Monday, 5 August 2013

NMM: A Little Country, A Little Alternative

Rachel Holder and Jackson Guthy | Photos: Google Images
Today's New Music Monday features two rising stars in very different genres of music.

First up is Rachel Holder. The 18-year-old is well on her way to super stardom.

At just the age of 15, she attended an intimate Vince Gill concert in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In between songs, Rachel raised her hand and boldly asked the country star if she could sing a duet with him. Gill agreed and the pair brought down the house with a performance of "Oklahoma Swing." Since then, Rachel has proven that she is a fearless artist. 

Last week, Rachel released her latest single, "Lord Help Me," which is actually an old demo written by Carrie Underwood that received new life. Rachel picked it up, put her own spin on it and recorded it in what should be a solid hit for her. 

The song is so new that there is not a video out yet but it is on SoundCloud. Have a listen!


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Next is Jackson Guthy. If this name sounds familiar, he's the son of Bill Guthy, who runs the direct-marketing company Guthy-Renker, and businesswoman Victoria Jackson, CEO of Victoria Jackson Cosmetics. 

At just 17-years-old, Guthy has already made a name for himself. He recently released two songs off an EP called Launch, due out later this year. In April, Jackson performed those songs on The Ellen DeGeneres Show to rave reviews. He's been out on the road this summer as the opening act for Big Time Rush and Victoria Justice's 38-city "Summer Break Tour."

One of his latest songs is "Roll" a tune with a different flavor than mainstream pop. With amazingly-written songs and a silky-smooth voice, Jackson is well on his way.

Have a listen here!

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