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SongU.com Gold Stars
Oct 2012 - Feb 2013

Hi everyone,

This is a special "Gold Stars" edition of the SongU.com Campus News to celebrate our members recent successes in the past few months (Oct 2012 - Feb 2013) [Editor's note: if you submitted good news recently and do not see it here, it will appear in the next Gold Stars issue].

From contest winners to publishing contracts to TV and Film placements, first cuts, radio airplay and more -- there's some great successes in this current issue. All I can say is WOW -- I couldn't believe all of them when I ran the report and read through them myself. We are so proud of you for dreaming big, working hard and making it happen. Every time I do these issues, it makes me smile. This is the proof that working on your craft, connecting with others always pays dividends. And for all of you who said "thanks" to us, I say that back to you. As three songwriters who are also teachers, there's nothing that makes us prouder than seeing seeing dreams realized. Keep up the great work!

You will notice that many of the songs below were co-writes with other SongU.com members or came up through the SongU.com Coaching system or were signed through one of our various pitch listings. That is just awesome.

Ok, without further adieu, maestro, please cue the fanfare music (and apologies to anyone whom I've accidentally overlooked. You can email me with any corrections).

Members Who Won or Placed In Songwriting Competitions!

= Denotes Grand Prize Winner or 1st Place Winner

Donna Devine ("Lord (Dying Prayer of St. Cecilia)" ) - UK Songwriting Contest 2012 The song "Lord" was a Finalist in the Faith/Christian category. Three other songs were Semi-Finalists. "Heart Please Break": Jazz/Blues "One Tear Don't Mean A Heartbreak": Country "My Angel Folds Her Wings": Acoustic/Folk.
Debra Gussin ("IS THAT YOU?" ) - SONGWRITER UNIVERSE MAGAZINE TOP 5 Song.
Betty Holt ("Staycation" ) - Song Door Contest My song, "Staycation" rated an honorable mention in the recent Song Door contest..
Randall Johns (""Somewhere Green"" co-written with Song of the Year) - "Somewhere Green" placed in the semi-finals..
Christina Meyer ("Toast To Life" co-written with Shirley Goines) - Songwriters of Wisconsin Song Contest "Toast to Life" won 1st place in the Pop/Rock cateogory. .
Christina Meyer ("My Oxygen" ) - Songwriters of Wisconsin Song Contest "My Oxygen" won 1st place in the Open Category.
Susan Muranty ("I Can't Unlove You Now" ) - Australian Songwriters' Association (ASA) 2012 Songwriting Contest I Can't Unlove You Now, co-written with Ritchie Neville (5ive) and Sven Tydeman (Kitty Groove Productions) was a finalist (Top 10) in the Folk/Acoustic Category .
Susan Muranty ("Morningstar, Gently" ) - Song of The Year Contest Runner-up Adult Contemporary Morningstar, Gently..
Susan Muranty ("I Can't Unlove You Now" ) - Song of The Year Contest Top Five Adult Contemporary I Can't Unlove You Now.
Susan Muranty ("I Can't Unlove You Now" ) - UK Songwriting Contest I was lucky enough to Win the Lyrics Only Category of the 2012 UK Songwriting Contest with my song, I Can't Unlove You Now..
Susan Muranty ("Because I Loved You" ) - Australian Songwriters' Association (ASA) 2012 Songwriting Contest Because I Loved You, co-written with Ritchie Neville (5ive) and Sven Tydeman (Kitty Groove Productions) was a finalist (Top 10) in the Ballad Category .
Lorraine Palmer O'Reilly ("In My Heart" co-written with Lorraine Palmer O'Reilly / Lorna Flowers) - UK Songwriting contest December 2012 We were delighted to be placed as semi-finalists. Second recognition for this song . Previous was Song of the Year - 'artists to watch' as songwriters .
Sue Sherback ("God's Garden" ) - SongDoor 2012 International Songwriting Competition My song God's Garden received an Honorable Mention in the Christian category! Thanks to the suggestions and help of Coach #4146 and also Helen Darling. Thanks SongU.com for giving me the tools and encouragement to keep improving my songwriting!.
Cheryl Standage ("While I Wait" ) - Song of the Year contest Honorable mention December 2012 By Cheryl Standage (lyrics only).
Cheryl Standage ("When You Said "Hello"" ) - Song of the Year Semi-Finalist May 2012 by Cheryl Standage (lyrics only).
Cheryl Standage ("Only Memories" ) - Song of the Year Runner Up By Cheryl Standage (lyrics only) .
Mitch Townley ("Bringing Me Back To Life" co-written with Donna Valentine) - Durango Songwriters Expo / Write With A Hitmaker Song won 2nd place in the Country Division.

