His Appalachian bluegrass upbringing mixed with Georgia Southern rock influence is the foundation of his sound. He’s  had the honor to tour with artists such as Luke Combs, Brantley Gilbert, Cody Johnson, Whiskey Myers, Riley Green, Dwight Yoakam, Billy Currington, the Cadillac Three and many more, and is currently working on his first full length album set to be released in 2024. 

Faithe (with an E) is a singer-songwriter, producer, and musician who provides

smooth, soulful vibes through her original music. She writes, produces, and records her

tracks and has over 50 songs streaming on all platforms. Faithe rocks as a solo act with a

combination of piano, vocals, and other melodic instruments. Faithe is a part of two bands: Thee Auricles, where she is the musical director and keyboardist and The Groove Family as the lead singer and vocalist. Faithe was born and raised in Pensacola, FL where she also attended the University of West Florida. During her time at UWF, she played all four yeats on the women’s basketball team and double majored in Exercise Science and Athletic Training.  She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Exercise Science, teaching as an adjunct professor at a 2-year college, as well as operating both a media and fitness company. Faithe encourages everyone to “have faith and trust the process.”

Tess Frizell was born into country music royalty and two of her family members - grandmother Dottie West and uncle Lefty Frizzell - have been inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Her mother, Shelly West, and uncle, David Frizzell, recorded the award winning classic ""You're The Reason God Made Oklahoma."" Tess carries on the family tradition by writing songs and touring the country singing her own compositions, as well as hits made famous by her family.

Sean Gasaway is a Two-Time Native American Music Awards Song of the Year winning songwriter, record producer, recording artist, actor, and current Education Coordinator with the Mississippi Songwriters Alliance. He’s  earned nearly 250 cuts in every major music genre, scores movies, composes music for video games, and performs all over the world. Sean has performed with and written for 3 Doors Down and Chapel Hart, and many others. 

 Dave Gibson moved to Nashville in 1982 and had his first top five song "Midnight Fire" with Steve Wariner that same year.  He got his first publishing deal with the Oak Ridge Boys and went on to write #1 songs for Tanya Tucker, Alabama, Confederate Railroad, Joe Diffe and Montgomery Gentry. Dave is currently writing children's books and his first one, “War at the Ice Cream Store” has received many awards.

Doug Gill is a veteran Nashville pro with a long list of cuts by legendary artists like Tammy Wynette, Don Williams, The Marshall Tucker Band and Wynonna Judd. He performs with his Grammy winning partner, Lynn Langham and seeing them together is witnessing songwriting of the highest order.

 Steeped in Mellencamp-styled storytelling with countrified heart and the right dose of rock ‘n’ roll attitude, St. Joseph, MO native John Goolsby has been Introducing his “American Music” Steeped in Mellencamp-styled storytelling with countrified heart and the right dose of rock ‘n’ roll attitude, and Influenced by such great artists as Bryan Adams, Otis Redding and Bob Seger, he taps into the spirit of classic country and American rock with a modern spin. Working with hit songwriter and producer Dave Pahanish, his next album is currently in production and he’ll be releasing singles leading up to the full album release soon.

Singer/songwriter Brittany Grimes proudly hails from South Alabama. She began performing professionally at age 12 and was writing songs and performing in Nashville on Broadway by 15. Her influence in music ranges from Dolly Parton and Loretta Lynn down to local musicians and songwriters she’s proud to call friends.

Born and raised in rural north central Florida, singer/songwriter Rachel Grubb recently released her 2nd solo album, Florida Home. Rachel is also a member of the Americana all-female trio, The Krickets, a group that Paste magazine calls, "a truly stunning, one-of-a kind sound." The Krickets were winners of the Independent Music Award for Folk Song of the Year in 2016 and Alt-Country Song of the Year in 2019. 

Grammy® Award Nominee Rhonda Hart co-wrote “Did I Shave My Legs For This” with Deanna Carter. The twice Grammy nominated song is currently celebrating its 25th Anniversary RE-RELEASE in collaboration with Vince Gill, Terri Clark, Sara Evans and Ashley McBride and is named one of the top 100 Best Female Country Songs of all time! She is currently working on a project with Nashville Multi-Grammy Winner,  producer Billy Sherrill. 

