JWA Media is a boutique style publicity, media & public relations company based just outside America’s Music City near Nashville. From angels to outlaws, and everything between, JWA Media provides professional representation to independent and indie label musicians, artists, songwriters, music producers, impresarios, creative spirits and event producers who employ and support creatives. The company is operated solely by former Marine, freelance music journalist, music promoter, and corporate event industry veteran Jason W. Ashcraft. It is operated under a core belief in the proliferation of music and art over money, quality over quantity, and real storytelling by real journalists, about real songwriters and artistic creators. We believe that music is medicine, and that songs can transform lives and perspectives on important social issues. Therefore, JWA Media strictly limits the number of artists and projects being worked within a given timeframe in order to ensure the right amount of hands-on attention and focus is delivered on what each client’s project deserves and requires.
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Country Traditionalist Dave Wilbert’s Hip New Music Video For “Live From America (It’s Saturday Night)” Celebrates The Nostalgia Of Weekend Farm Life; Digitally Premieres Friday On YouTube
Country traditionalist, singer and independent recording artist Dave Wilbert is readying to premiere his vibrant new music video for his 90’s style country rocker, “Live From America (It’s Saturday Night),” the title track from his recently released debut album out now by Willbilly Records. The video will digitally premiere Friday, July 25 at 10am EST on Dave’s YouTube channel [@DaveWilbertMusic] ahead of its TV Premiere by The Heartland Network at 5:30pm EST|PST. The hip new video was shot, produced and directed by Karl Weidmann of Southern Cabin Films will also debut on American Country Network beginning on July 29th at 7:17am & 11:42pm EST.
Country Recording Artist John PayCheck Contemplates What’s Really Important In Life’s Metaphorical Timeline With Feel Good New Music Video For “More Days Behind”
Country singer-songwriter and independent recording artist John PayCheck will officially release his new music video on Friday, July 18 for his self-reflective song “More Days Behind,” which finds the U.S. Army veteran, lavender farmer and songwriter reflecting on what’s really important and where he’s at in life’s metaphorical timeline.
Outlaw Country Music Pioneer Johnny PayCheck’s Album Jukebox Charlie (And Other Songs That Make The Jukebox Play) Celebrates 58th Release Anniversary In July
Outlaw country pioneer and singer-songwriter Johnny PayCheck’s 5th studio album, Jukebox Charlie (And Other Songs That Make The Jukebox Play), celebrates its 58th release anniversary in July. The 1967 album, which peaked at #10 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart was recorded for Little Darlin’ Records and was widely considered as one of PayCheck’s pioneering recorded efforts that would help spawn the outlaw country movement in the 1970’s.
Texas Country Singer-Songwriter Elle Townley Returns With “Taking Off My Halo,” A Bold & Empowering Country Rock Song Rich With History, Available Digitally Everywhere June 27
Texas country singer-songwriter and recording artist Elle Townley returns with bold and empowering new single “Taking Off My Halo,” which she will independently release everywhere digitally this Friday, June 27. The song was recorded at Beagle’s Nest in New Braunfels,Texas by musician and producer Zack Walther.
Country Traditionalist Dave Wilbert Celebrates The Nostalgia Of America & Farm Life On Superiorly Produced Debut Album, Live From America (It’s Saturday Night), Available Everywhere Digitally, June 20
Country traditionalist, singer and independent recording artist Dave Wilbert celebrates the nostalgia of America and farm life on his vibrant and superiorly produced 90’s style country album, Live From America (It’s Saturday Night), available everywhere digitally on Friday, June 20 by Willbilly Records. Wilbert will also celebrate the album’s release with a special performance at The Local Nashville (110 28th Ave N) on June 20 at 5pm CST in a FREE event for everyone.
John PayCheck & His Calvary Band’s 10 State More Days Ahead Tour Rolls Into Tennessee, Arkansas & Texas In July
Country singer-songwriter and independent recording artist John PayCheck brings his More Days Ahead Tour through the south in July, with upcoming shows in Nashville, Tennessee, July 17 at Chief’s On Broadway, in Bentonville, Arkansas, July 18 at Meteor Guitar Gallery, and in Lindale, Texas, July 19 at Brisket Love BBQ & Icehouse.
PHOTOS: Women Make Music Celebrates Inaugural Songwriter Showcase During CMA Fest Week Featuring Andrea Vasquez, Brei Carter, Sophie Bolen, Neah McMeen, Angie Rey, Emily McGill & Brooklyn Summer
A downloadable photo reel from Women Make Music’s inaugural songwriter showcase during CMA Fest at Teddy’s Tavern in Nashville, Tenn.
2025 CMA Fest Photos: Country Recording Artists John PayCheck, Brei Carter & Dave Wilbert
A downloadable behind-the-scenes look from 2025 CMA Fest for country recording artists John PayCheck, Brei Carter & Dave Wilbert.
Chart-Topping Autism Podcast Hosted By Nashville Music Producer Tony Mantor Rebrands To Why Not Me?, Signs New Distribution Deal With Bleav & Expands Into Mental Health
Veteran Nashville music producer Tony Mantor, host of popular Autism podcast Why Not Me the World, has announced a rebrand of his chart-topping podcast to Why Not Me? Complete with a new logo and imagery, Mantor also recorded and produced new theme music for the podcast, written by Nashville recording session icon T. Wild (Garth Brooks, Brenda Lee, Patty Loveless).

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