John Fowler is a Mississippi native who moved to Perdido Key in the spring of 2010. His musical influences come from all genres of music, especially writers Jerry Jeff Walker, John Prine, and Billy Joe Shaver. In 2020 John built a recording studio to catalog local writers songs for demos and pitching. There is a Legends of Perdido album in the works; hopefully available for the 2023 Festival. 

Tess Frizzell was born into Country Music Royalty, being the daughter of CMA/ACM Winner, Shelly West and successful singer/songwriter, Allen Frizzell.  Country Music runs so deep in her DNA with her Grandmother, Country Music Hall of Fame member. Dottie West and Uncle, Lefty Frizzell, also a member of the Hall of Fame. Her Mother and Uncle, David Frizzell, recorded the classic, “You’re The Reason God Made Oklahoma”.  Tess is carrying on the family tradition, writing songs with hit writers including Bill Anderson and Bobby Tomberlin. Tess also tours the country, singing songs with her duet partner, CMA/Grammy nominee, Bobby Tomberlin. She also includes some of the hits, made famous by her family and shares the stories behind the songs.  Tess has shared the stage with many of Country Music’s legends and she will be releasing new music and videos in 2021. 

Born and raised near the Florida-Alabama line, Tanya Gallagher spent her formative years quietly making waves along the Gulf Coast with her thoughtful musicality and elegant stage presence. With a husky voice, an acoustic guitar, and a gift for crafting tender, quirky folk songs, Gallagher has spent the last decade touring around the US and Canada sharing her songs.

Sean Gasaway is a Two-Time Native American Music Awards Song of the Year winning songwriter, record producer, and recording artist originally from Mississippi with over 200 revenue earning songs charting all over the world including Billboard radio, Trop Rock radio, BBC radio, in PlayStation / Xbox games, major movies, and on television. Sean has performed with and written for 3 Doors Down, Cowboy Troy, Mickie James, Chapel Hart, and The Ying Yang Twins to name a few.

Notables:  “Stomp”- Billboard radio charts hit, licensed to the NFL & Pittsburgh Steelers, performed song and National Anthem at Heinz Field!

“Porkchop”- National TV and Radio ads for the National Pork Board!

Dave Gibson is a native of Arkansas and moved to Nashville in 1982.  He had his first top five song "Midnight Fire" with Steve Wariner that same year and got his first publishing deal with the Oak Ridge Boys.  Dave went on to write many other number 1 songs for Tanya Tucker, Alabama, Confederate Railroad, Joe Diffe, Montgomery Gentry and finally landed his own artist deal on Epic records as the lead singer of the Gibson/Miller Band where he pinned all of their top ten and twenty songs with his band partner Blue Miller.  The group won the the Academy of Country Music award in 94 for the best new group.  Dave is currently writing children's books and his first one, War at the Ice Cream Store has received many awards.  You never know what he's going to do next, from songs to books he's still Rockin'.

A self-taught pianist by the age of ?, Brandon Giles is "hell come to town" on piano. For 25 years, he developed his own unique style blending influences of Elvis and Jerry Lee with modern rock boogie-woogie, blues and classic honky tonk country. Giles was raised in Magnolia, Arkansas and lived in Nashville for 20 years touring the USA and Europe performing over 200 shows per year. Giles relocated to Orange Beach in 2020.

Doug Gill might just be writing the story of your life. The Monterey, CA native has a knack for reaching into his own heart and finding the core of emotions that drives us all. He has spent the last thirty years writing, recording and performing  in Nashville and has worked with some of the best writers and musicians on the planet. His songs have been recorded by a long list of artists, including Patty Loveless, Pam Tillis, Chris LeDoux, Tammy Wynette, Wynonna and the Marshall Tucker Band. Doug's song "I Just Come Here For The Music" was the first single from Don Williams album "And So It Goes". A duet with Don and Alison Krauss, it was nominated for a 2013 Grammy award. The following year "Stronger Back" appeared on Williams' last album, "Reflections."  In 2018 his song “Peace In This House” was featured in the British film “Wild Rose”.

This Nashville-based singer spent the past ten years performing around the country, making numerous appearances on the Grand Ole Opry while also appearing nationally on radio and TV.  But in 2020, when the world shut down, songwriting became a therapeutic outlet and ultimately changed her life.  Teea self-released her very first, all-original album, "All Over The Map", in 2021 featuring co-writes with some of Music City’s most highly regarded songwriters, Jim “Moose” Brown, Don Sampson and James LeBlanc.  

Texas-based Cowboy/Singer/Songwriter w/a rich blend of Outlaw, Western, Americana, &Latin influences. Forging lifelong  friendships with Legends including HankCochran and WaylonJennings, Griego has created a diverse catalog of songs that reflect his personal story. From duets w/MichealMartinMurphey "Lady Liberty” &Scotty Emerick, to creative relationships with Songwriters such as HankCochran RedLane, MaxD.Barnes, and JohnD.Loudermilk,Griego has worked with arguably the best; Landing cuts with WaylonJennings and BillyJoeShaver.  Griego’s “Cowboys,Outlaws&Border-TownDogs", produced several charting singles including "TheCoast isClear, hitting Billboard’s Top10.  His ongoing support of the American military led to the unique project, "Twenty-Two." Griego returned in 2019/2020 with "You Never Stop Loving Somebody" &“Inevitable” both charting in the 20's on Billboard and Media-Base.  2021 promises the Release of a collaboration with AugieMeyers co-writing "The Whole Enchilada",a duet with the beautiful Jessi Colter, & a defining project Co-Produced by Griego with the original Outlaw Ritchie Albright. The project includes and the lost Waylon Jennings duet "At the Crossroads" w/video All released late 2021.

Brittany Grimes is a country singer/songwriter proudly hailing from South Alabama. She has been performing professionally since age 12. By age 15 she was writing songs and performing in Nashville on Broadway. Over the years she has performed at many festivals, including Nashville's CMA Fest, along with many small town and well-known venues.

Her influences in music range from the classics such as Dolly Parton and Loretta Lynn down to local musicians and songwriters she's proud to call friends.

Brittany graduated from Auburn University in 2017 with a major in AgriBusiness and Economics and continues to pursue her music career while remaining active in the agriculture community.

Brittany has an EP and a single available for download on all digital platforms and is currently working on her next release scheduled for late 2021.

Rachel grew up singing backseat harmony to songs from the Baptist Hymnal and The Mamas and the Papas. Fascinated by lyric and melody from an early age, it wasn’t until she had a career and family that she found the courage to give songwriting an earnest try. Since releasing her debut album, Twists & Tangles, in 2016, Rachel has performed at top festivals throughout Florida.  She was a top 10 finalist in the Will McLean Best New Florida Song Contest in 2016 and 2017.

