Member Successes - past year

J. Philibert ("I WISH EVERY NIGHT WAS SATURDAY NIGHT") - James Lynas . 5/31/2018. James Lynas reached #1 in the Tasmanian Country Music chart with my song "I Wish Every Night Was Saturday Night".

J. Trent ("CARRY YOUR MEMORY") - Brad Puckett . 3/3/2018. Brad released his new single to country radio on Monday (feb 26) The name of the song is “Carry Your Memory”. I was the solo writer on the song. I am being told it is already receiving airplay and a video will be released on CMT in the next few weeks....more

C. Coffey ("WALK IN YOUR SHOES") - THE BLACKDOG MORNING SHOW WEEKLY TOP 20 COUNTDOWN for week of January 22 thru January 26 LW.#1 TW.#1 ARTIST. Nina Flaaseth. SONG Walk in your shoes. 1/31/2018. It's nice to see Nina, Norway artist through Rolf Schnyder, getting airplay with my original song. Nina Flaaseth - Walk In Your Shoes - YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dGbVhnuXZA Thanks, Carol Coffey

C. Coffey ("WALK IN YOUR SHOES") - Publisher Rolf Schnyder, Nina Flaaseth. 1/31/2018. I connected with Rolf through SONG U. He’s been “instrumental” in getting me three cuts through SONG U…1. Barbarella Red Rock recorded GETTIN’ WARMER 2. 7 Loons recorded SOMEDAY AIN’T NO DAY 3. Nina Flaaseth recorded WALK IN YOUR SHOES. Thanks...more

L. Johnson ("CANT PUT YOU DOWN" co-written with Scott Miller and Max McGee) - James Stewart Keene. 6/28/2017. "Can't Put You Down" co written with Scott Miller and Max McGee, was released on album "Charm Offensive" by artist James Stewart Keene. It made it to #36 in Australian Top 40 Country Radio! https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/cant-put-you-down-single/id1176801411 https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/charm-offensive/id1208108182

L. Johnson ("THIS OL T-SHIRT " co-written with Scott Miller ) - James Stewart Keene. 6/28/2017. "This Ol T-Shirt" co written with Scott Miller, was released on his new album "Charm Offensive" by artist James Steward Keene. It made it to #22 in European Hot Country Radio playlist! https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/charm-offensive/id1208108182

B. Cutarelli ("BROKE ON YOU" co-written with Mitch Townley) - Rylee Nicholson. 5/4/2018. Rylee is currently located in Georgia, and comes from an extensive music background. Rylee's grandfather and Uncle who are deep into bluegrass, are his biggest influences. Mitch and I are pleased that Rylee will be recording our song "Broke On You"....more

G. Brunet ("SHE NEVER BELIEVED" co-written with Tina Tufts-May) - Dolly Dunn. 12/4/2017. I've just signed a Mechanical license with Canadian artist Dolly Dunn to record "She Never believed".

G. Brunet ("READ BETWEEN THE BLINDS") - Linda Lee. 10/22/2017. Canadian country artist Linda Lee of Dunn Records will be releasing this song on her upcoming album.

G. Brunet ("ANOTHER SHOT OF YOU" co-written with co-written with Dave Woods) - Russell Dale Shott. 10/22/2017. This is our 8th cut on this song.

G. Brunet ("MOONLIGHT BEACH, CRAZY BEAUTIFUL, YOUR HEART WILL DANCE AGAIN, FALL") - Dave King. 10/22/2017. I've signed Mechanical Licenses for 4 of my songs with Canadian artist Dave King.

G. Brunet ("ANOTHER SHOT OF YOU" co-written with Dave Woods) - Charlie Haga. 9/25/2017. This will be the 7th time that our song has been cut.

G. Brunet ("DADDY") - Marie Grace Badua. 9/25/2017. Canadian country artist.

G. Brunet ("THIS TIME AROUND") - Joe LeBlanc. 9/25/2017. Canadian country artist.

G. Brunet ("(I CAN) READ BETWEEN THE BLINDS, EVERY SONG HAS TO END, ALL THAT MATTERED, ESCAPE, NOT IN THOSE SHOES, SHE NEVER BELIEVED, HERE WITHOUT YOU, SHE CLIMBS.") - Laurie McClure. 9/25/2017. Canadian country artist Laurie McClure has 8 of my songs on her newly released CD called "Crooked Love". The song "She never believed" was co-written with Tina Tufts-May and the song "Here without you" was co-written by Rebecca Dale Peaden.

