22/2024)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Americana, Folk, Indie. For Auto Brand Ad. A Street Pitch guest is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire description before submitting, and pitch appropriately.

Brief: Think people on road trips with family or …

    • Robbi Atkins (robbi atkins) “A GOOD DAY FOR A DRIVE” (Date picked up: 10/25/2024)

Pitch For Song Plugger. Contemporary Country. Payton Smith. A Street Pitch guest and song plugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for Combustion Masters artist Payton Smith. Seeking high energy and dreamy, contemplative Contemporary Country songs for his …

    • Kevan Kirk (Jesse Holguin, Kevan Kirk) “SOMEBODY NEW” (Date picked up: 11/18/2024)
    • Brad Mckinney (Brad McKinney, Jeffrey East) “DIM MY LIGHT” (Date picked up: 10/7/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Pop. Contemporary Pop Artists (various) Quick Deadline. Looking for hit Pop songs for a major label with established and new artists. Seeking Contemporary pop along the lines of Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Sabrina Carpenter, The Weekend, etc. …

    • Cassie Leuffen (Cassie Leuffen) “JUST LIKE MAGIC” (Date picked up: 10/13/2024)
    • Elena Lockleis (Elena C. Lockleis) “THUNDERS OF YOUR LIFE” (Date picked up: 10/13/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Contemporary Country. Cody Johnson. Veteran music publisher with multiple current cuts on major artists is seeking songs for Warner Music Nashville recording artist Cody Johnson. Before pitching, please read the entire description (a few times;-). This is a competitive …

    • Adam Byrd (Adam Byrd) “LEFT OVER WHISKEY” (Date picked up: 10/31/2024)
    • Adam Byrd (John Cirillo/Chip Martin/Adam Byrd) “A BAR IN HEAVEN” (Date picked up: 10/31/2024)
    • Bob Clay ((Bob Clay – Tom Adamson)) “THE PAINT’S ALREADY DRY” (Date picked up: 10/23/2024)
    • David Johnson (David Johnson) “SHE’S MY COWGIRL” (Date picked up: 10/9/2024)
    • Brad Yunek (Brad Yunek) “A FARMER’S WIFE” (Date picked up: 10/31/2024)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Fun Contemporary Girl Pop For New TV Series. A Street Pitch guest is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting it, and pitch it appropriately.

This is for a new cable series. Seeking: Pop …

    • Rita Weyls (Weyls/DiMarco/ Niederhelman) “LOOK UP” (Date picked up: 10/23/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Christian Contemporary (CCM), Christian Praise/Worship. Various Contemporary Christian Artists. Extended! A Street Pitch guest and music publisher who has already generated income for SongU members is listening for MID and UP-TEMPO, high-spirited Contemporary Christian and Praise & Worship style …

    • Paul Jarvis (Paul Jarvis) “I REMEMBER NOW “ (Date picked up: 10/24/2024)
    • Kerry Jeter (Kerry Jeter, Delbert Cagle) “I LOOK UP” (Date picked up: 10/24/2024)
    • Abigail Marmion (Abigail Marmion, Edward Gaus, Jr.) “THE KINGDOM TRAIN” (Date picked up: 11/6/2024)
    • Steve Peters (Brandon Chase/Steve Peters) “ALL I HAVE” (Date picked up: 10/24/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. Jason Aldean. A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com members is seeking songs for BBR Music Group artist Jason Aldean. Looking for songs in the same direction as previous hits. Great songs. Any Tempo. …

    • Marvin Adcock (Marvin Adcock) “MY BEST IS YET TO BE” (Date picked up: 11/26/2024)
    • Ricky Amburgey (Jamie Floyd/Rick Amburgey) “GIRL DAD” (Date picked up: 11/26/2024)
    • Thomas White (Thomas White / Robert Abernathy) “SHOOT MY TRUCK” (Date picked up: 11/26/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Contemporary Country. Travis Cormier. Extended! A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com members is seeking songs for independent Canadian Country artist Travis Cormier. This is a different guest than Pitch #2323 earlier this …

    • Robbi Atkins (robbi atkins) “THE ROOTS (V.2)” (Date picked up: 11/26/2024)
    • Bob Clay ((Bob Clay – Tom Adamson)) “THE PAINT’S ALREADY DRY” (Date picked up: 11/26/2024)
    • Stephen adrian Lawrance (Stephen Adrian Lawrance, Dan Harrison, Chad Seller) “DRINK AROUND THE WORLD” (Date picked up: 11/30/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. Scotty Hasting. Extended! A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com members is seeking songs for Black River artist Scotty Hasting. This is a different guest than Pitch #2251 Scotty Hasting earlier this …

    • Stephen Adrian Lawrance (Stephen Adrian Lawrance, Dan Harrison, Chad Sellers, Brian Palay) “BLUE COLLAR BEAUTIFUL” (Date picked up: 11/30/2024)
    • Mary Zalla (Mary Zalla, Parker Francis, Mason Douglas) “MY COUNTRY PEOPLE” (Date picked up: 11/26/2024)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Pop, Singer Songwriter, Indie. Major Movie Montage Music. A Street Pitch guest is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting it, and pitch it appropriately.

