Rock the South

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.

Rock the South, born in Alabama in 2012, is a premier country music festival known as "the biggest party in the South." It blends country and rock, showcasing major stars and rising artists. The event originated as a community fundraiser, consistently donating to local charities. It is celebrated for its laid-back atmosphere and Southern hospitality.

Republic Records signed 3 Doors Down, who gained fame with hits like "Kryptonite." Their debut, The Better Life, went 4x platinum, with follow-ups like Away from the Sun also achieving multi-platinum status. Seventeen Days and a self-titled album hit number one on Billboard. Known for their steady touring and collaboration with producer Howard Benson for Time of My Life, the band remains a staple in rock music.

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.