Artist Updates (1/10/14)

Pictured (L-R): Woody Bomar (Green Hills Music Group), Brandi Simms (CMA Senior Director of Membership), Danika Portz, Leslie Mitchell (Grin Like A Dog Songs).

Artist/Songwriter Danika Portz celebrated the holidays by becoming a member of The Country Music Association. Portz is from Remsen, Iowa and now resides in Nashville. She is joined here by her co-publishers, CMA members Woody Bomar (Green Hills Music Group) and Leslie Mitchell (Grin Like A Dog Songs). Portz is sponsored by Bettie Page Clothing of Las Vegas.

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Katie Armiger

Katie Armiger has partnered with iHeartRadio’s “Country Artist of the Month” series for January. The partnership will give fans a first look at the music video for her single “Safe.” The online premiere is available for viewing across all Clear Channel Country station websites beginning today (Jan. 10).

Armiger partnered with video director Justin Baldoni and the Long Beach Fire Department to create a dramatic video depicting the sacrifices of first responders and their families. Armiger has launched an awareness campaign called Project Feel Safe to honor our nation’s first responders.

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Anna Wilson

All proceeds from digital downloads of Transfer Records artist Anna Wilson‘s new single, “Spirit,” will be donated to Women’s Ski Jumping USA to assist Visa women’s Ski Jumping Team’s coaching, travel, training and equipment on their road to the Sochi Olympic Games next month.

“It only takes $0.99 to be a part of history and help an athlete achieve their dream. Please download ‘Spirit’ and you can be a part of this incredible journey and help these ladies get ready to fly,” Wilson said.

Next month marks the first time women ski jumpers will be able to compete in the Olympic Games. Women’s Ski Jumping USA and top athletes from around the world pushed for over a decade to see their sport be included in the Games.

For more information, visit annawilson.com.