Music News

“Ameir Smith” wins big at the 2012 HMMA’s (Hollywood Music in Media Awards)

On November 15th, 2012 at the Historic Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, CA. Ameir picked up his 1st award for best song in the Contemporary Christian/Gospel Category. Ameir had his management team Brenda Brown Entertainment there to support as this honor was received. As an independent artist the mountain climbing can be tenuous and takes such a special dedication and commitment to see it through. Quoting Ameir: “I am honored to have been nominated let alone having won this prestigious award. It is a sign to me that we are on the right track, and that our music is impacting the culture in…
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Jimmy White Gives Thanks “HAPPY THANKSGIVING”

There are so many things that I’m thankful for on a daily basis but in light of the recent storms that hit the part of New Jersey that I live in, I’m most thankful for people that put themselves before others.  The area all around me has been so devastated and so many people have lost everything and yet, there are people that have been coming in from all over the nation to offer their services to help others rebuild. Those people have left their homes, families and jobs to lend a hand to complete strangers who have, in some…
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CHERYL K. WARNER’S “THE AUCTION” CLIMBS FAST ON NEW WEEKLY CHART WHILE YOUTUBE VIDEO VIEWS GROW

I am so excited to share the good news with you that “The Auction” is climbing fast on the New Music Weekly Up & Coming Chart, while it is growing in YouTube video views.  The song is becoming more and more successful on radio, on many internet sites and on YouTube.  The message of the song is touching many hearts and is creating the awareness for farmers for which we have been hoping. With your help, there are no limits as to what we may accomplish with “The Auction”, so please continue to help us promote the song and video; please share with…
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“HERO” by Don Preach In Honor of VETERANS DAY!!!!!

GREAT NEWS FOR OUR VETERANS-PAST AND PRESENT TO SUPPORT OUR TROOPS! ‘HERO’ can be previewed and ordered by clicking on the Download on iTunes button below. A BIT ABOUT DON: Honing his talent for the past 10 years as an artist and producer, DON PREACH started STEALTH MODE ENTERTAINMENT, and has collaborated with national and local artists and producers, including Grammy Award winning SHANNON SANDERS (credits include India Arie), GHOST KASEN (production credits include JA RULE, ASHANTI, IRV GOTTI, JENNIFER LOPEZ, MARIAH CAREY, MARY J. BLIGE, and JANET JACKSON) Inspired by the thoughts and emotions of a very pivotal moment “My…
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Name Lizzie’s Fans Challenge!!!! Take A Look!!!

I love this time of year!   And, I’m excited to share more  fun news with you! First, thanks so much for being such great fans, and for your enthusiasm and support! I LOVE receiving your emails, texts, tweets, letters and photos! Name Lizzie’s Fans! Would you like to help choose a name for YOU – my fans? We’ve already received some great Fan Name suggestions – keep them coming until December 31. Email your suggestions** directly to me at [email protected]. I will put my 3 favorite Fan Names to a Fan Vote!  Everyone who submits the “winning Fan Name” will receive a download good for ONE FREE SONG!  So, get…
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Lizzie Sider Releases Holiday Single “Winter Wonderland”

New Country artist Lizzie Sider rings in the Holidays with her original arrangement of the seminal Christmas favorite, “Winter Wonderland”.  Though only 14 years old, Lizzie delivers this song with an elegance and warmth that transports the listener to their own “Winter Wonderland” of years gone by. Lizzie is the real deal: In one of Lizzie’s first real opportunities to use her position as an artist to help out in an up close way, Lizzie performed at a benefit fundraiser for a fan of hers, in Franklin County, TN, this past October. She has also toured the St. Jude Children’s…
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Gary Lynn Floyd Snags HMMA Nomination

Whenever you can get an award nomination out of Hollywood, it’s time to celebrate … even if it isn’t an Oscar, Grammy or Golden Globe. Still, Dallas’ Gary Lynn Floyd is pleased as punch that he was nominated for a Hollywood Music in Media Award as best male vocalist for his song “Unbound.” Anyone who’s seen Floyd perform knows that “Unbound” is one of his indisputable masterpieces, a soft, spiritual showcase for Floyd’s ethereal tenor. He won’t find out if he won until next month, but whatever the result there, we already know he’s a winner. — Arnold Wayne Jones  Sited From…
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Butterfly has the Music Industry Fluttering for the Sunshine State Teen Songstress Lizzie Sider

    Lizzie Sider, the fourteen year old singer-songwriter balancing her high school and musical career, spreads her wings on a smashing, autobiographical debut, Butterfly. Penned by Lizzie, 2x #1 singer/songwriter Jamie O’Neal, Jimmy Murphy and Lisa Drew (There Is No Arizona), Butterfly is a track that parallels Lizzie’s current journey to country music as songwriting served as her escape from being teased and humiliated in elementary school. “Scribbling down lyrics and playing the piano became an escape to a happier and safer place when I was being teased and not accepted,” says Lizzie.  “Now, I can’t even explain how much…
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“Lizzie Sider” Welcomes P.L.A. Media to her TEAM!!!

About PLA Media is an award-winning public relations and marketing full service/boutique agency in Nashville, Tennessee. The company was founded in 1985 by business marketing guru Pam Lewis. With 20 years plus of PR/Marketing experience, Pam has an extensive background in corporate and entertainment, marketing, publicity, management, major/independent record labels, consulting and publishing. PLA Media offers publicity/marketing, music publishing and radio promotion for a broad base of industries including real estate development, literary and corporate projects, restaurants, special events, and start-ups to IPO’s. We strive at PLA to really hear and interpret a client’s message through cost effective, results oriented…
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