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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A New Songwriter Showcase, Podcast & Internet Show Called The Hook, Filmed Live, Set To Officially Launch In September
A new songwriter showcase, podcast and internet show called The Hook, filmed live, is being planned and will officially launch its final test show on Labor Day, September 01 at Nashville’s Eastside Bowl (1508A Gallatin Pike S, Madison, TN 37115). The event will take place from 7:30-9:30pm ahead of the show’s first planned pilot show taping on September 29, and is a FREE event to attend by the general public and open to songwriters of all talent levels to perform in.
PHOTOS: Whey Jennings Makes His Debut At The Kentucky Opry In Benton, Kentucky On August 02
A photo reel of Whey Jennings debut at the Kentucky Opry in Benton, Ky. on August 02, 2025.
Chart-Topping Music Producer & Podcast Host Tony Mantor From Why Not Me? Becomes The Newest Editorial Columnist & Contributor For Autism Digest Magazine
Veteran Nashville music producer Tony Mantor, host of popular Autism podcast Why Not Me? has joined the editorial team at Autism Digest Magazine as a Columnist & Contributor. His debut column appears on page 27 in the August-October 2025 print issue which can be downloaded and read now at autismdigest.mydigitalpublication.com.
Whey Jennings To Surprise Drop New Single & Lyric Video For Uptempo Country Rock Jam “Can’t Outrun A Train,” Available Everywhere Digitally On August 01
Nashville recording artist and country singer-songwriter Whey Jennings will drop a surprise new single and lyric video for “Can’t Outrun A Train” on Friday, August 01 everywhere digitally by Dirt Rock Empire. The uptempo country rock jam is the first teaser track from Whey’s anticipated sophomore album, which will be officially announced in September, 2025.
Neo-Traditional Country Singer-Songwriter & Recording Artist Waylon Hanel Partners With JWA Media For Public Relations & Publicity Representation
Neo-traditional country singer-songwriter and recording artist Waylon Hanel has joined the artist roster at JWA Media for public relations and publicity representation. Hanel, a native of Millington, Michigan, has been on the rise over the last 3 years, drawing large audiences and building a solid reputation for being a breakout country recording artist to keep an eye out for.
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.

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