Singer-Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Joann Allie Rankin is a fixture in the Nashville grassroots music scene. She is affectionately known around town as "Momma Jo." Joann composes and produces music in a variety of genres including Jazz Pop, Folk Rock, Celtic Fusion, and Indie Americana. Her instrumental compositions feature guitar and piano with mesmerizing, hypnotic, and emotional vibes. Joann Allie Rankin wrote the lyrics and music for “I Should Be Singing the Blues” which was recorded by Blues artist Holly Benton.
Joann Allie Rankin’s debut CD has been compared lyrically to Bob Dylan. Her songs have been recorded by Nashville chanteuse Mandy Cook. She has also co-written songs with Nashville-based band The Red Wine Effect, and others.
Life isn't perfect, but somehow it can seem more so when looked at through the eyes of love. Happy, skipping tune that will have you swaying and singing along. "When you look in my direction, the day takes on a certain perfection." Light organic singer-songwriter feel, with sweet gentle vocals. Female Vocals, Americana, Americana
The story of a glorious transformation from desolation to happiness through the power of love. An empty house is restored and becomes full of light and laughter. Might be appropriate for a romantic drama, tragedy or even a home renovation reality show. The power of love. Female Vocals, Pop, Alt Pop
The Japanese have a way of mending broken pottery with silver or gold, making the original item more valuable. This is an ambient, relaxing song, meant to encourage and inspire. It is uplifting, unusual and hypnotic. Good for commercials about anything from glue to anti-anxiety/depression drugs. Female Vocals, Electronic, Electropop
Time waits for no one and nothing. This song has an 80s vibe with modern electronic instrumentation. The chorus at the end, specifically, would be great in a commercial about time management and/or making time for the things that matter. I could see it in any kind of chase scene or forward move. Female Vocals, Electronic, Electropop
Guitar based instrumental with electronic accompaniment. Has a steady, driving beat and an otherworldly groove. It makes you think something dramatic is about to happen or is happening. Tense, dark and moody. Would be great in a crime or mystery production. Reminds of the theme to Hill Street Blues, Instrumental, Pop, Crossover
Grab your stomping boots and kick up your heels in N'Orleans. Upbeat Zydeco dance song featuring accordion, violin and a driving beat. Now that the work week is done, it's time for some fun. Would work well in any Cajun or New Orleans film. Commercials or anything requiring high-energy music, Female Vocals, Americana, Cajun Zydeco
Uplifting inspirational ballad, asking for blessings from heaven so that we can be part of the river of love. The river flows down from heaven and gives us strength and comfort to carry on. Angel choir in the background is reminiscent of gospel music. Sweet, gentle song that gives us hope. Female Vocals, Spiritual, Inspirational
Light hearted look at the things in life that make us want to scream; work, too much to do, rules, regulations, etc. Uses would include commercials, infomercials, ringtones, lead-ins to news segments about life or as the ending credits roll for a TV show or movie. Possibilities are pretty endless. Female Vocals, Rock, Roots Rock
Has an Elle King vibe meets The Cramps. A little retro, with modern production and vocals. A very danceable, fun song about being who you really are. Works for scenes where people are getting ready to go out or getting ready to rumble. Could also work as an LBTQ+ anthem. Female Vocals, Pop, Alt Pop
A metaphor comparing drowning to falling in love. A dark twisted look at the many shades of love. Poetic and disturbing. Might work well in a murder mystery or a psychological thriller. Acoustic guitar and haunting vocals. Female Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
Life doesn't always hand us roses and butterflies. Sometimes it's hard, but love softens the difficulties and makes life worth living. Fast paced, epic, piano based, reminiscent of big screen movie theme songs. The vocals have a jazz edge to them, but it's definitely modern pop. Dynamic and bold. Female Vocals, Pop, Lilith Fair
It's dangerous out there, especially when you've been hurt one too many times. So many strangers. Is it better to be alone and protect yourself? Aren't we all strangely scary? Would work for a story about life after a bad breakup, mental illness or starting over after heartbreak. Female Vocals, Americana, Americana
Upbeat happy tune about falling in love. Little bit of a Rickie Lee Jones shuffle vibe (but definitely modern), that makes you want to snap your fingers and sing along. Uses the imagery of the ocean, the waves, the seashore, the sunshine. You can just feel the tensions of the day melting away. Female Vocals, Pop, Folk Pop
A song about redemption and rising above our troubles. Pedal Steel guitar and a Nashville twang. Would work well as a background track on a road trip film or TV. Could possibly work in a country bar scene where they're doing the two-step. Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
