New Music Weekly has officially revealed the nominations for the 2026 New Music Awards, kicking off another year of celebrating the artists, radio programmers, and industry professionals who help shape today’s music landscape. This year’s ballot reflects the continued rise of both chart‑topping stars and fast‑growing independent voices. Among the major‑label standouts earning top recognition are Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Benson Boone, and Teddy Swims—all of whom have dominated playlists, airwaves, and fan conversations throughout the past year. On the independent side, Michele Bettencourt, John Jurney, and Eileen Carey lead a diverse group of emerging and established indie artists whose momentum has been impossible to ignore. The New Music Awards also extend beyond artists, honoring the essential contributors behind the scenes. This year’s nominations include a wide range of radio stations, program directors, music directors, and industry executives, acknowledging their ongoing...
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Rosemarie has been captivating audiences since the age of four, showcasing her talents in singing, dancing, and playing musical instruments. Splitting her time between California and Nashville, her passion for performing has fueled a vibrant and ever-evolving career in country music. With deep ties to Music City, Rosemarie has worked with renowned producer Rick Durrett and continues to collaborate with some of the best musicians in the industry. Her dedication to her craft has earned her numerous accolades, including performing at the prestigious Omni Hotel Radio Convention alongside guitarist Justin Weaver, known for his work with Beyonce' and the Chicks. She has also been featured as an extra on six episodes of the hit TV show Nashville and appeared on two of the largest digital signs on Broadway in Nashville. Rosemarie's music has reached audiences worldwide. In 2021, six of her songs were played on New Zealand's Galaxy FM, captivating over five million listeners during ...
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Many artists talk about the hustle. Mitchell Broodley lives it. Between practicing law, raising two young kids, producing his own music, and occasionally sleeping, Mitchell is coming off an unexpected breakthrough. His first holiday release hit #1 on two Amazon Music charts and reached #6 overall on Amazon's Holiday Best Sellers Chart. Now he returns with his first modern country single, "Overtime Again" (country radio add week: February 16, 2026). THE SONG
"Overtime Again" captures the tension of a long-distance relationship using football as emotional framing. It's about staring at the clock, wishing the game wouldn't end, and hoping for overtime just to steal a few more moments together. It's urgent, melodic, and built for anyone who's ever wanted time to slow down. ABOUT THE ARTIST Years after stepping away from an early Nashville opportunity to attend graduate school and build a life first, Mitchell found his way back to music during the p...
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The Rhythm and Melody Room - "The song brings a soft and sweet sound, very and touching and romantic, it's a deep and creative sound. The song has a lot of potential and creativity!" The Melody and Flow Society - "With striking vocals and a clear identity, the instrumental brings delicate tones in the acoustic guitars and bass, with a standout section between 1:12 and 1:46, where the track becomes more engaging. The track shows potential for Alternative / Indie R&B, Adult Contemporary, and Pop Rap." Additional Artist/Song Information: Artist Name: PTtheGospelSpitter
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In 1999, computer science pioneer Ray Kurzweil published "The Age of Spiritual Machines," positing that the super computers that were being developed at that time would eventually develop souls and the impact that would have on the future. A quarter century later, as we begin to comprehend the nature of A.I, borne of the legacy of Kurzweil's predictions, producer/musician Evan Frankfort's band The Spiritual Machines has embraced that narrative as a throughline for their band and new EP, Graviteasing. "The concept of backing up your brain into a hard drive and living in the cloud forever is not something that anybody really debates," Frankfort asserts, mentioning the futurist and transhumanist figure as a major influence on his work. "They just debate on when it's going to happen." Drawing deeply from the rich ore of cinematic Rock like Pink Floyd, and pop prog (think Alan Parsons Project) Graviteasing builds on Frankfort's sizable legacy in...