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"Bucket List," Daniel's first original recording is his follow up to "That Don't Pass for Christian on the Farm."

His music and his story will continue to bless your heart and those of your listeners.

Daniel Wheeler's family has played music his whole life.  The Wheeler family jam sessions were a common event anywhere they were all together.  Daniel says everyone wanted to be included, so they all learned how to play country style and joined right in at family gatherings and church.  They played their favorite country songs and their favorite Gospel songs.  Daniel learned to play piano, harmonica, bass, lead and acoustic guitars, because his desire to be a part of those family jam sessions was so strong.  

Daniel found out about God's grace and mercy, he says, at age 30, and really got serious about his relationship with Jesus. He wrote his first song in 2016 just after that.  People at church liked his songs, so Daniel thought someone might like them on Facebook and started posting them about a year ago.  His followers have now grown to 25K and continuing to grow!  He plays and sings his originals and other songs he grew up playing.  People are loving his raw, heartfelt music, evident in his rapidly growing following!

Daniel's pastor was preaching recently when Daniel felt led to go to the altar to pray for some direction in his life.  His pastor said, "Daniel, God is going to open a door for you that you never thought would be possible."  Daniel says three weeks later, without any prior contact, Nashville Christian Country producer, Rick Schweinsberg called him after seeing some of his videos on social media.  

Linda Boles has released her new single, “Lord I Want To Be A Blessing To You,” to Christian radio. This song is now impacting Inspirational, Christian Soft AC, and Praise & Worship formats. “Lord I Want To Be A Blessing To You,” stands as Linda’s heartfelt offering of worship carrying the same message that has defined her lifelong journey: that in every season, the greatest calling is to bring joy to the Lord by living in obedience and love. This song is also available on all streaming platforms.

Nashville Christian Country and Grammy nominated artist, Marty DeRoche, releases brand new song "Blood Bought Cowboy"

Written by Denise Bain, one of the writers of Marty's signature song, "A Bullet and a Bible," this new single "Blood Bought Cowboy" is sure to be an upbeat, classic country favorite of everyone.  Marty/s voice is original and identifiable on each song. 

Christian Country or Cowboy music fits Marty's voice perfectly.  On slower songs, you might hear a bit of Kenny Rogers grit and vibrato.  On upbeat songs, Marty puts in his special "yodel" in moving from phrase to phrase.  His voice is always smooth and appealing, but his personality as a kind and extremely encouraging person has audiences and congregations having Marty back again and again.  His bookings have grown this year all over the U.S. as more and more people hear him and hear about him.  He is very likable and endears himself to all who meet him. 

*Marty is available for interviews or to do station liners.  His phone number is:  (618) 698-7276.

NASHVILLE, TN (September 12, 2025) – Billy Blue Records is proud to announce the release of the latest radio single from award-winning bluegrass artist Kristy Cox, titled “Broke Down in Georgia.” The new track showcases Kristy’s unmistakable voice and ability to fuse traditional roots with a modern emotional edge, continuing the momentum of her celebrated Let It Burn album.

Written by Mickey Cates and Tony Ramey, “Broke Down in Georgia” tells the story of a road trip gone wrong—and a heart unraveling right along with it. With vivid imagery of passing headlights, breakdown lanes, and emotional detours, the song captures the weight of lost love and the quiet ache of not being as far down the road as you thought you’d be.

“With 'Broke Down in Georgia,' I got to do what I love most—take the bones of a country lyric and breathe bluegrass into it,” Kristy shares. “What excites me about this track is the double meaning tucked in the lyrics. On the surface it’s about breaking down on the road, but underneath it’s about life and love wearing you down. That mix of grit and heart is why this song feels so personal to me.”

Billy Blue Records A&R/Creative Director Jerry Salley agrees, noting, “Kristy’s new single, 'Broke Down in Georgia,' is a wonderful example of the right song for the right artist at the right time. Her delivery of this lyric and melody is one of her very best performances.”

“Broke Down in Georgia” follows the release of “Front Porch of Paradise,” "The Wrong Girl," and the fiery title track “Let It Burn,” all of which have resonated strongly with radio programmers and listeners alike. With each single, Kristy Cox continues to deliver the honest, emotionally driven bluegrass she’s known for—and this latest offering may be her most powerful yet.

Broke Down in Georgia
Mickey Cates and Tony Ramey. © Anthem Willdown Music/ASCAP/Reservoir 416/O TexMusic/BMI. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Producer - Jerry Salley
Acoustic Guitar and Fiddle - Jason Roller
Mandolin and Resophonic Guitar - Justin Moses
Banjo - Aaron McDaris
Upright Bass - Jeff Partin
Harmony Vocals - Magnolia Williams and Jerry Salley
Engineers - Jason Roller and Chris Latham
Mixed and Mastered - Chris Latham

Place of Perfect Love

I just want to praise you now

For all you've given to me

I just want to thank you now

For your life that you gave up so free

You died so I could live

You gave so I could give

You loved so I could share

Your grace and mercy now forgives

Every wrong I've done

Every time I've shunned

The truth and what is right

Now you are the  light

That guides me to that place of perfect love

So I praise you now

For all you've given to me

So I thank you now

For the life that you gave up for me...

Charles Anthony Brady (c)2025 Rawfire /ASCAP

ISRC QZZ7W2505183 / UPC: 199737182070

About Gary Russ

The youngest of 11 children born in Central City, Kentucky near the area where Chet Atkins and Merle Travis perfected the famous guitar sound of country music, Gary Russ and his family could not help but learn to play music.  They sang and played multiple instruments in church and in a rental property of their father's they affectionately called "The Pickin' House."  They loved clean country music, but did not want to play in honky tonks or bars.  "The Pickin' House" was a place where they could play both Gospel and positive country music with friends.  It was a place where they could have fun, but not the kind of "fun" in honky tonks.

