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UMC20: From Home and Abroad (June 13, 2023)

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Anyway, onto this week’s edition of UMC20

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HOME Elite Artist Spotlight: Natasha Blaine

Once a month, we are partnering with Helping Our Music Evolve (HOME) in East Nashville to feature an artist who is enrolled in the organization’s Elite Artist Program, which teams recording artists with HOME’s Verified Producers and other business professionals to accelerate the process of creating and monetizing their music.

First up is Natasha Blaine. A Seattle native, Natasha moved to Nashville in 2018, and has been captivating audiences in Music City with her jazz-influenced vocals and engaging live performances ever since. She just released her new single, “You Don’t Treat Me the Same,” co-produced alongside HOME-certified producer Allan Fine.

I had the chance to chat with Natasha about the new single, her creative process, and the joys of performing live. In the process, I could sense her genuine excitement for what the future holds. Read the interview below, and check out “You Don’t Treat Me the Same” when you get to the bottom!

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UMC Fun -N- Games: Jenga with Amanda Raye

St. Louis native Amanda Raye joins Michelle and Jenna for this female-powered edition of UMC Fun -N- Games! Together, they play Jenga and discuss a variety of topics, including music and motherhood.

Stick around, and you’ll hear two live, in-studio performances, including Amanda’s recent single, “Girl on the Side.”

Watch it Live! (6 p.m. CT)