In 2019, Rachel joined forces with fellow singer-songwriters Lauren Spring and Emily Stuckey of The Krickets, a female Americana group from the gulf coast that Paste Magazine called a "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 .

Ted has been a songwriter/entertainer most of his adult life. Wrote his first song at age 12 . After high school, served in the Navy. He then finished college and joined the faculty at the University of South Alabama as a classical guitar instructor. After two years he realized teaching was not his thing. Writing songs and performing was his thing. Still is. Ted wrote "Save The Bales"(Talking Square Grouper) in 1979. It was first released in 1981 on a 45 RPM record. Then again in 2002 on the Laughing Hyena label. J. Hawkins also recorded it and 'Save The Bales' is still a favorite on the Gulf Coast 40 years later. Ted started playing gigs at the Bama in 1980. He knew and was pals with Mr. Frank Brown. If you  see Ted perform at the festival you might hear a recollection of how it was way back when.

Rhonda Hart is a Grammy® Award Nominee for co-penning the title cut “Did I Shave My Legs For This” with Deanna Carter. The album has sold over 5 million copies! The twice Grammy nominated song “Did I Shave My Legs For This” is currently celebrating its 25th Anniversary RE-RELEASE in collaboration with Vince Gill, Terri Clark, Sara Evans and Ashley McBride. The title cut is labeled as one of the top 100 Best Female Country Songs of all time! Rhonda & co-writer Deanna Carter were featured on “The Making of the Song” on Circle Television’s; “Country Sessions'' and People Magazine. Rhonda has been writing and performing with artists like Dean Dillon, Tracy Lawrence, Dennis Robbins, Deanna Carter, Mila Mason and Tim McGraw over the span of her career.   She is currently working on a project with Nashville Multi-Grammer Winner, Billy Sherrill.

Hawkshaw Hawkins Jr. Son of the legendary Hawkshaw Hawkins,  had the #1 record at the time of his death, was killed in the plane that also took the lives of Cowboy Copas and Patsy Cline. Jr. Was born 34 days after the crash. Hawks mother was Country music hall of famer, Jean Shepard, who had numerous #1 records and spent 63 years on the Grand Ole Opry. Hawk has cuts from Johnnie Lee, Ronnie McDowell,  Hank Williams Jr.  And several others from well know artist. Writer of over 500 songs.

Born in Kentucky, Hawkins moved to Florida in 1968.  He played bars and honky tonks along the Gulf Coast in the late 70’s, and was voted Gulf Coast’s best male singer in 1989 by the Pensacola News Journal.  J. started playing the Flora-Bama in 1978 and has been involved with the FBISF since it’s inception. J. has 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 from Tuttle, Oklahoma! He signed his first publishing deal with MV2 Entertainment and record deal with New Lost City records. He spent most of 2021 touring with the "New Lost City Records Tour" Presented by Pennington Distillery. His debut single, "Tomorrow's Problem," has racked up over 1 million + streams. Check out Blake's newest single, "Over You" on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, Pandora, anywhere you can find music!

Mason Henderson, a Gulf Shores/Orange Beach Native began his career as a singer playing around town as a Duo at age fourteen.  In 2011 he became the Lead Singer/Rhythm Guitarist of the local band Whyte Caps that played their first show at the Gulf Shores Annual Shrimp Festival.  By 2013 his super smooth vocals and the band were recognized and admired by “Three Doors Down” Lead Guitarist, Matt Roberts and Keylan Laxton that ultimately produced their first EP “4 in the Van”.  Mason’s career has had many twists and turns leading him to opportunities to open for Marshall Tucker, Frank Foster, Yo Moma Big Fat Booty Band and to be selected the “Best vocalist” for the Beatty Talent Show in Dallas, TX.  He also participated in Season 8 for “The Voice” and was selected as one of the top 103 out of 45,000 auditions. In his music career, Mason has performed on WSRE TV Studio Amp, Studio 10,  WLYB 96.3 radio station, and traveled coast to coast.  Lastly, as a Recording Artist, 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”.

Recording Artist and Songwriter Emily Henline, affectionately known as Em, is set to take the music industry by storm. 

With the completion of her first professional EP, Em and her Nashville team are preparing to introduce Em and her amazing talent to America. 

The music speaks for itself and the honesty threaded between her masterful lyric and vocal delivery makes Em a true one of kind.

with songs such as the fun loving “Happy” and the tongue and cheek “Drunk On Me” as well as the poignant and gripping “Learning How To Trust My Heart” em appears to be A Super Star in the making.

The voice needs no introduction and heart and soul behind it seems destined for success

Ed Hunnicutt has spent most of his life as a professional musician, singer, and songwriter.  At the age of twelve, he purchased a guitar from a pawn shop and taught himself to play.  Subsequent years found him traveling extensively with various rock and roll and R & B bands.  He eventually landed in Nashville where he had a successful career writing songs for Willie Nelson, Reba McEntire, Brooks and Dunn, Mickey Gilley, the Oak Ridge Boys and many others.  He also recorded for MCA Records, with three chart singles including “In Real Life” which went to #41.  He now resides in Charleston South Carolina where he continues performing.  One of his songs, “The Coast of Carolina,” has won enduring popularity among his fans.  

 Cass is a Nashville-based songwriter, brought to this area first in 1999, by co-writer Billy Ray Reynolds. Perdido Key is her favorite place on Earth, surrounded by her Flora-Bama & Frank Brown family, who “never cease to inspire her”.  Creator of songs & Touch of Cass Custom Leatherworks, Cass has shared the stage with Marty Stuart, LeRoy Parnell, George Jones, Ricky Skaggs, & many of her songwriting heroes.  Independent cuts as a songwriter include “Graveyard Full of Hearts”, “Thinkin’ You Could be Mine”, “Breakin’ Hearts & Curfews”, “When I Catch My Breath”, “Whatchu Want”, “Get On With Life” by Chris Moreau, “Four Feet" by Justin Touchette, "Which Way” performed by Amanda Pruitt, & "Graveyard" by Matt Moody in June of '22.  Cass is continually writing and working on new projects, now spending time split between Nashville, TN, Central AL, and the FL/AL coast. facebook.com/cassmusic  

Carl Jackson’s professional career started at a very early age.  At fourteen years old he became the banjo player for bluegrass Icons, Jim & Jesse, and at eighteen landed a job with superstar, Glen Campbell.  For twelve years Campbell introduced Carl all over the globe as “the greatest banjo player in the world”.  During those years with Glen, Carl honed the vocal and songwriting abilities  that have now led to sales in excess of 50 million units.  As a vocalist and musician, Carl has performed with practically every big name in the business and his production credits include three Grammys along with countless other awards and nominations.  The Mississippi Musician’s Hall of Fame member has been honored with an official Country Music Trail Marker in his hometown of Louisville and the 2021 PBS documentary, “Meet Carl Jackson” reflects on a blessed career that spans over 50 years.

