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Platinum-selling trio Wild Rivers, formed by Khalid Yassein, Devan Glover, and Andrew Oliver, are known for introspective lyrics and genre-fluid melodies. Their 2022 album "Sidelines" reached #9 on the U.S. Spotify Debut Album Chart. Their hit "Thinking ‘Bout Love" went Gold in Australia and Platinum in Canada. With over 450 million streams and 4M monthly listeners, they supported The Chicks, embarked on sold-out tours, and were nominated for Breakthrough Group of The Year at the 2023 JUNO Awards.

Big Freedia is a New Orleans-born bounce music icon known for high-energy, body-positive, and LGBTQ-empowering anthems. She gained national attention with "Just Be Free" in 2014 and pop-infused "Central City" in 2023. Collaborations include Beyoncé, Drake, and Ciara. She's also starred in reality shows and documentaries.

The Paper Kites, an Australian band, blend folk/rock/Americana, boasting over a billion streams. Known for hits like 'Bloom,' certified platinum in multiple countries, they've toured globally, captivating audiences with heartfelt performances. Their albums earned ARIA nominations for Best Blues & Roots and Best Adult Contemporary Album.

Dallas-born Darrell Nulisch is a blues and soul singer and harmonica player. A founding member of Anson Funderburgh's Rockets, he later went solo, praised for his passionate voice and collaborations with legends like James Cotton.