JWA Media is a boutique style publicity, media & public relations company based in America’s Music City of Nashville, Tennessee. From angels to outlaws, and everything between, JWA Media provides reliable and professional representation to independent and indie label human musicians, artists, songwriters, music producers, impresarios, creative spirits and event producers. The company is operated solely by former Marine, freelance music journalist, music promoter, and corporate event industry veteran Jason W. Ashcraft. It’s operated with 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 musical creators. We believe that music is medicine, and that a song 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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Outlaw Country Pioneer & Singer-Songwriter Johnny PayCheck’s Classic Album Somebody Loves Me Celebrates 54th Anniversary Of October 1972 Release
Outlaw country pioneer and singer-songwriter Johnny PayCheck’s 10th studio album, Somebody Loves Me, celebrates its 54th release anniversary in October. The 1972 album was recorded by Country Music Hall of Fame Producer Billy Sherrill (George Jones, Tammy Wynette), and part of PayCheck’s catalog with Epic Records.
Texas Teen Country Singer-Songwriter Elle Townley Wins Vocalist of the Year – Under 18 At 2026 Josie Music Awards In Nashville
Texas teen country singer-songwriter Elle Townley has added another major honor to her growing list of accolades, winning Vocalist of the Year – Under 18 at the 2026 Josie Music Awards, held Sunday, September 20, at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee.
Country Recording Artist Waylon Hanel Wins Artist Of The Year At 2026 Josie Music Awards In Nashville
Traditional country singer-songwriter and independent recording artist Waylon Hanel, the 24-year-old self-taught musician from Millington, Michigan, added another major honor to his growing career Sunday night, taking home the Artist of the Year – Traditional/Classic Country award at the 2026 Josie Music Awards, held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville.
Nashville Music Producer Tony Mantor’s Top-Ranked Why Not Me? Podcast Joins Inflection Network, Expands Reach Through iHeart Media
Inflection Point Entertainment (IPE) announced today that Tony Mantor: Why Not Me?, currently one of the top-ranked podcasts on Apple Podcasts, has joined the Inflection Network and will be distributed through the network’s deal with iHeartMedia.
Country Recording Artist Waylon Hanel Channels Barroom Honky-Tonk Country On “Blame It On The Rain,” The First Single From Forthcoming EP, Price Of Smokes, Due Out November 27
Traditional country singer-songwriter and independent recording artist Waylon Hanel channels barroom honky-tonk country with the release of his new single, “Blame It On The Rain,” arriving everywhere digitally on September 18, the first offering from his forthcoming EP, Price of Smokes, due on November 27 by CDX Records.
Country Traditionalist Dave Wilbert Sings Of Love, Faith, Farm Life, Summer Nights & Second Chances On New EP, The Good News
Traditional country recording artist Dave Wilbert will release his new six-song EP, The Good News, this Friday, September 18 via Willbilly Records & Symphonic. Included as one of Saving Country Music’s Most Anticipated Country Albums of 2026, the new EP is a collection of traditional country songs that draw on timeless storytelling of love, faith, farm life, summer nights and second chances, with the enduring sound of ’90s country that Wilbert has crafted his reputation on.
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