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.

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.

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/

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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