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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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."