For over a decade, Grammy Award-winning songwriter and producer Brett James has been one of the most prolific and versatile songwriters in Nashville having had more than three hundred of his songs recorded by major label recording artists.  James has become a fixture on the Billboard Country chard with thirteen #1 songs and scores of top 20 singles to his credit.

Mickie Laree James-Aldis is an accomplished American professional wrestler, singer/songwriter, actress, model, mom, wife, and television personality.

Her wrestling career, spanning over two decades, From the Independent scene all the way up the ladder to a 5x WWE Women's Champion, 1x WWE Diva's Champion. A 3x Impact Knockouts Champion. She is one of the most decorated women in the industry and arguably one of the greatest women's world champions in the all of professional wrestling.

While her accolades soar in the ring her heart was always drawn to the music. She put out her 1st album "Strangers & Angel's" in 2010 with Kent Wells . Went on to put out her 2nd album in 2013 "somebody's gonna pay" with eOne music Nashville. Several Singles including a Christmas Song. She is a multiple Native American Music Award winner & currently working on her new album of all original music.

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John Joiner, aka JJ, is a Gulf Coast based Singer-Songwriter & session guitarist that has performed at music venues across the United States and Europe for over four decades, He has shared a stage with artists such as Rodney Crowell, John Anderson, .38 Special, ZZ-Top, Willie Nelson, to mention a few. John has co-written songs with Mickey Newbury, Rock Killough, Bo Roberts, Hank Cochran, and Larry Butler.

Will Jones was raised playing Bluegrass music in the Blue ridge mountains of Virginia. His music balances between bluegrass and his love for country music. He is signed to Universal music publishing and as an artist he aims to deliver real, authentic Country music that makes you feel something.  

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 is a multimillion gold and platinum selling songwriter for such artists as Hank Williams Jr, Confederate Railroad, David Allan Coe, The Carter Family, Whiskey Myers, Tammy Wynette The Forester Sisters and other major recording acts.

Ken Keller is a songwriter, and a performer that was born and raised in Cape Girardeau Missouri. A small college town on the banks of the Mississippi River.  Whether it be with his funny stories or his groovy melodies, he will have you tapping your foot to his dance.  He has written and recorded three albums of his own original material and has recorded bass guitar on at least 150 records of other artists.  He is currently touring with Nashville artist Amanda Pruitt and engineers a home studio out of his Missouri basement. 

Kyle Keller is a singer and a songwriter, but first and foremost... he's a story teller. With inspiration and guidance from the songs of great names like Guy Clark and Townes Van Zandt, he's set out on the journey to tell stories of his own. His goal -to connect with listeners on the deepest levels of human connection in hopes to bring us together in an increasingly disconnected world.

Keller has been based in Gainesville, Florida for the last 6 years, after a move from the small town of Nashville in deep southern Georgia. There, he found his sound steeped in the swamps and heavy southern air. In 2020 Kyle released his debut album All It Does Is Rain. His sophomore record is set to be released in October 2022.

Dave Kennedy is roots music at its finest. Whether the halls of a honky tonk or a quit living room. His music resonates at a level that holds respect for his heroes and the great songwriters he grew up listening to. His songs have been cut by Adam Hood, Davis Nix, and the Oak Ridge Boys.

Nate Kenyon is an up and coming Country Artist & Songwriter who made the leap from South East Georgia to Nashville seven years ago and never looked back. Now in the midst of his 2nd Publishing deal, he is signed to Anthem Entertainment along side writers such as Brian Davis (Hell Of An Amen) and Phil Barton (A Woman Like You).

Nate has recently begun having writing success with cuts by artists Kylie Morgan (EMI), Dylan Schneider (Broken Bow) and Shane Profitt (Big Machine) along with a list of others. Currently cutting his own record with intentions to label shop, Kenyons fast phrasing & one horse lyrics hit you something like a Wallen Church Moore cocktail. Rowdy one minute, tear jerker the next, witty yet relatable and very spin hook heavy. Be on the look out for his name in writers credits, and artist lineups.

Like the patriarchs of American songwriting before him, Buzz Kiefer walked the country coast to coast , hitch-hiking and train hopping; living from song to song.  He also wrote radio jingles, television themes, and scored multimedia projects along the way.  The University of Tennessee offered songwriting courses developed and taught by Kiefer, as did other prestigious schools and organizations.  He fashions himself a modern-day troubadour, performing for meals, mead and a bed for the night; ever on the run, chasing the next great song.  Expect some surprises; Kiefer’s songs will make you laugh or they may “Leave You Cryin’” (one of his song titles).  Kiefer continues to write and record as well as teach private music lessons online.

His original music is eclectic - country tunes, infused with touches of blues, gospel, comedy and even a little rock and roll. He sings with a lot of soul, determination and humor.  He plays solo or with a friend or two. Youtube has many videos of him. Rock’s successes include singles by Johnny Rodriguez, Randy Travis, and Brenda Lee, gold albums by the Oak Ridge Boys, and platinum albums by Hank Williams, Jr. and Sammy Kershaw.

After spending most of his time playing bass with the Gulf Coast's finest musicians, he started playing solo shows and quickly became a sought after soloist and lead guitarist.When he's not playing music in the Virgin Islands, he can be found writing new music, and playing all over the Gulf Coast. 

Atlanta native, Scott Koehn, has been traveling the music road since the age of 16. An accomplished  guitarist, bassist and singer/songwriter, Scott has brought his music to the gulf coast playing many different styles to entertain all audiences.

  You can hear two of Scott songs, “In the Wee Hours of the Night” and “I Love Completely”, on local radio station Sunny 105 on Sundays on their local hour. Both are ballads and oddly enough Scott writes very few ballads. A local favorite of his  titled, “Flat Tire”, a silly song about a woman he knew that, “on the highway of life, she ain’t nothing but a flat tire”. Scott says he thought it was the dumbest song he’d ever written but played it anyway and for the last 10 years has been requested as much as all the standards. To his surprise. Scott says “he has much more to do”.

In 1966 Jim and his band left Amarillo and headed to Los Angeles where his band, “The Illusions”, became “The Kitchen Cinq” recording for Lee Hazelwood’s LHI label.

Moving from LA to Nashville in 1975 was the beginning of another phase of Jim’s career where he met a young John Anderson and began writing chart songs. Jim has since co-written with many #1, Hall of Fame and Grammy winning songwriters over the years and continues to do so today.

Moving to Huntsville Alabama in 1985, Jim created and has hosted Jim Parker’s Songwriters Series© at the Von Braun Center Playhouse for the past seventeen years. He showcases the talents of Hit songwriter from Nashville, Muscle Shoals, Atlanta, LA and surrounding areas. The dinner-theater atmosphere has created a highly anticipated frequent event where people listen to great songs from the tunesmiths who wrote them and hear the stories behind their songs.

