Aaron Raitiere (Ray-Tee-Air) is a lyricist, performer, and visual artist from Central KY. He is highly sought after in the Nashville songwriting community for his unique ability to coax coherent and focused creative output from his co-writers.

Raitiere is a recent Grammy nominee for his song “I’ll Never Love Again” performed by Lady Gaga in the movie A Star Is Born. He has also successfully collaborated with artists such as Anderson East, The Oak Ridge Boys, Robert Randolph, Whiskey Myers, Montgomery Gentry, Miranda Lambert, Brent Cobb, Ashley Monroe, Randy Rogers, Ashley McBryde, Lori McKenna, Shooter Jennings, Natalie Hemby, Ed Sheeran, Avicci, and many others.

Raitiere graduated from Cornell University with a BA in American Studies and subsequently received an MFA in Recording Arts from MTSU. He is currently a staff writer for Warner Chappell and Dave Cobb's Low Country Sound. His paintings are hanging in businesses and homes all over the country.

ADAM HOOD is known as a songwriter’s songwriter. Over nearly 20 years, he has built a sound that captures the true essence of Southern soul. Many call him a true American journeyman, and others consider him one of the living legends keeping Southern songs alive.

When an artist steps out from behind the songwriting curtain and puts their own name on the album cover, the world notices. Adam Hood made that move in 2002 and has continued to create his own path in country music for almost two decades.

In 2023, he achieved several milestones including performing at the Grand Ole Opry, earning a #1 Texas radio single, releasing Adam Hood’s Different Groove, writing on seven album tracks, and touring acoustically with Whiskey Myers, Aaron Raitiere, and Brent Cobb.

In 2024, Kylie Frey and Reid Haughton released singles co-written with him. Other album cuts included work with Cody Jinks, Taylor Hunnicutt, and Blackberry Smoke. His 2024 touring lineup included Drake White, Blackberry Smoke, Red Clay Strays, Steel Woods, Miranda Lambert, Hannah Dasher, and The Cadillac Three.

Following their successful collaboration on “Bad Days Better,” Brent Cobb and Adam Hood returned to Capricorn Studios in Macon, GA to record four new singles: Stage Lights, Here To Tell Ya, Bills in Alabama, and Beat That Train.

At only seventeen, courageously uprooting herself from Annapolis, MD, Flaherty pursued Nashville in an effort to fully immerse herself in songwriting. She dedicated herself to mastering the guitar, honing her songwriting craft, and delivering captivating performances. Further validating her pursuit, Flaherty's enchanting voice recently graced screens in Kevin Costner's critically acclaimed series, "Horizon: An American Saga," where she rendered the timeless hymn, "Amazing Grace" while also sharing the stage with Costner's band Modern West on select tour dates.

Accompanying her involvement in Costner's Horizon series, Flaherty has introduced her artistry with the following releases “Under The Influence,” "little UGLY," and most recently "Liquor With Cowboys." For all the latest news on Alyssa, check out her site here: https://www.alyssaflaherty.com

Ashland Craft introduced her brand of country music with her debut album, Travelin’ Kind, available everywhere now. Among CMT’s Next Women of Country Class of 2021 and Pandora’s Country Artists to Watch 2021, American Songwriter claims, “there’s a new country badass in town, and her name is Ashland Craft,” also praising, “this girl has star quality flying out of her boots.”

Featured on HIXTAPE: Vol. 2 with BROTHERS OSBORNE on “I Smoke Weed,” CMT’s “can’t miss” country star on the rise supported ASHLEY MCBRYDE’s This Town Talks Tour 2022, adding to her touring résumé alongside recent direct support slots opening for CODY JOHNSON, BROTHERS OSBORNE, ZAC BROWN BAND, LUKE COMBS, MORGAN WALLEN, and MARCUS KING.

Ashland also kicked off 2023 with the Long Live Cowgirls Tour as direct support for IAN MUNSICK. Discovering her honky-tonk spirit while cutting her teeth at bars in her South Carolina hometown, Craft buzzes under the influence of musical heroes Def Leppard, Chris Stapleton, Bonnie Raitt, The Chicks, and Sheryl Crow.

Averie Bielski is a Nashville-based singer/songwriter originally from Roswell, Georgia.
She moved to Nashville right after graduating high school in 2022, and recently signed her first publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing in December 2023.

Her main focus and love is writing, specifically country music, but she has also released music of her own.

She has collaborated with Callista Clark, Clara Park, Chase McDaniel, Sydney Cubit, Garrett Jacobs, and Anslee Davidson, along with many more.

It’s impossible to ignore the geographical influences that shape the sound and songs of East Arkansas Native Barrett Baber.
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The sounds of Memphis Blues and River Delta Soul shine in the melodies and phrases that so often punctuate the tunes he crafts.

Armed with a knack for connecting with audiences during his live performances, Baber and family moved to Nashville in 2016 after a top 3 finish on NBC’s The Voice.

Baber quickly established himself as a rising star in the Nashville Songwriting world by scoring multiple songwriting credits including a Certified Gold single with the song “Nothing On You” recorded by Warner Artist Cody Johnson.

Baber has since registered his second Cody Johnson cut with the song titled “God Bless The Boy.”

In 2021, Barrett signed a co-publishing deal with Music Row staple Sea Gayle Music and legendary songwriter Bobby Pinson.

Bay Simpson is a singer/songwriter from Muscle Shoals, Alabama.

Raised up around the studio, and born a performer, Bay could already be considered a veteran in his mid 20s.

His first break as a songwriter came at the ripe age of 20 when Kid Rock recorded and released one of his songs entitled “Never Enough.”

After years of fronting his country rock band “Outlaw Apostles,” and opening for artists such as Dwight Yoakam and Jamey Johnson, Bay is finally coming into his own as a solo artist.

Releasing his debut single, “Too Old For This,” on January 31st, 2025, Bay Simpson is set to begin carving his own legacy one song and one show at a time.

Originally from LaFayette, Georgia, Ben Chapman is a Nashville-based country artist known for his soulful voice and guitar playing. He is heavily influenced by the sounds of the 70's, pairing the groove-driven Southern music of bands like the Allman Brothers and Little Feat with the hard-hitting country sounds of Hank Williams, Jr. and the writing prowess of songwriters like Guy Clark and Roger Miller.

Playing in bars across North Georgia since he was 17, Ben has always considered himself to be an old soul in the new age of country music. He has garnered quick attention from seasoned songwriters in Nashville, cutting his teeth at local joints during the week and touring the South East on the weekends. In 2021, he signed a publishing deal with Hang Your Hat Music, a co-venture between ACM Songwriter of the Year, Hillary Lindsey, and Concord Music.

