Southern California native Gary Allan bridges traditional honky-tonk and country-rock. Known for chart-topping hits like Man to Man and Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain), he honed his craft in bars before releasing his debut album, Used Heart for Sale, in 1996.
North Dakota-born country duo Tigirlily Gold moved to Nashville in 2017 and won the ACM Award for New Duo of the Year. Known for their debut album Blonde, featuring top 40 hits Shoot Tequila and I Tried A Ring On, they released their sophomore album Country & Midwestern.
Austin, TX country artist George Birge is known for #1 hits like Mind On You and Cowboy Songs, accumulating over 400 million streams. A 2025 iHeartRadio Music Award nominee for Best New Country Artist, he has collaborated with Luke Bryan and toured widely.
Multi-platinum country artist Justin Moore has earned 13 number one hits, including Small Town USA, If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away, and the Priscilla Block collaboration You, Me, and Whiskey. He has released platinum-certified albums, won an ACM Award, and hosts a podcast.
Formed in 1981 and named after a Nashville street, country band Sawyer Brown rose to fame by winning Star Search in 1984. Influenced by both the Eagles and Merle Haggard, the group scored numerous hits including Step That Step, Some Girls Do, and Thank God for You.
Formed in 1992 by Henry Paul, Van Stephenson, and David Robbins, country band BlackHawk achieved six Billboard Country Top Ten hits in the 1990s, including Every Once in a While and I'm Not Strong Enough to Say No. Known for their arena-sized melodic sound, the trio released their self-titled debut album in 1994.
Nashville's The Cadillac Three, known for "COUNTRY FUZZ" sound, blend country and rock. Members include Jaren Johnston, Neil Mason, and Kelby Ray. Famous for party anthems and heartfelt ballads, they’ve received ACM and CMA nods. Johnston has also penned hits for Tim McGraw and worked with stars like Steven Tyler.
Allie Colleen, from Owasso, Oklahoma, is a country artist known for her powerful voice and honest storytelling. Her music blends traditional and emerging country sounds. Popular songs include "Ain't the Only Hell (My Momma Raised)," a Top-40 hit, "Halos and Horns," and "Work in Progress." She released the album "Stones" and has collaborated with artists like Lee Brice. Colleen is celebrated for forging her own musical path.
