Nfotusa Soldiers Speak Radio

Join us this week as we welcome Americana singer songwriter, Kevin Daniel. Hailing from Brooklyn, NY., Kevin's music career started when he was five years old, singing Disney songs into a turkey baster turned microphone. A year later he was enrolled in music lessons, starting on piano and saxophone, and by middle school was playing in state symphonic bands, touring with classical horn trios, and singing his heart out while exploring a growing passion for guitar. By the time he graduated from George Washington University, Daniel had played in two quartets, four high school orchestras, two jazz and blue bands, one bluegrass band, one punk ska group, and even sang tenor in an acapella group. On March 1st, Kevin released “Pour Me A Drink” the anthemic first single from his forthcoming new album to be released later in 2019. Recorded at Degraw Sound in the gritty Gowanus section of his borough, the song embraces the ephemeral world of love, loss and redemption with the full vigor of a potent malt liquor. Kevin’s s

Join us this week as we welcome Country music singer songwriter, George Ducas. A Lone Star native whose heart and soul are rooted in the honky tonks, roadhouses and dancehalls, George Ducas is a musical talent seasoned with experience, driven by passion and humbled by a God-given talent. With a string of Billboard charting songs that established him early as a country music trendsetter, George Ducas is a recording artist, hit songwriter, global entertainer and father to his children. His musical offerings encompass a creativity, sentiment, edge and wisdom of a man who lives life with a passion. With his success as a national major label and critically acclaimed recording artist included a string of hits including the Top 10 single “Lipstick Promises”). A tunesmith who constructs lyrics that attract the ears of the deeply emotional, light-hearted and the little bit crazy, George Ducas is a captivating music poet and entertainer who satisfies the palate of even the most eclectic and thoughtful of listeners. In

Join us this week as we welcome Country music artist, Hayden Haddock. Originally from Plano, TX., 19 year old Hayden is currently living in College Station, TX as he attends Texas A&M University. Hayden is quickly gaining notoriety with his music in that he has been on CBS Austin and Good Morning Texas multiple times in the past few months and opened up for Whiskey Meyers and Casey Donahew at Taste Addison at the beginning of the year. He just performed for three days at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas and just released his debut album "First Rodeo". In fact, his first single "She Don't Know It Yet" has almost hit 24k streams on Spotify and it was just released on 12/12. Hayden’s musical influences are deeply rooted in his home state of Texas with legends such as George Strait and Cody Johnson as well as stars such as Luke Combs, Jon Pardi, and Eric Church. We will talk to Hayden about his upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at his music, feature his latest songs, and ask him to share h

Join us this week as we welcome Country music singer songwriter, Ashton Shepherd. Hailed as a new Loretta Lynn by The Wall Street Journal, and compared to Taylor Swift by Entertainment Weekly, Ashton Shepherd stormed the country music world with her sass and southern charm in her songs "Takin' Off This Pain," "Look It Up," and "Sounds So Good."  In similar style to Miranda Lambert, the former MCA recording artist lets her genuine Alabama twang and no-nonsense attitude take it's course in her clever lyricism. The Billboard chart-topping artist secured a nomination for Top New Female Vocalist in the 2009 Academy of Country Music Awards, as well as a Female Music Video nomination in the 2011 American Country Awards. We will talk to Ashton about her upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at her music, feature her latest songs, and ask her to share her message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Ashton Shepherd at https://www.ashtonshepherd.com/ and spread the word. And as always we will give shout ou

Join us this week as we welcome pop-rock duo, The Como Brothers. Matt and Andrew Como are singer/songwriters from Long Island, NY who first appeared on the music scene in early 2012. The pop-rock duo has written, recorded, and released 2 albums, 5 EP’s, and 2 singles. They have performed at the Hard Rock Café, Webster Hall, the Cutting Room, and Warped Tour at Nassau Coliseum. Their music has appeared on many TV shows including E! Network's Keeping Up with the Kardashians, MTV's The Real World, and The Oxygen Channel's Best Ink. They have performed and recorded with drummers Steve Jordan & Aaron Sterling, bassist Sean Hurley, and keyboardist Andy Burton. The band is currently touring to promote their new singles First Time, and See the Light which will also be on their upcoming EP. We will talk to Matt and Andrew about their upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at their music, feature their latest songs, and ask them to share their message for the troops. Please be sure to visit The Como Brothe