Son of country music legends, Hawkshaw Hawkins and Jean Shepard, Hawk Jr. has made a name of his own, having recordings from such acts as Hank Williams Jr., Johnnie Lee, Ronnie McDowell  and many many others.  Hawk Jr. has had a magical career himself, opening for many great acts such as Marshall Tucker, Confederate Railroad, Aaron Tippen and many ,many other major acts. Hawk has played the Grand Ole Opry many times and lives and records in Nashville Tn. 

 J. started playing the Flora-Bama in 1978 and has been involved with the FBISF since its inception. He’s opened for well known acts such as John Hartford, Tom T. Hall,  John Prine,  David Allen Coe,  Marshall Tucker, and Asleep At the Wheel. 

Johnny Hayes is a multi-genre artist and singer-songwriter from Mobile, AL who, prior to advancing as a Top 24 finalist on The Voice and becoming a husband and daddy, lived in Nashville for five years. There he wrote with countless songwriters, crafting his own style of writing and singing. In the last year he’s opened shows for Sugar Cane Jane, JJ Grey and MoFro, Lukas Nelson, and Band of Heathens.

Blake Henderson is a country music singer/songwriter born and raised in small town Oklahoma. He is signed to New Lost City records in Nashville, TN.

Mason Henderson, a Gulf Shores/Orange Beach Native began his career as a singer playing around town as a Duo at age fourteen. Mason has written and co-written over 50 original Rock/Alternative Rock/Indi Rock songs and is currently the Lead Singer/Lead Guitarist of the band “Saucy FuzZ”.

For more than a decade, he has left his mark both onstage and in the writing room, carving out a southern sound that mixes equal parts country, soul and American roots music. He started playing hometown shows as a 16 year-old, landing a weekly residency at a local restaurant. He'd perform there every Friday and Saturday night, filling his set list with songs by John Hiatt, Hank Williams Jr, and Vince Gill. As the years progressed, the gigs continued — not only in his home state, but across the entire country.  These days, he’s no longer just putting his own stamp on the songs of chart-topping country stars. Instead, many of those acts -- including Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert, Anderson East, Josh Abbott Band, Lee Ann Womack & Brent Cobb -- are playing his songs.

A 2019 inductee into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, Marcus Hummon has enjoyed a successful career as a songwriter, recording artist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, playwright and author. His songs have been recorded in many genres - Pop, R&B, gospel - and most notably in country music, where he has written some of the genre’s most iconic songs. Among them are Rascal Flatts ‘"Bless the Broken Road" which won a Grammy for Best Country Song in 2005 and the Dixie Chicks ' "Ready to Run " also winning a Grammy for Best Country Performance by A Group or Duo in 2000.

It’s been said, “Her music is  honest,  unapologetic, and  pure. She possesses one of the most electrifying voices this side of Heaven, and she's got the songwriting chops to match it. Drawing influence from multiple corners of the landscape of American roots music, she delivers a fresh brand of heartbreak from the perspective of a strong and proud, yet still troubled and introspective, woman in the modern world. She writes with an honesty and sincerity that is undeniable; yielding tune after tune of swampy, buttery, fiery groove.”  Taylor is ccompanied by her husband Josh McKenzie.

Brought to this area first in 1999, by co-writer Billy Ray Reynolds, Cass has shared the stage with Marty Stuart, LeRoy Parnell, George Jones, Ricky Skaggs, & many of her songwriting heroes. She’s continually writing and working on new projects, splitting her time  between Nashville, Central AL, and the FL/AL  Gulf Coast. 

At eighteen he landed a job with superstar, Glen Campbell.  And, for twelve years Campbell introduced Carl all over the globe as “the greatest banjo player in the world”.   As a vocalist and musician, Carl has performed with practically every big name in the business and his production and songwriting credits include three Grammys along with countless other awards and nominations.  He’s a member of the  Mississippi Musician’s Hall of Fame and has been honored with an official Country Music Trail Marker in his hometown of Louisville, MS. 

Brett James has had more than 700 of his songs recorded by some of the biggest  artists in the world.  His songs have appeared on albums with combined sales of over 110 million copies. He has had numerous hit singles including 27 #1's and won a Grammy in 2006 for "Jesus, Take the Wheel”.  He was named ASCAP's country songwriter of the year in 2006 and 2010 and Music Row Magazines’ Songwriter of the Year in 2015.  He has received more than 40 ASCAP hit song awards in country, pop, Latin and Christian genres.  In 2020 he was elected into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

As a producer his credits include Taylor Swift, Jessica Simpson, Danielle Bradberry and Kip Moore.