American Songwriter Magazine said that, “Abe Partridge has established himself as one of the most respected songwriters and visual folk artists in the southeast.” He released his second full-length release, Cotton Fields and Blood For Days, in January 2018 to rave reviews and substantial airplay on Americana radio. It landed Partridge a lengthy feature in The Bitter Southerner and the album was chosen to be one of their top 30 albums of 2018. Ranging from the earthy to the surreal, from the spiritual light to the depths of depression, Partridge draws listeners in with a combination of southern gothic storytelling, dark humor and gripping intensity. Savannah Morning News said, “The singer/songwriter has emerged in the last two years as a tour-de-force of a live act, with the DNA of folk heroes named Townes, Bob and John, combined with his own unique perspective of rock ‘n’ roll and his Southern homeland.” Partridge made his debut at The Bluebird Café in Nashville, July 2018 and brought the house down with his passionate performance. He toured the UK and Ireland October 2019 in support of David Ford. He also toured the Netherlands and Belgium November of 2018 and 2019. He performed at the prestigious 30A Songwriter Festival in Santa Rosa, Florida, in January of 2019 and 2020 along with performers such as John Prine, Tanya Tucker, Jason Isbell, Steve Earle, Shawn Mullins, and many more.

Dew's been a full-time musician for 12 years now. When he’s not touring and recording, you can find him out playing piano bars. “Before that, I spent a lot of time at house parties, working construction or whatever job I had,” His song “Might As Well Be Me” reached #42 on Country Billboard Charts and has a brand new album coming out next year “Beach Town”.

“Smokey Joe” Peoples has found more to life than Nashville. A writer of songs for over 50 years, he did a fair amount of his writing on the road as a long-haul trucker. Joe always said, “I never listened to music while on the road. My mind was my jukebox”. Now residing in the mountains of North Carolina he finds the topics of his songs reflect more of what he observes in the day-to-day acts of just being human. Like – fishing with your dog, visiting a preacher, talking to a waitress or picking berries. When you go and see him perform, turn off your “radio ears” and delight in his folksy, old school country voice while singing and playing what he calls “homemade music”. Joe has many accolades, awards and notable accomplishments under his belt. One of which is performing at the FBISF for the last 20 years.

Elaine Petty is a singer/songwriter/ guitarist with a rock-a-billy style. She was "country when country wasn't cool"! The "encyclopettya"  of music is one nick name she has been given (by Cathy Pace) for knowing just about every request she gets.  Some of her most requested originals are "Nannies House"  "I Must've Been A Jukebox"  "Paradise"  "Wildlife" "The Bridge" and  "Off The Hook".

Born in Mobile, Al , Elaine has toured the country but makes the Gulf Coast her home. She is "lovin life in Paradise

Artie Portilla, born in Texas raised on Music Row. Moved to Nashville, got signed to Warner Bros.Music befriended Harlan Sanders (If Drinking Don't Kill Me) who taught him the art of songwriting. Artie met Joe Sun (Old Flames Can't Hold A Candle To You) who recorded his song (I'm Still Crazy About You). Met a young Tim McGraw who recorded his (What Room Was The Holiday In). Hank Cochran also cut the song on Vernon Gosdin, HANK also put Artie's (WHAT A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN) on His last CD. Artie joined a group called The Capitals as lead singer and released, (A Little Ground In Texas) and Bridge Over Broadway). Artie is working on his new CD coming soon.

 An old soul with a southern belle heart, Summerlyn Powers combines her uniquely southern sound with the memorable traits held by many 1970’s singer/songwriters. Joni Mitchell, Carole King, James Taylor- these iconic artists inspire the sparkling fusion of her warm vocal tone, vividly detailed writing and “shred-level” guitar skills. Starting her career at 11 years old with the state-wide hit “Alabama Kinda Girl” the accompanying music video features country legend Pam Tillis and boasts nearly 30k views on Youtube. Tillis has been a musical mentor to Powers, co-writing on others songs including her follow up single, “Rise & Shine”. Currently pursuing a degree in Songwriting at Belmont University, she performs her original music nationally which includes her most recent single, “Love Thing”, currently featured on CMT’s “Next Women of Country” playlist. Following the footsteps of the icons she is inspired by, Summerlyn Powers is an artful songstress not easily forgotten.

Texan born and nephew to the late great songwriter, Freddie Powers, Troy has been playing music and writing songs for most of his life.  He’s had the honor of playing live since his early 20s in different venues to different crowds.  From blues to country to southern and classic rock music he’s entertained audiences of all ages.  He recently delved in TropRock songwriting and managed to acquire five Number One songs on streaming radio.  Troy has once again made Nashville his home base but travels to different songwriting venues and teams up with songwriting buddies to entertain.

Matt Prater, a singer songwriter from North Alabama, is a soulful storyteller with Country, Honky Tonk, Folk and Roots Music influences. His songs are relevant to all generations.

“Picking up a guitar and learning to play is the easy part of songwriting. Stitching stories with a straight forward frankness and making it look easy is the tough part. Matt Prater aced both" -The Alternate Root Magazine Matt Prater is country music." -30A Songwriter Radio.  His albums, "Small Town Son” (2010), “The Mountain” (2013), "Tables and Chairs" (2015), "Same Ole Highway Blues" (2017), and “Ain’t Life A Trip” (2021) are filled with stories of family, poetry, humble beginnings, honky tonk tales and Southern American tradition. His music is real and authentic, its "Roots Run Deep".

You can find Matt's schedule and music across all social media platforms, your favorite online retailers and at mattpratersmusic.com.

Amanda Pruitt is one to really watch climb her way through this business. On stage since she was the age of four and had a mission of bringing people hope through music. A national touring artist, Amanda performs on stages all over America. She is known for her soultry sounds combined with a tad of twang and a ton of southern grit. Currently calling home Nashville, Amanda wears many hats in this business. She released two projects last year and is still working radio promotion for both albums. She writes a new song every week with writers of all calibers  and markets. She is making her way through all the hurdles  of the industry by just being true- open and honest. She’s a traditional southern sweetheart that leaves you with twinkles in your eyes. Holding degrees from A&M, Amanda is one who wants to make a difference in this industry.

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 (Hi!) and two charming young boys. He can't wait to wear a sweater again. He's an island boy who loves the snow. He also loves cheesecake too.

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 a singer/songwriter based outside of Nashville, TN. She grew up in Princeton, WV performing her signature blend, continuing a long distinguished family tradition in music.

In 2021, Delnora released a new album entitled, “Blank Page” (Co-produced by Chris Golden) In November "BLANK PAGE" climbed to #1 on HLE’s Christian Country Countdown and then hit #1:

•PowerSource (Feb. 2022)

•Cashbox (March 2022)

•Christian Voice (April 2022)

In May, she released another single: “Man at the Well” (Co-produced by Josh Swift) & it Debuted at #1 on Christian Music Weekly!

