A multi-format combo known as The LACS (sometimes spelled Loud Ass Crackers) has broken musical conventions and forged their own special route to success. Lead singer and guitarist Brian "Rooster" King and rapper Clay "Uncle Snap" Sharpe make up the duo. They combine 65 percent country music storytelling, 20 percent hip-hop attitude, and 15 percent rock 'n' roll to make... read full bio
Going back to Doug Sahms pioneering work with the Sir Douglas Quintet in the 1960s and later with Texas Tornados, Tejano music has cut a sly but constant presence in country music. (Think Freddy Fender's hit version of Before the Next Teardrop Falls.") As the Last Bandoleros, a quartet of young guns from Texas and New York, Jerry Fuentes, brothers... read full bio
The Lil’ Smokies are inspired by traditional bluegrass and their roots in Missoula, MT. The band has won awards at the International Bluegrass Music Association, the Momentum Award for Best Band, The Northwest String Summit Band Competition and also awards at the Telluride Bluegrass festival band competition. The Lil’ Smokies have performed with the likes of Keller Williams, Sam Bush... read full bio
Like an unrestrained racehorse, Kentucky rushes through the veins of the Local Honeys. It's time to settle in and listen when a legendary songwriter like Tom T Hall refers to a performer as "a great credit to a wonderful Kentucky tradition." In reference to The Local Honeys, he was spot on. The two musicians, Montana Hobbs and Linda Jean Stokley,... read full bio
A weird and fortunate meeting took place twenty years ago on the gently undulating plains of northern Ohio. A shared appreciation for great whiskey and bluegrass brought together Ed Helms, Ian Riggs and Jacob Tilove while they were Oberlin College students. Music started to happen quickly. A distinct musical voice emerged as a result of the melodic yelling of the three... read full bio
The Lowdown Drifters are a vivacious and enthralling musical group that has swept the folk and country music scenes off their feet. They have carved themselves a special position in the market with a fusion of heartfelt lyrics, deep melodies, and a particular blend of classic and modern inspirations. The Lowdown Drifters, a group of incredibly skilled musicians, provide a new... read full bio
Legendary American rock group The Marshall Tucker Band was formed in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Its distinctive sound, which combines blues, country, and jazz, contributed to the early 1970s development of the Southern rock subgenre. After 50 years of recording and touring with several line-ups, lead vocalist Doug Gray is the only original band member still regularly performing with the group. Tommy... read full bio
The Mavericks is a country music band founded in Miami, Florida. The Mavericks have recorded nine studio albums, in addition to charting 14 singles on the Billboard country charts. Their highest-peaking American single was “All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down”, a collaboration with accordionist Flaco Jimnez. After the band split up, lead singer Raul Malo became a solo... read full bio
The McCarters are a country music trio composed of Jennifer McCarter and her twin sisters Lisa and Teresa. The trio was signed to Warner Bros. Records in 1987, where they recorded two albums for the label: 1988's The Gift and 1990's Better Be Home Soon, the latter of which was released as Jennifer McCarter & the McCarters. The title track... read full bio
Since joining forces 5 years ago Brooke, Samantha and Mollie McClymont have taken the country music world by storm. With their exquisite three-part harmonies, soaring vocals and stunning onstage presence, its not surprising that The McClymonts have become the hottest recording and touring act in Australian Country Music and fast becoming the talk of the industry in the USA. 2010... read full bio
The Morrison Brothers Band plays a unique brand of country-pop-rock music that stems from the group's diverse musical roots in New Orleans, Nashville, Los Angeles and DC. With two different sets of brothers, and 8 years under their belt as a band, they have situated themselves into a unique and exciting place in country music. The band is currently based... read full bio
The Mulligan Brothers band is from Mobile, Alabama. For the past three years, the group has been touring through the United States and Europe. The Mulligan Brothers perform a unique take on Americana Folk music. They combine the styles of Americana, bluegrass, and folk to create beautiful sounds. From haunting ballads to rocking riffs, The Mulligan Brothers take audiences on... read full bio
Brooklyn based but Cincinnati born, The National is an indie rock band known for their melancholy and cryptic lyrics but a sound that combines other genres such as country-rock, Brit-pop, and Americana. In the beginning, the band members worked hard on their music but not all of the members gave up their day jobs. The band releaed their self-titled debut... read full bio
Provo-based band cleverly dubbed The National Parks is a part of the folk/indie pop genre. The 5-piece act includes members Brady Parks as guitar and lead vocals, Sydney Macfarlane on keyboards, John Hancock on electric guitar and vocals, and Cam Brannelly on the drums. The band’s earliest release was an album released only on iTunes after the launch of a... read full bio
Established in Dallas, TX, The O’s have toured extensively throughout the US, UK and Europe. They have released four studio albums, titled We Are The O’s, Between The Two featuring Grammy Award-winning artist Stuart Sikes, Thunderdog, and Honeycomb. The O’s have performed on many TV shows, talk shows, radio shows, and at several festivals.... read full bio
The Oak Ridge Boys are one of Country music's most popular acts with their four-part harmonies and upbeat songs. They were inducted into the Country Music Hall for Fame during the Medallion Ceremony, in the category of modern era artists. The group has over fifteen years of history playing together as well as multiple Grammy, Academy of Country Music and... read full bio
The One Man Band and Son put on an inspiring performance playing self-created instruments. Marc, a lifelong musician, and entertainer plays 9.1 instruments at once. Cavin, a full-time part of the act, at age 13, plays guitar and 204’ of 2” PVC pipe in 33 tubes. The repertoire aims at songs every age can recognize, covering the 60’s thru to... read full bio
Formed in 2000 after songwriter and vocalist Vinnie Dombrowski found himself with a collection of finger blisterin’ country songs, the Orbitsuns have been entertaining audiences throughout the U.S. With Detroit music scene veteran Tim Duvalier, that’s Sir Tim Duvalier to you, on guitar, lap steel and vocals; Jimmy Paluzzi on drums, and Bob Hecker on bass, the band has built... read full bio
With eight albums selling over two million records and worldwide hits like Jackie Blue" and "If You Want To Get To Heaven" the Ozark Mountain Daredevils have come a long way from the Missouri bars and porches where their music was born. It all began for the Daredevils when a collection of singer songwriters from the Springfield area put together... read full bio
Not your usual hometown heroes, the Panhandlers, which are Josh Abbott, John Baumann, William Clark Green and Cleto Cordero of Flatland Cavalry are each well-known songwriters and experienced frontmen in their own right. Together, they form a band whose original country music pays homage to and updates the traditional West Texas influence, representing some of Texas' most cherished musical exports. The... read full bio