Brett served 18 years on the board of directors of the Country Music Association,  has served as a national trustee of The Recording Academy (Grammys) and he also serves on the board of the Nashville Songwriters Association International.

Additionally, Brett is the owner of Cornman Music, a successful boutique publishing  company,  and Believer Artist Management.

The list of artists who have recorded Brett's songs includes: Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Keith Urban,  Bon Jovi, Taylor Swift, Kelly Clarkson, Meghan Trainor, Carrie Underwood, Nick Jonas, Miranda Lambert, Steven Tyler, Parker McCollum, Cody Johnson, Kip Moore, Parker McCollum, Cody Johnson, Sheryl Crow, Colbie Caillat, Faith Hill, Martina McBride, Leona Lewis, Daughtry, The Fray, Dierks Bentley, Chris Young, Florida Georgie Line, Parker McCollum, Brantley Gilbert, Chicago, Backstreet Boys, Will i Am, James Arthur, Emily Sande’, Paulina Rubio, Jake Owen, Rascal Flatts and  many more.

“I tell folks, ‘I’m Cowboy. But don’t let the name fool you.’ Louis “Cowboy” Johnson doesn’t play countrymusic exclusively. His originals run in the acoustic folk, singer-songwriter vein,  incorporating elements of not just country but genres like soul and gospel.

Hailing from the Gulf Coast, Internationally touring singer-songwriter Melissa Joiner has been immersed in music since birth. Her creative use of formal opera training and Mississippi Delta Blues influence has created a diverse style that has made her a standout. After reaching her goal of playing 30 countries by 30, Melissa now calls the East Coast home. 

Singer/Songwriter Serenity Jones is the winner of the 2022 Frank Brown Festival Youth Showcase. Writing songs since age 12, now at 17 she has multiple songs in production. She delivers a theatrical, fun, and entertaining performance and we’ll certainly be hearing from her in the future. 

Hailing from the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Will Jones’ sound is rooted in the country and bluegrass music he grew up picking. A product of his 10,000 hours of honky tonk schooling, Will balances a sharply unique musical perspective while drawing influence from the greats that have come before him such as Keith Whitley and Tony Rice.

Jason Justice is a Southern songwriter who draws influence from Waylon, Merle, Hank, Billy Jo and Guy Clark. He’s been performing with his band, the Hung Jury, for over 25 years. Jason has opened for Alan Jackson, David Allan Coe, and Confederate Railroad and performed with his All Time Honky Tonk Hero, Billy Jo Shaver. His album, PAWN SHOP SIDE OF TOWN is getting radio play across the country and is available on iTunes!

Bobby Keel has been performing at the Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival since 1991. He’s a multi platinum and gold award winning writer having written songs for Hank Williams Junior, Travis Tritt, David Allan Coe, Tammy Wynette, Moe Bandy, The Carter Family, and many others.

Kyle Keller is a folk/country singer-songwriter currently based in Gainesville, Florida. He grew up in deep Southern Georgia, in the three traffic light town of Nashville. Not to be mistaken with Nashville, Tennessee. Kyle writes songs inspired by songwriting greats such as Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark. His sophomore record titled "The Great American Highway" was released in July 2023.

Buzz Kiefer began studying music as a child. After earning a  Bachelor of Music Theory degree, he ran the George F. DeVine Music Library at the University of Tennessee for ten years. At that point he gave up his day job to make music full time.  Since then he has performed, composed and taught his way through life. This is his 18th year to perform at the Frank Brown Songwriters’ Festival.

He’s had gold albums by the Oak Ridge Boys and platinum albums by Hank Williams, Jr and Sammy Kershaw and singles by Johnny Rodriguez, Randy Travis and Brenda Lee. His music is eclectic - country tunes infused with touches of blues, gospel, comedy and even a little rock and roll. 

Atlanta native, Scott Koehn, has been traveling the music road since the age of 16. He’s an accomplished  guitarist, bassist and singer/songwriter, and has brought his music to the Gulf Coast playing many different styles to entertain all audiences. 

