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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For Your GRAMMY® Consideration: Best Traditional Country Album Waylon Hanel – When Waylon Came To Nashville
When Waylon Came To Nashville, the album by country recording artist Waylon Hanel, is submitted for consideration in the Best Traditional Country Album category. Released through CDX Records, When Waylon Came To Nashville presents Hanel’s album-length recording within the tradition of country music.
Country Singer-Songwriter John PayCheck Sets His Sights On Move To Texas With New Single “Texan One Day,” From Forthcoming Third Studio Album Better Plan, Arriving November 27
Country singer-songwriter and recording artist John PayCheck is making his intentions clear: he’s going to be a Texan one day. The traditional country artist celebrates his affection for the Lone Star State on “Texan One Day,” the latest single available everywhere digitally on October 09. It’s the fourth teaser track from his forthcoming third studio album, Better Plan, arriving November 27 via HorseBite Entertainment.
For Your GRAMMY® Consideration: Best Traditional Country Album, Whey Jennings – Baptized By Fire
Baptized By Fire, the album by country recording artist Whey Jennings, is submitted for consideration in the Best Traditional Country Album category. Released through Dirt Rock Empire, Baptized By Fire presents Jennings’ album-length recording within the tradition of country music.
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.
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