Join us this week as we welcome award winning singer songwriter and international recording artist, Doreen Taylor. In exciting news for spring of 2019, the new Oscar Hammerstein II bio-musical "Sincerely, Oscar" is now set to make its off-Broadway premiere at Theatre Row in NYC. The limited engagement will run at the Acorn Theatre from March 27 through to June 30, 2019, with an official opening scheduled for April 4. The musical features a book by Doreen Taylor, who also stars in the production alongside Johnathan Lee Iverson, and is directed by Dugg McDonough. The production also utilizes state-of-the-art 3D holographic technology, created through a specialized projection system, marking the first time this holographic technology is being implemented Off-Broadway. The musical explores Oscar's life in his words while showcasing over 30 of his greatest songs from shows like The Sound of Music, Show Boat, Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, Allegro and more. "Sincerely, Oscar" is produced off-Broadway by David

Join us this week as we welcome Country music singer songwriter, Jeff Clayborn. Uncommon as a seven-point buck in December, true country gentlemen are hard to find. Jeff Clayborn (JC) subscribes to a brand of organic country that can’t be replaced or altered. A Texas tumbleweed with down home roots, Clayborn sports Southern swagger from his signature low-brimmed hat to his cowboy boots. In exciting news for 2019, Jeff will be releasing his brand new project "Last Ones To Leave" in January. We will talk to Jeff about his upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at his music, feature his latest songs, and ask him to share his message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Jeff Clayborn at https://www.jeffclayborn.com/ and spread the word. And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Join us this week as we welcome Country music singer songwriter, Will Finley. Loud, confident, and known to make himself be known, Will Finley is the life of the party - stocking the bar with energy, jesters and a magnetic charisma.  A mixture of outright rebellion and respect for Southern tradition, conformity was never an interest for his life or his music. Whether it’s bar-hopping and throwing-down or kicking-back and lighting-up, Will Finley is shameless with contagious spontaneity - and this behavior translates in his music. The Georgia native possesses a no-regrets rocker style, packaged in an irresistible Southern charmer, that is prevalent in DEMOlished - a compilation EP consisting of demos of fan favorites from shows. We will talk to Will about his upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at his music, feature his latest songs, and ask him to share his message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Will Finley at https://www.willfinleymusic.com/ and spread the word. And as always we will giv

Join us on Sunday December 23rd, 2018 @ 4 PM EST for our annual Christmas Special Edition show featuring a visit of our own Christmas memories past, present, and even a bit into the future. Also we will be featuring the reading of the famous poem of Santa’s magic ride - 'Twas The Night Before Christmas. Our gift to all the troops, our listeners, and your entire family! Also on this year's show we will be featuring many selections of Christmas music from several of our previous guest artists. These music artists include - Maddie Wilson, Ayla Brown, Doreen Taylor, Shari Rowe, and Jeff Clayborn. Don’t miss opening our gift to you on 12/23/2017 @ 4 PM EST and also after in archive. So join us along with your loved ones and gather round. We thank you for all your support and joining with us in supporting the great men and women of our military. We wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us here at NFOTUSA Soldier’s Speak Radio!

Join us this week as we welcome Acoustic Folk music singer songwriter, Caroline Cotter. With a captivating soprano voice and award winning songwriting, Caroline Cotter's songs take listeners all over the world and into the depths of the human heart. Since her debut album, "Dreaming as I Do", released and reached #5 on the Folk DJ in 2015, Caroline has played over 700 shows in 45 states and 13 countries. Currently touring to support her second major release, "Home on The River”, No Depression calls it "sweet and smooth, and downright refreshing... raising spirits with one song, calming them with another." Icon Magazine writes, "Her well-constructed songs bring to mind the early work of Mary Chapin Carpenter.” "Today's folk scene has a new champion, one who encapsulates the sweetness, serenity and sophistication that has always made the genre so affecting in such a timeless manner. In that regard, 'Home on the River' is an absolutely essential record." (Country Standard Time) . We will talk to Caroline about he

