Formed in 2016, Mt. Joy features Matt Quinn, Sam Cooper, Jackie Miclau, Sotiris Eliopoulos, and Michael Byrnes. The band released three acclaimed albums: Mt. Joy, Rearrange Us, and Orange Blood. In 2024, they sold out venues like Madison Square Garden and Red Rocks Amphitheater.
Willie Nelson is an iconic Texas-born singer-songwriter who helped spearhead the outlaw country movement in the 1970s. Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1993, he is known for signature hits like On the Road Again and acclaimed albums including Red Headed Stranger and Stardust.
Formed by two lifelong friends rooted in the Texas Hill Country, the folk-rock duo Briscoe expanded their American roots sound with their album Heat of July. Produced by Grammy-nominated Brad Cook, the record features guest musicians from Bon Iver and Houndmouth.
Six-time GRAMMY nominee Yola is an acclaimed singer, songwriter, and actor. She released the album Stand For Myself and made her acting debut as Sister Rosetta Tharpe in the film ELVIS, earning an NAACP Image Award nomination. Her guitar is featured in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Hailing from Castlewood, Virginia, modern country band 49 Winchester was formed by childhood friends Isaac Gibson and Chase Chafin. Blending country, rock, and folk through Appalachian storytelling, the group released Change of Plans, recorded with Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb.
Shane Smith and the Saints are an independent American roots music band blending country, folk, and roadhouse rock and roll. Known for relentless touring, they sold out Red Rocks in 36 hours, headlined the Ryman Auditorium, and appeared on the TV show Yellowstone.
Drayton Farley is an Americana, country, rock, and folk singer-songwriter from Alabama. Raised near Birmingham in Woodstock and West Blocton, he draws on his Southern upbringing to craft emotionally honest songs with a raw, timeless sound.
Calgary-born artist Bella White blends traditional bluegrass and modern Americana. She released the acclaimed albums Just Like Leaving and Among Other Things. Her music has been featured in film and television, and she has performed at the Grand Ole Opry and Newport Folk Festival.
Based in Santa Cruz, California, AJ Lee & Blue Summit is an award-winning bluegrass band formed by teenagers who jammed together at local festivals. Known for their unique blend of country soul, bluesy Americana, and folk, the group released the album City of Glass.
Nathaniel Rateliff grew up in rural Missouri playing music in church and later moved to Denver. He released multiple solo albums and EPs before forming Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats. His album And It Was Still Alright serves as an homage to his late friend and producer Richard Swift.
Y La Bamba’s seventh album, Lucha, led by vocalist and producer Luz Elena Mendoza Ramos, explores love, queerness, Mexican American and Chicanx identity, and healing. Begun during COVID-19 lockdowns, it started with a cover of “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry.”
Abraham Alexander is a singer-songwriter born in Athens, Greece to Nigerian parents and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, blending blues, folk, and gospel. His debut album SEA/SONS (2023) features Mavis Staples and Gary Clark Jr.; “Like a Bird” earned an Oscar nomination.
Ohio-born Grimes, known as Kayce Dutton on "Yellowstone," achieved Top 10 with his debut song "No Horse To Ride." Collaborated with Foy Vance, Tony Lane, and more. Influenced by Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Colter Wall, and Chris Stapleton.
Abby Anderson, born in Texas, is known for her genre-bending country sound blending new age tones and pop melodies. Moving to Nashville at 17, she quickly gained recognition, signing her first record deal in 2017. Her hits include the EP "I'M GOOD," earning over 100 million streams. Abby's accolades include Pandora's "Country Artist To Watch," "CMT 18 for 2018," and she joined the "Next Women Of Country Class." She collaborated with Marshall Altman, releasing "Sugar Spice" in 2022 and signing with Walk Off Entertainment. Her music reflects her authentic storytelling and evolvement as an artist.
Nashville's Caitlin Rose crafts self-aware songs blending rock and Americana. Known for her incisive lyrics and unique style, Rose has earned critical acclaim from Pitchfork and The Guardian.
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