In 2020, he began working in the studio with producer Jake Gear (Hailey Whitters, Flatland Cavalry) to hone his sound that is rooted in the traditions of his influences, but that authentically pushes the country format into the next decade. These sessions resulted in his forthcoming debut LP - Hippie Speedball, set for release in 2021. : https://www.benchapmanmusic.com

Modern American eclectic singer-songwriter Bryan Simpson is an artist whose sound unnervingly explores an evocative amalgamation of southern folk, bluegrass, classic country and indie eclecticism, with the playful swagger, relatable storytelling, and thoughtful introspection of his heroes which include John Hartford, Tom T Hall, Jeff Tweedy, and of course Bob Dylan.

Bryan’s songs have netted praise from all corners: The Huffington Post wrote “Bryan’s original undertakings are reminiscent of the whimsical and whip-smart work by David Byrne and Jim James”. While SeattlePi claims Simpson’s music echoes “Bowie, and Beck in the melodies, moods, and arrangements. The quest is entertaining and thought-provoking.” His genre-spanning career has included making records and touring as a singer/songwriter with luminaries as diverse as The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach, bluegrass giant Ricky Skaggs and Mumford and Sons.

Since leaving his hometown of Ft Worth Texas with only a fiddle, guitar, mandolin and a box fan to his name, Simpson has had many of his original songs recorded by country music stand outs like Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw, Hailey Whitters, Kenny Chesney, George Strait, Brandy Clark, Old Dominion, Stephen Wilson Jr., with several of them ending up with a number 1 beside their name on the Billboard and Music Row charts. He has also been awarded NSAI’s prestigious award of “10 Songs I wish I’d Written”. His songs have easily totaled over 500 million streams at this point.

This year Simpson released his first record under his own name. “The Oldest”, released in April, is a concise 11 songs in length, produced by Eddie Spear (Zach Bryan/Brandi Carlisle) and takes Simpson’s shade tree kaleidoscopic storytelling center stage.

For all the latest music, news and tour, check out Bryan’s website: https://bryansimpsonmusic.com

The son of a professional bull rider turned stuntman, C. Thomas Howell started working in the film industry at the age of seven. In 1981, he was cast as ‘Tyler’ in Steven Spielberg’s E.T. The Extra Terrestrial. Shortly thereafter, he nabbed the lead in Francis Ford Coppola’s classic, The Outsiders, starring opposite the likes of Diane Lane, Patrick Swayze, Matt Dillon and Tom Cruise. It was Howell’s gripping performance as the tough, yet vulnerable ‘Ponyboy Curtis’ in The Outsiders that made him a household name virtually overnight.

Earmarked as one of the most promising young actors of the 1980s, Howell’s career soon skyrocketed with roles in films such as the cold war invasion drama Red Dawn, the psychological thriller The Hitcher, and the hilarious but controversial college farce Soul Man. Since then, Howell has been in consistent demand with filmmakers for the last thirty years, appearing in favorites such as That Night, Gettysburg and Hidalgo.

Howell has found himself cast in several recurring roles in three popular television series such as: Outcast for Cinemax TV, Stitchers on Freeform TV and Showtime’s Ray Donovan. Howell has appeared in the Marvel/Netflix series, The Punisher as well as the hit CBS-TV series Seal Team. Howell can also be seen in the CW’s Dynasty series, CBS’ McGyver and AMC’s Walking Dead. He also co-starred opposite Woody Harrelson in the Rob Reiner directed feature film LBJ. Additionally, Howell also had recurring roles on NBC’s long-running drama series The Blacklist with James Spader and Bravo’s Girlfriends Guide to Divorce.

Howell co-starred as the unpredictable Officer Bill “Dewey” Dudek in the TNT smash hit drama series Southland as well as appearing in a special episode of Hawaii 5-0 while also making several guest appearances as the serial killer, “The Reaper” on CBS’ Criminal Minds. His many television appearances include The Glades on A&E as well as Torchwood on the Starz Channel and TNT’s Animal Kingdom. He also played a key role in Sony’s blockbuster film, The Amazing Spider Man.

Most recently, Howell reprised his role of Ray, in Season 11, the final season of The Walking Dead. He also finished filming the biographical historical drama film Reagan, where he plays the controversial politician, Casper Weinberger. The film is scheduled for 2022 release.

Outside of his acting career, Howell is an accomplished team roper, enjoys a good game of golf, loves playing his guitar and writing songs and spending as much time as possible on the ranch and being with his family.

Channing Wilson has written songs recorded by Tyler Farr, Luke Combs, Jason Eady, and more. He has shared bills with many of his heroes, such as Billy Joe Shaver, Steve Earle, Robert Earl Keen, Tony Joe White, Chris Knight, Dale Watson, and more. He calls Warner Chappell and Low Country Sound (Grammy award winning producer Dave Cobb) his home.

To learn more about Channing, go here: https://channingwilson.com/home

Combining his background in gospel and soul music, the Nashville based Singer/Songwriter has managed to blend a plethora of styles that dance on the outskirts of country music into a sound that stands on its own that we like to call, Southern Soul.

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Caught in a battle between the southern blues man in his soul and the country gentleman his momma raised him to be, the two worlds collide on Charlie Argo's sleeve, where the babyfaced crooner wears his heart. Lovers of soulful singers, like Otis Redding, to fans of the bluesy organ-filled vibes reminiscent of John Mayer's 2006 album 'Continuum,' will be captivated by the singer/songwriter's southern soul.Combining his background in gospel and soul music with inspiration drawn from modern-day artists such as fellow native Alabamian/Americana Roots artist, Jason Isbell, U.K. singer/songwriter James Morrison and earlier southern musicians like rock legend Gregg Allman and 90’s country star Travis Tritt, the Nashville based 28-year-old has managed to blend a plethora of styles that dance on the outskirts of country music into a sound that stands on its own.

‘In the Name of Love’ debuted #1 on the Itunes 'Blues' chart and reached the Top 150 of the Itunes 'All Genres' chart. The E.P.'s first single ‘Tennessee Will’, written by Charlie's friend/hit songwriter, Adam Hood and the legendary Pat McLaughlin, reached #1 on the Itunes 'Blue Singles" chart and is the only song on the E.P. not, at least, co-written by Argo himself.