Paste magazine calls The Krickets “a truly stunning, one-of-a kind sound." They were winners of the Independent Music Award for Folk Song of the Year in 2016 and Alt-Country Song of the Year in 2019. The group is composed of rural north central Florida native, Rachel Grubb who recently released her 2nd solo album, Florida Home; founding member Lauren Spring who cuts include the title track on Jerry Salley’s 2019 #1 gospel album “All God’s Sing”, and from Fairhope, AL, Emily Stuckey who has one solo self titled EP. Together this “swamp folk” group has recorded two full length albums.

He’s spent the better part of the last decade in the songwriting trenches, making a name for himself as a rising singer-songwriter to watch. His abilities as a live performer have led him to various roles from playing guitar for rising star Brittney Spencer to playing his original music in the round with songwriting legend Dean Dillon. 

Jim Parker has been a singer songwriter since the 60's. He’s had cuts across the musical spectrum, from acid rock to bluegrass, to TV and movie placements. For 18 years, his Songwriters Series has been a staple at the Von Braun Center Playhouse in Huntsville, AL 

Abe Partridge is a heralded musician, singer/songwriter, visual artist, and podcaster based in Mobile, Alabama. 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘚𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘦 said, “Abe Partridge has established himself as one of the most respected songwriters and visual folk artists in the southeast.” His new full-length studio album, 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘢𝘳𝘬, was released  May 12, 2023 on Baldwin County Public Records label." 

His gospel infused, Southern fried sound blurs the lines between country and rock & roll; a musical version of the thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning.  His single “Might as Well Be Me” reached #1 on the True Indie Charts for 7 weeks in a row as well as #42 on the Country Billboard charts in 2021, coinciding with the release of his new album, Last Time Again and his single “Hand Me A Beer” has over 580k streams.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF SMOKEY JOE

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SMOKEY JOE's BIO 

“Smokey Joe” -a writer of songs for over 50 years, has found more to life than Nashville. Turn off your “radio ears” and delight in his folksy, old school country voice while singing and playing what he calls “homemade music”.

Born in Mobile, she’s toured the country but makes the Gulf Coast her home. 

She’s a singer/songwriter/ guitarist who was "country when country wasn't cool." Her rockabilly style lends itself to the list of originals she has penned.

Summerlyn Powers began her career in 2012 at age 11 when she released the single “Alabama Kinda Girl.” Recently graduated from Belmont University with a degree in songwriting, her stories of love, faith, friendship and loss meld the southern rock she heard growing up in Fairhope, Ala., with the music she admires from the folk singer-songwriters of the 1970’s.

Troy Powers

This Texas based singer/songwriter has been performing for most of his life. He’s enjoyed the diversity of all musical genres, and lately has become a member of the new Trop Rock genre, earning six #1’s from the Trop Rock Music Association. 

She’s been on stage since the age of four and has a mission of bringing people hope through music.  Known for her soultry sounds combined with a tad of twang and a ton of southern grit, she writes weekly with writers of all calibers and markets. 

Jonathan Puzan is a passionate singer//songwriter and a natural musician who can play nearly any instrument he picks up. He's also a recording engineer and owner of Honey Hive Records. When he's not working his tail off, he loves spending time in nature with his wife and two charming young boys. 

Since moving to Nashville in 2019 she’s had cuts with independent artists like Makena Hartlin, Tory Grace, Jon Mullins, and Jessie Wilson. In June 2022, Megan Moroney released “Fix You Too”, a song co-written with Adam Wheeler. She was nominated for ACM’s 2023 “New Female Artist” and “Fix You Too” has now been streamed over 6 million times.  In April 2023, Texas-based country artist Jessee Lee released “Where He Ain’t”- her first cut to be played in regular rotation on Texas country radio.

I started in the music business as a drummer. I have been blessed with some great gigs! I played with Micheal McDonald.., Gregg Allman.., Derek Trucks Band. Also I played with Col. Bruce Hampton etc. I’ve been in Nashville 7 yrs. I’ve had cuts with The Zak Brown Band and Trent Tomlinson. I have been very rich for a poor man.

Delnora is ICMA’s reigning “New Artist of the Year.”  She’s released eight studio albums, including three with the duo Blue Eyed Grass.  Her writing garnered ICMA’s 2022 Inspirational Song of the Year (“Blank Page”).   Her bluegrass collaboration with Carl Jackson on Sideline’s “Return to Windy Mountain” went to #1. Delnora’s current release (“Blank Page”) has charted three #1’s (“Blank Page”, “Man at the Well” AND most recently in 2023… “Thankful”).