Delnora is nominated for ICMA’s “Female Vocalist of the Year” & "Songwriter of the Year”, “New Artist of the Year” & “Song of the Year Blank Page”.

The Josie Awards also recognized Delnora with nominations in “Vocalist of the Year”, “Vocal Event of the Year” & “Album of the Year” scheduled for Oct. 23rd at the Grand Ole Opry House.

Described as, "Americana Heart & Southern Soul", Karen E. Reynolds has been coined as "a consummate performer who can command any audience", has appeared at hundreds of high profile festivals and premier venues, and as an accomplished songwriter was Inducted into the East Tennessee Writers Hall of Fame alongside Dolly Parton. A touring recording artist, Karen regularly writes with nationally recognized artists and songwriters, has chalked up a respectable list of cuts, her songs receive airplay on stations around the world and in movies, and she is currently penning the score for a live stage musical. Karen is a respected music industry consultant, has taught songwriting and music business for a variety of universities and music related organizations, and works with artists of all genre's towards developing their careers. A 21 year veteran of the Frank Brown Festival, Karen also serves as the Director for the FBISF Educational Outreach.

Bonner Rhae walks the line between Texas and Nashville country while still pulling from americana and pop influences to make something truly unique. With deeply honest lyrics, melodies that float on air, and a voice that is somehow soulful, powerful, and delicate all at once, listeners are quickly drawn to this up and coming songwriter. She is relatable, endearing, and Texas as hell.

Kentucky native, Alan Rhody leads a prolific career, as a performing artist and songwriter (George Jones, Del McCoury, Lorrie Morgan, Michael Martin Murphy, Tanya Tucker, Ricky Van Shelton, Suzie Boggus, Billy “Crash” Craddock, T.G.Sheppard, David Mallett, Kevin Welch, Murray McLauchlan, The Wright Bros., Lynn Anderson, Kieran Kane, Hoyt Axton, Barbara Fairchild, Jimmy C.Newman, Atlanta Rhythm Section, etc.) His hits include, the No.1 country classic,

"I'll Be True To You" (Oak Ridge Boys) and the Top-20 and Top-30 career-breaking hits, “Wild-Eyed Dream" (Ricky Van Shelton), "Trainwreck Of Emotion"

(Lorrie Morgan), "Family Man" (Wright Brothers) and the perennial

"Christmas To Christmas" (Toby Keith, Lee Greenwood, Tanya Tucker,

Andromeda Turre). To date, Rhody has released ten solo albums.  

As a visual artist, he has created the art for F.B.I.S.F. five different years

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.

Raised on the Gulf Coast, Darrel Roberts began writing at age fourteen. He has shared the stage with big name artists including, Mickey Newbury, B.B. King and Ike and Tina Turner, to name a few. After a period with family in Texas, he moved back to the Gulf

Coast and became an integral member of the ‘cast of characters’ at Joe Gilchrist’s music roadhouse, The Flora Bama. He has performed at every FBISF since its inception.

Katie Rogers has been working hard in the music industry over the last decade promoting & staying true to herself as an independent country artist.  Since her debut album “i get back up” made its mark and was being distributed both Nationally and Internationally on Walmart.com; she has been writing and working on material for her follow up album.  

  Katie's “i get back up” will stir your soul and inspire you to realize that you, too, can “get back up”. As a result of the response and feedback from her fans, Katie has now launched a national “get back up” movement which gathers and shares the stories of how her fans were able to overcome adversity and find the inner strength to “get back up!”  Stay tuned to Katie’s career for more exciting news and how to get involved with “get back up!”

Ryan Rossebo started playing Electric Guitar and performing for a living at 16 years old and has never looked back. 

From 2003 to 2009 he played lead guitar full time for a National touring band named Chasin’ Mason who shared the stage with many of the Nashville elite, including:   Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts,  Dierks Bentley, Chris Cagle, Randy Houser, Chris Young, Sara Evens, Terry ClClark, Thomashett, Luke Bryan and many more. 

In 2010, Ryan moved permanently to Nashville to pursue a full-time record Producing career and now has the foundation of a future production superstar. 

To date Ryan has produced several successful acts including: 

Drew Green, Elvie Shane, Trey Lewis, Garret Jacobs, Hunter Phelps, Jameson Rodgers, Taryn Papa, Jordan Chase, Emily Henline, Ella Langley just to name a few. 

Ryan has also worked closely with several “Voice” and “American Idol” contestants. 

Runaway Home is an Americana band founded by singer-songwriters, Mark Elliott & Gary Culley. As songwriters, they have written for many of Nashville’s top publishing houses including Sony Music, Maypop, and Bluewater Music, with major cuts from country to bluegrass.

From small folk rooms to opera houses, festivals, and even the famed Ryman Auditorium, Mark and Gary have been playing together for 30 years. They have recorded 12 albums between them and have won many performing songwriting awards, including the prestigious Kerrville New Folk Award.

Their newest CD, “Gotta Get Outside,” focuses on the wilderness. These two friends have spent as much time climbing mountains and rafting rivers together, as they have stepped on and off a stage. They recently appeared on the Emmy Award-winning Nashville Public Television program, Tennessee Wild Side, talking about their music, their love of the outdoors, and their advocacy efforts on behalf of the environment.

With a name like Rivers Rutherford, it’s no surprise this soulful storyteller was destined to become one of Nashville, Tennessee’s (and music’s) most talented and accomplished singer-songwriters. Having grown up in the shadow of Elvis’ Graceland homestead of Memphis, Rutherford came out of the gates swinging, landing his first cut with American legends Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson (aka The Highwaymen). What followed were 8 #1 hits, multiple Grammys, CMA and ACM nominations, and over 20 ASCAP Awards, including both of the coveted awards for Country Song Of The Year and Songwriter Of The Year, all of which have firmly established Rutherford’s position within the upper echelon of Nashville’s most lauded songwriters.

Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, yoHailing from Texas, Mando Saenz has become one of the most notable songwriters in country and americana music, and has established a sound uniquely his own. He has received over 50 cuts from some of today’s biggest artists – including Lee Ann Womack, Miranda Lambert, and Midland. He has contributed to 5 Texas #1s (via Stoney LaRue and Wade Bowen), as well as platinum selling, ACM award winning , and Grammy nominated records (via Lee Ann Womack and Miranda Lambert). Though Mando has contributed to the success of so many artists, he has also been lauded for his personal projects. Mando’s new album All My Shame, produced by former Wilco member Ken Coomer, is an extenuation of his treasured catalog that proves his ability to expand his sound while sticking close to those deep-cutting songs we know Mando best for.u may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.