The song was written by another Alabama Americana/Roots Rock artist and songwriter, Adam Hood (Anderson East, Brent Cobb, Whiskey Myers, Josh Abbott Band, Little Big Town, Randy Rogers) and legendary hit songwriter Pat McLaughlin (John Prine, John Anderson, Delbert McClinton, Bonnie Raitt, George Strait, Don Williams, Nathaniel Rateliff) and is the only song on the E.P. not, at least, co-written by Argo himself. https://charlieargo.bandzoogle.com/

Country singer/songwriter Charlie Berry seemed to have had a running start when he arrived as a solo artist in 2021, but his impact is anything but a coincidence. Berry spent the last decade fronting bands and laboring over his signature storytelling and truth revealing style of songwriting. Along the way he discovered a knack for translating those songs to tape as a producer and multi-instrumentalist in the recording studio.

After years of developing his craft, Charlie Berry stands at the precipice of something altogether new. Discover the culmination of his efforts in his latest release “Something About Airports”. : https://www.charlieberrymusic.com/

It’s not necessarily the song, it’s the story. That’s how Nashville-based singer-songwriter Chris Canterbury has always approached songwriting.

Born and raised in North Louisiana, Chris began writing songs and stories about life from a unique but oddly-familiar point of view. Songs about liquor stores, truck stops, low-rent motels, and the grifters and transients that frequent them. He takes a critical look at some of the topics that often get discarded in the writing room, and he presents them as though they’re a casual kitchen conversation.

Chris has toured the country for the last 2 decades, sharing the stage with the likes of Guy Clark, Steve Earle, Chris Knight, and many others. It doesn’t matter if it’s a pool hall or a theater, a festival or a front porch, Chris’s live sound is the whiskey-laden narrative that anyone with a struggle can relate to.

Chris Gelbuda is a music maker, in all forms. As a kid, he was a Suzuki trained concert pianist. As an adolescent, he fronted blues and classic rock cover bands. In college, he fronted jam bands. After college, he became a solo performer as well as a session musician. Currently, Chris is in demand as one of Nashville’s brightest young writers.Chris has written songs with:

• Drake White

• Taylor Swift

• JT Hodges

• Maren Morris

• James Otto

• Adam Sanders

• Linsey Ell

Chris Hennessee is an East Tennessee native and long time middle Tennessee resident. After moving to Nashville he secured a publishing/Management deal with Rpm management. Having spent the past decade touring with Jamey Johnson he has shared the stage with the likes of Willie Nelson, Alison Krauss and many others.

Hennessee recently released his fifth solo album titled “Twilight In The South”. His last project “Ramble” included guest appearances by Jamey Johnson on the single “Wrong End Of The Rainbow” and Alison Krauss on the title track.

As a songwriter Hennessee has had songs recorded by Cody Johnson, Billy Currington, Cody Jinks, Sam Williams, The Wild Feathers, Rodney Carrington, Kevin Fowler, Corey Morrow, Roger Creager, Trent Willmon and many others as well as two songs featured on the hit TV series Nashville. Learn more at Hennessee : https://chrishennessee.com

ABOUT DAN SMALLEY: Dan Smalley may just now be making a name for himself, but he already sings with the voice of experience. And he’s got the bullet scars to prove it. The Alaska native who came of age in Shreveport, Louisiana, sings his confessional, soul-baring songs with deep conviction. Smalley expresses a fresh take on Country music that knows tradition, inspired by the greats of the genre and infused with the swampy sounds of his roots, the Gospel of hardwood church pews and the impassioned delivery of R&B.

Artists like Merle Haggard, Ray Charles, Al Green and Willie Nelson provided a musical roadmap for Smalley to follow, and the against-the-grain success of Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell and Sturgill Simpson drew him to Nashville. There, he began working with producer Keith Stegall, known for his award-winning work with greats like Alan Jackson, George Jones and Zac Brown Band.

Ashley McBryde (Grammy Nominated album “Never Will”), Randall King, Trace Adkins, Ray Fultcher, and Dillon Carmichael have included his songs on their recent albums, and Smalley joined her(McBryde) on the road for select dates this past Spring(2021) to begin a busy summer.

Smalley has joined bills alongside Nelson, Tim McGraw, Justin Moore, Dwight Yoakam and a list of notable others.IF I’M BEING HONEST, Smalley’s debut EP, draws candidly on his life story to deliver compelling tales of persistence, love and redemption. For tour dates and more, visit dansmalleymusic.com.

The Davisson Brothers Band are a genre-blurring mountain rock band formed in Clarksburg, West Virginia, by Chris and Donnie Davisson. Along with nephew Gerrod Bee and life-long family friend Aaron Regester, the band has created a uniquely authentic Appalachian country sound, which has helped them grow into one of the most successful independent acts in the world.

independent acts in the world.Since their founding in 2006, the band has recorded three albums, been celebrated as a Highway Find on Sirius XM, charted on country radio with “Foot Stompin’” and scored a hit song in Australia with “Po’ Boyz,” while also earning a dedicated following in the Jam Band/Bluegrass scene and standing shoulder to shoulder with mainstream country stars at festivals like CMC Rocks (Australia) and the Carolina Country Fest.

The new album, Home Is Where the Heart Is, was produced by Brent Cobb and David “Ferg” Ferguson, and features Tim O’Brien, Rob McCoury, Stewart Duncan, Leftover Salmon’s Vince Herman, Ronnie Bowman, Kyle Tuttle, Lindsay Lou and more. : http://davissonbrothersband.com/band/

Hultquist grew up just south of Knoxville in Alcoa, Tennessee, a small town in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. His 2018 album, Southern Iron, produced by Frank Liddell (Miranda Lambert, Brandi Carlile, Lee Ann Womack) and Eric Masse (Robert Ellis, Andrew Combs, The Weeks) flirts with psychedelic and roots rock without committing, carving out its own robust pop soundscape.Past shows with The Lone Bellow, Sturgill Simpson, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Joan Osborne, Jackie Greene, Bob Schneider, Matthew Logan Vasquez, Sean Hayes, Sean McConnell, Ben Sollee...

"An album (Southern Iron) of gritty, moody roots music that manifests a beautiful bleakness and a sort of exhilarating melancholy."- Stuart Munro (Boston Globe)“Intelligent and introspective music with enough spark to keep the songs glowing long after the final shimmering notes fade"- Dave Curtis (Direct Current)“My New Orleans” Live in Studio Video Website: https://www.derikhultquist.com/

Driver Williams is a guitar slinging Nashville native who grew up in the music business. His father, Jody Williams, is a legendary music publisher and songwriter advocate; and his uncle, Tommy Crain, wrote and played lead guitar for The Charlie Daniels Band in it’s heyday during the ’70’s and ’80’s.