Join us this week as we welcome Folk/Country/Americana music singer songwriter, James Lee Baker. A classically trained musician, James Lee Baker fuses influences from acoustic singer-songwriters like David Mead, Ellis Paul, J ohn Gorka, Gregory Alan Isakov, Bob Dylan, and Slaid Cleaves. He embraces open tunings to create an unconventional but welcoming sound and timbre to his playing. Trained briefly by Richard Gilewitz, a renowned fingerstyle guitar player, James Lee’s fingerstyle guitar playing is rich and melodic, pulling listeners into memorable motifs and atmospheres. In 2017, Baker released a Texas-inspired full-length project called “Home Again.” Harnessing his experience in technology, Baker recruited talented studio session musicians, accessing performers from Los Angeles, Canada, The United Kingdom, and Denver. “Home Again” is a Country-flavored Americana album, rich with instrumentation like dobro, lap steel, fiddle, and harmonica. In March, he released an EP of Folk/Americana songs called The Cana

Join us this week as we welcome the pop/rock band, Kevin Lee & The Kings. With three decades of storied history, acclaimed singer/songwriter Kevin Lee continues to inspire generations as one of the best big-hook, power pop songwriters in the business. A former MCA recording artist, Lee is a veteran solo artist with arena-sized credentials that include tours with Cheap Trick, REO Speedwagon, Lou Gramm, Matthew Sweet, and Pearl Jam. Lee is flanked by his incredible band, The Kings. Members include bassist/vocalist Patti Prendergast,guitarist/vocalist Michael Kurtz, and drummer Erik Strommer. The band recently released their 3rd album, "Sticks & Stones", on Sigus Records. With an infectious sound of modern pop/rock packed with big guitars, indelible hooks, and soaring vocal harmonies, the songs deliver the kind of car-radio magic that turn winter nights into summer bright. Tracks like “On Top of the World,” “Tell the Truth,” the Tom Petty-esque, “All We Have Is Now,” and the ultra-catchy “Hold On to Your

Join us this week as we welcome Country music singer songwriter, Sabin Sharpe. Sabin grew up hunting and fishing with his father and family in Swansea, South Carolina, population 827. Sabin, a well-known athlete, played on the 12U State Baseball Championship Team from Lexington, SC. After graduating from high school Sabin joined the U.S. Army and began singing and writing songs. In late 2012 he put a group of musicians together and formed the Sabin Sharpe Band. The band hit the stage running in January of 2013 when they played their first show. Sabin and his band played over 70 shows that first year out and never looked back. Sabin and his band have played some of the biggest venues in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and California, including NASCAR’s Darlington Raceway, and the upper deck @ George Jones Museum in Nashville. In November 2014 Sabin received the Founders Award for ‘Best New Artist’ from the Charlotte Music Association in LA California! Sabin continued touring in 2015 and saw his song “

Join us this week as we welcome the Canadian alt-rock pop band, Across The Board. They are an award-winning band of multi-instrumentalist musicians with over 300 Youtube videos, debut album, a concept EP and now a new second full length album, "SONIC BOOM", which seamlessly combines creative talents to push their pop-rock sounds to the edge of the rock 'n roll envelope with harmonious power vocals and catchy electric guitar riffs. The lead single, “Sonic Boom” reached #4 on the iTunes Canada Rock chart on September 11, 2018. ATB was featured at Canadian Music Week in 2017, and toured across Canada from coast-to-coast by rail to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday. ATB also toured Newfoundland and Vancouver in the summer of 2017 with the EP "AMENDS" and will be touring Canada again this summer with their newest full length album "SONIC BOOM". Jacqueline Auguste, lead vocalist and songwriter for Across The Board, comes from a concert and stage band background and plays multiple instruments from sax to flute to gu

Join us this week as we welcome Country Rock music singer songwriter, Hannah Anders. With an artist like Hannah, you don't become a fan over time, you become a fan in a heartbeat. The powerhouse vocalist can bring an audience to its feet, while making you feel like she’s singing directly to you from the stage. Hannah takes Country from your grandpa’s front porch soundtrack and turns it into your daughter’s backwoods anthem - like putting fresh strings on a vintage guitar and revving a new engine in a classic car. This past year, Hannah clinched the Los Angeles Akademia Award for Best Country/Rock Song with her rip-roaring anthem, Turn It Up. This same song was also nominated by LOZ Radio for Song Of The Year, and held the number one spot through the month of April on Australia’s Power FM Station. Hannah’s songwriting kudos were also recognized by the world famous Dodge Ram Truck Company, who commissioned her to write the theme song for their newest ad campaign in Atlanta, GA. Also, Hannah just released her fi