Jim Sales was first introduced to the guitar as a toddler watching his grandmother play. At the age of 10 his dad showed him his first three chords and he’s been playing ever since. He eventually moved to Nashville and was soon offered a job as lead guitarist for country legend, Vern Gosdin. The two of them wrote Jim‘s first hit song “I Wonder Where We’d Be Tonight” which landed Vern in the Billboard Top Ten. This led to a publishing deal with the prestigious Welk Music Group. While there, he scored several cuts by various artists including Randy Travis, John Schneider, The Goldens, and Pinkerd & Bowden. During this time he honed his singing abilities even further working with legendary producer, Owen Bradley.  Today Jim is an active Music City mainstay and resides in Mount Juliet, Tennessee.  He performs regularly and is a session vocalist, musician, and producer.

Referred to by Billboard Magazine as "One of Music Row's greatest veteran tunesmiths," Jerry Salley has had an incredibly successful, multi-award winning songwriting career.  Nominated in 2019 for the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, Salley is the 2018 & 2019 IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) Songwriter of the Year and was named the 2003 SESAC Country Music Songwriter of the Year.  In 2020, Salley was nominated for a Grammy in the Gospel Roots category for producing the multi-artist project, “Gonna Sing, Gonna Shout”, on Billy Blue Records.  Salley has had over 500 different songs recorded and his songs have sold in excess of 18 million records worldwide.  Writing and singing in Nashville since 1982, he has written multiple hits in country, bluegrass, and gospel music and may well be the most successful songwriter to have earned equal recognition from all three genres of music.

Pete Sallis has cuts across the genres by American Idol winner Phillip Phillips, RCA pop star Betty Who, 3x Grammy Winner blues artist Keb Mo, country superstars Ronnie Dunn, Maddie & Tae, Shenandoah, Bucky Covington, and a CCMA Single Of The Year by George Canyon.

Don Sampson was born in Washington,D.C. and grew up in Falls Church,VA. When Don was 22 years old, he moved to Nashville from San Antonio,TX, where he had been playing guitar in the honkytonks. Don signed his first publishing deal in 1985 with New Clarion Music. After various successful publishing deals, Don signed with Sea Gayle Music in 2000.

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.” “Waitin’ On A Woman” also received the NSAI Song Of The Year honor in 2009. Don has won numerous ASCAP awards, seven NSAI awards, and the TNN Music City News Songwriters Award.

Other artists that have recorded Don’s songs include Darius Rucker, Josh Thompson, Jimmy Wayne, George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Willie Nelson, Kenny Rogers, Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney, Josh Turner, Tim McGraw, Charlie Daniels, John Conlee, Joe Nichols, and Charlie Pride.

#1 SONGS include - “Waitin’ On A Woman” – Brad Paisley,  “Tough Little Boys” – Gary Allan,   “Midnight in Montgomery” – Alan Jackson,  “Rebecca Lynn” – Bryan White.

Trick Savage is a lifetime music professional and Grammy nominated songwriter hailing from Oklahoma. A place he calls the “ground zero of country music greatness”. He is an in demand sideman and session guitarist and (as an ad music guy) has written and produced music for clients from ESPN, TBN and WGN to Levis, Sonic Drive In and even presidential candidates.  

As a songwriter he’s had cuts with Eric Church, Ashley McBryde, Dan Smalley, Trisha Yearwood and more. 

Adam Schwind is a singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist from New Braunfels, Texas.

Living and working in Nashville, Tennessee, he spent his twenties touring as a band member with Brent Cobb, Logan Mize, Nikki Lane, Drake White, and various others within the country, folk and Americana genres.

Schwind's sound captures heartbreak, moving on, and the search for a new light and new love.

Adam's songs are based on real life, and real love. His music, a dance of happiness and sorrow, is a reliable source of contentment in a wild world. His debut single "Can't Quit" was released in 2022, with a full album to follow, soon.

Beverly Jo Scott is an exceptional voice, a talented author/composer and a unique show woman.  

Born in the deep south of Alabama, her heritage shines through everything she does.

Based in Europe, she’s made 6 studio albums, 2 lives, 3 compilations, a Janis Joplin live tribute, 2 documentaries, produced and written with great artists the world over, with several gold and platinum hits.

Her stage invites include Robben Ford, John Jorgenson, Southside Johnny, Larry Carlton, Elliott Murphy, Sam Moore, Ricky Byrd of the Blackhearts... 

Her 4th placed Eurovision Song Contest cowrite “Rhythm Inside” went platinum.

Since 2011 she's a Coach on The Voice Belgique and still going strong

‘BJ’s Sunday Brunch’ on Classic 21 radio is in its 10th year. 

But her true talent is as a live artist. This gal is not to be missed.

Sometimes, even the most instinctive singers need a little time to find their true voice. Just ask Crystal Shawanda.

The celebrated 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. She was even the subject of a reality show, Crystal: Living the Dream on the CMT television network. 

Yet it has taken Shawanda until studio album number five — the gritty, soul-drenched, and positively electrifying Voodoo Woman —  to pinpoint her essence as a blues singer, even though her previous albums would mostly be filed under country and she has been performing since her teens. 

“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.

Donna Slater has a mesmerizing vocal style best described as pure Americana and is 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. Slater has performed her eclectic mix of country, blues, alt-country and bluegrass at 3rd Street Songwriters, Mississippi Songwriters,Hwy 80, FBISF, Road to 3rd St-Songs on Bayou and Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival.

Anthony Smith Is a multi-award winning Singer/Songwriter and touring performer. His critically acclaimed debut record (If That Ain’t Country) produced three billboard top 40 singles. As a songwriter he’s won Music Row’s prestigious Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year award, and numerous BMI, ASCAP & NSAI awards. Over 250 of his songs have been recorded and or performed by the biggest names in country music such as George Strait, Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, Chris Stapleton, Eric Church, Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert, Trace Adkins, Faith Hill, Montgomery/Gentry, Rascal Flatts, Kenny Chesney & Coley McCabe, Randy Houser, Trisha Yearwood, Craig Wayne Boyd, Kenny Rogers, Lonestar, Trick Pony, Confederate Railroad, Andy Griggs, Blackberry Smoke, Shooter Jennings, Sammy Kershaw, Don Williams, Ronnie Milsap, Lorie Morgan, David Allen Coe, Tommy Shane Steiner, Kevin Denny, Halfway To Hazard and many more. 

Flaming Tortuga Records Artist Scott Southworth is an award-winning Nashville based singer/songwriter, a 4 time Top 30 charting recording artist in Europe. Scott has had over 80 Independent Cuts and was named Country Music People Magazine's "Indie Songwriter of the Year for 2018". Scott performs in Nashville, across the USA and Europe, headlining festivals in France, Spain, Norway and Germany. 4-time AWA nominee for Male Vocalist of the Year and Pure Country Album of the Year. Scott's album "Hey Hillbilly Singer!" was awarded the "2018 Pure Country Album of the Year" by the Academy of Western Artists. He is endorsed by Larrivee Guitars and Schertler Pick-Ups…and he really likes pie.

