Texas-born country singer and multi-instrumentalist Parker McCollum is known for four consecutive number one hits, including Pretty Heart and Handle On You. He has earned two ACM Awards, a CMT Award, and three CMA Award nominations, and toured with George Strait.
Nashville native Jelly Roll is a three-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter known for topping the Billboard 200 with his album Beautifully Broken, featuring hit songs like I Am Not Okay and Liar. He also won a Grammy for his collaboration Hard Fought Hallelujah.
East Texas singer-songwriter Paul Cauthen fuses classic country, gospel, and rock. Known for his Big Velvet baritone, he began in the duo Sons of Fathers before releasing solo albums including My Gospel and Room 41. He has collaborated with Margo Price, Orville Peck, Cody Jinks, and Lana Del Rey, and earned a gold certification for Last Of My Kind with Shaboozey.
Lonestar is an American pop-country band formed by Dean Sams, Michael Britt, Keech Rainwater, and Drew Womack. They have sold over 10.5 million records and charted over 20 singles, including ten No. 1 hits such as the global smash Amazed and No News. The award-winning group earned multiple Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association honors.
Multi-award-winning country artist Eric Church is a 10-time GRAMMY nominee, ACM and CMA Award winner, and TIME100 Philanthropy honoree known for albums like Chief and The Outsiders. He is also a minority owner of the Charlotte Hornets and co-owner of the Field & Stream brand.
Originating from Pittsburg, Texas, Koe Wetzel crafts a hard-edged sound blending country, grunge, and rock. Known for headlining arena tours and massive streaming success, his triple-platinum hit High Road reached number one on country radio, helping him build a global audience and earn numerous RIAA certifications.
Pennsylvania-born country star Warren Zeiders has amassed billions of streams and released the double-platinum number one single Pretty Little Poison. In 2024, he won a CMT Award for Breakthrough Male Music Video of the Year and dropped his album Relapse, Lies, & Betrayal.
Louisiana-born country star Trace Adkins is a baritone vocalist who has sold 11 million albums, charted over 20 singles, and earned three Grammy nominations. He won three ACM Awards, including Single of the Year for You're Gonna Miss This, and has acted in films like The Lincoln Lawyer and Deepwater Horizon.
GRAMMY, CMA, and ACM-winning country star Carly Pearce debuted with Every Little Thing. A member of the Grand Ole Opry and Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, she won CMA Female Vocalist of the Year in 2021 and ACM Female Artist of the Year in 2022. Known for her fifth album Honest Woman, she has toured globally and collaborated with artists like Dan Tyminski, Molly Tuttle, and Riley Green.
Nashville-based singer Wilson is a former scientist who signed a publishing deal before releasing his debut album, Son of Dad. Known for songs like Father’s Son, he has toured with Brandi Carlile and HARDY, performing at festivals worldwide.
WE Fest is an annual multi-day country music and camping festival held at the Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Founded in 1983 by promoter Jeff Krueger, it has grown into one of the largest country music festivals in the United States, drawing tens of thousands of fans each August. The event features live performances from major country music artists and rising stars across multiple outdoor stages, alongside extensive camping options spread over hundreds of acres.
The Bellamy Brothers are a famous country music duo known for twenty number one hits and selling forty million albums. Based on a family ranch in central Florida, they star in the reality show Honky Tonk Ranch and run their own record company.
Tanner Adell, born in Manhattan Beach and Wyoming, merges Country with pop vocals and hip-hop beats. Known for "Buckle Bunny," she redefines music, celebrating her biracial heritage.
Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Elle King is a Grammy nominee and CMA/ACM Award winner. Her debut Love Stuff spawned 4x-platinum “Ex’s & Oh’s.” She hit #1 with “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)” with Miranda Lambert.
Nashville native Lauren Watkins is a Big Loud Records/Songs & Daughters country singer-songwriter. Her 2024 17-track debut album The Heartbroken Record earned Billboard accolades and a first Grand Ole Opry appearance. Toured with Morgan Wallen, Riley Green and Lainey Wilson.
Dallas rapper Cowboy Troy (Troy Coleman) mixes country and rap “hick-hop.” Linked with Big & Rich’s Muzik Mafia, he broke out with “I Play Chicken with the Train” and 2005 debut Loco Motive, and performed at the 2004 CMA Awards.
