Formed in Canada in 1995, Nickelback became one of the most popular rock bands of the 2000s with hits like How You Remind Me and Photograph. Known for their post-grunge sound, they achieved massive global success, multi-platinum albums, and a 2023 induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
Country artist Clay Walker is known for multi-Platinum sales, 11 chart-topping hits, and songs like If I Could Make A Living. A Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame member, he established a foundation for MS advocacy and research after his 1996 diagnosis.
Formed in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, in 1984, country outfit Shenandoah rose to fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s with radio-friendly hits like The Church on Cumberland Road and Two Dozen Roses. They won a Grammy Award for their 1994 Alison Krauss collaboration Somewhere in the Vicinity of the Heart.
Treaty Oak Revival — an American southern rock and country band from Odessa, Texas, formed in 2018. Known for their "rock band with a country accent" sound, blending country, rock, and alternative influences, they gained popularity with their 2021 debut album "No Vacancy." Their 2025 album "West Texas Degenerate" achieved chart success, and they are currently touring extensively.
Georgia native Gavin Adcock is a country artist and former college football player. He released his first single in 2021 after a knee injury. Adcock is best known for platinum and gold hits like A Cigarette and Run Your Mouth, and albums including Actin Up Again and Own Worst Enemy.
Texas singer-songwriter Ty Myers gained viral fame with his 2023 track Tie That Binds and released his debut album The Select in 2025, featuring the platinum single Thought It Was Love. Known for sold-out tours, he performed on The Tonight Show and was named Billboard Country Rookie of the Month.
Ole 60, a country/alt-country band from Hawesville, Kentucky (formed 2023), blends Appalachian storytelling with grunge, southern rock, and folk. Known for hits like "smoke & a light" and "Thoughts of You", their debut EP, Three Twenty Four, and album, Smokestack Town, earned acclaim. They boast a Grand Ole Opry debut and People's Choice Country Award nominations.
British Columbia country/folk singer Cameron Whitcomb overcame addiction and left home at 17 to pursue music. He broke through with his 2024 debut EP Quitter and won Breakthrough Artist and Fans' Choice at the 2025 Canadian Country Music Awards.
Vincent Mason, from Roswell, Georgia, is a country singer-songwriter known for blending southern country with pop sensibilities. His breakout single "Hell Is a Dance Floor" achieved Gold certification. He released his debut album "There I Go" in 2025, with popular songs like "Wish You Well" and "Damned If I Do." Mason's distinct style features relatable storytelling and earnest vocals.
Stephenville, Texas native Hudson Westbrook blends traditional country sounds with timeless songwriting. Following his 2024 debut Take It Slow, he released the hit Texas Forever and earned an ACM New Male Artist nomination, amassing billions of streams while touring nationwide.
Livingston, Tennessee native Bayker Blankenship delivers rootsy country ballads with heartfelt vocals. Known for his authentic Southern charm, he rose to prominence with the viral single "Maxed Out," which achieved RIAA Platinum Certification. His debut EP, "Younger Years," features popular songs like "300 Miles."
Republic Records signed 3 Doors Down, who gained fame with hits like "Kryptonite." Their debut, The Better Life, went 4x platinum, with follow-ups like Away from the Sun also achieving multi-platinum status. Seventeen Days and a self-titled album hit number one on Billboard. Known for their steady touring and collaboration with producer Howard Benson for Time of My Life, the band remains a staple in rock music.
Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, Hank Williams Jr. blended outlaw country and country-rock, breaking through with 1979’s Family Tradition. A CMA Entertainer of the Year (1987–88), he scored eight #1s and hits like A Country Boy Can Survive.
Them Dirty Roses, from Gadsden, Alabama, deliver Southern, country, and outlaw rock. Known for energetic live shows and gritty vocals, their popular songs include "Cocaine and Whiskey" and "Good Life." They released "Lost in the Valley of Hate & Love, Vol. I" and singles like "Birmingham Steel." "Cocaine and Whiskey" has over 100 million streams.
Rock the South, born in Alabama in 2012, is a premier country music festival known as "the biggest party in the South." It blends country and rock, showcasing major stars and rising artists. The event originated as a community fundraiser, consistently donating to local charities. It is celebrated for its laid-back atmosphere and Southern hospitality.