Since 2005, Driver has played lead guitar for the reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year, Eric Church, both in his road band and in the studio. He penned Church’s 2010 hit “Smoke A Little Smoke” along with Eric and band-mate, Jeff Hyde.

Driver signed his first publishing deal in 2013, and has been writing songs professionally ever since. He is currently signed to a joint deal between River House Artists and his father’s company, Jody Williams Songs. Driver has landed notable cuts with Church, Jason Aldean, Luke Combs, Jon Pardi, Morgan Wallen, Drew Parker and numerous others.He and his wife, Lacey, have two children (JD and Crosby) and they reside in Franklin, TN.

A songwriter and musician with over a decade of professional successes under his belt, Erik Dylan is a highly sought-after collaborator for many of Country music’s biggest artists.

Dylan is a frequent songwriting partner to multi-awardwinning, platinum-selling artists Luke Combs and Riley Green. He also has cuts from Kip Moore, Trisha Yearwood, Ray Fulcher, Justin Moore, Eric Paslay, Eli Young Band, Josh Abbott Band, Brent Cobb and more.His first No. 1 hit came with Riley Green’s “There Was This Girl” and he contributed to Luke Combs’ record-breaking album What You See Is What You Get.

An accomplished artist as well, Dylan’s song “JJ’s Market,” was named by American Songwriter as one of the “Top 20 Songs of 2020.” Called “Springsteenesqe in its delivery,” “JJ’s Market” follows a number of critically-acclaimed releases from Dylan who has also been recognized by Saving Country Music as a finalist for “Song of the Year” for his ballad “Fishing Alone.”

Previous full-length projects include his debut album, Heart of a Flatland Boy and the follow-up Baseball on the Moon, which features duets with Country/Rock legend Steve Earle and Luke Combs.And it’s not just his Country colleagues that own a room with his sounds. The fifth generation Kansan has shared stages with some of the biggest names in music including Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Garrett Jacobs, hailing from Bossier City, Louisiana, has been chasing music his entire life. After moving to Nashville in 2018 with just 4 boxes, a guitar, and a 2014 Camry; he began writing songs and carving his own lane between Blues, Country, and Soul music. Since signing with Sony Music Publishing in 2021, he has landed cuts with artists like Lee Brice, For King and Country, Caleb Lee Hutchinson, and many others.

The rising artist is currently recording and releasing music tailored to those who are craving music that makes them feel something deep in their chest and reminds them of the classics from the 70’s and 80’s.

This sonic trailblazer is a force to be reckoned with and his recent single “This Thing We Call Love” is just the tip of the iceberg. Creativity comes first with Garrett Jacobs and it is no doubt that he will continue to make waves and push the boundaries of music as time goes on.

Check out Garrett’s website for the latest info and news: https://www.garrettjacobsmusic.com

Georgia-born songwriter and guitarist.

Jacob Lyda is an Alabama native singer/songwriter. In additional to being a charismatic artist, Jacob has songs recorded by Blake Shelton, Aaron Watson, Runaway June, John Schneider, George Ducas, and many others.You can learn more about Jacob here: Official FB

Jaida Dreyer is one of Nashville’s most sought-after female co-writers. Her eclectic writing style has led her to collaborate with everyone from the legendary Guy Clark to top writers in the LA pop scene. A writer of nine acclaimed songs for the hit television series Nashville, her music has also been featured in Paramount’s Yellowstone, A&E’s The Returned, and Netflix’s Longmire.

Jaida celebrated a multi-week No. 1 hit with Luke Bryan’s “Home Alone Tonight,” featuring Karen Fairchild of Little Big Town. Her songs have most recently been recorded by Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Reba McEntire, Eric Church, Sara Evans, Granger Smith, Brantley Gilbert, Cody Jinks, Kevin Costner & The Modern West, and many more.

She has toured nationwide with artists ranging from modern hitmakers like Eric Church, Luke Bryan, and Dierks Bentley to the legendary Merle Haggard, and she is a frequent guest at The Grand Ole Opry.

In December 2018, representing Team Jake Owen, Jaida was crowned the inaugural winner of USA Network’s singing competition Real Country.

James Otto has been called the biggest voice in country music, and that might just be true. Standing a broad-shouldered 6 feet 5 inches tall, Otto has a powerhouse voice to match. His textured, sometimes raspy vocals are delivered with passion and plenty of soul. Otto blends that soulful voice with great storytelling and a smooth, funky groove to create his signature Country Soul sound.

Otto rose to prominence when he signed with Warner Bros. and released the album Sunset Man. His breakthrough hit, "Just Got Started Lovin' You," went to the top of the charts as a 2-week #1 song and became the "most played country song of the year." Otto also received a Grammy nomination for "Best Male Country Vocal Performance" of the song. The hit's popularity has endured, as it’s on the list of Billboard's 100 Greatest Country Songs, confirming it as one of the most played songs in the history of country radio.

A founding member of MuzikMafia, Otto has also earned a reputation as one of Nashville’s most compelling songwriters. He co-wrote Jamey Johnson’s career-defining hit, “In Color," and for that song, Otto again received a Grammy nod, but this time as a songwriter for "Best Country Song." “In Color” brought further recognition, as he took home awards for both the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Academy’s “Song of the Year.” Later, Otto co-penned "Somethin' 'Bout a Boat" for Jimmy Buffett, which uniquely made its way to Broadway as part of the musical Escape to Margaritaville. He also co-wrote “No Hurry,” which soared to the top of the charts for the Zac Brown Band. Additionally, Otto has collaborated on songs for artists: Randy Houser, Chris Janson, Darius Rucker, Trace Adkins, Josh Kiser, John Rich, John Anderson, Randy Owen, the supergroup Alabama, and many more.

His highly anticipated new album Self Made Fool is slated for release this year. : https://jamesotto.net

Originally from New Jersey, singer/songwriter Jeff Middleton moved to Nashville over twenty years ago to build a career in the music business. He was a member of the critically acclaimed Warner Music recording artist Dirt Drifters and has performed across the country and internationally with Chely Wright and Josh Thompson.

Over the past two decades, Jeff’s songs have been recorded by numerous artists, including Jason Aldean, Lee Brice, Morgan Wallen, Jordan Davis and Trace Adkins. He was nominated for CMA Song of the year for “Drowns the Whiskey”, a multi-week #1 on country radio for Jason Aldean and Miranda Lambert. The song was certified by the RIAA as a platinum selling single.

Tennessee-born bluegrass singer and guitarist.

