Two-time Billboard award-winning producer, songwriter, and artist Justine Blazer is making fireworks of her own this Independence Day with the release of a brand-new collaboration titled “4th of July.” Out now across all streaming platforms, the song features rising country singer and actor Rob Mayes (best known for his starring role in the hit Netflix film The Neon Highway alongside Beau Bridges, Lee Brice, and Pam Tillis) and acclaimed Nashville songwriter Steve O’Brien, whose impressive catalog includes country staples like “Rock My World” by Brooks & Dunn.

Written by Justine Blazer, Rob Mayes, and Steve O’Brien and produced, engineered, and mixed by Blazer at her own Ten7Teen Studios, “4th of July” is a mid-tempo country-pop gem that captures the electricity of a fleeting but unforgettable summer romance. With playful lyrics like “Was it the jar we were passing or the Delta 8 gummies we ate / Or that Hall and Oates song that somebody just played,” the track blends humor, nostalgia, freedom, and passion, with Rob Mayes’ magnetic vocals at the forefront.

“This is kind of a crazy story, actually,” Justine shares. “The stars aligned, magic happened, and the timing was perfect. This surprise collaboration came together literally last week in just a two-day window, from concept to completion. We all got in a room not knowing what we were going to write or say. After talking about life and emotions, the ideas started flowing. We wrote the song, made a work tape, recorded it, produced it, and completed the mix and master - all within 48 hours. That’s not typical! But, we knew we had something special and didn’t want to wait a whole year to release it. We wanted it out this 4th of July.”

As if releasing a summer anthem wasn’t enough, Blazer also continues to rack up industry recognition, earning an incredible 17 nominations at the 2025 Josie Music Awards, taking place Nov 2, 2025 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, TN, the largest independent music awards show in the world. The nods span multiple categories, including Music Producer of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, and Vocal Event of the Year for her soulful collaboration with Lauren Anderson on “Ain’t No Cure Like The Blues.”

Other standout nominations include:

• Holiday Song of the Year – “Cupid Christmas” (with 2AM Ricky), “Cozy Little Christmas Cottage”
• Modern Country/Pop Country Song of the Year (Male) – “Rattlesnake Love” feat. Justine Blazer
• Jazz/Blues Song of the Year – “Ain’t No Cure Like The Blues”
• Album/EP of the Year – Holiday – Jubilee
• Story-Enhanced Performance Video of the Year (Duo/Group/Collab) – “Ain’t No Cure Like The Blues”
  

Beyond the JMAs, Justine’s talents continue to be recognized internationally. She recently co-wrote “Give God the Glory” by Jodie Leslie, which won a LIT Award for Best Canadian Contemporary Christian/Gospel Music and a Canadian Selah Music Award for Best Canadian Alternate Song of the Year. That same track is currently nominated at the CCA Canadian Gospel Awards for Best Rock Song.‍

Blazer also received 5 Songwriter Achievement Award nominations for works like “We All Bleed Crimson Red,” “Paint Me In Your Colors,” “Wish I Could Love You,” “Shut Up,” and “Rock This Holiday,” among others.

Additionally, Justine is a finalist in the 2025 InterContinental Music Awards for Best Blues Song (“Ain’t No Cure Like The Blues” with Lauren Anderson) and Best Country Song (“America – Rattlesnake Love” written by Tom Bender & Mike Bender). She also took home 2nd place for Producer of the Year at the 2025 Elite Music Awards.

With a fierce work ethic, powerhouse vocals, and an uncanny ability to connect through story and sound, Justine Blazer is lighting up the summer (and the industry!) with equal parts heart and heat.