A romantic take on life-long love - the beginning, the end and everything in-between. A folk/pop/singer-songwriter song that would work in a romantic film about commitment. Would be a great wedding song. Female Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Pop Singer-Songwriter
Like the children's game of hide and seek, these two would-be lovers keep missing each other, but find each other in the end. Reminiscent of the theme song to the Mary Tyler Moore show, but with a modern spin. Sweet, innocent, hopeful tune about looking for love and perseverance. Female Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Pop Singer-Songwriter
Time waits for no one, but are we slaves to time? Would work well in any media about time, the rat race, being in a hurry, watches, time-lapse photography, videography, etc. A simple lyric, but a powerful message about how we feel under pressure from time constraints. Female Vocals, Rock, 80s Rock
Tongue-in-cheek lyrics that are so southern, they twang. A look at taking a chance on romance as opposed to timidly hiding away. Pedal-steel guitar, country band music would be a fun, lighthearted underscore to travel media. Could also work in a country bar as background or during a dance scene. Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Driving bass and upbeat lyrics. Mezzo soprano vocals. This is a soaring, youthful and uplifting tune about finding love. Would work well in a dance, bar, nightlife scene or a commercial for anything from cars to food. References to the planets and outer space would also make this great in sci-fi, Female Vocals, Dance, Dance-Pop
Bluesy tune about being happy in spite of a bad romance; how the human spirit overcomes sadness with it's innate desire to be happy. The happiness that comes from within. Human emotional strength which resides in us all despite life's fragility and challenges. Rising above heartache and moving on. Female Vocals, Pop, Pop-Jazz
Sweet, flowing melody about taking a chance on someone and being tired of playing it safe. Acoustic and electric guitars, rhythmic and danceable (slow dance). Perfect for wedding reception scene or media about new love. This would work for one of those "Jared" engagement ring commercials. Female Vocals, Americana, Americana
Melancholic, cello-heavy, melody about love and betrayal. We are often blind to the truth and would rather remain "in the dark." Sweet, mournful, longing vocals and angelic backups. Would work in a scene where someone is contemplating a change of relationship or is in a dark night of the soul. Female Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Folk
Insomnia is a pervasive societal ill in modern times. Go too long without it and you'll die quicker than lack of food or water. It is a thief that comes into our mind uninvited and rarely leaves without taking a piece of our soul. Insomnia will rob you blind. Female Vocals, Rock, Rock Singer-Songwriter
Sleigh bells, snow and romance - this one has it all. Happy original song with an acoustic pop vibe. Just a tiny touch of jazz to spice things up. Lots of breathing room. Female Vocals, Christmas, Christmas Acoustic
An inspirational kids rock song about overcoming our fears. With layered guitars and upbeat rhythm, this song would work well in a commercial that appeals to kids. It would work well in any kid show for tweens. Female Vocals, Rock, 60s Rock
A happy song about finding a good love after searching for a long time. Inspirational and hopeful, it would work well in a commercial media about family and relationships - the idea of belonging. Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Have mercy on me cause you treat me bad but I stay anyway. A beggar man and an unwed mother round out the cast of characters, all crying for mercy. Bluesy, but with a twist in the middle. Would be good in a 40s gangster movie, as a movie rolls out the credits, or during a moment of self-awareness, Female Vocals, Blues, Country Blues
Daddy's gone to his still up in the hills, so it's time for Daisy to come out and play. Daddy is as sour as sour mash can be, so he'd better not catch you with his darling daughter. Very fast paced, upbeat, foot-tapping hillbilly groove. Would be great in a chase scene, car ad, sports clip, running, Male Vocals, Country, Bluegrass
Fast moving, finger picking and Daisy Duke - what else do you need. This is the story of a boy and a girl, playing that age old game of budding romance way back in the hills. Lots of references to hillbilly culture - stills, creeks and bad-ass daddies. Male Vocals, Country, Bluegrass
It is hard to leave someone you love, but sometimes life (or death) can leave us dreaming of them even when they are gone. In my dreams, I am with you always. Love never ends. Female Vocals, Rock, Melodic Rock
Happy, upbeat song about a woman giving her love an ultimatum - either he commits or she walks because she tired of waiting for him. Would work in a commercial about waiting by the phone for food delivery, the plumber or the cable guy. Female Vocals, Country, Country Ballads