Singer songwriter Lauren Spring is an Americana artist as well as a member of The Krickets, a folk group whom Paste Magazine calls a 'truly stunning, one-of-a-kind sound." Recently releasing her first solo EP "I Remember You' in February of 2021 with Saint in the City Records, the project has accumulated over 900K streams on Spotify and was premiered by The Bluegrass Situation dubbing it 'vibey indie pop.'   

Also enjoying writing for other artists, she is part of a staff writer based in Nashville. Her first artist cut was the title track on Jerry Salley's 2019 #1 gospel album 'All God's Children Sing.  

Jim St. James is an American singer, guitarist and songwriter born in Gary, Indiana.

He’s appeared at the Frank Brown International Songwriter’s Festival along the gulf coast 23 years total with additional appearances at various festivals and songwriter gatherings around the United States. St. James charted on the Roots Music Report charts twice in his career, once at #1 for his song ‘Caroline’ which remained there for two weeks. An original composition about the life of aviatrix Amelia Earhart was featured on the official website of the famous pilot for several years.

Jim St. James is an American singer, guitarist and songwriter born in Gary, Indiana.

He has charted on the Roots Music Report twice in his career, once at #1 for his song ‘Caroline’ which held the position for two weeks. His original song about the life of Amelia Earhart was featured on the official website of the famous aviatrix for several years. St. James is a BMI writer with an extensive catalog in the folk, blues, and Americana genres. His strong, clear vocals are admired by many, as are his various unorthodox guitar playing styles. Backing Jim on fiddle is the very talented Dean Rouch, a multi instrumentalist / singer songwriter with years of tour history behind him. The duo performs over 150 shows per year around the Great Lakes in Indiana, Illinois and Michigan with two annual tours of the gulf coast.

Even’s songwriting career spans many years and stylistic borders from the multi-platinum international hit, “When You’re In Love With A Beautiful Woman” by rock’s Dr Hook, to the three week running #1 Pop hit, “I Love A Rainy Night” by long time partner and superstar, Eddie Rabbitt. He has accumulated an unprecedented 53 BMI Awards, which include: 14 Pop Awards - 26 Country Awards - 1 Six Millionaire Award, 1 Five Millionaire Award - 1 Four Millionaire Award - 2 Three Millionaire Awards - 4 Two Millionaire Awards - and 6 One Millionaire Awards. The Grammy nominated composer has written ASCAP’s Most Played Song of the Year, “Love Will Turn You Around” by Kenny Rogers and won BMI’s Robert J Burton Award, Song of the Year for “Suspicions” by Eddie Rabbitt, earning him the distinction as a BMI “Songwriter of the Century”. He received New York’s prestigious Big Apple Advertising Award for writing a series of national Miller Beer TV & Radio commercials, the CMA Triple Play Award (for having three #1 hits in one year) and has had #1 songs in numerous motion pictures and television productions.  Recently Even was inducted into the Nashville Songwriter's Hall of Fame.         

The eclectic list of stars who have recorded Even Stevens Songs include: Joe Cocker, Tim McGraw, Eddie Rabbitt, Martina McBride, George Jones, Julio Iglesias, Kenny Chesney, Conway Twitty, Elvis Costello, J.D. Souther, Sammie Smith, B.J. Thomas, Brenda Lee, Engelbert Humperdinck, Blake Shelton, Marilyn McCoo, Tom Jones, Shel Silverstein, Mac Davis, Roger Miller, The Oak Ridge Boys, Steel Pulse, Mickey Gilley, Lacy J. Dalton, Ricky Skaggs, Crystal Gayle, Trace Adkins, Glen Campbell,

Alabama, Kim Carnes, Paul Davis, Kenny Rogers, Dr. Hook, The London Symphony, and even The Chipmunks!

Guitarist, vocalist, songwriter.

Jonmark was born in Waco Texas, raised in Va. Beach, Virginia. Performing professionally since age 12, venues large and small --- stadiums, restaurants, lounges, gambling boats and ski resorts, coast to coast.

Songs recorded by numerous artists including Tennessee Ernie Ford and John Schneider.

A friend and protege' of the late Mickey Newbury,  recording and performing with him on many occasions, including Mickey's last public performance in 1999 at the Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival held on the Gulf Coast.

Jonmark returns to the festival each year to perform and is honored to be a part of the FBISF family.

Emily Stuckey is a singer/songwriter hailing from her beloved hometown of Fairhope, AL. Mrs. Stuckey has established herself in the Gulf Coast music community both as a solo performer and as a member of the "swamp folk," harmony driven band, The Krickets. She is continuing to hone her craft while stringing together accomplishments and accolades with her band including IMA awards and nominations; an IMEA award for Folk Artist of the Year; and articles and reviews featured in publications such as No Depression & Paste Magazine. Her songwriting style is highlighted by her vocal abilities and melodic preferences. Emily currently has one solo self titled EP and two full length albums with her band The Krickets. These works include fan favorites "Sweet Home;" the IMA nominated and title track of The Krickets' sophomore album "Redbird;" and the 2016 IMA Folk Song of the Year "Cool, Cool Water."

Tim is a modern-day troubadour. 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.

The quality and content of his songwriting lets the listener into a world where following your dreams isn’t make-believe – it’s necessary.

Sugarcane Jane is fronted by Anthony Crawford and Savana Lee—Americana’s husband and wife duo 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.

Sugarcane Jane’s latest album, Ruffled Feathers; Songs in the Key of Me released on August 14, 2020, recorded at Admiral Bean Studio, has garnered national attention including exclusives by The Federalist and Country Rebel.

2022 brings live music back to the forefront and Sugarcane Jane back on the road in support of Anthony’s former boss/bandmate, Dwight Yoakam.

Anthony has earned six gold records and a double platinum album. (Vince Gill- When I Call Your Name, Dwight Yoakam - Gone, Steve Winwood - Refugees of the Heart, Neil Young - Prairie Wind, Rosanne Cash - King’s Record Shop).

Visit www.sugarcanejane.com for more info.

Arkansas based singer songwriter, Susan Swanson, brings a unique sound straight from the heart of the Ozarks.  She has been entertaining crowds for 25 years with her own brand of fiery energy and tasty vocals.  

Co-wrote the Most Played Song on Country radio “She’s Country” (recorded and released by Platinum-selling country superstar Jason Aldean).

- Tatum’s song, “Loud” was selected as the Official Theme Song for ACC Football’s 2010 Season.

-Other hits by Gretchen Wilson, Randy Houser, Uncle Si, Ashley Cooke, Cowboy Troy, Kristy Lee Cook, George Clinton and more.

-Won NIMA Producer of the Year (Nashville Music Industry Award) conesecutively for 3 years.

