'MusicRow' Reveals 2016 Next Big Thing Artists

MusicRow is proud to announce today the 2016 Next Big Thing print issue. This year’s 11 Next Big Thing artists range from established hitmakers prepping their next moves, to newcomers ready to claim their turns in the spotlight.

Be sure to pick up your copy of the print magazine here, or receive your copy with the purchase of a yearly subscription.

“As we open the doors to 2016, we are excited to cast a spotlight on a deserving new class that we have deemed The Next Big Thing,” says MusicRow Publisher/Owner Sherod Robertson. “Whether basking in the national spotlight for the first time or escalating to a much bigger stage in 2016, these 11 artists have the talent and skill to reach higher ground.”

In addition to spotlighting artists as MusicRow‘s Next Big Thing, this issue offers exclusive editorial content including a Pentatonix/Cracker Barrel partnership, a spotlight on the burgeoning Nashville neighborhood of Berry Hill, and the video gaming industry’s foray into Music City. CMA-winning, Grammy-nominated producer Dave Cobb also sits down to discuss his successes with Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, A Thousand Horses and Sturgill Simpson.

MusicRow‘s 2016 Next Big Thing Artists

· A Thousand Horses (Republic Nashville)
· Kelsea Ballerini (Black River Entertainment)
· Brothers Osborne (EMI Records Nashville)
· Cam (Arista Nashville/RCA Records)
· Dan + Shay (Warner. Bros Records/Warner Music Nashville)
· Mickey Guyton (Capitol Nashville)
· Chris Janson (Warner Bros. Records/Warner Music Nashville)
· Old Dominion (RCA Nashville)
· Mo Pitney (Curb Records)
· Granger Smith (Wheelhouse Records)
· Chris Stapleton (Mercury Records)

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Jessica Nicholson serves as the Managing Editor for MusicRow magazine. Her previous music journalism experience includes work with Country Weekly magazine and Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) magazine. She holds a BBA degree in Music Business and Marketing from Belmont University. She welcomes your feedback at jnicholson@musicrow.com.

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