Please send positive thoughts to Karen E. Reynolds as a medical emergency kept her from joining us this year.

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Described as, "Americana Heart & Southern Soul", Karen E. Reynolds has appeared in front of tens of thousands, has a respectable list of independent cuts and major label holds, and as an accomplished songwriter, was Inducted into the East Tennessee Writers Hall of Fame alongside Dolly Parton. A music industry consultant, Karen has taught songwriting and music business for universities and serves as Director for the FBISF Educational Outreach. This is her 25th year associated with FBISF. 

Alan Rhody  made a leap of faith and became a full time songwriter in 1973. In the years since, he’s enjoyed great success. HIs hits as a songwriter or co-writer include the  #1 classic, "I'll Be True To You" recorded by the Oak Ridge Boys, "Trainwreck of Emotion" cut by Lorrie Morgan and subsequently Del McCoury, "Wild-Eyed Dream"cut by Ricky Van Shelton and "Love Busted" cut by Billy Crash Craddock. He’s also had cuts by George Jones, Tanya Tucker, Toby Keith, Suzie Boggus, Lee Greenwood and Hoyt Axton.

Bo’s first job playing guitar was playing with John Fogerty. He was lead guitarist and band leader for Hank Jr. for three years, lead guitarist for Gene Watson, writing songs for Gene, including #1, “You’re Out Doing What I’m Here Doing Without.” Bo has a song called “Ten With a Two,” which was cut by Willie Nelson, then again in 2008, by Kenny Chesney. In 2012 Bo co-wrote the title track of Jamey Johnson’s “Living For a Song” Grammy -nominated album.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF JIM SALES

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Jim Sales started picking guitar as a child. Later he became an Army disc jockey and began writing songs.  After that he moved to Nashville and joined Vern Gosdin’s band. He and Vern wrote a country hit, “I Wonder Where We’d Be Tonight” which led to a publishing deal with the Welk Music Group and cuts by other artists including Randy Travis. Today Jim is an active music city songwriter, producer, and performer.

Referred to by Billboard Magazine as "One of Music Row's greatest veteran tunesmiths," Jerry Salley has had a successful, multi award-winning songwriting career.  Nominated in 2019 for the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, Salley is the 2018 & 2019 IBMA Songwriter of the Year and was named the 2003 SESAC Country Music Songwriter of the Year.  Salley has had over 550 different songs recorded and his songs have sold in excess of 18 million records worldwide.  

Pete writes for Shakes Spear Music. He is a Grammy nominated songwriter who's had cuts across the genres. The pop of American Idol winner Phillip Phillips, Betty Who, and David Archuleta. Also by the 5x Grammy winner Blues/Americana artist Keb Mo, and in country by Ronnie Dunn, Bucky Covington, Shenandoah, and the hit single "Shut Up & Fish" by Maddie & Tae.

Don Sampson

His songwriting credits include the #1 singles Brad Paisley’s “Waitin’ On A Woman,” Gary Allan’s “Tough Little Boys,” Alan Jackson’s “Midnight in Montgomery,” and Bryan White’s “Rebecca Lynn.” In 2009 “Waitin’ On A Woman” received the NSAI Song Of The Year honor. He’s won numerous ASCAP awards, seven NSAI awards, and the TNN Music City News Songwriters Award.

He’s steeped in tradition, but blends his love of rock, folk and soul into his sound. After performing in bands all over the southeast for a number of years, he moved to Nashville in 2016 where he  has established himself as one of country music’s most exciting and promising young stars.  Over the past few years, he has played all over the U.S. and abroad opening for Colter Wall, Brent Cobb, and Ian Noe to name a few. His debut album Radio Check was released in 2022.

After moving to Nashville in 2012, he spent his twenties touring as a drummer and background vocalist with Brent Cobb, Logan Mize, Nikki Lane, Drake White, and various others within the country, folk and Americana genres. Now he is releasing and performing his own music. He currently has 6 singles, with a full album expected early 2024.

Accompanied by her husband, Dewayne Strobel, this Canadian-born, Nashville-based songwriter and musician has built a decade-long career on her hugely emotive performances, scoring a major label deal, chart hits, critical acclaim, marquee tours and a fervent fan following along the way.  Even though her previous albums would mostly be filed under country, with her fifth studio album “Voodoo Woman” she has pinpointed her essence as a blues singer. “The whole time I was singing Patsy Cline on stage, I was singing Etta James at home,” Shawanda says. “Singing the blues is like letting a bird out of a cage. This feels like what I am supposed to be doing. When I sing the blues, I can let loose and really be who I am as a vocalist and song stylist.

