Hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina, Lanie Gardner blends country storytelling with rock, blues, and pop hooks. She broke out with a viral cover of Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” (100M+ views) and released Faded Polaroids in 2026.
Born in Mississippi and raised in Florida, DJ and producer Diplo founded the Hollertronix club night and labels Mad Decent and Higher Ground. A 13-time Grammy nominee, he is a member of Major Lazer, LSD, and Silk City, winning a Grammy for Electricity with Dua Lipa.
Tracy Byrd is a country music artist born in Vidor, Texas. He debuted in 1993 with the chart-topping single Holdin Heaven and released hits like Watermelon Crawl, The Keeper of the Stars, and Ten Rounds with Jose Cuervo. He has released ten studio albums with gold and platinum certifications.
Country artist Priscilla Block is known for her debut album Welcome to the Block Party and the Platinum-certified hit Just About Over You. She notched her first number one country radio hit with the Justin Moore duet You, Me, And Whiskey, earned over 700 million streams, and received an Academy of Country Music nomination.
Formed in 2012, West Texas roots-country band Flatland Cavalry blends bright country ballads and gritty folk ramblers. Led by vocalist and songwriter Cleto Cordero, the group released their debut EP Come May in 2015, followed by albums including Humble Folks, Homeland Insecurity, and Welcome to Countryland.
Born in Austin, Texas, rapper Nelly rose to fame with his diamond-certified 2000 debut album, Country Grammar, and chart-topping hits like Hot in Herre and Dilemma. He formed the St. Lunatics, earned multiple Grammy Awards, and later released the country-rap album Heartland.
West Texas native and traditional country artist Randall King has amassed over 300 million streams with singles like You In A Honky Tonk. He released his major label debut album Shot Glass in 2022 and the sophomore album Into the Neon, blending neo-traditional roots with Y2K-era country grooves.
Miranda Lambert is a country superstar and the most-awarded artist in Academy of Country Music history, with three Grammys and 14 CMA Awards. She has achieved seven number-one solo albums, ten number-one hit singles, and collaborated with artists like Leon Bridges and Loretta Lynn. Lambert is also a New York Times bestselling author and entrepreneur.
Formed in Jacksonville, Florida, Lynyrd Skynyrd is a pioneering Southern rock band known for their signature triple-guitar attack and classic hits like Free Bird and Sweet Home Alabama. Despite surviving a tragic 1977 plane crash that claimed several members, the group reunited and continued touring for decades.
Nashville artist ERNEST is a 4X CMA Triple Play Award winner, 2X Variety Hitmakers honoree, and GRAMMY, ACM, and CMA nominee. Known for fusing influences from Eminem to George Jones, he has earned 13 number one hits as a songwriter, including Post Malone's I Had Some Help.
Formed in Denton, Texas, the Eli Young Band combines a Texas-rock edge with modern country. Known for chart-topping hits like Crazy Girl and Even If It Breaks Your Heart, the group achieved mainstream success with albums including Level, 10,000 Towns, and Life At Best.
Shane Smith and the Saints are an independent American roots music band blending country, folk, and roadhouse rock and roll. Known for relentless touring, they sold out Red Rocks in 36 hours, headlined the Ryman Auditorium, and appeared on the TV show Yellowstone.
Texas-bred Mexican-American singer-songwriter William Beckmann blends country, traditional pop, Americana, and Latin influences. Known for his rich baritone and analog storytelling, he has earned tens of millions of streams and supported artists like Kacey Musgraves.
Grammy and Academy Award-winning singer-songwriter Ryan Bingham blends folk, blues, country, and rock. Known for his raw voice and cinematic storytelling, he won an Oscar for writing The Weary Kind for the film Crazy Heart and released his acclaimed debut Mescalito in 2007.
Born in Kaplan, Louisiana, country singer Sammy Kershaw emerged in the early 1990s with a modern honky-tonk style. He is best known for platinum-selling albums like Don't Go Near the Water and Haunted Heart, featuring major hits such as Cadillac Style and She Don't Know She's Beautiful.
Born in Florida and raised in South Carolina, country singer Aaron Tippin emerged in the early nineties with traditional honky tonkers, sentimental ballads, and patriotic working-man anthems. Known for hits like There Ain't Nothing Wrong with the Radio and Kiss This, he achieved multi-platinum success.