Join us this week as we welcome Adult Contemporary music singer songwriter, Spence Reed. Ohio born with a indie city vibe, Spence Reed is soaking up all the creativity Nashville can offer. Listening to all genres growing up, Spence found himself somewhere between John Mayer and Eric Church. Honing stylistic approaches from indie-alt lyrics to pop-country production, Spence has established his niche in a melting pot of genres. Coming September 21st, his new single "I Want You To" provides the perfect blend, encompassing a head-nodding, foot-tapping groove with intricate lyricism. This month (September 2018) he is USO Ft. Campbell’s Artist of the Month and will be performing for the military members and their families at the end of the month. We will talk to Spence Reed about his upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at his music, feature his latest songs, and ask him to share his message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Spence Reed at https://www.spencereed.com/ and spread the word. And as alw

Join us this week as we welcome the Americana indie folk duo, Mia and Jonah. Renown as a a mesmerizing indie folk duo that seamlessly produce “songs of singular beauty, played and sung without pretense”, Los Angeles, CA. based Mia and Jonah will release "Spin as One", their 4th album, on 9/21/2018. Reflecting on family life—overcoming struggles through love and care of one other—as well as their wishes of soulful self-discovery and a collective coming-together for our world to find its way back home, Spin as One is an expansive journey through the hallowed halls of Americana, folk, country and rock. Amidst a beguiling mix of vocals, Mia adds hypnotic texture with the bending sounds of a hand saw while Jonah weaves flourishes of guitar, harmonica, dobro, mandolin, and cello. The multi-talented pair are joined by an all-star cast that includes bassist Seth Ford-Young (Tom Waits, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros), drummer Steve DiStanislao (David Gilmour, Crosby Stills & Nash, Kenny Loggins), and violini

Join us this week as we welcome the Rock band, Love Stallion. Hailing from Denver, CO., Love Stallion storms the music scene with original glamorous hard rock, sure to get your heart racing and ears pounding. Power riffs, memorable hooks, and electric flash capture the nostalgia of years gone by, bringing a fresh punch of rock & roll back to the universe in proper style. They are inspired by the "big rock" sound of the 70s & 80s, rockstars David Lee Roth & Freddie Mercury, and bands like Van Halen, Kiss, and Def Leppard. The band became recognized for their high energy live performance, flamboyant wardrobes of sequins, spandex and leather, and their signature Sexy Disco Legs. The band just released their debut album "Unforgettable Ride" in June of 2018. Their first video single "Slow Release" was released in March of 2018. Love Stallion's "Unforgettable Ride" was produced by Steve Avedis (Tony Bennett,*NSYNC) at Colorado Sound Studios. We will talk to them about their upcoming schedule, get a behi

Join us this week as we welcome pop/rock music singer songwriter, Michelle Treacy. Hailing from Ottawa, Canada, Michelle (pronounced ‘mee-shell,' like The Beatles song), is driven by a determined need to create music that empowers everyone. Not afraid to explore darker emotions, her music is fearless and raw, with a tinge of sweetness. "When I sing," says Treacy, "I am always feeling something, and I try to do everything in my power to take the listener on the same emotional journey that I'm on at the time." Michelle had her introduction into the arts at the age of six, and with songs in feature films, numerous modeling credits to her name, has always been in love with music, looking up to some of the female greats like Alanis Morissette, Madonna, Amy Winehouse and Lady Gaga. Now, Michelle following up on her debut single, "Armageddon," and recent single "Colours" has just released her brand new single "No Means No (Means No)". Her music is avaiable Now at digital outlets everywhere. We will talk to Michelle

Join us this week as we welcome country music singer songwriter, Heather Whitney. Heather comes from an itty-bitty, one-red-light town deep in the pines of Southeast Texas, where the mosquitoes are big, but Heather's love for music is bigger! Heather's new album, "Moving on" is full of love, heartbreak, and moving on. This album is everything she has lived through, felt, and overcame, while in the studio. "Just because you're working towards your dreams, doesn't mean that the world stops spinning, and hardships won't find you," says Heather. "What gave me strength to complete my album, was knowing that I was not alone, & that someone else out there would hear these songs, relate to them, and possibly gain some healing like I did. We have to stick together." Heather spent the last year flying back and forth from Newton, TX to Nashville, TN, writing, hand-picking songs for the album, and recording with producer, Buddy Hyatt. She just wrapped and released her first music video for her single "Shut Up And Dan