Mark Sherrill has been writing songs for over 30 years. He has cuts with George Jones, Kenny Rogers, Johnny Cash, Hoyt Axton, Charlie Rich, Tanya Tucker, Lacey J. Dalton, Willie Nelson, and Blake Shelton just to name a few. In 2002 he received the Nashville Songwriters Association International's Achievement Award for "Ole Red", co-written with Don Goodman and James Bohon.

Her mesmerizing vocal style is best described as pure Americana and it’s the perfect complement to her songwriting. Her spirit shines strong through her originals as she bypasses the usual “love” songs and ventures into reflections on domestic violence, addictions, Alzheimer’s and navigating life’s temptations and challenges. She has performed at festivals all over the South.

The Alaskan-born and Louisiana-raised musician moved to Nashville in 2017 after signing his first publishing deal with Keith Stegall. He then found success as a BMI songwriter, garnering cuts with multiple artists. Now aligned with ONErpm, Smalley is focused on his own artistry.

He plans to release a series of singles leading up to the release of his first self-produced, full-length record, The State of Country Music, in April 2024.

As a proud St. Paul, Minnesota-native, she’s been writing and performing as a vocalist and guitarist and has quickly  become one of Minnesota’s most sought after talents. Her sound, style, and songwriting run deep into country, rock and soul. She’s recently performed live at notable venues such as First Avenue, and has been featured on The Current and Sirius XM radio (The Highway/On The Horizon) with her hit single, “Let Me In”.

Scott has over 80 independent cuts and was named Country Music People Magazine’s “Indie Songwriter of the Year” in 2018. He performs in Nashville, across the USA and Europe, headlining festivals in France, Spain, Norway and Germany. 

Singer songwriter Lauren Spring is an Americana artist as well as a founding member of The Krickets, a folk group whom Paste Magazine calls a 'truly stunning, one-of-a-kind sound.'   Her solo EP released in 2021 led to a deal with UK based Saint In The City Records gaining the project over 4M streams on Spotify. Also a member of a Nashville staff writer group, she enjoys writing with other artists for their projects.  Her cuts include the title track on Jerry Salley's #1 gospel album All God's Sing (2019)  as well as cuts with Dallas Remington, Chandler Stephens, Franky C, Trinity Wiseman and Jason Byrd.

He’s a Grammy award winning producer and writer of multiple number one hits including "I Hate Everything" by George Strait, "Don't Rock The Jukebox" by Alan Jackson and "I Do (Cherish You)" by 98 Degrees. As Alan Jackson's longtime producer, the pairing has sold over 60 million records and with the Zac Brown Band, he  produced the group's first three albums, resulting in the group's first nine singles to reach number one on the country charts. 

Writing songs at a young age, she quickly made a name for herself in Nashville. With her Debut EP, titled “r.,” she brings a classic, feminine twist to a modern country sound. She has been featured in Rolling Stone, Cowgirl Magazine, and on NPR, Taste of Country, CMT, and Cowboys & Indians. Her next project is set to release in Spring 2024. 

Andrew Stone is a former University of Iowa football player, where he played in the 2016 Rose Bowl. He moved to Nashville after graduating college, & is now signed to MV2 Entertainment & also is a part of New Lost City Record's country duo, Whelan Stone.

Emily Stuckey is a singer/songwriter from Fairhope, AL. Her songwriting style is highlighted by her vocal abilities and melodic preferences. Mrs. Stuckey currently has one solo self titled EP and two full length albums with her "swamp folk" band The Krickets. 

Modern-day troubadour, Tim Styles was born and raised in the arrowhead range of northern Minnesota, his music captures his down to earth straightforward upbringing. His dynamic approach infuses the genres of country, blues, folk and rock with seamless effort. 

Sugarcane Jane is Anthony Crawford and Savana Lee—America’s sweethearts from Alabama’s Gulf Coast. The music they make together is simple and direct, rooted in country and rock, and anchored by their sweet and soulful harmonies.

