MUSIC NEWS
INDUSTRY VET
MARIE PIZANO
ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF MVP3 MUSIC GROUP
• Record Label Established Under MVP3 Media Group
To Provide Artist Development, Publishing, Management & Label Services •
• Introduces Wade Quinton As Flagship Artist •
Memphis, TN – Marie Pizano, a seasoned 20-year business professional with extensive experience in artist management, music, television and film, is proud to announce the launch of MVP3 Music Group, a record label established under the Memphis-based MVP3 Media Group umbrella. With the objective to nurture independent recording artists, MVP3 Music Group is built on a foundation of creative collaboration, artistry, and a mission to inspire audiences worldwide through meaningful music and multimedia expansion.
MVP3 Music Group offers a unique approach to artist management, development and cross-platform media exposure, aiming to foster genuine connections through its artists and their musical recordings.
Pizano emphasizes the spirit of collaboration as central to MVP3’s mission to bring positive change to an evolving, ever-changing and competitive industry.
Speaking to her vision, Pizano shared, “It’s about integrity. It’s all about the music. It’s about collaboration and creating music that speaks to people’s souls, and affording talented voices the opportunity to be heard.”
Signed as the label's flagship artist, Wade Quinton, will release his debut single, “Don’t Waste Your Time,” produced by renowned producer Kent Wells (known for his work with Dolly Parton and Reba) on December 12, 2024. Complementing his MVP3 recordings, Quinton will also make his on-screen debut in the upcoming film Hillbilly Bible, further making evident the label’s commitment to merging music and film as a broader media and engagement strategy.
MVP3 Music Group will operate alongside MVP3 Network (a streaming platform on Roku and Amazon Fire) and the MVP3 Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing students with education opening doors to career potentials in the arts. Through these initiatives, the label offers its artists multiple avenues for skill-building and diverse media exposure.
“We approach this industry with an old-school mentality and heart, and incorporate a fresh energy and new-school strategies to create opportunities for talented hopefuls to thrive and become career artists," concluded the music and film entrepreneur, book author and philanthropist, Pizano.
MVP3 Media Group Office Locations
1661 International Drive, Suite 400, Memphis TN 38120
615 Deaderick Street, Ste. 1700, Nashville, TN 37243
MVP3 Media Group Affiliations
www.MVP3musicgroup.com
www.MVP3network.com
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SINGER-SONGWRITER & COUNTRY RECORDING ARTIST
WADE QUINTON
RELEASES POIGNANT HEARTFELT SINGLE
“DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME”
• New Country Single Recognizes Personal Reflection
And The Value Of Time In The Big Picture •
• Introduces Vocalist’s Crystal-Clear Vocals
And Knack To Deliver Simplistically Sweet Message •
AVAILABLE NOW
Via All Digital Retail And Streaming Platforms
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LYRIC VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4p6gcFY1Pk
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Singer-songwriter and indie country recording artist Wade Quinton, a newcomer to the country music format but no stranger to the recording and LIVE performance scene, celebrates the release of his debut single, “Don’t Waste Your Time.”* Recently signed as the MVP3 Music Group flagship artist, Quinton introduces a song vital for present day and time. Co-produced by Kent Wells (Dolly Parton/Reba McEntire/Kenny Loggins) and William Blake, the recording is AVAILABLE NOW (link) via all major digital retail and streaming platforms.
Penned alongside MVP3 Music Group founder and CEO, Marie Pizano, “Don’t Waste Your Time” is a life-affirming song with an uplifting, meaningful message and a storyline that embraces the value of time. The hopeful musical narration reveals mature wisdom and expresses the importance of hard work, self-love, truth, friendships, hope, faith, forgiveness and fun.
“The message to cherish ‘moments in time’ and recognize the luxury and gainful happiness born from the appreciation of little things as important in the big picture,” introduced co-writer, music and film entrepreneur, book author and philanthropist, Marie Pizano.
“As I reflected on my recovery, I thought about all the time I wasted and the challenge of my negative self-image driving my self-destruction,” said the songwriter, Wade Quinton, who reigns from the Tulsa, Oklahoma region. The song is a reflection of my past and speaks volumes of truth of my yesterdays, today, and tomorrow.”
The sweet, sentimental, encouraging tune blossoms with conversational simplistic lyrics and crystal-clear vocals. Quintessential in country production, pedal steel and electric guitar cradle the melody throughout. The track features performances by in-demand, A-list Nashville musicians including Evan Hutchings (REBA/Keith Urban/Luke Bryan/Kelsea Ballerini) on drums, Dane Bryant (Dolly Parton/Clint Black/Olivia Newton-John) on keys, Dave Fowler (Toby Keith/Michah Roberts/Lorrie Morgan) on bass, Scotty Sanders (Charley Pride/Trace Adkins/Randy Houser/Sammy Kershaw) and Jerry McPherson (Faith Hill,/Tim McGraw/Amy Grant/Don Henley) on electric guitar.
“Wade has an unmistakable presence. His remarkable heart and extraordinary life story is moving,” added Pizano. “This song defines him—his character and his faith. His comeback resonates with resilience and commitment, and inspires forgiveness and redemption. Wade’s talent, paired with his authenticity, is a perfect fit for the MVP3 Music Group. We are proud to make his formal introduction to the country music community under our label imprint.”
The recording, “Don’t Waste Your Time,” is among in consideration for “The Road To Memphis” International Song contest (https://roadtomemphis.us). Attracting more than 33,000 submissions in 2024, the competition is hosted in part by the City of Memphis, Memphis Tourism and Liverpool City Council among other organizations with the mission to embrace music as a powerful medicine to overcome the stigma of mental health. The 2024 winner will be announced in the coming weeks.
TRACK INFO
Written by Wade Quinton/Marie Pizano
Produced by Kent Wells/William Blake
Label: MVP3 Music Group
Run Time: 4:03
LINKS:
NASHVILLE NEWS
https://www.nashville.com/marie-pizano-launches-mvp3-music-group/
Release:
https://t.e2ma.net/message/b2swfs/riwajzn
"RHINESTONE COWBOY" HIT SONGWRITER
LARRY WEISS
HONORED WITH
MVP3 FOUNDATION 2025 “BEST SINGER-SONGWRITER” AWARD
MVP3 Foundation and MVP3 Music Group, in conjunction with Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI), hosted an industry event yesterday afternoon, Monday, December 16, at the NSAI offices in celebration and honor of award-winning, veteran songwriter Larry Weiss. Amidst attendees made up of industry executives and peers, Weiss was presented with the MVP3 Foundation 2025 “Best Singer-Songwriter” Award formally recognizing his longstanding, successful career and contributions to the creative music sector, and dedication to mentoring young aspiring artists. As part of the program schedule, NSAI executive director Bart Herbison conducted a Q&A with Weiss who shared his story behind the No. 1 hit song "Rhinestone Cowboy” (made famous by Glen Campbell). MVP3 Music Group flagship recording artist, Wade Quinton, performed an acoustic rendition of the song.
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www.MVP3network.com
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