Dave Barnes

Here's another fun one to listen to! Dave Barnes has been around for a while, but has always flown just under the mainstream radar, which in my opinion is a good thing. He is a great songwriter and it shows in every one of his songs. His latest album, What We Want, What We Get, shined with great songs like "God Gave Me You" (recently re-recorded by country mega star Blake Shelton) and a duet with Jonny Lang "What I Need" (if you don't know Jonny Lang, do yourself a favor and check him out). Below is "Little Lies", a fun catchy song that is perfect for your driving playlist. Enjoy and I dare you not to get this stuck in your head. Want more from Dave? Follow him on twitter at @davebarnesmusic or visit davebarnes.com

"Little Lies" - Dave Barnes

Mat Kearney

I'll admit it, Mat Kearney is almost too big to be featured on this site, but when great music is released, great music must be recognized. Mat Kearney released Young Love yesterday, and it is one of the best albums of the year (to my taste). From Track 1... to even the bonus tracks, every track will tug on a different heart string. Young Love is a journey through Kearney's recent life. From falling in love, to a beautiful song in tribute to his dad called "Rochester", Kearney's songwriting and innovating combination of rap and mesmerizing melodies will take you away from everyday life. Do yourself a HUGE favor and pick this one up. Its available on iTunes now. Also follow him on twitter at @matkearney. Below enjoy one of my favorites off the album called "Count On Me".

"Count On Me" - Mat Kearney

Jon McLaughlin

Jon McLaughlin has had quite the career and he only continues. He recently just released a new single called "What I Want" that will be on his album that will be released this September (Its available for FREE on noisetrade!!!). While researching what he has been up to the past year, I came across a mash up of a song he recorded, but it didn't make the cut for his OK Now album. Beyonce later rewrote the song and recorded it for her I Am.. Sasha Fierce album. Jon's version was called "Smack Into You", while Beyonce's was released as "Smash Into You". Featured below is Jon's version, as well as the mashup of the two versions. Both are BRILLIANT. As well, for good measure I threw in the song that officially made me a fan of Jon McLaughlin called "Questions". Enjoy!

Smack Into Me (Jon's Version)

Smack/Smash Into Me (Jon and Beyonce)

Questions - Jon McLaughlin

Graham Colton

Searching for a summer jam? Listening to this one from Graham Colton may solve that problem. "Pacific Coast Eyes" released in April on an album carrying the same name is the sophomore release from Colton. He is best known for his song "Best Days" featured on American Idol. Colton has toured with such acts as John Mayer, Kellly Clarkson, Maroon 5 and the Counting Crows. If you like what you hear, you may also download his new album for FREE on Noisetrade. Follow him on twitter @grahamcolton. So grab a cold drink, go lay by the pool and enjoy "Pacific Coast Eyes" by Graham Colton

Pacific Coast Eyes - Graham Colton