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.
Texas-born singer, songwriter, and guitarist Tanner Usrey blends country and rock, gaining nearly half a billion streams. He debuted with the 2019 EP Medicine Man and released Crossing Lines, featuring the duet Beautiful Lies with Ella Langley, followed by These Days.
Tulsa-born singer-songwriter Kaitlin Butts blends classic country, R&B, and musical theatre. Best known for her sharp songwriting and 2024 album Roadrunner!, she earned a MusicRow Award nomination for Breakthrough Artist of the Year and toured with Lainey Wilson.
Nashville-based singer Wilson is a former scientist who signed a publishing deal before releasing his debut album, Son of Dad. Known for songs like Father’s Son, he has toured with Brandi Carlile and HARDY, performing at festivals worldwide.
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.
Keith is a classic-country artist blending throwback-tonk with sharp vocals and a Texas dancehall style. Known for his RIAA Gold certified single Cozy and his debut album Real Damn Deal, he made his Grand Ole Opry debut and built a massive live following.
The Austin-based alternative Americana band The Droptines blends rock and roll with southern roots. Fronted by lead vocalist Conner Arthur alongside Dillon Sampson, Johnny Sheets, and Tony Rincon, the gritty four-piece is signed to Big Loud Texas and produced by Jon Randall.
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.
Willow Avalon, a Georgia-born country singer-songwriter, blends classic country, Americana, and rock. Known for her smoky voice and storytelling, she released the EP "Stranger" and album "Southern Belle Raisin' Hell." Popular songs include "Homewrecker" and "Tequila or Whiskey." She has toured extensively, collaborated with artists like Charles Wesley Godwin, and performed on national television.
Waylon Wyatt, from Hackett, Arkansas, is a country, red dirt, and Americana singer-songwriter known for his raw, lyric-driven style. His viral hit "Everything Under the Sun" led to gold-certified songs like "Arkansas Diamond" and "Jailbreak." Wyatt's EPs include "Til the Sun Goes Down" and "Out of the Blue." He has collaborated with artists such as Wyatt Flores and Willow Avalon, and is recognized as a DSCVR Artist to Watch.
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.
Newnan, GA country star Alan Jackson—CMA Entertainer of the Year x3, Opry vet, 60M albums; 35 #1s/50 Top 10s; 2 Grammys; Country & Songwriters HOF.
Diamond Rio is a country music band known for their harmonies and musicianship. In 1991, their debut single Meet in the Middle made history as the first debut by a group to reach No. 1. They have charted seven No. 1 singles, won six Vocal Group of the Year awards, received 14 Grammy nominations with a win for The Reason, and are members of the Grand Ole Opry.
Country artist Walker Montgomery, son of John Michael Montgomery and nephew of Eddie Montgomery, made his Grand Ole Opry debut in 2024. Known for “Simple Town,” “She Don’t Know,” EPs RUST and WORK TO DO, and signing with Red Street Records.
The Panhandlers, featuring Josh Abbott, John Baumann, William Clark Green, and Cleto Cordero, deliver Texas roots-inspired country music, recorded live to tape.
Noeline Hofmann is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Bow Island, Alberta, known for her "wildrose" country and Americana music. Her gritty storytelling and haunting voice captivate audiences, drawing inspiration from prairie life. She gained recognition for "Purple Gas," a collaboration with Zach Bryan, and her debut EP, also titled "Purple Gas." Hofmann has earned multiple Country Music Alberta Awards and a Juno Award nomination. She has also performed at the Grand Ole Opry.
Maggie Antone, born in Richmond, acclaimed for cover albums & originals like "Johnny Moonshine". Known for heartfelt songwriting, collaborated with Carrie K & Brendan Walter. Popular & streamed by millions.
Johnny Blue Skies is the acclaimed musical persona of Kentucky-born Sturgill Simpson. Known for genre-defying music spanning country, rock, psychedelia, and disco, he has released notable albums like "Passage Du Desir" and "Mutiny After Midnight". Simpson, a Grammy winner, is celebrated for his unique baritone and artistic independence, even collaborating with artists like Diplo.