Members Who Signed Songs With A Publisher/Licensed!

Brad Yunek ("I Worship You" ) - Faith Mountain Music Publishing A praise and worship song that I had the fun of writing with my wife Susan. This is the first song that we have signed, the first of many! Thanks Sara, Danny, and Martin! SongU.com truly does bring us in contact with the music industry.
Donna Opfer ("The Power of the Dream" ) - Winner's Circle Country Music Publishing Signed a non-exclusive agreement with Gus Wolman..
Pat Kelley ("It's A Truck Song" ) - Sony/ATV Music Publishing Currently being pitched to major lable artists. Co-write with legends, Bucky Jones ("In A Different Light" and Curly Putman ("Green, Green Grass of Home"). .
Pete Buchwald (""This Changes Everything" AND "Joyful Hallelujah"" ) - Faith Mountain Publishing This was a result of an open submission opportunity on SongU.com Thanks guys!.
Donna Opfer ("Karaoke Smile" co-written with Matt Thomas) - Rhapsidee Music Rhapsidee Music accepted this song (our first co-write)into their music catalogue. .
Pat Kelley ("It's All Country" ) - Silk and Denim Music Nashville Being pitched to film/tv opportunities, including the show "Nashville.".
Joe Romano ("Midnight to Sunrise" co-written with Jason Vanover) - Debbie Z Entertainment by Debbie Zavitson of Debbie Z Entertainment.
Charles Hayden (""Short Cut" & "Does Heaven Heal Angels"" ) - Hi, my songs "Short Cut" and "Does Heaven Heal Angels" have been selected for placement consideration for a compilation album that will be released by Mac A Million Dollar Man Musick. I want to especially thank Craig Bickhardt and all the staff at SongU.com for their help and expertise. You all have encouraged me greatly! Charles V. Hayden.
Donna Opfer ("The Power of the Dream" ) - Winner's Circle Country Music Publishing Signed a non-exclusive agreement with Gus Wolman..
Joe Romano ("Whiskey Sunday" co-written with Jason Vanover) - Sherrill Blackman, Carolina Basketball Music (ASCAP) Signed the song with SDB Music. Was cut by Joplin, MO band Liverwire on Way Out West Nashville records. Only other outside songs on the album were cowritten by Johnny Bulfurd...which puts Whiskey Sunday in very good company..

Members Who Had Songs Recorded/Receiving Airplay!

