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WILL OVERMAN
JULY 13TH
Will Overman is a Virginia singer-songwriter based in Nashville, TN. Will Overman’s music can be best described as a combination of Rock, Country, and Americana, but it's not your typical Country-Americana sound. Sonically it is restless by nature, always searching for something new, and with Will’s heart-worn lyrics and dynamic vocal delivery, it makes for a memorable mixture that is hard to place but easy to love.
AUSTIN MOODY
APRIL 2OTH
Austin Moody, a fella with a blend of good things. He's got that deep respect for the roots of country music, mixin' it up with the soulful vibes of classic rock and roll, takin' a page from the likes of Tom Petty. His sound ain't your typical mainstream; it's more red dirt, more Laurel Canyon – real and raw.
What sets Austin apart is his all-American work ethic and that blue-collar spirit, making him not just a musician you listen to but someone you want to know. There's an honesty in his approach that resonates.
Now, this fella ain't just about his own tunes. Austin Moody's been behind the scenes, producing for Eric Paslay, Paul McDonald, Sarah Darling, and Jarrod Neiman. A man dedicated to the craft, shaping quality music for others to enjoy.
In the world of country, Austin Moody stands tall, bringing tradition and a fresh perspective together, a storyteller with a genuine voice that speaks to the heart.
GARRETT HENDRICKS
JULY 13th
Garrett describes his music as Northwest Americana, a genre that paints the roots and soul of classic country and other American music styles across the vivid landscapes and waterways between the Cascade and Olympic mountains of Washington state where he was born and raised. It’s the kind of music one could expect to find played around a campfire in the backwoods.
With intrinsic influence coming from the land he grew up in, Garrett set out across the country to ply and develop his trade in Nashville, TN. There he studies his musical heroes like Johnny Cash and John Prine, who helped make Nashville the songwriting presence it is, in order to cut his own section of trail in the American songscape.
JENAE CHERRY BRACH
AUGUST 17TH
Born and raised in Wonder Lake, IL, Jenae Cherry grew up singing in church and in choir. She was raised on and inspired by 90’s country- her favorites for talent shows always being songs by The Chicks, Sara Evans, Faith Hill, Shania Twain, and Trisha Yearwood. She also has always loved the melodies of her pop influences such as Michelle Branch, The Veronica’s, Avril Lavigne and Sara Barellies. Growing up in a musical family, it didn’t surprise her parents when she asked to move to Nashville after one year of college. At the age of just 19, she moved to Nashville to pursue a career in music. Upon her arrival in Nashville in 2009, Jenae waitressed during the day and played multiple songwriter nights in the evenings. Later that year, she started playing acoustic cover gigs on Broadway and then formed the Jenae Cherry Band in 2010. You could find her and her band at all of the honky tonks up and down Broadway 5-6 times a week, playing a variety of cover songs and original music. In 2013, following a successful Kickstarter campaign, Jenae released her 7 song EP “Around We Go.” She followed it up a few years later with a 4 song EP titled “Spinning.” She also released an “Orioles- inspired” single in 2016 called “Don’t Miss the Magic,” which she performed during a post game show for the Orioles, the team her husband pitched for. She performed the National Anthem 3 consecutive years for the Orioles, and one time for the Cubs at Wrigley Field in 2019. For the next few years, Jenae spent her summers traveling the country with her husband, Brad Brach, while raising her 3 small children. When her husband retired from the MLB in June of 2021, Jenae jumped right back into the Nashville music scene, playing multiple times a week on Broadway. In the last year, Jenae has released 3 new singles, “The Tide”, “I Never Loved You at All” and a remake of her song “Pretty Little Love Notes.” Jenae Cherry is still performing 3-4 times a week downtown Nashville, acoustic and full band, and enjoying being home with her 3 small kids and husband.
The Heels
TBD
The Heels, dynamic country music queens, earned their undisputed title with the TikTok discovery of their album "I Am," garnering millions of views and international acclaim.
Chart-topping in over ten countries, including #1 in France, #6 in Ireland, #10 in Belgium, and #13 in the UK on the iTunes Country charts. Recently awarded Group of the Year at the 2023
BC Country Music Awards and Country Group of the Year at the 2022 Josie Music Awards in
Nashville, Tennessee, The Heels are a force to be reckoned with. With over three albums and billboard-charting singles, they're making waves in Canadian and US radio markets, with Heart Radio spinning their acclaimed track "Take The Trailer." As they continue to tour extensively, they are honing their craft as a standout live act while launching their third album, "Work Of Heart." This genre-bending soundscape blends country with pop, spirituality, and sound healing-a new frontier for The Heels. Their mission is to heal the world through music, mixing mainstream hits with elements of well-being. Follow The Heels as they embark on a new chapter, relocating to Nashville, Tennessee, to establish permanent roots in Music City. For more information and links to social handles, visit their website at theheelsmusic.com
SARAH DARLING & NICOLE WITT
JUNE 15TH
Six One Five Collective
The Six One Five Collective in the spirit of Highwaymen, Highwomen and Traveling Wilburys- is a group of solo artists that have blossomed into one of Music City's touring, performing and recording groups. The Six One Five Collective is a collaborative effort and creative brainstorm of artists that are steeped in the musical mix of Country, Americana, Folk and Pop. Their sound is an undeniable wall of distinctive harmonies, and solo voices that are reminiscent of those great American bands that have come before them; Fleetwood Mac, Little Big Town, etc. Their road show is an eclectic mix of original solo music, hit songs they've written for other artists, and high energy songs that are the 'Six One Five sound.' They've toured around the world opening for John Legend, India Arie, John Hiatt, Kenny Chesney, and others. They've played the Grand Ole Opry stage, C2C and have toured extensively overseas. They are Nationally awarded artists and songwriters with a Grammy nomination and an IBMA Song of the Year honor. Their songs have been written for household names like Kelly Clarkson, George Strait, Lee Brice, Marc Broussard, Sister Hazel, and several TV shows such as Nashville, Parenthood and Virgin River. Their 615 Collective penned song “Kindness” was featured on American Idol 3/19/23.
