Thursday, December 31, 2015

Goodbye 2015!

Hello my butterflies!

Well, it's that time once again. Time to say goodbye to one year and look ahead to the next.

I just wanted to say a big THANK YOU for all the support this year, especially for my single "Shut my mouth"! For me, 2015 has been a pretty exciting year behind the scenes and I can't wait for everything coming up in 2016, including the release of my 2nd album "Chrysalis"!

Have a great new year! Let's make it the best yet!

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Merry Christmas!

Hello my butterflies!

It's the most wonderful time of the year! (Did you sing that? Because I sang that!) Seriously, this is my favorite time of the year! One of the reasons is because we get to take a couple of days off for some much needed relaxation and just spend some quality time with the people we love. For this reason, I've decided that I really want to unplug this Christmas.

It's so easy to get wrapped up (pun intended!) in social media during the holidays, live tweeting family reunions or Instagramming presents. But I really want to take this family time as family time and get wrapped up in the moments I get to spend with them instead.

So I say, have a very Merry Christmas (or happy holidays!) and I'll be back soon!

Monday, December 21, 2015

Early Christmas surprise...!!

Hello my butterflies!

I have an early Christmas surprise for you! I'm unveiling the album art for my new album "Chrysalis" on my Instagram right now! I'm so proud of and excited for this album and I'm so happy to be able to share the artwork for it today! Stay tuned for more announcements about the album coming soon!

If you don't already, follow me on Instagram! What do you think of the album art? Let me know in the comments!

Saturday, December 19, 2015

Billboard Women in Music

Hello my butterflies!

Yesterday, the Billboard Women in Music event aired on Lifetime. I didn't get to watch it yesterday, but I watched it today and it was great. It's so cool to see all those incredible women being honored! Here are my highlights from the show:

  • Fifth Harmony did a great job with their performance, and them singing Destiny's Child's "Independent women" was pretty awesome
  • Demi Lovato SLAYED that performance of "Stone cold"! It was strong yet vulnerable, and that voice!! Wow!
  • I loved when Kelsea Ballerini said during her acceptance speech, "I learned by watching strong, bold, empowering women, how to be one." That is exactly my sentiment and that's why broadcasts like this one are so cool!
  • I must say here that Tori Kelly is amazing! She's so talented and she makes everything seem so effortless. I could go on and on, but basically she's become one of my favorite artists and I'm definitely inspired by what she does.
  • And of course, a big congratulations to the very deserving, very inspiring Lady Gaga on being named Billboard's Woman of the Year!

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

World Conquest Records December sale!

Hello my butterflies!

My record label, World Conquest Records, is having a December sale on all artists music!

All through December, all current artist albums are $6, alumni albums are $3 and all CD singles are $2! This is the perfect time to pick up my new CD single "Shut my mouth" and debut album "Daydreaming"! Also be sure to support my fellow label-mates and pick up their records too!

Interested in getting in on this December sale? Go to my record label's website at www.worldconquestrecords.com!

Friday, November 27, 2015

My new single "Shut my mouth" is officially here!!!

Hello my butterflies!

Today's the day!!! My new single "Shut my mouth" is officially released!! Go hear it on my website now! ariacortes.com

To get the digital download of my new single, go here: cdbaby.com/CD/ariacortes3

For the physical CD single, go to my record label's website! worldconquestrecords.com

I'm so excited for you guys to finally be able to hear a taste of the new music I've been working on! Let me know what you think of "Shut my mouth" in the comments! And be sure to let me know if you downloaded/bought it!

World Conquest Records Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale!

Hello my butterflies!

My record label, World Conquest Records, is having a Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale on all artists music!
Today through November 30, all current artist albums are $5, alumni albums are $2 and all CD singles are $2! Go pick up my new CD single "Shut my mouth" and debut album "Daydreaming"! Also be sure to support my fellow label-mates and pick up their records too!

Want to get in on these great deals? Go to my record label's website at www.worldconquestrecords.com!

Thursday, November 26, 2015

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hello my butterflies!

Good morning and Happy Thanksgiving!

This year I'm thankful for so much, including you! Thank you for your support. I'm stoked for what's next, including the release of my new single "Shut my mouth" tomorrow!

Now, I'm off to do my annual live tweeting of the Macy's Parade, then to enjoy the day with family! Hope you have a great day filled with fun, food and memories!

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

'Shut my mouth" CD single unveiling!

Hello my butterflies!

I just unveiled the CD single cover art for my new single "Shut my mouth" on my Instagram! The song is from my second album "Chrysalis" and will be released Friday 11/27! I'm so excited for you all to finally be able to hear it!

On Friday, you'll be able to go to your favorite digital downloading site for the download and my record label's website worldconquestrecords.com for the physical CD single!

If you don't already, follow me on Instagram! What do you think of the single art? Let me know in the comments!

Friday, November 20, 2015

New YouTube video - announcement about the first single off my upcoming second album

Hello my butterflies!

Here it is! The video announcement about the first single off my upcoming 2nd album!! Watch here.

I'm so excited about this single and can't wait for you to hear it! If you haven't, subscribe to my YouTube channel and be sure to give this video a thumbs up!

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Come see my newly redesigned website!

Hello my butterflies!

My website just got a total makeover! Come see the newly redesigned ariacortes.com! See news, learn more about me, listen to my music and more!

Saturday, October 31, 2015

Happy Halloween!

Hello my butterflies!

Happy Halloween! Hope you have a freak-static day!

This year, I'm dressed as my favorite character in the Marvel universe, Agent Peggy Carter! She's brave, strong, beautiful and inspiring and I can't wait to see more of her story next year on Agent Carter! You can see my costume on Instagram here and follow me if you haven't already!

Friday, October 9, 2015