Lauren Weintraub did what any aspiring country singer would do: she packed up her things and moved out of her hometown of Boston and carved a path towards Nashville, Tennessee. While there, she attended the Curb College of Entertainment at Belmont University. Lauren made quite the splash in almost no time at all, as word of her music spread away... read full bio
Lauren Watkins hails from Nashville, Tennessee where she was born and raised. So it’s safe to say she has her roots firmly planted in the country music scene. In fact, she spent her early ears performing on stage at honky tonks in Downtown Nashville. Naturally gifted, she took to it well but also honed her skills over the years to... read full bio
Frontier Ruckus is a Michigan based folk rock and bluegrass band consisting of musician, poet, visual artist Matthew Milia, as well as David Jones on the banjo, and Zachary Nichols. The band formed in Metro Detroit. Matthew and David met while they were at Brother Rice High School. It was here they first began playing music together, combining Matthew’s signature... read full bio
Ashley Gorley is an American country and pop songwriter and producer from Danville, Kentucky. Over the years he has written for artists such as George Strait, Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Trace Adkins, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, Lee Ann Womack, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Lauren Alaina, Easton Corbin, Florida Georgia Line, Rascal Flatts, Reba, and many more. Gorley has... read full bio
John Morgan has a style that is defined by his particular approach of craftsmanship and melodic grit. He has a sort of blue collar toughness unique to his country sound. It’s something out of his own personal life and his music is definitely something that’s personal. John’s debut songs “Coldest Beer in Town” and “Right in the Middle” were performed... read full bio
Keith Sykes once traveled by hitchhiking to the Newport Folk Festival in the summer of 1967 to see Arlo Guthrie play "Alice's Restaurant." He acquired a copy of the album that year's fall, memorized the entire song, and performed it at a Holiday Inn in Charleston, South Carolina. He was immediately engaged for a regular position performing music in the... read full bio
Olivia Lane is most renowned for her unrestrained, unadulterated enthusiasm. Her powerful voice, her energetic performance, and her simple presence—which can make you laugh uncontrollably and make you smile from ear to ear—all reflect this. There aren't many musicians who can so casually combine a free-spirited spirit with heartfelt, motivating melodies and an unstoppable drive, but Lane is one of... read full bio
A modern Christian and worship group affiliated with Harvest Bible Chapel, Vertical Worship (previously known as Vertical Church Band) is based in Chicago, Illinois. The worship band consists of Jake France, Judd Harris, Robert Titean, James Herlo, Zac Moore, Tim Dalrymple, and Vanessa Dalrymple. They have three albums out on Essential Records under their Provident Label Group contract: Live Worship... read full bio
The Country Gold Tour is, by definition, a collection of veteran country music artists who have had chart-topping success or significant television exposure. These accomplished musicians, showcasing the renowned "Nashville Sound," are the ones who actually wrote the top tunes that propelled contemporary country music into the global spotlight. From a list of more than thirty performers, participants for certain... read full bio
Yoan Garneau, better known as Yoan, is a Canadian pop, rock, and country singer from Ferme-Neuve, Quebec. In 2015, he released his self-titled debut album after winning Season 2 of the reality television series La Voix in 2014. Garneau had difficulties deciding whether to audition for La Voix with an original song or a copy of Billy Joe Shaver's Live Forever... read full bio
The Finnish country band Steve 'n' Seagulls performs bluegrass covers of popular songs originally recorded by hard rock and heavy metal artists. The band first gained widespread recognition in the summer of 2014, when videos of their performances were uploaded to YouTube. The band's cover of AC/"Thunderstruck," DC's which currently has more than 130 million views on YouTube, is one... read full bio
Father, brother, and son all describe Willy Tea Taylor. His songs are a terrific location to lose yourself because of his amazing ability to sing about complex issues simply. That is mostly a product of his upbringing. Willy's initial love was baseball even though he came from a long family of cattlemen—his grandfather Walt was one of the most admired men... read full bio
Poet and folk singer Willi Carlisle sings for the people. Carlisle's great gift for language, like that of his hero Utah Phillips, is about caring for one another and establishing connections through our shared humanity. Carlisle argues that love can actually overcome all obstacles on his highly anticipated second album, the magnum opus Peculiar, Missouri, which features twelve epic songs.... read full bio
There is a Lisa Torres, a recording artist who is signed to a label in Nashville, is disobeying the regulations. It took 40,000 spins, 26 weeks, and 3,000 miles for her first song hit radio, "Car That Runs," to climb all the way to number 2. This accomplishment was accomplished without a label, without a bankroll, and without a chorus.... read full bio
When Georgia-born singer, songwriter, and front man Ricky Gunn met keyboardist/guitarist Joel Bridges and bassist Michael Deems, the Ricky Gunn Band was born. After their initial encounter, they were aware right away that they were special. With recently added Nashville-based guitarist Dusty Parker and drummer Tommy Smith, they have a unique synergy that comes through in every performance. They are... read full bio
Madeline Edwards, who was born in California and raised in Texas, has broken past the confines of traditional music by fusing the jazz, soul, gospel, and country influences she grew up with into her own distinctive style "through vulnerability and passion" (NPR). Her achievements in the past year have garnered her recognition as a "Hot Country Artist to Watch" on... read full bio
The foundation of Alex Hall's debut EP, "Six Strings", is his guitar playing and lyrics, which form the core of his artistic expression. On each song on the EP, there are featured guitarists and vocals. The EP was co-produced by Alex, Pete Good, and AJ Babcock. The performers include Tenille Townes, Kassi Ashton, Brad Paisley, Brad Tursi of Old Dominion,... read full bio
BoomTown Saints are skilled party-starters and crowd-pleasers. Their high-octane performance is great from the first song on thanks to their cutting-edge artistic ability, masterful musicianship, and flawless multi-part harmonies. As they tour the nation, their distinct mix of southern rock and rocking country continues to appeal to a growing fan base. BoomTown Saints, made up of Chris Ramos and Ben... read full bio
The first Armchair Boogie session took place in the summer of 2015 on a front porch in the college town of Stevens Point, Wisconsin. They are renowned for the dexterity with which they play the guitar and the infectious grooves that they create. Before Eli Frieders (bass) and Denzel Connor (drums) joined them as the core rhythm section of a... read full bio
Erin Kinsey, a country music performer who was born on October 11, 2000, has gained recognition for her stunning vocals and moving lyrics. She is a celebrity in the making and is from Rockwall, Texas, as proven by recordings like "Just Drive" that have gone viral. Kinsey has been playing the guitar since she was 11 years old, but she... read full bio