Nicole Witt is a nationally-touring, award-winning songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for her soaring melodies and clever turns of phrase. She just released her first EP “Clear” and celebrated with a sold out release show in Nashville. Her third single Bourbon, and the official video, was featured on the Country Network and CMT, reaching the #3 spot on CMT’s 12 Pack Countdown. The fifth single Kiss (ft. John Paul White) also reached the #3 on CMT’s 12 Pack Countdown. Witt just released her latest single If It Ain’t With You Feb 16th with a world debut of her official video live on CMT.com.
She has written songs for artists such as George Strait, Lee Brice, Rodney Atkins, Aaron Goodvin, Meghan Patrick,Terri Clark, Lauren Alaina, Balsam Range, Mandisa, Ellie Holcomb and many more. In 2011, Witt received the international Bluegrass Song of the Year Award for Balsam Range’s “Trains I Missed.” In 2014, she was nominated for a Dove/GMA award for Country Song of the Year. Her song Brothers of the Highway, cut by George Strait was on his CMA & Grammy winning Album of the Year, Troubadour. She has moved into TV and film writing with song credits on shows like “Reign”, “American Idol” and the short film score called Black Mountain. Witt is a cowriter on "You Ain’t” by Canadian Country stars Aaron Goodvin ft. (Meghan Patrick) which got to #18 on the Canadian Country charts.
Witt has spent the last 10 years writing and touring while building a grassroots small business as an artist, songwriter & mentor. She is the founding member of the super star act Six One Five Collective. Their song “Kindness” was featured on American Idol 3/19/23. They just released their first single of the year Brothers of the Highway that is going to radio March 18th. The official video just debuted on CMT.com. In the past 3 years she has played over 200 dates performing all over the country and world opening for Kenny Chesney, Old Dominion, Trace Adkins, Billy Currington, Bacon Bros & many more.
Sarah Darling is an American singer-songwriter drawing inspiration from the allure of freedom and beauty. She channels the spirit of 70’s California, with echoes from Laurel Canyon, narrating an American road trip story wrapped in Nostalgia and sunshine. Infused with a modern aura, her lyrics transport us to a golden era, sung with the warmth of honey vocals and unfiltered honesty.
She has an ongoing partnership with O’Charley’srestaurant’s new “Born in Nashville” National campaign, writing the theme song, and using her name in likeness.
Her credits include five full-length albums, multiple singles, including a #1 on the UK Country charts, and many duets. She has over 20 million streams, 11 million video views, and over 98 appearances on the Grand Ole Opry stage. She is one of the first Sirius XM The Highway Finds and part of the first class of CMT’s Next Women of Country. Performances include: CMA Music Fest, C2C, BBC Radio 2 Stage, FSA Music Festival, Nashville Meets London, British Country Music Festival, British Summertime Festival supporting Bonnie Raitt, James Taylor, Paul Simon, Carrie Underwood and more. She has appeared on Conan, CMT, The Bachelor, HL, Fox & Friends, and more. She is currently working on a brand new project releasing Summer of 2024 that captures sun kissed highways and a fresh 70’s sunny feeling.
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Brian Ernst
9-14-2024
Brian Ernst is a proud Citizen of the Lenape Nation (also known as
"Delaware Tribe of Indians"). In the last 16 years, Ernst has been captivating audiences across 50 states and 37 countries. As a versatile multi-instrumentalist, Brian live loops acoustic guitars, didgeridoos, beatboxing, vocal harmonies, and percussion instruments to craft uplifting songs with passion and purpose.
For Brian, walking the path of the artist is walking the path of the people. His music is authentic and passionate as his relations and world travels.
Ernst has independently sold over 20,000 albums, accumulated over 200,000 Spotify streams and amassed over half a million views on YouTube. Brian has opened for and/or shared the bill with The Wailers, Soldiers of Jah Army, Trevor Hall, MC Yogi, Shakey Graves, Mi Casa (SA), Desmond And the Tutu's (SA), Good Luck (SA), Sol Rising, Thomas Oliver, Wookiefoot, Tubby Love, Amber Lily, Mike Perkins, Better Than Ezra and others.
Ernst is currently finishing his 8th album titled 'Songs in the Key of Freedom,' set for release in the fall.