G. Brunet ("CRAZY BEAUTIFUL") - Thorne Avery. 9/25/2017. U.S. based country artist Thorne Avery two of my songs.

M. Townley ("UNWIND") - Todd Stanford. 8/29/2017. California Country Artist ala George Strait

M. Townley ("NUMBERED" co-written with Lee Johnson) - Steve Bridgmon. 8/29/2017. Daywind Inspirational Country Artist via relationship with Dallas Gregory connection from SongU.

M. Townley ("AMERICAN STRONG" co-written with Lee Johnson) - Rylee Nicholson. 8/29/2017. Thanks to Lee Johnson for securing this cut

M. Townley ("NUMBERED" co-written with Lee Johnson) - Rylee Nicholson. 8/29/2017. Thanks again to Lee Johnson for securing this cut. It is the 2nd cut of numbered within the same month and makes a total of 4 times the song has been cut

L. Johnson ("DANCIN' ON THE EDGE" co-written with Lorrie Caplan) - AMFM. 6/28/2017. "Dancin On the Edge" co written with Lorrie Caplan, was released on itunes by Nasvhille Pop Duo Artist AMFM ITUNES: http://apple.co/2t01kZK SPOTIFY: bit.ly/2szrWQW

L. Johnson ("I'VE ALREADY FALLEN" co-written with Annalise Williams) - 7 Loons. 6/28/2017. "I've Already Fallen" co written with Annalise Williams, was released by European Artist 7 Loons: https://itun.es/ch/Q-a3jb

T. Carn ("HE HAS COME") - The Merry Shout. 6/10/2018. My song is currently being shopped by publisher Dallas Gregory for cuts

T. Carn ("HE HAS COME") - Pitch for Various Artists for Christian Label. 6/10/2018. My song is currently being shopped by publisher Dallas Gregory for cuts

N. Tang ("DREAM A DREAM") - Independent No. 1's, Vol. 8 by W.O.A. International. 5/12/2018. W.O.A. International, headed by Oliver Sean, often releases a compliation album of new songs, mostly aimed at audiences in India and Dubai...and they actually picked my song "Dream A Dream" to be included on this one. I'm extremely flattered. I want...more

K. Kime ("WHAT LOVE DOES" co-written with Kris Bradley) - Dallas Gregory Publisher Pitch for Rachel Wammack Project- Maybe. 5/2/2018. Got a Maybe from Dallas Gregory on this song I co-wrote with Kris Bradley.

W. Gamache ("UNTIL YOU'RE BACK IN MY ARMS AGAIN") - Song appeared in "The Young and The Restless" on CBS-TV-08-29-2017. 3/26/2018. Song was utilized in the Young and The Restless on 08-29-2017

K. Kime ("LOVE IS LOUDER" co-written with Gary Todd) - #1552 - Various Artists for Christian Label Project has expressed interest in your song "LOVE IS LOUDER". . 3/23/2018. Interest from Dallas Gregory for a project to teach against bullying

K. Kime ("MY HOME PLACE" co-written with Gary Todd) - Bob Dellaposta, for pitch ID #1573 - Ralph Stanley Jr. Project has expressed interest in your song "MY HOME PLACE". What does this mean?. 3/23/2018. Ralph Stanley Jr interested in My Home Place, co written with Gary Todd

R. Pruitt ("GLORY LAND") - Ralph Stanley Jr. . 3/15/2018. My Bluegrass Gospel Song, "Glory Land," was chosen to pitch to Ralph Stanley Jr., for a Gospel project he's doing to honor his late father, Ralph Stanley.

J. Karns ("WATCHING OVER YOU") - Nancy Peacock, Washington Street Publishing. 2/14/2018. Nancy Peacock at Washington Street Publishing put "Watching Over You" on hold for female Americana/ alt country pitch.

J. Karns ("DADDY DIXON" co-written with Bob Amos) - My Three Kids Music. 2/11/2018. Publisher is interested in the song for a Ralph Stanley II pitch.

J. Philibert ("ONE STOPLIGHT TOWN") - Country Music Magazine (UK). 2/1/2018. A two part article has appeared in the prestigious UK magazine “Country Music” which describes the writing, the SongU appraisal and finally the recording of the demo of a song I co-wrote with Douglas McPherson called “One Stoplight Town”. Part two describes...more

J. Philibert ("WHISKEY GET BUSY") - James Lynas . 1/4/2018. Hollywood Superstars become fans of James Lynas singing Jon Philibert’s Song “Whiskey Get Busy”! In a recent edition of the UK TV show Gogglebox, Ireland in which TV viewers and celebrities view TV clips and comment accordingly, actors Mel Gibson, Will...more

P. Walp ("HOW YOU LOVE ME" co-written with Pete Buchwald) - Sextillion Music Project. 11/16/2017. I received a note of interest from this pitch. They set me a maybe notice.