JOSH KISER Cleveland, Tennessee is bursting with pride since hometown boy Josh Kiser has become the newest rising legend in the making in Nashville’s country music scene. Kiser found his sweet spot by blending traditional 90’s sounds with a slight touch of rock&soul to his production to create a sound that resonates well with longtime country fans, as well as newer listeners. Most call it “Kiser Kountry”.Kiser draws his influences from artists like: Travis Tritt, The Eagles, George Straight, Ray Charles and Hank Jr.

The realness in his songs and sound are evident by the pain in his voice and the truth of his lyrics. Kiser is hammering out his own creative niche that fans will readily identify with the East Tennessee native himself Josh Kiser.

Josh Martin deeply reveres the stories and sounds of the past. His music, rooted in the country and bluegrass traditions of his Eastern Kentucky heritage, is a clear reflection of that reverence, yet, without replication. Instead, Josh expands the two genres, through an organic tethering of soulful singing, stellar guitar work, thoughtful songwriting and dynamic musical arrangement, creating a listening experience as unique as hearing an electric guitar howling through the ancient trees of an Appalachian hillside.

Since making the move to Nashville, Josh has worked and performed with many of the industry’s top talents. Nothing Holding Me (2019) was his first full-length production featuring fan favorites “Between God and Me” and “Longview”. The Acoustic Sessions (2020) earned industry support from Spotify, Apple Music and CMT and his music video for the single “Cold Again” (2020) was featured as a “Pick of the Week” by Rolling Stone Country.

Kevin MaCBefore a single note leaves his lips or one chord is strummed fromhis acoustic guitar, Kevin Mac convinces you to love him. His styleis refreshing and honest. His words speak of love, heartache,happiness, and appreciating the small things while his fingers confirmthat each song tells a story of the life he’s lived by way of his guitar.Kevin’s opened for industry heavy hitters Martina McBride, PhilVassar, Darryl Worley and has gotten a nod from Kenney Chesney,who he also opened up for in some 2008 concerts.

Born in King George County, VA, Mac was bred on country/bluegrassmusic and raised in the church. He began his career as a radiopersonality and deejay in Virginia, which led to opportunities for himto perform.The formula is far from complex, Kevin Mac just needs his guitarand an audience—be it two or two thousand. “I’m a simple guy. Ifeed off of the energy from the crowd and I love to tell a story,” saidMac. “There’s nothing that makes me happier; I just try to be a good man, be kind and not take the gift I’ve been given for granted. If Ican make one person smile and forget about their problems then I’vedone something great.”

Kristian Bush is country music's renaissance man. Adept at thriving on the genre’s fringes and delivering songs that speak to its contemporary heartbeat, Kristian continues to build his prolific and enviable career by stretching the norms, embracing creative freedom, and never giving up.

A shape-shifting king of reinvention in the music industry, Kristian founded two wildly successful duos in different genres – Sugarland and Billy Pilgrim. He launched his solo career and started the improvisational rock band Dark Water. Kristian jumped into the world of lo-fi chill music with Cabin Chill. In the last two years, his producing career exploded as he discovered and produces Megan Moroney along with Runaway June and more. He’s also an in-demand songwriter.

“Creating things where there was nothing before is a genuine thrill,” Kristian said. “I learned that thrill as a kid and have maneuvered and chased until I could continue that feeling as an adult."

Country music trailblazer Lainey Wilson continues to take over the world, capturing the hearts of music fans, the excitement of the industry, and the recognition of her peers, while keeping her boots firmly planted on the ground. Her monumental rise continues with major milestones, including winning four awards at the 60th Annual ACM Awards: Entertainer of the Year (her second consecutive win), Female Artist of the Year (her third consecutive win), Album of the Year (Whirlwind), and Artist-Songwriter of the Year. Additionally, she was recently inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, co-hosted the 58th Annual CMA Awards with Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning, headlined the Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Halftime Show, and is in the midst of her sold-out Whirlwind World Tour, which spans across Europe and North America.

Wilson’s latest studio album, Whirlwind, also earned a Grammy nomination for Best Country Album at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards and was hailed by The Tennessean as “the best release of her career.” Whirlwind debuted at #8 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart and #13 on the U.K. Official Albums Chart, marking Wilson’s first top 10 and top 15 entries, respectively. Produced by Jay Joyce, Whirlwind provides a daringly honest exploration of Wilson’s life and journey around the globe. A diverse yet sonically cohesive collection of songs, the album bends genres while remaining true to her Western roots.

The Grammy-winning, CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year is a prolific, sought-after songwriter who has scored eight No. 1 hits including “4x4xU," “Wildflowers and Wild Horses," “Watermelon Moonshine,” and the 2x PLATINUM Certified “Heart Like a Truck," in addition to award-winning collaborations with Cole Swindell (“Never Say Never”), Jelly Roll (“Save Me”), and HARDY (“wait in the truck”). Moreover, Wilson wrote and recorded “Out of Oklahoma” for the Twisters movie and has collaborated with artists such as Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Dolly Parton, Post Malone, Myles Smith, and more. She is also a triple threat as a singer, songwriter, and actor and will make her feature film acting debut in next year’s adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s Reminders of Him, after first acting in Paramount’s hit television series, Yellowstone.

Beyond her artistry, Wilson’s on-stage performances triumph from sold-out tours across America, Australia, and Europe to highly coveted music festivals such as Stagecoach, Lollapalooza, and Watershed. https://www.laineywilson.com

Songwriter and musician Levi Lowrey has co-written hit songs with the Zac Brown Band and has performed extensively with acts including Mumford and Sons, Kid Rock and Alabama. Whether it's a guitar, fiddle or mandolin, Levi has been wowing crowds across the nation for years with his songcraft and musicianship.

To learn more about Levi, visit his website: http://www.levilowreyofficial.com/

Nashville-based Americana and country singer-songwriter.

Every once in a while, a veteran artist manages to tap into a new creative wellspring, discovers an exciting sound, and the floodgates open. Such was the case for Mando Saenz on his latest release, All My Shame. On this dynamic new album, Saenz fully embraces his pop and classic rock influences for the first time in his career — while still staying true to his Texas songwriting roots. It’s a bold new statement for the Nashville-based artist, and the culmination of his career as a journeyman writer and musician.

“This record was always about making something new as opposed to just being my next record,” Saenz says of the new album, which was produced by former Wilco co-founder and drummer Ken Coomer. “I wanted to take chances creatively with this one, and when Ken fairly soon into the recording process that Ken and I were catching something special that was a departure for me but held true to my artistry.”

