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Anyway, onto this week’s UMC20…
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Previously, we had announced that Forts Like Vana and King Locomotive would perform a Live from the 615 Virtual Showcase on Sunday, April 11. King Locomotive had a travel conflict arise for that date, and we are working on rescheduling them for later this spring.
In the meantime, we still have a show for you that night. Read on for details!
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Josh Kelley has accomplished quite a bit in his career. You may know him for his appearances on nationally syndicated television shows, including TODAY, Good Morning America, The Ellen Degeneres Show, and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, or for performing the theme song of the hit sitcom, Mike and Molly.
Even with all of that under his belt, he still has uncharted territory to cover. For instance, he just released a new single and video that is unlike anything he’s ever done!
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Late last year, Americana artist Katie Cole released her EP, Things That Break Pt. 1. We chatted with her about the EP, as well as her experience coming to the U.S. and working with some of the industry’s biggest names over the years.
Since then, the Melbourne, Australia native has kept quite busy. She has spent a good portion of 2019 touring Europe and then the U.S. with The Smashing Pumpkins, and accompanied frontman Billy Corgan on his solo run. All the while, she has been as tireless as ever working on her own projects.
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It’s probably a good time to mention that we’re going to be on vacation next week. So, aside from this being the last new UMC20 playlist of the month, it’s the last update period until September. We’ll hit you with the best of August when we get back the day after Labor Day.
(Don’t worry, though. We’re cooking up some fun for you while we’re gone. More on that later in the week!)
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We dial up the power with today’s Daily Spinn, featuring a commanding statement from one of Nashville’s most notable rising soul artists.
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Kara Frazier is making quite a name for herself in Nashville. The Jacksonville, Florida native has spent a good deal of time in Nashville with GRAMMY-winning songwriter and producer Shannon Sanders, who is known for his work with the likes of John Legend, India Arie, and P!nk.
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This Valentine’s Week gives you plenty of new music to love, courtesy of our UMC20 Spotify playlist!
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Grammy-winning soul singer Shannon Sanders and his brainchild, the Nashville Urban Choir, have teamed up to release “Fight On,” an explosive and inspiring blend of soul, neo-gospel, hip hop, and pop that is sure to motivate listeners to hang in there for another round.
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Katie Cole has built an impressive career since coming to the United States from her native Australia; one which has taken her to iconic venues, legendary studios, and has connected her with her heroes. As a songwriter and touring musician, her success story is built on the tenets of hard work, a reverence for music, and a common reassurance whenever opportunities arise.
“You’ll work it out,” Cole recalls telling herself. “Say yes to the opportunity. Say yes to the right people, and you’ll work it out.”