Seeking: Organic/acoustic song that builds in intensity for …

    • Mark Newman (Mark Newman & John Kerfoot) “NOT GETTING OVER (C) 2024” (Date picked up: 12/3/2024)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Dance, HipHop, Pop. Major Movie Montage Music. A Street Pitch guest is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting it, and pitch it appropriately.

Seeking: Primarily upbeat pop songs with some sass, attitude …

    • Mark Newman (Mark Newman & John Kerfoot) “NOT GETTING OVER (C) 2024” (Date picked up: 11/14/2024)

Pitch For Song Plugger. Country, Holiday Themed. Jon Pardi – Christmas Songs. A Street Pitch guest and song plugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for UMG artist Jon Pardi. Not ANY Christmas Songs. Please read the KIND of Christmas songs he wants before pitching! …

    • Mitch Townley (Mitch Townley / Scott Parker) “GET OUR CHRISTMAS ON” (Date picked up: 11/18/2024)

Pitch For Song Plugger. Traditional Country. Belle Frantz. Extended! A Street Pitch guest and song plugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for UMG artist Belle Frantz. What to submit: Seeking “Classic Country” songs, think songs that Tammy Wynette …

    • Carol Hashe rainone (Carol Hashe Rainone/Marty Rainone) “I KNOW TOO MUCH – FEMALE DEMO” (Date picked up: 11/21/2024)
    • Douglas Stanglin “CAN’T WE TRY? (FEMALE VOCAL)” (Date picked up: 11/19/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Country, Pop. Dolly Parton. RE-OPENED! A Street Pitch guest and music publisher who has already generated income for SongU members is listening to songs for Dolly Parton. Note from the Pitch Guest: “In January of this year, I posted a Street Pitch opportunity …

    • James Deborde (James DeBorde) “WHERE WAS GOD” (Date picked up: 11/1/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. Mae Estes. A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com members is seeking songs for Big Machine Records artist Mae Estes. What to Submit:Mae is a songwriter, which makes this pitch even more competitive, …

    • Ricky Amburgey (Rebecca Lynn Howard/Rick Amburgey/Fred DiBlasio) “SURE GOES WELL WITH WINE” (Date picked up: 11/30/2024)
    • James Deborde (James DeBorde, Jeff Scott Carson) “IT AIN’T CHEATIN'” (Date picked up: 11/30/2024)
    • Mark Lainchbury (Marti Jane Dodson / Jennifer Jardine / Mark Lainch) “IN A HEARTBEAT” (Date picked up: 11/30/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. Steve Champion. A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com members is seeking songs for Average Joe Records artist Steve Champion. What to Submit: Looking for HIT RADIO singles. Any tempo. He writes, …

    • Ricky Amburgey (Brent Baxter/Rick Amburgey/Buddy Lee Dobberteen/Br) “THAT SOBER AGAIN” (Date picked up: 11/30/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Country, Southern Rock, Holiday Themed. Mathew Ewing. A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com members is seeking songs for indie artist with Nashville producer Mathew Ewing. What to Submit: Seeking Country and southern rock, uptempo …

    • Mark Lainchbury (George Edward Brown / Brian Davis / Mark Lainchbur) “BEST LIFE” (Date picked up: 11/30/2024)
    • John Smith (JohnSongsmith) “CHRISTMAS ( HEAVEN TONIGHT )” (Date picked up: 11/30/2024)
    • Rita Weyls (Weyls, Lama, Simonson) “STRONG MEDICINE MALE “ (Date picked up: 11/30/2024)
    • Mary Zalla (Mary Zalla) “CLOSER THIS CHRISTMAS” (Date picked up: 11/30/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Country, Rock. The Ross Holler Band Still Looking, extended. Indie Oregon-based Country Rock trio. Seeking Country to Rock songs that sound like Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Lynyrd Skynyrd or early 2000s or 90s country …

    • Shawn Fitzgerald (Mark Smith & Shawn Fitzgerald) “SWEET TASTE OF GIRLS KISS” (Date picked up: 11/27/2024)
    • Mark Lainchbury (George Edward Brown / Brian Davis / Mark Lainchbur) “BEST LIFE” (Date picked up: 11/30/2024)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. Spencer Hatcher. Quick Deadline. Veteran music publisher with multiple current cuts on major artists is seeking songs for a new artist on Quartz Hill Records, Spencer Hatcher. Before pitching, please read the entire description and pitch appropriately. …

    • Adam Byrd (John Cirillo/Chip Martin/Adam Byrd) “A BAR IN HEAVEN” (Date picked up: 12/4/2024)

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.

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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