Having spent nearly fifteen years as a professional musician, Saenz knows the highs and lows of the songwriter’s life as well as anyone. He’s seen his industry — and adopted hometown — radically transformed during the last decade, as gentrification and the streaming music economy take hold and musical preferences change. Yet you can still find him holding court and playing live at old Nashville haunts like Bobby’s Idle Hour.

Saenz, who grew up in various locales across the US as an Army brat, cut his musical teeth in the Houston alt-country scene of the early aughts, writing in the story-song tradition of Lone Star luminaries like Guy Clark, Ray Wylie Hubbard and Jerry Jeff Walker. His first three solo albums — Watertown (2005), Bucket (2008), and Studebaker (2013) — leaned toward the country-folk stylings of his Texas heroes while showcasing an occasional rock tinge. All My Shame retains the sharp, detailed lyricism of his early albums, while confidently moving into the poppier, more melodic realms of Tom Petty, Big Star, Ron Sexsmith, and indie stalwarts the Shins. “I didn’t realize how many other influences I had that would inform the project until after the fact,” Saenz says.

For this project, Saenz, who was one of Carnival Music’s first artists to land a recording and publishing deal, has worked with several Music City songwriters, penning tunes for the likes of Miranda Lambert, Lee Ann Womack and Aubrie Sellers, among others. Regarding his choice of producer, Saenz had worked with the Grammy-nominated Coomer on several of their own various side projects. He knew Coomer had a knack for taking a song, tweaking it, and then catapulting it to another level. Such is the case with the stark standout track “Cautionary Tale,” a tune Saenz co-wrote with acclaimed singer/songwriter Zach DuBois.

Marla Cannon-Goodman grew up in Kingston Springs, TN. She grew up surrounded by some of the greatest songwriters in the business, with one of them being her own father, Buddy Cannon. Marla was working as a nurse when her song “The Fool”, recorded by Lee Ann Womack, reached #1 on the country charts. She has had cuts by everyone from Sammy Kershaw, Billy Currington, Blake Shelton, Eric Church, Kenny Chesney, George Strait and many others. Marla has twice more reached #1 status with “Ten Rounds of Jose Cuervo” by Tracy Byrd, and “Cleaning This Gun” by Rodney Atkins. You can also find her name on the Willie Nelson / Merle Haggard duet album “Django And Jimmie”.

Since her first cut by Sammy Kershaw in 1996, Marla has been making country music history of her own with songs recorded by artists such as @georgestrait, @ericchurchmusic, @bccoconutman, @kennych esney, @saraevansmusic and more. Marla’s chart topping hits include @leeannwomack's smash “The Fool,” @tracy.byrd.music’s “Ten Rounds With José Cuervo” and @rodneyatkins’ hit “Cleaning This Gun.”Catch Marla this Wednesday at 7pm CST with @sweetteatrio on Southern Rounds.

Originally from Sugar Hill, GA, Meg McRee is a Nashville based artist and songwriter. Her journey with music began at the age of 5, starting violin lessons after hearing a fiddle on the radio. In addition to playing classical violin in symphony orchestras growing up, she taught herself guitar and sang in church regularly.

While attending Vanderbilt University on an academic scholarship, she realized the pull to pursue music further was too strong to ignore. Without a car in Nashville, she took multiple internships on Music Row, walking back and forth to 16th Avenue between classes. Upon graduation she got a job waiting tables, nannied, and began co-writing and playing writer’s rounds around town on her nights off.

Meg is passionate about creating fresh sounds and lyric while still honoring the tradition of country music: telling the truth. She is currently working on her debut project and is thrilled to be signing her first publishing deal at Hang Your Hat Music, a co-venture between Hillary Lindsey and Concord Music Publishing.

A native Missourian, Nate learned to play guitar after his dad brought one home—that he never learned to play—when Nate was 12. But he didn’t start writing songs until a decade later.

“A friend and I were running from the police one night, and I accidentally fell off a cliff,” Nate says. “During the two-year recovery process, I started actually making music instead of just playing music. The first show I ever had, I played with my jaw wired shut.”

His bluesy Americana style is the result of influences such as Guy Clark Creedence Clearwater Revival and Van Morrison to name a few. Fredrick wrote more than 100 songs while writing for of his debut album Different Shade of Blue released February 26th 2021.

“Nate Fredrick’s Different Shade of Blue Reflects maturity”

-Americana Highways-“

The level of introspection is as reassuring as hearing some friendly advice

”-American Songwriter-“

"Different Shade of Blue is first and foremost a country album, but its bluesy edges, steel guitar flourishes, and Van Morrison-style airiness make it unlike anything else in the genre at this moment in time.“

Neil Medley is a Nashville singer/songwriter originally from Louisville, Kentucky. He has had more than 40 US and International cuts as a songwriter by artists such as Luke Bryan, Jake Owen, Jason Aldean, Cody Johnson, Whiskey Meyers, Kid Rock, Brent Cobb, and many others.

Recently, he was a co-writer on “Made For You,” the two-week #1 country radio single for Jake Owen. He has also had many Film/TV placements including the song, “Boom Shake” which was featured in the long-running Showtime hit, Shameless.Neil is currently co-published by River House Artists and Sony Music Publishing.

For more information about Neil’s music and shows please visit : www.neilmedley.com

Nick Walsh has already begun to establish himself as a country music singer/songwriter with a bright future. From being raised in Lyndon, Kansas with a population of 1,000, Walsh knows how to craft genuine lyrics that resonate with those living a small town lifestyle.

Additional info:A talented, musician from Lyndon, Kansas, Nick is a former football player for Kansas State UniversityWho is Nick Walsh? Well, Nick is a singer-songwriter from Lyndon, Kansas. Lyndon is home to about 1,000 folks who grew up like Nick — raised with a small-town mentality that is plain as day in his lyrics.

Truthful thoughts and visions of a flatland lifestyle, his debut track “Heartbreak Town” tells the story of just how hard it is to get over someone you can’t get away from. Taking the long route around town to have the time for your heart to heal.

The question, though, is the journey the healing part or is the journey and it’s path to avoid the one who broke your heart? We think it is probably a little bit of both. The song is gritty, straightforward and emotional in it’s styling.Walsh penned this one as well as had it produced by none other than Erik Dylan. When a guy like Erik Dylan takes a shine to ya, you know you got something. Erik only works with guys that have that the “it” factor. That realness in what they do that makes you really feel their music. So when he throws himself in your corner you are bound to have as good of a shot as any to achieve greatness.Before his songwriting journey began, becoming a professional football player was Walsh’s plan. He was a Kansas State football walk–on beginning in 2012 and soon became a starting punter, which earned him a scholarship in 2015. After his college career, Walsh signed with an NFL agent, which lead to training with 24–year NFL Kicker John Carney in Carlsbad, California.