K. Kime ("WHAT LOVE DOES" co-written with Kris Bradley) - Debbie Campbell . 10/8/2017. Interested, will be pitched to Debbie Campbell, Glen Campbell's Daughter.

R. Hill ("THE WITER VIEW") - Sister Dorothy's Music Blog. 9/8/2017. My song and video was featured in Sister Dorothy's Music Blog, http://sisterdorothysmusicblog.blogspot.com/2017/09/happy-rons-song-wider-view-review.html

T. Zuidema ("NUMEROUS SONGS ") - Eaglefield / cd 'Oer de Brege' (translated 'Across the Bridge'). 8/8/2017. 15 songs of mine have been recorded on cd and are now being performed regularly by Eaglefield on stage here in the Netherlands. Also getting airplay. I feel very blessed!

S. Kay Kay ("SACRED SOUP KITCHEN") - Gardiner Talent Show. 7/14/2017. I sang my song in the Talent Show and won First Place in the adult division. raise the Lord.

C. St.Omer ("LIVE TODAY LIKE IT'S OUR LAST") - A World Of Sunshine. 5/2/2018. A World Of Sunshine is a Compilation CD on the British Indie Label Ramshaw Records, which will be released on July 18th. of this year and features, 12 songs by various artists, including "Live Today Like It's Our Last" by SongU member Emmanuel Carlos...more

M. Newman ("SMILING & LOVE ON ME") - . 5/3/2018. Signed two songs to Washington Street Publishing on a non exclusive contract. Thanks to Nancy and Queenie, and everyone at SongU for their continuing support!!

W. O'Hanlon ("THE BRIDGE") - Perfect Wedding Gift. 11/18/2017. Bill O'Hanlon signed an agreement with Perfect Wedding Gift to license one of his songs, The Bridge, for their wedding video service. He connected with them through SongU.

R. Weyls ("ONE HEARTBEAT AWAY") - Washington Street Publishing. 10/23/2017. Signed a non-exclusive contract for film and TV.

M. Moore ("FOREVER FOR NOW") - Washington Street Publishing. 10/5/2017. I'm very excited about working with Nancy and Queenie at Washington Street.

T. Graham ("LOVE IS WAR ") - Crucial Music. 10/2/2017. My co-writer Maureen Russell and I got LOVE IS WAR signed (non-exclusively) to Crucial Music (Los Angeles). This is the 6th song that Maureen & I have placed with Crucial Music.

J. Karns ("HAND ON THE PLOW") - Sherrill Blackman . 9/1/2017. Signed a single song contract for "Hand on the Plow"

W. Deaver ("LITTLE GIRL GO") - Debbie Z Entertainment (Nashville). 7/31/2017. Wrote this earlier in 2017 for my daughter's wedding, and who knows where it goes from here... Thanks to SongU for helping rekindle my enthusiasm to get the songs out there.

C. St.Omer ("COVERED") - The Great American Song Contest. 5/2/2018. Won 1st. Place with "Covered" in the Christian/Gospel Category of the 19th. Annual Great American Song Contest.

K. Jakubicki ("BIG GIRL PANTS" co-written with Anders Bay Jensen) - Indie International Songwriting Contest. 3/22/2018. Anders and I won 2nd place in the Indie International songwriting contest for our song Big Girl Pants. This song was evaluated a few times here on songu and it made us a small monetary reward to split. This is my first top 5 win in songwriting as I've...more

R. Pruitt ("GLORY LAND") - NSAI Top 40 Challenge. 3/15/2018. My song, Glory Land, was picked as one of the NSAI Top 40 Chapter Challenge Winners. Of the 40 songs chosen, 10 will be featured each quarter for the next year on the NSAI Website.

B. Williams ("THAT GUY") - International Songwriting Competition (ISC). 3/7/2018. I received notice about a month ago that I was a semi-finalist. Today I was notified I was a finalist. Out of over 16,000 songs entered they said I made the top 2%. There are a total of 14 country songs that made it as finalists. This year besides the...more

J. Hoppe ("SIP IT OFF MY LIPS" co-written with Elle Mears) - Song Door. 2/1/2018. Winner of the 2017 SongDoor International Songwriting Contest in the Country Category. http://songdoor.com/currentwinners.html

K. Daniels ("CONVERSATION") - Song Door. 1/31/2018. My Co-writer, Rick Leather, lives in Canada-we have never met face to face, yet we have written many songs together via the internet. Don't be afraid to take a chance.

