The Hermitage, TN outfit won the final competition event at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville which included live performances from the Top 10 national finalists and a special performance from 2016 NASH Next winner Todd O’Neill and The Valory Music Co’s Delta Rae. Radio Romance will receive national radio airplay on Cumulus Media radio stations, and a recording contract under the Big Machine Label Group umbrella.
“Radio leads the way when it comes to music discovery. NASH Next 2017 genuinely discovers new artists, enables all of the contestants to be heard, and allows the winners to take advantage of an amazing opportunity to have their music backed by a major label as well as played nationally on the radio,” said Mike McVay. EVP, Content & Programming, Cumulus Media. “We’re very excited to see what the future holds for Radio Romance.”
Formed in 2011, Radio Romance is Sam Hayes (Lead Vocal/Acoustic Guitarist), Josh Gramling (Lead Guitar/Vocals), and Moises Padilla (Drums/Vocals) met and not only hit it off in the writing room and studio, but also found themselves becoming close friends.
Photo: NASH Next 2017 winners Radio Romance with NASH Program Director John Shomby (top row, left), Cumulus SVP Content & Programming Mike McVay (center, top row), Cumulus VP Label Relations John Kilgo (top row, right), and Big Machine Label Group President/CEO Scott Borchetta (front row, kneeling).