Jon Philibert (""Other Than That (I'm Doin' Fine)"" co-written with Sue Bennett) - Artist: Mark Bender. Album: "Small Stuff". Universal Records Germany Artist's first English language album. .
Rita Weyls ("Pray" ) - My Three Kids Music Recorded by Karen and The Dolans and released in Ireland and getting good feedback From radio stations. Recorded by Mikayla Lynn to be released on cd. Many thanks to Bob Dellaposta..
Mitch Townley ("The Wall Song" co-written with Brad Dunse) - Pork McElhinny Live version recorded at a benefit concert to raise funds to bring the "Moving Vietnam Wall" to his hometown of Brookveille, PA. A CD of the event is being recorded..
Mitch Townley ("Little Girl Gone" ) - recorded by artist, Abbey Cone.
Mitch Townley ("Kickin It Old School " co-written with Andy Wills ) - recorded by artist, Travis Wayne.
Debra Gussin ("OBEY THE DJ " co-written with Jonathan Bluth) - 90210 OBEY THE DJ will be featured in the primetime show, 90210. The episode aired on Monday, January 28th on the CW network! .
Rita Weyls ("Pray" ) - Pray has been on National radio in Europe for 8 weeks now and is performed by Karen and the Dolans..
Roger Rounce (""New Tracks On Old Lines"" ) - Crispian St. Peters The 20 track CD by Crispian St. Peters entitled "New Tracks On Old Lines" was released by Rollercoaster records in January 2013. Roger Rounce produced the album and wrote or co-wrote 19 of the tracks. Buy it on-line!.
Jon Philibert (""One Tequila, Two Tequila"" ) - Artist: Mark Bender Album; "Small Stuff". Universal Records, Germany Artist's first English language album..
Pat Kelley ("Free To Be Me" ) -"Free To Be Me" will be the title of Crista Lynn's new CD. She performs over 150 shows per year and has won Georgia Entertainer of The Year. .
James Hoppe ("Beginning , Transcend" ) - Got two different songs, "Beginning" and "Transcend" played on CBS during the 2012 NCAA Basketball Tournament .
Rita Weyls ("Breathless" ) - My Three Kids Music Recorded by Laurie Shaw on Banner Records Recorded by The Road Chicks Both to be released soon. Many thanks to Bob Dellaposta for securing these cuts..
Fiona Benefield ("Don't give me Dejavu" ) - Australian Drag Queen & Cabaret performer: Miz Ima Starr CD "My Heart's A Drummer" This song was co-written with The Sound Room, NZ and is being released on her upcoming CD early 2013.
Christina Meyer ("I Don't Love You" ) - Milk Magic Infomercial A song that I cowrote with Annie Calder was licensed for a Milk Magic Infomercial. The commercial will air from mid February to April. .
Pat Kelley ("Free To Be Me" ) - Country Artist Crista Lynn Title cut on her new CD due for release this spring..

Members Who Have Other Good News To Share! Image of celebrating

Fiona Benefield - A song that I've co-written with a NZ country music singer Jody Direen www.jodydireen.com is being performed by her at the Global Artist Showcase CMA Fest 2013 in Nashville. Jody won a NZ Country music award last year, and part of the prize was a spot in CMA Fest. She will also be including our song on her upcoming album!.
Darin Martin (""In the Middle of It All"" co-written with Brandon Matias) - "Secrets In the Snow" My song "In the Middle of It All" got placed in a faith based film called "Secrets In the Snow" which is available on DVD now!! The film was produced by Brittany Goodwin with Every New Day Pictures. It's track #7 on the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack too!! .
Mitch Townley ("Empty Christmas, Get Our Christmas On" ) - Benefit CD for the Joy Of Music School Congrats to Local songwriter Mitch Townley. He wrote a beautiful Original Christmas song entitled "Empty Christmas" for The Joy Of Christmas album we are putting out this year to benefit The Joy of Music School. Empty Christmas and a second song "Get Your Christmas On" will get air play during our Christmas Festival of Music on Knoxville's 106.1 The River!.
Donna Opfer ("Deja Vu All Over Again" co-written with Pat Kelley) - Doug Briney Artist Doug Briney's first single for his new label, CBM Records, based in Atlanta, GA, will be "Deja Vu All Over Again" from his album, "It's All Country." Based in Anchorage, Alaska, Doug is a 2012 ICMA nominated artist and a nominee for The Southern Star Network's Indie Artist of the Year. His album was recently in the Top 10 of the Roots Music Report Country chart, and he has been the #1 International Artist, according to CMG Radio Network.
Alison Frances Jones ("WHERE ARE THE FREAKS? by Spanking Charlene" co-written with Songs all written by Charlene McPherson and Mo Goldner) - Now I've Heard Everything Music Blog Although I did not write the songs on WHERE ARE THE FREAKS? by SPANKING CHARLENE, I played all of the bass parts and sung the female background vocals. I'm thrilled to learn WHERE ARE THE FREAKS? was named BEST ALBUM OF 2012 by the NOW I'VE HEARD EVERYTHING Music Blog. The singles "Dismissed With A Kiss" and "Canarsie" were produced by LITTLE STEVEN VAN ZANDT and mastered by BOB CLEARMOUNTAIN. The remaining ten tracks were produced by ERIC "ROSCOE" AMBEL. The album also features drummers ERIC SEFTEL and PHIL CIMINO, in addition to the album's songwriters, lead singer CHARLENE McPHERSON and guitarist MO GOLDNER. Great news for my first full-length session release!! Alison Jones.
Debra Gussin ("" ) - Debra Gussin was honored to be invited by ASCAP to participate in their Nashville Pop Workshop in December.
Till Zuidema ("Cd title "Oer De Brge" (translation: Crossing The Bridge)" ) - Artists "Eaglefield" Till wrote 12 new songs for the album "Oer De Brge" for Eaglefield. Since it's release October 2012 the album is air played weekly. This means Till is now swamped with work and requests to write songs for others. At this moment Till is writing a whole new repertoire for the band "Lost Frisian" (pop/rock) .
Rita Weyls ("Pray aka When I Pray" ) - Emma Leigh Performing the song with possible inclusion on new cd.
Rita Weyls ("Golden Ticket Opportunity with Word Publishing" ) - I am back from Nashville and my co-writing session with the amazing Steven Dale Jones ("One More Day"). Not only is he a great songwriter, but he's a great guy. He could not have been any nicer to me. I also had the privilege of meeting with Chad Green who was in charge of the contest for Word. He was so helpful and kind and answered many of my questions. This was truly a wonderful experience that I will cherish forever. I want to say 'thank you' again to Danny and Sara for all the opportunities they provide through SongU.com. You are great. Steve and I wrote a really cool song that we will demo and hopefully pitch.

