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."

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

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.

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

Nashville-based Americana and country singer-songwriter.

Tennessee-born bluegrass singer and guitarist.

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.