There is no other way to characterize the strength of British Columbia-born producer, singer, and songwriter Teigen Gayse than as a small-town girl of Métis origin with a big voice and an even bigger message. At age 13, she took up the guitar for the first time. Songwriting quickly developed into a passion. Teigen's affinity for country music got its... read full bio
Robin and Linda are nearing the end of a five-decade career that has seen them appear on hundreds of radio and television programs, thousands of concerts across three continents, a Robert Altman-directed film and 24 personal albums. They are unparalleled live and at ease on any platform, whether it is in a little coffee shop or bar, a big, storied concert... read full bio
From her first recorded performance as the lead vocalist with the renowned traditional Celtic group DeDannan to her long-term collaborations with Nashville artists Jerry Douglas, Bela Fleck and others, Maura O'Connell has combined an unmistakably deep, rich and versatile voice with her signature talent for finding what's most potent in the work of a wide range of genre-hopping songwriters in order to pull... read full bio
In a theatrical, cabaret-style opening, Dessy Di Lauro introduces her event by having a dance entourage walk straight onto the dance floor. The best party ever is created by fusing the style, music and organic sounds of the 1920s and 1930s with modern technology to boost creativity and amazing visual features. Songs like "Why U Raggin" will get everyone in the club... read full bio
The mos' fun y'all ever gonna have wit' y'all's clothes on! Mojo and The Bayou Gypsies are touring the world with their Bayou House Party. Like Luzianne, this rollicking troupe of amazing performers rocks the house! They are unable to help but smile at you. Foot-stomping bayou boogie is what this is! Mojo is a wild dude who is also a little... read full bio
It's likely that the first things that come to mind when you think of country music are Nashville, Willie Nelson, Keith Urban, or Tammy Wynette. When you think of the Old West, pictures of dry, dusty deserts, endless highways, tough times, and alcohol come to mind. You definitely wouldn't think of superb cheese, beautiful wine, and exotic destinations, but French-Canadians... read full bio
Drayton Farley, who hails from Alabama, is one of the most genuine voices you are likely to encounter in the expanding country, folk, roots, and Americana music landscape that we are all immersed in. The fact that his songs and lyrics are based on his actual life experiences lends his tales an earthy flavor and a confessional tone that resounds... read full bio
BEFORE THEY SAW IT THEMSELVES, EVERYONE SAW THE DUO POTENTIAL IN CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA NATIVE MATT CHASE AND SMALL TOWN WASHINGTON, GEORGIA'S CHRIS ROGERS. THE TWO HAD BEEN PLAYING COLLEGE TOWNS AND DIVE BARS TOGETHER FOR THREE YEARS PRIOR TO MORPHING INTO THE MUSICAL OUTFIT NOW KNOWN AS SOUTHERLAND. THEY MET THROUGH COMMON FRIENDS, AND THEY HAVE BEEN WORKING AND... read full bio
The first extended play (EP) by Jordan Gray, titled "West of the Pines" after the neighborhood in which Gray grew up, was released on November 24, 2015, and it caused a significant uproar as soon as it became available to the public. The extended play reached position number 16 on iTunes on its first day of release, and within a... read full bio
Landon Parker bridges the gap between classic country music and its contemporary reinterpretation. A blue-collar composer who has spent endless nights onstage performing show after show on Nashville's honky-tonk circuit crafted this southern sound that honors the wonderful things in life, such as cold beer, long-time friends, and fresh starts. Landon Parker is positioned to become country music's newest role... read full bio
Matthew Stephen Ward is a musician who hails from Portland, Oregon, and is known for his singing, songwriting, and guitar playing. His solo work is a blend of Americana analog recordings inspired by folk music and blues, and he has released ten studio albums since 1999, the majority of which were distributed by the independent label Merge Records. In addition... read full bio
You should keep an eye out for the authentic country-rock performer Matt Koziol. We discussed the entertainer's love of music, his relocation to Nashville, and everything in between with him. Koziol was surrounded by diligent blue-collar workers while growing up in New Jersey. The singer knew from the age of two that he was born to make music for a... read full bio
Tanner Usrey is an up-and-coming singer-songwriter with a distinctive vocal style who is from Prosper, Texas. Tanner has evolved since the beginning of his career into a soulful, Americana-rock musician whose soul-stirring voice and heartbreaking lyrics serve as the cherry on top of his timeless melodies and hard-hitting sound. Tanner's most recent hit, "Take Me Home," which drew inspiration from the... read full bio
On the Outside is a rising indie rock band from Los Angeles, California, consisting of four members: lead singer and guitarist, Taylor Swift; drummer, Adam Levine; bassist, John Mayer; and keyboardist, Chris Martin. The band was formed in 2019 when Swift and Levine bonded over their shared love of classic rock music and decided to start a band together. Drawing influences... read full bio
Peytan Porter is an up-and-coming singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who is making a name for herself in the music industry. Born and raised in the United States, Porter grew up surrounded by music and was inspired by a range of genres and artists, including folk, rock, and pop. She began playing instruments and writing songs at a young age, and quickly... read full bio
Ray Benson is a musical legend, best known as the lead singer and guitarist of the country-swing band, Asleep at the Wheel. He formed the band in 1970 with friends Lucky Oceans and Leroy Preston in Paw Paw, West Virginia. Over the years, the band has relocated to Austin and released more than 20 albums, earning 9 Grammy Awards along... read full bio
After nearly giving up on music altogether, talented singer-songwriter Arlo McKinley released his debut solo album on John Prine's Oh Boy records. His story is one of hope and sincerity and he is living proof that great songs will eventually reach the right ears, even if it takes time. Die Midwestern, McKinley's debut, is firmly anchored in street soul, country, punk and gospel and is inspired... read full bio
Nat Myers has a casual, unplugged aesthetic. Though he'll be the first to admit it isn't his own, he is an artist who uses an effervescent and genuine candor to take listeners back to a bygone era. Before discovering the sound he projects, he busked as a street performer to find folks who know old styles. Nat, a "roots and... read full bio
Kiely Connell is a transplant from the rustbelt to Nashville, Tennessee. Kiely finds inspiration in the hardworking residents of her hometown neighborhood in the Midwest. "Kiely's songs walk a tightrope," one of her contemporaries said. "They plant each step equally with the elegance at the heart of folk music, and the unshakable assurance of a seasoned rock and roll spirit." You... read full bio
The voice of Kassi Valazza is thick and golden bright. It is vaporous and exhilarating, swirling around in your thoughts like whisky in a snifter. Pedal steel and electric guitar lope along at half-time for the most of Dear Dead Days, with the in-tune rhythm section booming from the low end. Southwest-born musicians consistently offer a languid ease—the slow tempo... read full bio
