David Shelby planned his musical course somewhere between Nashville and Detroit's highways, with the goal of eventually making it to country radio with a distinctive sound. Shelby crafted a style he proudly refers to as "Rust Belt Country" by fusing the grit and salt of the earth of Motor City, Michigan, the culture's well-known rock n' roll past, and Nashville's... read full bio
Ralph II first held a banjo, as one might anticipate of the son of a well-known banjo player. Ralph, or simply ""Two,"" as his family and friends refer to him, received his first instruction from the senior Stanley when he was a ripe old age of three, learning how to perform a basic finger roll. But it turned out that,... read full bio
Dynamic, soulful, inventive, and witty, all with a heart-centered approach. Propaganda, a Los Angeles-based band, lyrically assembles powerful current music that spans across the gamut of youth and pop culture with an uncompromising message woven into hot rhythms and beats. He brings with him years of experience working in the community and teaching in classrooms, and he never shies away... 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
Country music has strong roots for Crystal Shawanda. She was a natural-born country person, connected to the land and the true stories of common people. Native Americans' lives revolve around music. It is their dance, their history, and a tool for both remembering and forgetting. It is a method to both honor life and lament death. On the Wikwemikong Native Reservation... read full bio
The Quebe Sisters are a Dallas, Texas-based American swing revival band that plays a fusion of western, jazz-influenced swing, country, and Texas-style fiddling. Sisters Grace, Sophia, and Hulda Quebe make up the band. They all play the fiddle and sing, and additional musicians play the upright bass, guitar, and other instruments. North Texas was the home of Grace Quebe, Sophia... read full bio
Tess Boyer is, right now, the most talked about performer to come out of NBC's The Voice. The former St. Louis Rams cheerleader competed in an audition for "The Voice" to demonstrate that she possesses the skills necessary to be successful as a singer. While she was cheerleading, she was also volunteering with children who had special needs and studying for... read full bio
Rachel Timberlake delivers a performance with such a high level of intensity to your stage. Observing this is similar to seeing a firecracker explode into a spectacular conclusion. When you hear Rachel speak with her crystal-clear voice and energetic delivery, it is very clear that she exudes confidence rather than cockiness, and this attribute is immediately apparent. Rachel just just... read full bio
American singer-songwriter Abigail Barlow hails from Birmingham, Alabama. She co-wrote and produced Emily Bear's album The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical, which won the Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album in 2022. She is also well-known for the independent pop hit "Heartbreak Hotel," which had more than 6.5 million streams and reached the #2 spot on iTunes. She and Bear received recognition... read full bio
Struggle Jennings is the stage name of William Harness, an American rapper from Nashville, Tennessee. He is the nephew of Shooter Jennings, from whom Harness took his stage name, and the grandson of country singer Jessi Colter and instrumental rock guitarist Duane Eddy. He is also the stepgrandson of Waylon Jennings. Along with Bubba Sparxxx, Jennings was a founding member... read full bio
Born in Eastern, Kentucky, raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Stephen Cochran's father's musical career served as the foundation for his musical taste. While attending Western Kentucky University at the age of 19, Stephen received a promising offer, but the September 11th attacks redirected the already-established patriotism inside Cochran. Stephen entered the United States Marine Corps after many members of his family, including his father and... read full bio
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
