Tim Chaisson "Animal" - 'SongBird Find' 4-14-15

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If you've been listening to The SongBird Project on the WPNR airwaves, you've noticed my 'SongBird Finds,' in which I spotlight an artist per show.  At WPNR, we get a LOT of music submissions.  Every once in a while, an album will come across my desk that just stops me in my tracks.  I introduced an artist a few shows back and have gotten a great response to debuting his music on our airwaves - Tim Chaisson is an awesome Canadian artist that is bound to make a Nashville name for himself.  While listening to his eclectic album, which can be classified as Country/Alternative/Pop/It-Doesn't-Matter-Because-It's-That-Good, I stumbled across a few tracks that are just incredible.  The emotional, vulnerable, and in-your-face honest tune, "Animal" is a unique concept and reminiscent of how emotionally heavy tracks hallmark careers and propel some artists to new heights.  If I could place a bet on Tim Chaisson, this song could put him at the forefront of the Nashville scene.  Be sure to pick up a copy on iTunes and check out the video below.
Key Tracks:  "Crushed", "I Can't Live Without You", "Animal", "All Those Words"      

Let me know what you think!  Give us a shoutout on Twitter using @FM17, #TheSongBirdProject, or #WPNRCountry

Check out The SongBird Project every Tuesday & Thursday on WPNR-FM 90.7 at 1PM EST

Singer/Songwriter Adam Hambrick - 'Wheels or Wings'

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Adam Hambrick is a name you will want to remember.
 Working with Nashville producers Jeremy Stover (Justin Moore) and Andrew DeRoberts (Kris Allen, OneRepublic), Hambrick released an impressive collection of songs on his debut EP, 'Wheel of Wings.'  This Sony/ATV Singer-Songwriter has a voice that cuts right through, sonically and lyrically.  Every song on this incredible EP feels like a well-crafted radio single.
His hooks are lived in, rhythmic, and undeniably catchy.  If this stellar EP isn't enough, Adam posts demos on his SoundCloud. One of my favorites is this soon-to-be-smash, "Dangerous."  

I had an opportunity to talk with Adam for WPNR, on The SongBird Project, and had a great conversations about his songwriting inspirations, the story behind a few of his songs, including the Justin Moore/Miranda Lambert smash-duet, "Old Habits," and much more!
For more information on Adam Hambrick, check out his Official Website, SoundCloud, Facebook, and Twitter.
Check it out below:

Michael Mott Talks His New EP 'GONE' & #GONEGIVEAWAY

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As you probably know by now, I am a HUGE supporter of Michael Mott.  

Not only did I have the opportunity to work with him on his debut album, 'Where The Sky Ends,' but have had the pleasure of having a front row seat to his musical adventures.  

I interviewed Michael this past December on WPNR (check it out here), when he released 'Where The Sky Ends: The Dance Remixes', and he is back at it again.  Last week, Michael released his brand new EP, 'Gone: The Remixes,' which features 5 all new versions of the Mott-penned/Ben Fankhauser vocal-smash, "Gone."  If you haven't already, be sure to follow the iTunes link above and grab a copy.  Michael is also giving away 3 copies of his new EP, the #GONEGIVEAWAY ends TONIGHT!  There are a few hours left so go ahead and enter before it's too late.  You can enter using the Rafflecopter widget posted below.
Michael and I had a great conversation about the making of his new EP, his musical inspirations, and what he's currently working on!  Missed the interview?  I just posted it on SoundCloud.  
Be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you think!

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THE SONGBIRD PROJECT TAKES RADIO

I'M BACK!

Thank you to all who have been following my musical journey for the past four years, it's been quite a crazy ride...and it's about to get even crazier.

As most you know, I have been an On-Air Personality for WPNR 90.7 FM and have created country music programming for the station - #WPNRCountry.  Well...we are building on our country genre and are taking THE SONGBIRD PROJECT to the airwaves!

THE SONGBIRD PROJECT airs on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 1PM-2PM EST on 90.7 FM (if in the Central New York area) or you can listen live at: http://player.liquidcompass.net/WPNRFM.

I had an amazing opportunity this past November to interview one of my idols, Martina McBride, before she played a local fundraiser at the historic Stanley Theater in Utica, NY.
Check out the interview below and follow me on SoundCloud here.   

I have been having an absolute blast at the station and am so excited to take the blog to the airwaves. I'll be tweeting while on-air, be sure to tweet me your requests using #WPNRCountry!