SONGU.COM OPEN-DOOR PITCHING CONGRATULATES!
It's been another great few months for SongU.com pitching connections. We'd like to extend congratulations to the following members who had some good things happen to one of their songs through our connections (received notes of interest in their songs, contracts, mechanicals or licensing agreements, recordings or more).

#298 - Fast Track; Nashville-based music publisher with world wide contacts is looking for radio-friendly songs MALE OR FEMALE in ALL GENRES: Pop, Country, Rock, Dance, Adult Contemporary, Alternative, Christmas and Children's songs to sign and pitch. The following members received notes of interest in their songs.

• Jon DAgostino "A CHRISTMAS KISS"
• David Dean "Do You Want Some"

#445 - Fast Track. Only excellent country songs that are highly COMPETITIVE to be pitched to MAJOR LABEL artists such as George Strait, Jennette McCurdy, Faith Hill, Jewel, David Nail, Carrie Underwood, Brooks and Dunn, etc. will be considered. The following members received notes of interest in their songs.

• Jeremy Duggins "Hands of A Workin'' Man"
• james johnson "under that old bridge"
• Randy Meert "Dirt In His Veins"
• Andrew Scott Wills "BUILDING FENCES"

#863/916 - EXTENDED! Capitol Nashville artist, Luke Bryan. Submit great songs...strong lyric...ok to send outside of the box songs. Male vocal demos only. The following members received notes of interest in their songs.

• Mike Collins "LIKE THAT"
• Mike Collins "ARIZONA RAIN"
• John Condrone "Since I Found You"
• Scott Miller "This Feels Good"
• Hollie Brogunier "Sounds Like a Song"
• Steven Richards "You're So Bad For Me (demo)"

#876 - Submit Christian Pop, Rock and Contemporary music. Listen closely to weekend22.com . Show us your serious quality radio ready recordings. We have places for Great Christian Music. The following members received notes of interest in their songs.

• Donna Opfer "Everybody''s Got Somethin''"

#878 - GEORGE JONES. George Jones is going on his "Farewell Tour" next year, and will be recording a new album this fall, and his producer has stated recently that he is looking for songs. The following members received notes of interest in their songs.

• Julie Jean White "MY OLD FRIENDS"

#879 - EXTENDED! Still haven't found anything the label likes. This is a direct line to Banner Records artists! SUBMIT the following types of songs for a variety of male or female artists: Uptempo positive R&B; Uptempo pop with hooky choruses; Retro uptempo R&B; retro uptempo r&b with a touch of contemporary ala Bruno Mars; driving R&B with a rock edge. The following members received notes of interest in their songs.

