Singer Lanie Gardner has gained popularity on social media for her cover versions of well-known tunes. North Carolina's Burnsville is where Lanie was born. She had been singing for more than ten years at the time she started sharing her performances. At the age of twelve, she started writing her own songs as her musical talent flourished. Though having that... read full bio
Young singer-songwriter Kade Hoffman is from southeast Colorado's plains. Only two songs by Kade are now streamable on Apple Music and Spotify: "Hungover and Heartbroken" and "Bonfire Blues." Kade, with his rich voice and honest lyrics, has a very promising future in country music. You might enjoy Kade's songs if you enjoy musicians like Colter Wall or Johnny Cash.... read full bio
Josh Meloy, an Oklahoma native, has released his new album "Oklahoma." The album is made up of songs composed during the last five years. Meloy regards this as his "most honest and best work to date." Meloy produced and recorded the album at home, giving it an indisputably real vibe. Meloy had no intention of becoming a musician at first. In... read full bio
Jordan James can't remember a moment when his life wasn't centered on his passion for country music. Soon after learning to speak, the Atlanta native began singing. In fact, one of his first recollections is singing George Strait's classic "Blue Clear Sky" - he knew every word when he was three years old and still does. Although his first performance was... read full bio
Before switching to country music in the late 2010s, Alexandra Kay spent the first portion of her career deeply immersed in the St. Louis R&B and hip-hop culture. She published her debut EP, Dive Bar Dreamer, and scored her first radio success with "Backroad Therapy." Her voice and mannerisms are reminiscent of Dolly Parton, Lee Ann Womack and Alison Krauss. Kay, a... read full bio
Clayton Mullen, a former senior at Texas Christian University, spent his weekdays in the "classroom" and his weekends learning the ropes at local Texas nightclubs. As a child, Clayton had little connections to the music industry. He didn't even learn his first barre chord or compose his first song until college. Due to the chances created by regional musicians like the Josh... read full bio
When Lambert tried out for the ninth season of American Idol, it was the beginning of his musical career. He reached the Top 16 with his talent. Lambert quickly welcomed new prospects in Hollywood by working with renowned composers and producers in addition to making an appearance on the web reality series "If I Can Dream." With Rebel Ways, the Texas... read full bio
Houston Bernard has extensive roots in country; his family line includes touring musicians, composers and an outlaw gunfighter known as "Bitter Creek." Houston, who was reared in Alaska after being born in Oklahoma, has seamlessly adapted to life as a well-known independent country music recording artist who performs all over the country. Growing up in Norman, Oklahoma, Houston was initially introduced... read full bio
Shortly after being introduced to punk and grunge at the age of eight, Gwenifer Raymond picked up the guitar. Following years of touring the Welsh valleys with different punk bands, she started to listen more to Appalachian folk performers and pre-war blues artists, which led her to finally the American Primitive guitar players. She joined with the American record company "Tompkins... read full bio
At the age of fifteen, Austin, who was born and reared in the little hamlet of Pleasant View, near Nashville, had to undergo a surgery that would change his life. During his recuperation, he developed a love for songwriting and vocal performance. In an attempt to return to the baseball field, he taught himself how to play the guitar and... read full bio
Musicians such as Noah Kahan, Zach Bryan and Tyler Childers have transformed the folk and country music landscape, opening doors for new musicians to emerge. Now stepping into the forefront is Austin-born performer Bo Staloch, who has a unique style that freshly captures the essence of folk and country music. Bo Staloch has shown his ability to incorporate complex emotions into his... read full bio
Macve was born in Western Ireland, and her mother moved her and her sister to West Yorkshire when Macve was six months old in order to escape an abusive relationship. It was here that she first fell in love with movies and music at a very young age. "I've always been attracted by America, but not the modern version. I'm... read full bio
Pony Bradshaw had never attempted to sing, therefore he was unaware that he could. A young Pony assisted in keeping his father, an Elvis impersonator who had been in the military, well-stocked with scarves for his fans on stage. Pony had never made it, but he had always listened to music. Baseball was his sport. He enlisted in the Air... read full bio
Punk band Chokecherry doesn't play punk music. The current buzzword for this subgenre is folk-punk, but there are various ways in which that phrase is misused. Likewise, country-punk, albeit much more appropriate. With a heavy dose of twang and sing-alongs, Chokecherry's music is country music with a DIY punk filter, informed by a way of life that values independence and... read full bio
Singer/songwriter Trent Tomlinson is one of those rare performers whose music is as straight-ahead and unpretentious as he is. While a junior year in high school, Tomlinson reached the finals of You Can Be a Star, a television talent show on The Nashville Network in which Trent placed second. Tomlinson's debut single, ""Drunker Than Me"", was released and followed by... read full bio
Ricochet is recognized not only for their exceptional musicianship but also for their potent six-part vocal harmonies. Ricochet is one of the few groups in the country music industry that is completely self-contained. Because of this, the band does not require any assistance from equipment tricks or more musicians in order to put on what many people consider to be... read full bio
Electronic DJ, Tigerlily, is a hit in Australia. She is one of Australia’s elite electronic dance music performers, having been voted one of the Top 5 Female DJs for three consecutive years. Tigerlily has a mainstay at Stereosonic Australia and has also taken her act on tour across the world, performing at festivals and clubs in Europe and North America.... read full bio
Rev. W.R. ""Smokie"" Norful, Jr. is an American gospel singer and pianist, best known for his 2002 album, I Need You Now and his 2004 release, Nothing Without You, which won a Grammy at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album in 2004. Norful received his second Grammy in 2015 at the 57th Annual Grammy awards... read full bio
MySpace was where Lissie got her start in the industry. Her big break occurred when Lenny Kravitz discovered her through a friend who told him about her MySpace page, and he invited her to open for him on his Love Revolution Tour. Her big break came when Lenny Kravitz discovered her through a friend who told him about her MySpace profile.... read full bio
Hurray for the Riff Raff, Alynda lee Segarra, is a Puerto Rican singer from the Bronx. Earlier in her career, she released two folk and country records: It Dont Mean I Dont Love You and Young Blood Blues. A year later, the UK record label Loose Music released Hurray for the Riff Raff, an album that collected the best songs... read full bio