Analogy of a woman who is aggressive in love, a predator, like a shark. Picture a nightclub and she's looking for her next "victim." She loves'm and leaves'm so torn up, that they wish they'd never met her. It's got a driving B3 organ rhythm, reminiscent of the B52s group, but definitely dark. Female Vocals, Rock, Melodic Rock
With all the hustle and bustle complications of modern life, it's wonderful to slow down and fall in love. No need for games or drama, just simple, honest and true love. Female Vocals, Rock, Melodic Rock
When you first fall in love, you might be a little "twitter pated." At the very beginning of a relationship, you think and do things that you normally wouldn't do. On cloud nine, there's no room for anything else but the warm, fuzzy feeling new love brings. A sweet, melodic and flowing tune. Female Vocals, Country, Country Pop
Haunting melody about a ghostly presence and his earthly love. Do you wanna go to the spooky side of town? Story of a woman who loses her new husband to drugs and won't give up his ghost. When the wind comes howling, his spirit comes growling. Dobro and mandolin add a pensive, mysterious air. Female Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Pop Singer-Songwriter
A new variation on the traditional Christmas Carol, Silent Night. This one is definitely acoustically driven (the original was played on guitar as the church organ was broken) and choral in nature. Lots of original content and a "call and answer" vocal. Tradition with a modern twist. Female Vocals, Christmas, Christmas Vocals
She's a bagger at the local grocery store, at minimum wage and he's a cop. This married couple goes through a lot of hard times, but they get through it because "that's what love does." It takes a brown paper bag life and makes it glorious. Great for a cop show or a county love film (Hope Floats), Instrumental, Country, Country Pop
Sometimes, all you need is a little rest and relaxation. This is a happy, dancing kinda song that takes you away beyond the clouds. It's reminiscent of the 80s pop we all know and love. Sal Soul Orchestra type dance music. Female Vocals, Pop, 80's Pop
One of those British style songs where the melody is incredibly happy, but the words are dark. A woman can only take so much crap before she boils over and does something murderous. The instrumentation says "country," but the voice says "Adele." Great for a show about crime, murder, driving. Female Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Contemp Singer/Songwriter
My heart runs to you! A love song about new love. When it comes to this new love, all sensibilities go out the window. The heart wants what the heart wants. Light hearted, blithe struggle between head and heart. Organic singer-songwriter pop feel. Think Colbie Caillet's "Bubbly." Female Vocals, Pop, Acoustic Pop
A call to live life consciously, in the present, because these moments are all we really have. Nobody lives forever, but the memories we make today can bring us alive to those we leave behind when we die. Don't be afraid to fully live for "these are tomorrow's memories." Male Vocals, Country, Country Rock
Some love is like a gentle breeze, some, like a cold hard rain. And in some cases, it's like a tornado, fast, furious, destroying everything in it's path. Even so, it is better to have loved and lost, than to never have loved at all. Female Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Folk
Very visual and poetic, this song has a dreamy hypnotic quality. It's the story of two people riding on a train and their private thoughts about each other. Rhythmic, upbeat song about the hope of love. Sound effects reminiscent of a rocket ship. Alternative title to this song: Rocket, Female Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Pop Singer-Songwriter
We've all put everything on the line and lost at times. Perhaps we've gambled on a "sure bet" and it wasn't all that. It doesn't have to break us - with perseverance and will we can overcome obstacles and survive anything. Female Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Singer-Songwriter
Sometimes in life we can't quite explain or communicate with our loved ones as well as we wish we could. A analogy drawn between painting and loving. Loss, miscommunication, trying to explain how we feel when words are not enough - It's like painting with watercolors in the rain. Female Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, New Acoustic
A road trip back to where the memories were sweet and time stands still. A trip to that little shack by the ocean where love bloomed and nostalgia draws you back over and over again. A little bit of the Ventures and a whole lot of the Bangles. Do you hear the ocean call? Female Vocals, Rock, 60s Rock
Sometimes love is like a childs game of hide and seek. We have to look in many places, expend tons of energy, to find the right one for us. A playful look at the "chase" of new love or hopeful love. It is a fun look into how life and love are indeed a game. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
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