• LANNY SHERWIN "No Tomorrow"
• Rita Weyls "TAKE IT SLOW"

#881 - LADY ANTEBELLUM. Looking for Capitol Records artist, Lady A. Submit positive, energetic uptempos! Great songs about life and inspiration. The following members received notes of interest in their songs.

• Ray Phillips "Cold Nebraska Wind"
• LANNY SHERWIN "Different Horses"

#882 - PARMALEE. Looking for Broken Bow recording artist, Parmalee. The following members received notes of interest in their songs.

• Steve Hostetler "Must Love Beer"
• James (Jim) Smith "Color of a Collar"

#887 - EXTENDED! BLAKE SHELTON. Looking for Warner Brother's recording artist, Blake Shelton who is being produced by Scott Hendricks. Submit great UP-TEMPO country songs. No heavy subjects or deep meanings. The following members received notes of interest in their songs.

• Brooke Malouf "COMFORT ME"

#888 - EXTENDED! Rae Lynn. Looking for Big Machine recording artist, Rae Lynn. She was on The Voice. She is 18 years old and has an earthy 'in-your-face' kind of syle. Please google her and watch a couple of video clips before pitching to this one. Submit songs that are rocking, a little sassy with some attitude will be best. Absolutely NO cutsey kind of fluff. The following members received notes of interest in their songs.

• Jerry Blackburn "Don''t Ask Me"
• Carol Coffey "EVERYTHING THING"
• Graham Rodgers "Down Right Dangerous"

#889 - KELLIE PICKLER. RE-OPENED! Update 1/23/13 - "It takes this long to find that special, career song" - Looking for Black River recording artist Kellie Pickler. Submit great country songs ala early Patty Loveless, early Pam Tillis, Highway 101. The following members received notes of interest in their songs.

• Andrew Scott Wills "YOU'RE FEELING LOVE"

#892 - EXTENDED! RODNEY ATKINS. Looking for Curb artist, Rodney Atkins. Submit HIT songs all tempos. He is recently divorced so no "happily married" songs. Male vocal demos only. The following members received notes of interest in their songs.

• Ronald Brown "Country Therapy"
• David Dean "Do You Want Some"
• Paul Jarvis "Lines"
• Lucy LeBlanc "Kinda'' Simple, Ain''t It?"
• Claire Ulanoff "And Then Some"
• Andrew Scott Wills "TELL THAT TO GOD"

#896 - Submit Blues/Shuffles ONLY. Hilda is a 27 year old singer/songwriter from Texas looking for a few songs for her album. Submit Soul/rock/blues ala Aretha Franklin, Etta James and Janis Joplin, and Blues/Funk. The following members received notes of interest in their songs.

• Rita Weyls "No Meaning"

#897 - MTV Music Submission: Please do not submit until you read this entire listing and understand the terms. Looking for songs in these genres: ELECTRONICA and a lot of ethereal Scandinavian music. The following members received notes of interest in their songs.

• Fiona Benefield "Apollo''s Sorrow"
• Nassu Bowe "ELECTRO DANCE"
• Rita Weyls "dirty room"
• Rita Weyls "mr bassic 4am"

#898 - DIERKS BENTLEY. EXTENDED. STILL LISTENING...Looking for Capitol Records artist, Dierks Bentley. Submit hits, looking for good grooves, great lyrics and melody. But no party songs and no drinking songs. Male vocal demos only. The following members received notes of interest in their songs.

• Eileen Bernstein "Let It Go"
• Mike Collins "ARIZONA RAIN"
• Mike Collins "SHE AIN''T YOU"
• David Dean "Do You Want Some"
• John Green "Too Much To Dream"
• Paul Jarvis "Lines"
• Tim Morgan "It''s Alright to be Wrong (Demo)"
• Rick Reames "A Real Good Sign"
• Michael Taylor "Glory Hallelujah Sky_demo"
• Dempsey Watson "Running Heart"
• Brad Yunek "I WANT TO (full demo)"

#899 - CARLEY PEARCE. EXTENDED. STILL LISTENING....Looking for RLG/Sony artist Carley Pearce. Submit unique, vibey country-bluegrassy a la Alison Krauss and Linda Ronstadt. Think cool. The following members received notes of interest in their songs..