However, his dream of becoming a professional football player was side–tracked while partaking in a pro day that had every NFL team in attendance. During the 40–yard dash, Walsh blew out his hamstring, causing him to get uninvited to mini camps, as well as a workout with the Kansas City Chiefs. His plan was rehabilitation so he could try out the next year, but a few weeks later, his family home burned down and they lost everything. Walsh transformed this string of bad luck into a positive and believes they gave him a new perspective on life making him realize he loves music more than football.

Walsh moved to Nashville just three months later and began working with Dylan, and the rest – as we say – is history. Keep on the lookout for more live music to drop. This is just the beginning of the road for Nick and we can’t wait to see where those twists and turns take him.

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At just 21 years old, singer, songwriter, and self-taught guitarist Payton Smith has a lot to celebrate. Since co-writing his debut single “Like I Knew You Would” and releasing his self-titled EP in late 2019, the Louisiana native has amassed over 35 million streams worldwide and was the most-added new artist to country radio in 2020.

Known for his high-energy guitar slinging and smooth vocals, the CMT 2021 Listen Up artist also composed and played every string instrument on each track of his debut project. As Taste of Country noted, his “raw talent, authenticity and strong work ethic are bound to bring him country music success for many, many years,” naming him one of 2021’s Hottest Country Artists Under 25.

MusicRow called Smith the “2021 Next Big Thing,” while “Like I Knew You Would” charted as the No. 7 song of the year on Spotify’s Hot Country. With a collection of new music on the way and live shows returning, 2021 is shaping up to be a true breakout year for Payton Smith.

Born and raised in West Virginia, Philip Bowen’s uplifting sound is heavily inspired byhis Appalachian roots.

The dynamic singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist began playing fiddle at the age of four, and his virtuoso skills have become quitepopular on TikTok, with over 4 million likes and 645k followers on the platform alone. His popularity on the app even propelled him to win TikTok’s Gamers Greatest Talent competition, earning $25k and beating out thousands of other competitors.

Bowen has been writing songs since he was a teenager, but never thought it would be possible to have a career in music. After earning an MBA from the University of Tampa,a friend encouraged him to create an account on TikTok and his fiddle covers and original songs took on a life of their own.

He continues to release his original music, spreading his message of positivity to an audience that has been growing rapidly. He made his debut at the world famous “Bluebird Café” as a featured performer in May of 2022. With guest spots on Ross Golan’s “And the demo is...” and praise from Yahoo, PopMatters, and Atwood Magazine, it’s easy to see why the Nashville Songwriters Association International dubbed this inspirational artist “one to watch.

Phillip Lammonds is a songwriter and talented instrumentalist from the musically rich mountains of North Carolina. From his childhood in the mountains to his time in the South Carolina Lowcountry, it was this melting pot of sounds and rhythms that formed his musical sensibilities. When pressed, Phillip describes his musical and writing styles as “raking through a toolbox in the dark.” In his opinion,“Songs aren’t really written, they are caught like a fish. They’re out there swimming around. But they aren’t always biting.”

After college, Phillip was a founder of The Blue Dogs, a beloved and critically acclaimed bluegrass and rock inspired jam band. He then started his family in Pawley’s Island, South Carolina while working as a fishing guide, a falconer, and the owner of the islands Southeby’s real estate company. All the while, Phillip wrote songs and traveled to Nashville to pitch them. After fifteen years, fifty or so trips to Nashville, and cuts on major artists—Hootie and the Blowfish, Josh Turner, Craig Morgan—Phillip moved to music city to pursue songwriting full time. He stepped onto the scene with a publishing deal from Curb Entertainment and a back catalog nearly five hundred songs strong. Phillip’s songs have been recorded by artists like Lee Brice, Jerrod Niemann, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, Edwin McCain, Craig Morgan, Kellie Pickler, Mo Pitney, and Dylan Scott.

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Phillip Lammonds is a songwriter and talented instrumentalist from the musically rich mountains of North Carolina. After fifteen years, fifty or so trips to Nashville, and cuts on major artists— Hootie and the Blowfish, Josh Turner, Craig Morgan—Phillip moved to Music City to pursue songwriting full time. Since then, Phillip’s songs have been recorded by artists like Lee Brice, Jerrod Niemann, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, Edwin McCain, Craig Morgan, Kellie Pickler, Mo Pitney, and Dylan Scott. Read more about Phillip Lammonds here:

Rob Snyder is a Singer-Songwriter from West Chester, PA. Snyder’s appetite for music began at an early age and was encouraged by his family, as both of his grandfathers were musicians and writers.Snyder launched “Revival” at the Tin Roof on Demonbreun Street in Nashville in 2013. With the moniker “Hank and Jesus are watching”, “Revival” showcases some of country music’s most talented songwriters every Tuesday.

Snyder has had songs recorded by Luke Combs’ 4 Week Billboard Number One Song “She Got The Best of Me” as well as “Six Feet Apart” and “Dear Today”, Ashland Craft, Will Hoge, The Davisson Brothers Band, & Adam Hood. You can find his debut album “The Way That I am” that was released in June of 2020 on all digital platforms.

What’s in the name? Well, the answer is personal for country singer-songwriter Sarah Allison Turner. Born in the mountains of Bluefield, West Virginia, her unique moniker came from parents who thought “it sounded like a cool stage name,” she says with a laugh. It is no surprise music has been a part of Sarah’s destiny from the beginning.

Her first memory of music is her dad playing cover songs on the guitar at 4 years old. She began piano lessons the same year and honed her skill for singing in church where her grandfather was the pastor. A few years later she started her first band and while they never performed a single show together, it was then that Sarah knew music was always going to be part of her life — she just didn’t quite know how. “Music was something I was always around,” says the woman who calls LoreDa Lynn her hero. “Besides my dad playing and singing around the house, I’m pre0y sure everyone in my family can play an instrument and sing. It’s like a Turner family rite of passage or something.”

A moment on the floor of her bedroom closet when she was 15-years-old changed everything. She had been writing poems there and, eventually, she started putting music to those words. When her dad overheard the process, she reluctantly played him the first song she finished called “Letter To You.” His response set the trajectory for the rest of Sarah’s career. “There’s a place in Nashville called the Bluebird Café,” he said at the time. “If you write two more songs, I’ll take you to Nashville.”

