Flatland Cavalry and Cole Chaney

Flatland Cavalry, a Lubbock-based country band, is known for their bright country ballads and gritty folk. Formed in 2012 by Cleto Cordero, their debut EP, "Come May," gained mass attention. With albums like "Humble Folks" and "Welcome to Countryland," they paint West Texas with honest storytelling.

Cole Chaney is an Appalachian singer-songwriter from Catlettsburg, Kentucky, known for his storytelling of blue-collar life and Eastern Kentucky culture. His music blends traditional bluegrass and folk with 90s grunge influences. Notable albums include 2021's Mercy and 2025's In the Shadow of the Mountain. Popular songs include "Coalshooter" and "Alone?". He has collaborated with artists like Michael Cleveland and toured with Zach Bryan.