August 13th, 2025
Happy Anniversary to Us
The 10th anniversary of the What's In-Store Music Holiday Program is almost upon us. 10 years of bringing you some of the best holiday songs from the biggest Christmas artists of all time, spanning decades and generations. Past participants have included Bing Crosby, Dean Martin, and Donny and Lalah Hathaway, as well as The Eagles, Dolly Parton, and The Pretenders, among others. Last year alone included new selections from Ed Sheeran, Kesha, and Barry Manilow, along with Disney favorites Kylie Cantrall and Freya Skye! Although we are grateful for all the big names we've had the privilege to include, the holiday program is an exceptional opportunity for independent artists with original music. These songs always rise to the top of our holiday charts, making the program the single greatest driver of these unique holiday gems. We've already received several submissions, as people are ready to go. If you have something you'd like to submit, you can do it right here!
Jules Liesl
"Cherry (MarkPicchiotti Remix)"
On Halogen
Guitar Center Music Foundation Gala
Get Your tickets now for the 2025 Annual Guitar Center Music Foundation Gala honoring John McBride, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
The evening will begin with a red-carpet reception and silent auction followed by a gourmet open buffet, exciting live auction, and many heartfelt tributes and musical performances by special guests.
Debuts
This week's What's In-Store Music chart debuts.
Laura Bryna
"Blue Jean Crazy" #7
Gary LeVox & AKON ft. De La Ghetto
"Hold The Umbrella" #11
Newly Added to The What's In-Store Music Spotify Playlist
Sara Petite
"Jealous Heart"
Arctic Wave
"Hole In My Heart"
Newly Added to The What's In-Store Music Hits The Gym Spotify Playlist
FOVOS
"Lollipop"
MkX
"WANT U BAD"
What's In-Store Music has added a new Spotify playlist called What's In-Store Music Hits The Gym. It features the fantastic artists and songs placed in the What's In-Store Music Gym Program. Please enjoy responsibly.
Candice Night
"Unsung Hero"
Loukas
"Soy Tuyo"
As a producer and songwriter, I've had the honor of working with both Jason Mraz and members of the legendary Gipsy Kings. For years, I envisioned giving Jason's global hit I'm Yours a distinctive twist-reimagined in Spanish with a Gypsy Flamenco flair and a Mediterranean soul. But finding the right voice was everything.
That moment came one evening at a Gipsy Kings concert. A young singer from the same southern French region as the band took the stage, and I was instantly captivated. His name was Loukas-and his voice carried the unmistakable warmth and passion that define the Gipsy Kings' signature sound.
I approached him about collaborating, and the connection was immediate. Together, we adapted the lyrics into Spanish, staying true to the heart of Jason's original while weaving in the fiery rhythms of flamenco and the soulful essence of gypsy music. Once complete, we received the green light from the publishers to move forward.
We released the track through our label, Utonium Music, with distribution by Prisound and Virgin Music Group. The result is a vibrant, emotional reinvention of a modern classic. And the best part? Jason Mraz himself absolutely loves it.
- Josquin Des Pres, Producer
On The Moves
Keep an ear out for these terrific songs playing overhead in stores everywhere.
Almost Monday
"enjoy the ride"
Wyn Starks
"Dance All Night"
Rhett Repko
"Don't Delay"
VD & Bleue
"Embrasse moi"
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Added to the What's In-Store Music Gym Program
Vic Latino
"Maria"
VD & Bleue
"Embrasse moi"
Wyn Starks
"Dance All Night"
Chris Trapper
"Campfire Symphony"
On Starlit Records
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Video of the Week:
Melanie Pfirrman
"Take Me Back"
Davis Mallory
"Honestly"
On Lion Boy Records
Out & About with Coffey Anderson
at Cities97.1 'Live at the Lake' in Minneapolis, MN on Wednesday, August 6th 2025
(Pictured Top Right is Lakeside Entertainment’s Dan Pearson, Coffey Anderson, and the handsome devil on the right is Cities 97.1 PD, Rich Davis)
On Wednesday, August 6th, our friends at Lakeside Entertainment, brought their client and What’s In-Store Music Artist, Coffey Anderson to hot and sunny Minneapolis, Minnesota to close out The Cities 97.1 Live at The Lake, summer concert series. The event was well attended, and the audience was not disappointed. Anderson played crowd favorites such as “Happy and You Know It (Drink a Beer) and his latest single “Blue Jean Queen”, which includes lyrics from Blink 182’s “All the Small Things”, and can be heard playing overhead in retailers, everywhere. it was the perfect ending to another amazing summertime concert series from Cities97.1.
Have a great week,
Scott Emerson
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