A new music label launches this fall, curating and presenting hit songs from top artists under themes that resonate with parents and kids. From its origins on the banks of the mighty Missouri River, the Kansas City-based independent record label Mighty Mo Productions launches with their first album, Smiles Ahead, available at various retail and digital outlets on October 15th.

I love when I get a chance to listen to new music for children. It’s such an important part of how I teach so I really like to find music I love and I think the kiddos will respond to. I’m so excited for this new collaborative album from Mighty Mo Productions. It has a lot of truly happy music for kids (and grownups). I love the collaboration of many Grammy winning and famous artists. Seeing one of my favorite high school bands (The Verve Pipe) playing songs my children love is amazing. This album definitely makes me smile!

Smiles Ahead Track listing:

1. Jump Up – Brady Rymer and The Little Band That Could (Grammy Nominee)

2. Walking with Spring – The Okee Dokee Brothers (Grammy Winner)

3. The Together Song – Katydid

4. Box of Crayons – The Pop-Ups (Grammy Nominee)

5. The Sun Will Shine Again – Frances England

6. You’re It – Secret Agent 23 Skidoo (Grammy Nominee)

7. Get Happy! – The Verve Pipe (Platinum Sellers)

8. Best Day Ever – Rissi Palmer

9. Gotta Lotta Happy – Kira Willey

10. Dragonfly – Johnny Bregar

11. Happy Heart – Caspar Babypants

12. Gratitude – Mista Cookie Jar and The Chocolate Chips

13. Sitting on Top of the World – Grenadilla

I’m going to give you a sneak peek at a couple of the amazing artists featured on this album.

The Verve Pipe The multiplatinum selling indie rock band from Michigan now makes music
intended for the entire family, with fun and inventive lyrics set to memorable melodies. While adult
fans will remember this band for their 90s grunge rock hits, a new generation digs the anthemic
and sweet sounds and lyrics of their new kid-friendly tunes. The band wrote the song “Get Happy”
just for Smiles Ahead.

We loved this song and my husband and I got to enjoy a little bit of nostalgia while listening with our kiddos. There is really something special when a famous artist you loved gears their new music for kids! You can check out The Verve Pipe on their website.

Kira Willey is a nationally recognized musician and acclaimed children’s yoga teacher, Kira has
won numerous awards for her songs, and her “Back Seat Yoga Breaks” series airs on SiriusXM Kids
Place Live radio. Sweet vocals, catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics are the hallmarks of this
Pennsylvania based artist’s style. Kira’s songs provide much-needed moments of movement and
tranquility during a busy day. “Gotta Lotta Happy” is a jaunty tune that invites singing along.

Of course I needed to share this amazing artist that shares my name! My children love yoga so highlighting her work meant even more to me! I loved her song “Gotta Lotta Happy”. It is perfect for dancing and getting your kiddos up on their feet and moving around. I really love the lyrics and sharing happiness. You can find more info about Kira on her website. Listen to her song below.

 

I really loved the way this CD spreads smiles and happiness. We are lucky enough to give away a copy of this amazing album to two lucky readers. Simply comment and tell us what makes you smile bonus entry if you post to social media with the tag #SmilesAhead!

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