Discovering songwriting and her beloved Bluebird Café that day led to the realization that Music City was indeed where she belonged. In 2011, she moved to Murfreesboro, TN — a few miles outside of Nashville — to attend Middle Tennessee State University, but she jokes she found herself in Music Row more often than on campus.

Sonia Leigh’s sound is a bit like Bruce Springsteen, Melissa Etheridge, and The Killers smashed with the lip curl, growling swag of Joan Jett. She brings that same wild fire to her live shows, keeping your ear tuned in to her prolific lyrics that evoke a visceral response.Sonia made her country catapult on Zac Brown's Southern Ground Records in 2011 with “My Name Is Money” hitting top 40 on billboard hot 100 charts. Followed up landing two #1 songs for Zac Brown Band with “Goodbye in Her Eyes” and “Sweet Annie” on their grammy winning record Uncaged.

Recent independent leaps span genres weaving into Americana, pop, alt-rock, and even hip-hop. Her 2018 full length release titled Mad Hatter showcases her production skills and versatility with easy flow. In 2020 here single “Give You Love” offers a sweeter pop side that sways and bleeds. Then a quick surprise followed up with “King Without a Kingdom” feat. Rob The Man that swings with a hard grunge rock fist. In December 2021 the rerelease of “1978 December” produced by Roger Taylor (drummer for the rock band Queen) shows the song in a more cinematic light and highlights her piano skills. This is no surprise to her fans, musical fluidity have always been a catalyst for Sonia’s creativity.

She has toured the world with the likes of Eric Church, Melissa Etheridge, BONES UK, Zac Brown Band, Uncle Kracker, Brett Young, Michael Ray, Eli Young Band and shared stages with legends such as Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn, and Joan Jett.

In 2019 she caught the eye of BMG New York and quickly signed on as song writer. Her music has been featured on hit T.V. shows, promo’s, feature films and video games, rapidly gaining her a name in the music sync world. Sonia’s conviction can hush a room and shake the walls with her raw, raspy energy, squeezing every drop out of the stage. She is currently touring and working on her new album due out 2022.

Stephen Wilson Jr.'s journey from the hollers of southern Indiana to Nashville, Tenn. has been a winding road that's taken many detours: He's been an Indiana State Golden Gloves boxing championship finalist, a scientist, and a lead guitarist and songwriter in an indie rock band. In 2016, he ditched his laboratory 9-to-5 and signed a publishing deal with BMG Nashville where his alchemic songcraft immediately made waves, leading to cuts from Caitlyn Smith, Old Dominion, Tim McGraw, Sixpence None the Richer, Leigh Nash, and more.

2023 proved to be Wilson Jr.'s breakthrough year, signing with Big Loud Records and releasing his debut double album søn of dad: a triumphant, genre-spanning set of 22 songs dedicated to his late father and given to the world on the five-year anniversary of his passing. The album was named the No. 1 album of 2023 by Holler, who called it “a record for the ages,” and earned a spot as one of the best albums of the year from Whiskey Riff, Wide Open Country, and Rolling Stone.

In 2024, he made his network television debut on NBC's Late Night with Seth Meyers, followed by performances on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert's #LateShowMeMusic series and Later... with Jools Holland. Ahead of the one-year anniversary of søn of dad, Wilson Jr. was also profiled in an extensive feature for CBS Saturday Morning.

So far in 2025, Wilson Jr. released a deluxe edition of his debut album that features a moving interpretation of “Stand By Me” that has been streamed tens of millions of times. He is fresh off the heels of an entirely sold-out 2025 U.S. run of his søn of dad tour and is supporting HARDY on his Jim Bob Tour on select dates from May through September, including the final show at Madison Square Garden. This summer he made his Newport Folk Festival and Red Rocks debuts and throughout the year will perform at Cavendish Beach Music Festival, Boots and Hearts, Whiskey Moon, and more.

Powerhouse vocalist Ashley Gearing and ferocious fiddler Andrea Young have taken their unique chemistry, infectious energy, and musical prowess & put it all into fronting one of the most anticipated bands of 2021. Joining forces with some of the world’s finest musicians, they have a show filled with unforgettable original music & cover song favorites; led by irresistible harmonies and fiery musicianship. With The Wildcards, you bring the good vibes, they’ll bring the party. Every time.

Website: www.playthewildcards.com

Wyatt Durrette is an award-winning singer/songwriter from Richmond, VA. Best known for his work with Luke Combs and Zac Brown Band, Wyatt’s songs have garnered a record-setting collection of hits. Most recently, Combs’ song “Even Though I’m Leaving” co-written by Wyatt, reached Number One and received SESAC’s Song of the Year in 2020 along with a CMA Nomination. Their previous collaboration, Number One hit “Beautiful Crazy” received SESAC and CMA’s Song of the Year in 2019 and has gone 4X PLATINUM, sitting at #1 for seven weeks and was one of the biggest songs of 2019.

In total, more than forty artist song collaborations have led to over 2 BILLION digital streams, 24 MILLION singles sold, 9 MILLION albums sold, 14 Numbers Ones and 17 Number Ones at Country & Rock Radio. His songs have helped secure 8 GRAMMY Awards and countless nominations.Wyatt has been presented with the incredible honor of the CMA Triple Play Award not once, but twice, as Zac Brown Band’s “Chicken Fried,” “Whatever It Is,” and “Toes” were all chart-topping hits within a twelve-month period, followed by “Highway 20 Ride,” “As She’s Walking Away,” and “Colder Weather.” He has received SESAC’s Song of the Year award 3 times; in 2015 for “Homegrown,” in 2019 for “Beautiful Crazy,” and in 2020 for “Even Though I’m Leaving” a song Wyatt co-wrote with Luke Combs and Ray Fulcher. In 2021, Wyatt is showing no signs of slowing down, co-writing 5 songs on the new Zac Brown Band album “The Comeback.”

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Wyatt Durrette is an award-winning singer/songwriter from Richmond, VA. He has reached a staggering 2 billion digital streams, 14 #1 songs, 33 million records sold. Wyatt has written with superstars Zac Brown Band, Luke Combs, Jason Mraz, Darius Rucker, Jimmy Buffett and more and won CMA Song of the Year for “Beautiful Crazy (Luke Combs). Wyatt added 2 more Song of the Year awards with “Homegrown” and “Even Though I’m Leaving.” Wyatt performs with Levi Lowrey as “Yesterday’s Wine.”

You can learn more about Wyatt here: https://www.wyattdurrette.com/ and https://www.yesterdayswineofficial.com