K. Daniels ("IN MY BACKYARD") - Song Door (song contest). 1/31/2018. My co-writer, Rik Shafer, and I won Honorable Mention.

D. Pellegrini ("LAY MY BURDENS DOWN") - SongDoor. 1/25/2018. http://www.songdoor.com/currentwinners.html 2017 SONGDOOR GRAND AWARD WINNER, DAVID PELLEGRINI CHRISTIAN: David Pellegrini | Maryland, USA “Lay My Burdens Down” David lives in Edgewood, Maryland, and works full time as a Recreation Therapist...more

D. Curzon ("HOW CAN I BELIEVE IN YOU, GOD?") - 2017 UK Songwriting Contest . 1/14/2018. One of only seven Finalists (Indie)

J. Purtell ("ANGELINA") - 2017 Songdoor top five finalist in the Soft rock/Alt folk category. 1/9/2018. Winners in each category will be selected on January 22, 2018. The Soft Rock/Alt folk category had the most entrants followed by Country. I co-wrote this song with Ricki E. Bellos.

N. Triplett ("THAT ONE WEIRD KID") - Mid-Atlantic Song Contest. 1/1/2018. Honorable Mention for Country/Bluegrass. My first song contest placement!! Whoo-hooo!!

D. Curzon ("HOW CAN I BELIEVE IN YOU, GOD?" co-written with no) - 2017 UK Songwriting Contest. 12/30/2017. One of only http://www.broadjam.com/songs/idavanola/how-can-i-believe-in-you-godseven Finalists in Indie category.

A. Lang ("THE HANGING TREE") - UK Songwriting Contest 2017. 12/27/2017. My song 'The Hanging Tree' was among 3 other of my songs to make it to the Semi-Finals (this one in the Love Songs category), and I had another song ('Never Known You Until Now') that made it to the Finals in the Adult Contemporary Category. Exciting...more

A. Lang ("ONE FOOTSTEP AT A TIME") - UK Songwriting Contest 2017. 12/27/2017. This song made it to the Semi-Finals in the Jazz/Blues category. Originally written for a musical, it is a Civil Rights song.

A. Lang ("DANGEROUS") - UK Songwriting Contest 2017. 12/27/2017. I was thrilled that this song - 'Dangerous' - reached Semi-Finals status. I had 3 other songs that made it that far also, and one - 'Never Known You Until Now' - which made it to the Finals. I'd like to thank the various song coaches to whom I've submitted...more

A. Lang ("NEVER KNOWN YOU UNTIL NOW") - UK Songwriting Contest 2017. 12/27/2017. This song was a finalist in this year's UK Songwriting Contest. I was thrilled the song made it into the top 20 Finalists. I also had 3 other songs make it to the Semi-Finals.

Y. Vekshin ("") - . 12/27/2017. Yuri Vekshin with "Breath of dream" was a Semi-Finalist in the Instrumental category in the UK Songwriting Contest 2017, with "Wedding ceremony" was a Semi-Finalist in the Instrumental category in the UK Songwriting Contest 2017, with "????? ??? ????"...more

C. Hayden ("DRONES") - LHM's Song Of The Month For September 2017. 9/4/2017. Hi, I am very happy and humbled to announce that my song Drones was selected as the Song OF The Month winner for September 2017 at LHM's Song Of The Month Contest. I want to thank all of the staff of SongU and particularly my coach Vic for all his help...more

M. Townley ("EVER NOTICE" co-written with Sharyn Cassidy) - Smoky Mountain Songwriters Festival. 8/29/2017. 2nd Place In pop Category

M. Townley ("REDEEMED BY THE SCARS") - Smoky Mountain Songwriters Festival. 8/29/2017. 2nd place in Gospel/Inspirational Overall Listener's Choice Winner

M. Townley ("THE WALL SONG" co-written with Brad Dunse) - Smoky Mountain Songwriters Festival. 8/29/2017. 1st Place In Folk Ctegory

M. Townley ("IF LOVE WAS A HOUSE") - Smoky Mountain Songwriters Festival. 8/29/2017. 3rd Place In Folk Ctegory

R. Weyls ("SUMMER LIKE THAT" co-written with Johnny Walker) - Nash Next 2017 97.3 FM. 7/19/2017. Johnny is currently in the top ten performing a song we co-wrote- Summer Like That.