• Cori Brewster "Healing Wind"
• Rita Weyls "GETTIN' OVER YOU"
• Rita Weyls "how to let you go"
• Barbara Wilkinson "When Love Comes Knockin'-Best of Songu"

#901 - UPDATED INFO. 11/16: "We we have found some great songwriters with SongU.com! Now need UPTEMPO POP Country. HIT songs ala Kelly Clarkson meets Hunter Hayes and John Mayer. Seeking songs that demand strong vocal, as Abbey has tremendous range.".... This is a 14 year old artist from Texas who already has experience performing and recording. The following members received notes of interest in their songs.

• Fiona Benefield "I''ll Pay Ya Back (Best of Songu)"
• Wayne Bush "Kissin' Frogs (Dance Mix)"
• Rich Chambers "Tender Years"
• David Dean "Where Country Lives"
• Matt Dorman "Love'll Do That"
• Mark Dunning "Dream Big (demo)"
• Shirley Goines "TOAST TO LIFE (M)"
• Steve Hostetler "Irene McLean"
• Paul Jarvis "Something to Prove"
• Keith Sasser "Southern To The Bone [Female]"
• Keith Sasser "The Party Crowd [Female Vocals]"
• Deborah Schwartz "FDBK 300 - YOUR BEST FRIEND'S SISTER - UPTEMPO (hi fi) "
• Ed Williams "White Picket Plan - demo"
• Brad Yunek "LIVING STONES (Best of SongU nominee/full demo)"
• Brad Yunek "THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKIN' ABOUT (full demo)"

#904 - RACHEL BRADSHAW. Looking for Bigger Picture recording artist, Rachel Bradshaw. Submit big rangy songs, country with a lot of depth - NOT a la Martina McBride or Carrie Underwood pop. NOT fast wordy songs - NO daddy songs. Check her out, singing with her dad Terry Bradshaw at http://www.nbc.com/the-tonight-show/video/terry-and-rachel-bradshaw-61312/1407906/. The following members received notes of interest in their songs..

• Steve Hostetler "All I Need to See"
• Brooke Malouf "Carry Your Rain"
• Brooke Malouf "Building Fences 4/30/10"
• Elvira Walls "I Can't Love Me With You"

#907 - VARIOUS MALE ARTISTS. Looking for some great original songs reminiscent of BOB SEGER - NIGHT MOVES to pitch for some upcoming meetings with various male artists who want that vibe. The following members received notes of interest in their songs.

• Danny Busby "Life As I Knew It"
• Jamie Trent "Cant Outrun The Whiskey"
• Andrew Scott Wills "BIGGER SMALL TOWN"

#909 - ELI YOUNG BAND. Looking for songs for Big Machine Label Group artist, Eli Young Band. Submit great guitar driven songs with all-American vibe. Uptempos! The following members received notes of interest in their songs.
• Jerry Blackburn "NASCAR CURVES"
• Matt Dorman "Grannies Got A Tramp Stamp"
• James (Jim) Smith "It''s Just Lunch Demo"
• Ed Williams "I Can Make That Work - demo"
• Ed Williams "God Loves A Workin' Man"

#910 - JUSTIN MOORE. Looking for Big Machine artist, Justin Moore. Submit great songs that can be described as today's hip, young country. All tempos. Male vocal demos only. The following members received notes of interest in their songs.

• Jerry Blackburn "GET TO YOU 12012012"
• David Dean "Do You Want Some"
• Tim Morgan "It''s Alright to be Wrong (Demo)"
• James (Jim) Smith "I Like it Already"
• Rita Weyls "BRING YOUR BROKEN HEART TO ME"
• Brad Yunek "I WANT TO (full demo)"

#911 - RAELYNN. (Note: This is a different guest than Listing #888 in Oct/Nov. If that guest expressed interest in your song, please check status with them before pitching here). Looking for sassy 18-year old Big Machine artist, RaeLynn. Submit hits ala Miranda Lambert, Kellie Pickler, all tempos. Female demos only. The following members received notes of interest in their songs.