The choice of this song, written by Marshall McKellar, was not a difficult choice for Gary.  When he heard the song, his daughter had just given birth to her son after a miscarriage, the only boy to be born to the family. The entire family was in the depths of grief.  Gary says, "When I heard just the first six words of the song, there was no doubt the song was written for me."

Then, the second verse comes in and brings the understanding of why "God Don't Waste a Hurt."   It is a song that will comfort anyone going through the loss of a loved one.  
Gary's rich, smooth country voice was the perfect fit for the song's presentation, but having the emotion and personal experience behind it took it to a whole new level.  

You will appreciate Gary Russ' first release on Nashville Christian Country.  

You may reach Gary Russ for interviews or liners   
at:  270-543-3734

NASHVILLE, TN – Acclaimed bluegrass and country vocalist Caroline Owens releases her new single, “Telluride,” to radio today. The exciting, fresh track delivers a heartfelt dose of finding freedom and the joyful celebration of renewal.

Written by Bill Whyte and Andrea Pearson, “Telluride” captures the feeling of breaking free from heartache, set against a backdrop of high energy instrumentation and vivid lyrical imagery. Owens’s performance brings the story to life with her signature vocal power and emotional depth.

“Buckle up! We’re goin’ on a wild ride to ‘Telluride’. Set to the soundtrack of blazing banjos and fiery fiddling, this tune is the sound of a weary heart finally letting go. Many thanks to writers, Bill Whyte and Andrea Pearson, for painting this picture-perfect mountain scene. Turn up the radio dial, and roll down the windows— We’re ‘hitchin’ a ride to Telluride’, y’all!” shares Caroline.

Owens continues to build momentum as one of bluegrass and country’s rising voices. She’s a three-time IBMA Momentum Vocalist of the Year nominee and a two-time SPBGMA Female Vocalist of the Year nominee. Her debut single, “Heartbreak Train,” reached #1 on the Bluegrass Charts and her latest release, “You’ve Still Got It” spent 10 straight weeks at #1. With each release, Owens further solidifies her place as a powerful new voice in the Bluegrass music scene.

Fans can stay up to date with Caroline's latest news and tour dates by following her on social media or visiting https://carolineowensofficial.com.

"Telluride"
Bill Whyte and Andrea Pearson
Copyright ©  2024 Andrea Pearson Music (SOCAN). BillyBlue Publishing, a div. of Daywind Music/Radiowriter Music (ASCAP). All rights reserved.

Produced by: Jerry Salley and Darin Aldridge

Guitar: Cody Kilby
Bass & Dobro: Jeff Partin
Mandolin: Darin Aldridge
Fiddle: Tammy King
Banjo: Matt Menefee
Harmony Vocals: Jerry Salley

ABOUT CAROLINE OWENS

Caroline Owens, a 3X IBMA Momentum & SPBGMA-nominated Bluegrass Female Vocalist of the Year, is a recording artist and songwriter for Billy Blue Records and Billy Blue Music Publishing in Nashville, TN. She has performed alongside many of the music industry's most accomplished artists such as Alison Krauss, Ricky Skaggs, Rhonda Vincent, Suzanne Cox, The Isaacs, Larry Gatlin, Larry Cordle, Carl Jackson, The Malpass Brothers, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, and many others. 

In addition to her undeniable vocal talent, Caroline made her mark in the songwriting industry, when her debut single, “Heartbreak Train,” claimed the #1 Bluegrass song of 2023, on the Bluegrass Borderline Charts. 

To add to this radio success, her song, “No More Blue Moons in Kentucky” (Featuring Darin & Brooke Aldridge), earned a coveted spot on Billboard Magazine’s list of “Eight Must-Hear New Country Songs”.

She is loved by fans all around the world, and is recognized easily in a crowd of singers, but not only for her talent. Her humility and down-home, southern charm ensures that Caroline Owens possesses all of the necessary qualities and skills to become a household name in the fast-moving bluegrass genre.

Linda Boles, a Nashville-based Christian singer-songwriter with a lifelong passion for ministry, has released her heartfelt new single, “I HAVE A HEART,” to Christian radio in the Inspirational and Soft AC formats. Written by Boles and produced by Stuart McCloud, the song delivers a tender yet powerful plea for life, rooted in the belief that every heartbeat carries God’s divine purpose. The release of “I HAVE A HEART” comes at a time when Linda is actively partnering with Pre-Born Ministries in a campaign to raise $15,000 to purchase a life-saving ultrasound machine for a pregnancy clinic. This mission, aligned perfectly with the heart of the song, seeks to provide women in crisis pregnancies the opportunity to hear their unborn child and choose life. “I HAVE A HEART” is more than a song. It is a reminder of the eternal worth God places on every life, no matter how small. Donate to the cause of Pre-Born Ministries:

HTTPS://preborn.com/campaigns/linda-boles-music-partners-with-preborn-ministries/

Coming off his #1 most downloaded song by radio djs and programmers on Radio Music DJ for weeks and in the Top Ten for the year of 2024, "Be More Like Elvis," Darin had a break from recording and releasing.  
However, when our Fire Chief and First Responder heard the song, "Not On My Watch," he knew he had to record and release it.  The words of the song went straight to the heart of someone who has spent his life serving and protecting others.  You will be blessed by this long awaited follow-up to his last release. 

Darin is available for interviews or station liners at: 812-276-9240.