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Author: Dead Horse Branding
Dead Horse Branding is an award-winning branding, PR, and marketing firm based in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 2015 by Melissa Core-Caballo and Rick Caballo, the company has built a reputation for shaping brands, elevating careers, and launching artists with impact. Dead Horse Branding’s diverse portfolio includes projects like Baha Men’s “Who Let the Dogs Out,” Steven Tyler’s solo band LOVING MARY, Cyndi Lauper’s Detour album, the Bo Diddley Estate, Stone Country Records, Quartz Hill Records, Brown Sellers Brown, legendary Country Music Hall of Fame producer Tony Brown, multi-Grammy Award-winning songwriter/producer Keith Thomas (Whitney Houston, Amy Grant, Mandy Moore, Jessica Simpson), Grammy Award-winning songwriter/producer Aaron Pearce (Justin Bieber, Michael Jackson, Celine Dion), Michael Jay (over 75 million records sold worldwide; Celine Dion, Martika, Eminem, Kylie Minogue), Buck Johnson (Aerosmith, Hollywood Vampires), NBC’s The Voice Team Adam Levine artist Bay Simpson, and Robert’s Western World. Dead Horse Branding also helped launch Velvet Stone Management in 2016, contributing to the O’Connor Band’s Grammy win for Best Bluegrass Album. Additionally, Dead Horse Branding developed the DH7 Educational Program, an accredited and recognized initiative, with 25% of its curriculum certified for U.S. schools. The program partners with acclaimed entertainment attorney Joel A. Katz (Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, George Jones) through his Music and Entertainment Business Program at Kennesaw State University—ranked by Billboard as a Top 5 Music Business Program in the USA, as well as Middle Tennessee State University, and Belmont University. Designed to bridge the gap between classroom education and real-world careers, the program empowers students with the skills to build and manage brands before they graduate.
Erin Duvall Releases New Single "Wide Eyed Wonder"
NBC's The Voice Standout Bay Simpson Pays Tribute to First Love, Classic Records, and the Summers That Stay With Us Forever
Trevor Finlay Drops a No-Filter Blues-Rock Single About Saying Too Much
Even AI Knows You're Lonely: From Doom Scrolling to Self-Awareness
Tennessee’s Artists to Watch, Bay Simpson Builds on His Breakout Run on NBC’s The Voice
Muscle Shoals Native Releases Nostalgic Rock 'n' Roll Anthem
“Is It Worth It?” — Melissa Core-Caballo Challenges the Unspoken Norms of Motherhood, Leadership, and the Invisible Load During International Women’s Month
Stefanie Michaela In the Spotlight with Her New Album Featuring Grammy-Winning Producers and Songwriters
Marking a Decade of Impact, DHB continues to Revolutionize Brand Development
Focus Track "Garden Song": An Eight-Track Exploration of Emotion, Open to Personal Interpretation and the Complexities of Life, Love, Loneliness
Produced by Mark Needham, the Album Rises on Waves of Faith and Fortitude
A Fever State of Love, Loss, and Longing from Genre-Bending Visionary The Spikes
Produced by Grammy-nominated Nash Overstreet, Stefanie Michaela Commands a New Chapter in Her Rise to Turning Page
Soulful pop and R&B artist Stefanie Michaela unveils the official music video for her bold new single, “Stay in Your Lane”—a confident, boundary‑setting anthem produced by multi‑Grammy Award winner Keith Thomas (Whitney Houston, Barbra Streisand, Selena).
Stefanie Teams Up with Grammy-Award-Winning Producer Keith Thomas to Empower Mothers to Embrace Their Own Path and Chase Their Dreams
Grammy-winning Keith Thomas Joined Forces with Soulful Pop Artist Stefanie Michaela
Jayne Denham — Australia’s undisputed queen of country rock — fires up a new era with her groundbreaking album Moonshine, led by the explosive focus track “Lovin’ A Wild Thing.”
Nashville, Tenn. — Global hitmaker and celebrated songwriter John Capek has been officially inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, marking a defining moment in a career that has shaped popular music across generations.
Singer, songwriter, mother, and entrepreneur Erin Duvall unveils the music video for her empowering new single, “Too Little, Too Late.” As she continues navigating the beautiful chaos of her journey, Duvall’s powerhouse vocals and grounded artistry shine through—rooted in resilience, reflection, and the courage to reclaim her own story.
Award‑winning Melbourne country duo The Long and Short of It return with their vibrant new single, “How Big Is It?”—a playful, feel‑good track that leans into the charm, wit, and heart that have become the pair’s signature.
Dark Americana and Southern Gothic singer-songwriter Lisa De Angelis unveils her haunting new single and music video, “My Sister’s Blue Suitcase.” The track deepens her reputation as one of Australia’s most compelling voices in the genre—raw, poetic, and unafraid to confront the shadows that shaped her.
Singer-songwriter Kelsey Hickman unleashes a gripping new music video for her latest single, “Novocaine.” Directed by Stormlight Pictures, the visual brings the song’s central metaphor to life—romance as an addiction—capturing the emotional spiral of a toxic love that numbs you even as you crave the next hit.
Producer, songwriter, and performer Ross Flora—known for blending the golden age of rock ’n’ roll with a Southern Americana edge—unveils his first collaborative project, Part of Me, created in partnership with the world‑renowned Blackbird Studio.
Australia’s Leading Country Artist Collaborates with Country-Rap Pioneer

