Anthony’s background includes touring as a multi-instrumentalist for artists such as Neil Young, Steve Winwood, Dwight Yoakam, and Sonny James. His songwriting credits include Steve Winwood, Dwight Yoakam, Kenny Rogers, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The Oak Ridge Boys, Lorrie Morgan, Billy Burnett, Sawyer Brown, and others. He’s also earned six gold records and a double platinum album for • Vince Gill -When I Call Your Name • Dwight Yoakam -Gone • Steve Winwood -Refugees of the Heart • Neil Young -Prairie Wind and  Rosanne Cash -King’s Record Shop.

Visit www.sugarcanejane.com for more info.

Richard Sullivan is best known as being the worship leader at WOW, Worship on the Water, the church that meets at the Flora-Bama.  

He started playing guitar and singing in churches at 12. During his tenure of the past 8 years, the local Gulf Coast music scene has nurtured and encouraged him to write more.

His style covers multiple genres from country to rock blues. He has written songs about faith, family and failure. His 1st album is named “Testimony”.

Sonny Throckmorton's most recent award is the Academy of Country Music's exclusive "Poet's Award" which is presented to a Country Music songwriter for outstanding and longstanding musical and/or lyrical contributions throughout their career with special consideration given to a song or songs' impact on the culture of Country Music.   Carlsbad NM (Sonny's hometown) also deemed July 3rd as "Sonny Throckmorton Day"!

Between 1976 and 1980, one of Sonny Throckmorton’s songs appeared on the charts almost every single week. Throughout his storied career, Throckmorton had more than 1,000 songs recorded by an astounding list of artists, including Ray Charles, Merle Haggard, Alan Jackson, The Judds, George Strait, Tanya Tucker, and more. In 1985, Throckmorton was inducted into the Nashville Songwriter’s Hall of Fame. He is also in the Carlsbad Hall of Fame.

Throckmorton’s incredible list of #1 written songs includes “The Last Cheater’s Waltz” (T. G. Sheppard), “The Cowboy Rides Away” (George Strait), “Friday Night Blues” (John Conlee), “Trying to Love Two Women” (Oak Ridge Boys), “I Feel Like Loving You Again” (Sheppard), and “Why Not Me” (the Judds).

When I was a kid I used to sit in front of a Juke Box shaped radio, RCA I think, and listen to the likes of Al Jolson, probably the most unique voice I have ever heard. Then came Ray Charles, another great voice. Picked up the guitar in the 50s and tried to learn how to play like so many of my friends. Still trying to learn to this day. Then one day I gave an effort to write a song, not great, but not too bad. Since that day I've written hundreds. There's a handful that I am proud of and many that will just remain in the stack. I've done a duo with my wife for over 30 years and still do gigs with her and a couple of bands I am part of. Life is good !!!

CMA, ACM & Grammy nominee, Bobby Tomberlin, was raised in Luverne, Al, where he was a disc jockey at the age of 11, interviewing icons like Johnny Cash, Waylon and Tammy Wynette. Bobby was discovered by Mel Tillis and recently celebrated his 27th year as a staff songwriter for CURB Word Music. He wrote "One More Day"", recorded by Diamond Rio, Darryl Worley’s Top 10 hit, "A Good Day To Run” and the current Dolly Parton/Bill Anderson single, “Someday It’ll All Make Sense”. His songs have been recorded by many of the icons of the music industry.

Trent Tomlinson Is an American singer songwriter with hits that span over two decades. He has over 100 million streams as a country music artist with hits such as “One Wing In The Fire”,  “She just might have her radio on” and “Drunker than me. Tomlinson also has more than 2.5 billion streams as a songwriter, who has penned songs for George Strait, Sara Evans, Chris Young, Parmalee, Brett Young, Lainey Wilson and Scotty McCreary.  Trent won the BMI “Song Of The Year” with the 10X platinum “In Case You Didn’t Know” and Most recent hit “Damn Strait” by Scotty McCreary.

From 2005 to 2019 he owned Richard’s Cafe in Nashville where he met, performed and wrote songs with thousands of writer/artists. He’s currently writing with many of Nashville’s up and coming artists, has released 4 albums and has several new projects and singles being released.

He was a staff songwriter at the age of 18 and worked for both Don Gant and Roger Cook. He’s had 40+ songs recorded by a number of artists including the #1 hits for Crystal Gayle “Why Have You Left The One You Left Me For” and “Too Many Lovers.”