• Chelbie Birdwell "Momma Knows"
• Jerry Blackburn "IT HAS TO HURT"
• Rita Weyls "GETTIN' OVER YOU"

#912 - WILLIE NELSON. Looking for MALE/FEMALE DUETS ONLY for legendary singer, Willie Nelson. Submit great male/female duets ala Willie Nelson. All tempos. The following members received notes of interest in their songs.

• Roger Rounce "HOME TO ME"

#914 - Note - Previously #901; new UPDATE from 1/11/13: "We are slating production for February on the first 4 songs. We are now looking for 4 more." Refreshing and tremendously talented 14 year old seeking age appropriate EDGY, UPTEMPO POP Country, with emphasis on EDGY and POP!! HIT songs ala Kelly Clarkson/Hunter Hayes/Taylor Swift/Bruno Mars. Strong vocals for Abbey’s incredible range. The following members received notes of interest in their songs.

• Cheryl Ashton "Romeo Don't Know "
• Debra Gussin "KISS ME LIKE U MEAN IT!"
• Betty Holt "GIRLFRIENDS (Roxie demo)"
• james johnson "you got me goin crazy"
• Rita Weyls "Breathless"

#915 - LINDSAY ELL. Looking for 22-year old Broken Bow artist Lindsay Ell. Think Sheryl Crow meets Keith Urban. Songs that are honest, bluesy slant - No party songs, or heavy topics. Check her out on http://www.youtube.com/user/lindsayell and lindsayell.com. The following members received notes of interest in their songs.

• Ed Williams "It's Workin' - demo"

#919 - QUICK PITCH! Listening for "non-country" major film/TV opportunities for her L.A. music supervisor contacts. The Music Supervisor for two different TV shows needs upbeat, driving, hip hop, dance, urban, R&B, electro music as well as tension music at different temposRead ALL details, submit appropriately. ONLY submit songs that are cleared, meaning: The songwriter(s) must own the master recording and publishing; and must have signed permissions from all talent - musicians, vocalists, background vocalists - who perform on your demo allowing you to use this demo with their talent in the movie. No exceptions! The following members received notes of interest in their songs.

• Cheryl Ashton "U NASTY HOT"
•'navy' Dan Robinson"Instrumental - Capture the Momentum"
• Dan Robinson "That''s Just Sick"
• Katherine Thorne "Totally Biological"
• Rita Weyls "TAKE IT SLOW"

#925 - Seeking strong songs in the Pop/Soul/Rock/Acoustic genres as well as country songs to pitch to artists throughout Europe. The following members received notes of interest in their songs.

• Alison Jackson "Famous Cheatin'' Fool"
• Alison Jackson "You Gotta Talk - demo"
• Kimberly Kime "My Home Place"
• Dan Robinson "Tired"

#927 - JOSH THOMPSON. Looking for Showdog/Universal artist, Josh Thompson. Submit great songs that can be described country with attitude. Male vocal demos only. The following members received notes of interest in their songs.

• James (Jim) Smith "I Like it Already"
• Rita Weyls "BRING YOUR BROKEN HEART TO ME"

#928 - THE GRASCALS. Looking for Rounder Records artist, The Grascals. Submit real Bluegrass and Gospel. Listen to previews of their music and vibe on iTunes or Amazon. For more info on this artist see grascals.com.The following members received notes of interest in their songs.

• Roger Rounce "HE TALKS TO ME"
• Michael Taylor "Glory Hallelujah Sky_demo"
• Ed Williams "A Man's Gotta Do"

Congratulations To All!
We always love hearing your good news. So if you have some good news to share, just look on the right-hand side of the SongU.com member homepage after you login where you can submit your good news for the next Gold Stars.

And of course, a big THANK YOU to our members for not only talking the talk, but walking the walk and delivering high-quality songs. Thanks for showing the world that talent, dedication and education go a long way. Keep up the great work!

Wishing you all continued success!

-Danny
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