-Bridgette is now at the helm of a life-long vision alongside her company partners forming as she calls it, “A small but mighty” company, SoNash Publishing. Acting as VP, Bridgette signed the dynamic Emma Zinck recently.

“If it's real and you are making it honest, that's what people want to hear.” With unfailing honesty and a penchant for risk-taking, Bridgette Tatum is constantly storming the scene on her own terms and humbly winning at every turn.

Media Contacts and Booking:

bridgtatum@mac.com

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 Hall of Fame member, Mel Tillis. Bobby co-wrote "One More Day", recorded by Diamond Rio and nominated for Song of the Year. Bobby also co-authored an inspirational book by the same title. Bobby and Darryl Worley wrote Darryl's Top 10 hit, "A Good Day To Run. Bobby co-wrote the single, "Country", recorded by Mo Pitney and the recent number one Bluegrass Hit, “Like I Could”, recorded by Rhonda Vincent. Bobby has also had songs recorded by Blake Shelton, Faith Hill, Barbra Streisand, Willie Nelson, Josh Turner, Kenny Rogers, Joe Nichols, Rodney Atkins, Joe Diffie, Dylan Scott, Pam Tillis, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Oak Ridge Boys, Terri Clark, John Schneider, Moe Bandy, Tony Jackson and many others. Bobby's songs have been featured in numerous films. Bobby was one of the stars of the CMT hit series, The Singing Bee, for five seasons and has also been featured in several films including Wheeler, co starting with Stephen Dorff and Kris Kristofferson. Bobby has appeared on RFD’s Country’s Family Reunion and recently released a CD featuring guests vocals by Vince Gill, Bill Anderson, Bobby Bare and Linda Davis.

Justin "Peg" Touchette medically retired in 2011 from the Army, it was some of hardest times of his life; however, In 2018, he picked up guitar and started writing. 

There he  found his true calling in songwriting and singing.

At the end of 2018 Internationally touring singer-songwriter, Melissa Joiner teamed up with Multi-instrumentalists, and Michigan native, Mark Brook to create Transit Soul. Melissa’s folk- soul fusion combined with Mark’s cello and violin talents created a sound that is both unique and versatile.

When Transit Soul is not playing overseas, they can be found touring full-time in the U.S. in their converted studio/home on wheels. Recently the duo has been playing festivals, shows, and building their fan base all over America.

Between the two of them they have a number 1 song in Norway, film credits, and songs playing on radio stations all over the world. Recently the duo created a show called The Plugin that showcases music scenes all over the world.

Born in New Orleans and reared in south Mississippi, Richard formed his first rock band at age 16. Influences from the Beatles and Stones to The Eagles, Jim Croce, Jimmy Buffet and many others led Richard to his varied style. Later he uncovered a passion for creating original works and moved to Nashville in 1999.

From 2005-2019 he owned Ri’chard’s Café’ just north of Nashville where he met, performed and wrote songs with thousands of local and international writer/artists.

Richard has had dozens independent cuts and is currently writing with many of Nashville’s up and coming artists. Ri’chard has released 4 albums and is currently on the Board of TSAI where he supports the writing community and has several new projects and singles being released. He is also president and entertainment director of Middle TN Highland Games and Celtic Music Festival held with 5,000 plus attending each September.

Crystal Gayle “Why Have You Left the One You Left Me For”, a #1 song “Too Many Lovers”, also a #1 song.  Others that have recorded Mark’s songs: Don Williams, O'Kanes, Russell Smith, Rachel Prine, Burle Ives, and more .

Stephen Lee Veal was Raised in Music Traditions of Tulsa, Then a family move to the Gulf Coast added the influences of Jazz/Blues/Swamp Rock/Southern Gospel. Stephen Lee’s first cut, recorded at Duane Allen’s (Oak Ridge Boys) Studio, played on Southern Gospel Radio back in the 70’s. Later in Nashville, Stephen Lee wrote with Seven #1 hit song writers, played 26 shows at the Bluebird Cafe, where his “Mardi Gras Song” has been Performed every Fat Tuesday by co-writer Les Kerr & Band for over 20 years.  Stephen Lee Veal's CD of Original Songs, with an emphasis on songs that tell stories, “No Lifeguard By The Gene Pool” was Chosen by Southland Music Line’s Johnny Cole as #6 of “Ten Favorite Albums of 2020, Followed up by his CD "True Stories And Other Lies" making the 2021 Favorite's List. Stephen Lee is steadily adding to his list of co-writers, Nashville & Local.    

Victoria is a multi-talented singer/songwriter and dynamic performer.  As a vocalist, she has backed up many of the greats and been a featured vocalist on many national tours and shows.
She has been seen as a repeat guest on the Grand Ole Opry.

As a songwriter, she is on the Grammy and Dove nominated project “The Standard” by Take 6, with the chart topping single “Back To You”.  She was also a featured songwriter (and artist) on the critically acclaimed project “This Is My America.

Her most recent cuts include Travis Collin’s “Right Now” , Raven Cliff’s “VooDoo Whiskey” & Danielle Bourjeard’s “This Guitar”

She has also released 2 solo albums, and most recently released an album with a duo called TnT Duo which is co-produced by iconic artist and songwriter Desmond Child.

She is currently a staff songwriter in Nashville, TN and is an avid equestrian.

Originally from Mobile, Alabama, Tammy Vice has performed at festivals and conferences from New York to the Gulf Coast.  As a recording artist for GodsChild Records, she recorded four projects; “Love Can Grow”, “Miracles & Memories”, “Breaking The Chains”, and “More Than Just Getting By”.  She has had four #1 songs on indie Christian & Country charts.  Tammy was the CMHOF 2009 Nominee for the Mary Catherine Strobel Award, was awarded Borderless Arts TN 2015 Artist of the Year for her work with individuals with disabilities.  

Tammy has co-hosted the FBISF “Songwriters for Autism Awareness” Benefit since 2013 at the Sunset Corkroom.  She is producer/host of the Annual “Breaking the Chains” Autism Benefit, at the Bluebird Café.  April 2022 marked the events 19th year.  She has become a strong parent advocate since her daughter was diagnosed with autism at age 3.  The learn more please visit KnowTheHope.com.

Grant Vogel is a CCMA nominated Songwriter/ Producer/ Singer/ Multi-Instrumentalist born and raised in Memphis, TN.  He found a love for all different styles of country music growing up singing and playing in bands in his hometown and moved to Nashville while attending Middle Tennessee State (MTSU). Coming out of college, he made a living producing and singing demos while writing for other artists. He has since written and produced songs for artists such as Brett Young, David Nail, Tenille Arts, Steve Moakler, Madeline Merlo, Levi Hummon and Dylan Rockoff as well as penning a top ten at Canadian country radio for Washboard Union. He produced and wrote David Nail’s latest single, “Sunset Carousel,” and is producing his next project among others as well.