Nashville-based country artist Josh Ross won a 2025 JUNO Award for his debut EP, Complicated, featuring the chart-topping hit Trouble. He made history as the first male Canadian country artist in nearly 30 years to top the US Country Airplay chart with Single Again.
Formed in 1984 in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, country outfit Shenandoah is best known for a string of late 1980s and early 1990s hits including The Church on Cumberland Road and Two Dozen Roses. During their commercial peak, the band earned a Grammy Award for their 1994 Alison Krauss duet Somewhere in the Vicinity of the Heart.
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 and earned multiple Grammy Awards over his successful career.
Jamaican dancehall singer Sean Paul broke into the global mainstream with his Grammy-winning album Dutty Rock, featuring hits like Get Busy and Temperature. A pioneer of dancehall pop, he is also known for major collaborations with Beyoncé, Sia, and Dua Lipa.
Platinum-selling country singer and multi-instrumentalist Chris Janson is best known for hits like Buy Me A Boat, Drunk Girl, Good Vibes, Done, and All I Need Is You. An ACM Award-winner, he has also written songs for Tim McGraw, Cody Johnson, LOCASH, and Hank Williams Jr.
Georgia-born country artist Gavin Adcock transitioned from football to music in 2021. He is known for RIAA-certified hits like A Cigarette and Run Your Mouth. His 2024 album Actin' Up Again marked a major-label country debut milestone.
Sadie Bass is a country singer-songwriter from Bath, Michigan, known for her authentic Midwest grit and outdoor roots. She gained recognition on NBC's 'The Voice' and has opened for numerous national acts. Bass connects with fans through her music, releasing singles like "Dirt On Him" and "Talk Dirt To Me." She also appeared on outdoor television shows and signed with WME and Sony Music Publishing.
Georgia-born country singer Kenny Whitmire moved to Nashville in 2022 to join its artist-writer community. Inspired by traditional country legends, he released his debut EP, Fool in a King Size Bed, and the single Leavin' Lucy Lonesome.
Dalton Davis, from Gastonia, NC, is a country music artist celebrated for his powerful, gritty sound, fusing outlaw edge with soul. His unique upbringing, influenced by gospel and hip-hop, shapes his style. Known for songs like "Redneck And You Know It," "Fireproof," and "Cows In The Front Yard," he has opened for acts including Midland and Dwight Yoakam. Davis is signed to MCA/Republic Records.
Georgia native Cole Goodwin is a country singer and songwriter known for his self-produced 2023 EP Soon Enough and songs like When You Get Home. Signed to Big Machine Records, he has opened for Luke Bryan and Zach Top, and won multiple Savannah music awards.
The Jack Wharff Band, originating from Richmond, Virginia, crafts a bold "American music" blend of country, bluegrass, and rock. Known for their electric live performances and masterful instrumentation, the band gained recognition for viral songs and a Big Machine Records deal. Popular tracks include "Washed," "Messed Up Kid," and the "Strange" EP. They are celebrated for defying genre confines and engaging storytelling.
Independent singer-songwriter Joe Jordan grew up in the northeastern US playing bars and honky-tonks. Known for honest, unfiltered lyrics, he signed with Rix Records and surpassed 150 million streams with his eclectic music.
Rock the Country is a multi-city music festival celebrating American community, tradition, and patriotism. Co-founded by Kid Rock, it features a blend of country and rock music, often including hip-hop artists. Known for uniting major names like Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, and Creed, the festival emphasizes small-town America and offers an engaging fan experience. Its inaugural event in Gonzales, Louisiana, saw significant attendance.
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.
Detroit native Kid Rock is a platinum-selling country rap-rocker who broke through in 1998 with the seven-times-platinum album Devil Without a Cause, featuring hits "Bawitdaba" and "Cowboy." He later scored "Picture" and released Rock N Roll Jesus and Born Free.
Sons of Habit, from Owensboro, Kentucky, blends folk, rock, and blues with authentic songwriting and natural chemistry. Known for hits like "Madeline" and "Fool's Gold," their releases include the EP "Nostalgia" and "Annabelle." They have amassed millions of streams, signed with Republic Records/MCA, and shared stages with diverse artists.
Kentucky native based in Nashville, Connor Hicks blends classic country storytelling with Southern soul and a rich vocal style. He joined the songwriting community after relocating in 2021, signed with Tape Room Music in 2025, and played festivals like Rock The Country.
