Pictured (L-R): Nominees Rebecca Lovell (Larkin Poe), Lainey Wilson, Megan Lovell (Larkin Poe), Carly Pearce and Kelsea Ballerini. Photo: Ed Rode for Getty Images, Courtesy of the Recording Academy
Nothing says “Music City” like the community’s annual Grammy nominee party.
The diversity of Nashville’s sounds was nowhere better illustrated than at this event, a cocktail supper staged Wednesday (Jan. 24) at the Analog nightspot in the Hutton Hotel. That is because this year’s nominees for music’s top honor span 41 different categories, including folk, metal, blues, bluegrass, Americana, arranging and musical theater, as well as the country and gospel fields.
Pictured (L-R): Nominees Dierks Bentley and Michael Trotter Jr. (The War and Treaty). Photo: Ed Rode for Getty Images, Courtesy of the Recording Academy
“Our chapter celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion,” said Nashville’s Recording Academy chapter board president Armand Hutton. ”A Grammy nomination recognizes music excellence. This year, the Nashville chapter has 94 nominees representing 164 nominations… We are so proud to see so many in this room tonight… We are, indeed, Music City.”
Celebrants at the event included such 2024 nominees as John Carter Cash, Dierks Bentley, Blessing Offor, Carly Pearce, Larkin Poe, Sam Bush, Michael Trotter of The War and Treaty, Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, Joel Smallbone of For King and Country, Tracy Nelson, Hank Bentley and Reggie Smith of The Gaither Vocal Band.
“Nashville is a very special music market,” said Nashville’s Recording Academy senior executive director Alicia Warwick. “We see you coming together tonight. So many friendly faces out there. Thank you for being here.”
Among Nashville’s major Grammy achievements this year are three Best New Artist nominees, The War and Treaty, Noah Kahan and Jelly Roll. Of the five Songwriter of the Year nominees, two of them are Nashvillians, party attendee Jessie Jo Dillon plus Shane McAnally.
These last two were celebrated with music at the party. McAnally signed the sister duo Tigirlily Gold to his Monument Records. The women — Kendra and Krista Slaubaugh — performed “I Should Have Married You,” which McAnally cowrote and produced for/with Old Dominion, as well as their own single “Shoot Tequila,” which he produced.
Megan Moroney, backed by Kristian Bush, performs at the Recording Academy Nashville Chapter Nominee Celebration. Photo: Ed Rode for Getty Images, Courtesy of the Recording Academy
Megan Moroney and Kristian Bush (her producer) took the stage to salute Dillon with “Girl in the Mirror” and the current single “No Caller ID,” both of which Jessie Jo Dillon co-wrote with Moroney. “I love writing songs with you,” she told the Grammy-party honoree.
“All you nominees, take a breath and take this all in,” advised Warwick. “The Grammys are only a week away.”
The 66th annual Grammy Awards will take place on Sunday, Feb. 4 in Los Angeles with CBS airing the ceremony. Among those who have been announced as performing is Luke Combs.
Pictured (L-R): Recording Academy Nashville Chapter Senior Executive Director Alicia Warwick, nominee John Carter Cash, Recording Academy Nashville Chapter President Armand Hutton. Photo: Ed Rode for Getty Images, Courtesy of the Recording Academy
Tigirlily Gold’s Krista and Kendra Slaubaugh perform at the Recording Academy Nashville Chapter Nominee Celebration. Photo: Ed Rode for Getty Images, Courtesy of the Recording Academy
Anthem Entertainment Purchases Selection Of Creative Nation & Luke Laird Copyrights
/by LB CantrellLuke & Beth Laird. Photo: Spencer Combs
Creative Nation co-founders Beth and Luke Laird have sold certain copyrights in the Creative Nation and Luke Laird song catalogs to Anthem Entertainment.
With Beth at the helm, Creative Nation has become a leader in the Nashville music publishing scene over the last 11 years, with 20 No. 1 songs and over 60 radio singles. The Creative Nation catalog includes back-to-back country and pop No. 1s with Sam Hunt’s “Hard To Forget” and Harry Styles’ smash “Watermelon Sugar.” It also includes cuts across multiple genres such as No. 1 hit “Adore You” by Styles and other releases by Lady Gaga, Sam Smith, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Parmalee, The Highwomen, Tim McGraw, Sara Bareilles, Jon Pardi, Luke Combs, Jordan Davis, Morgan Wallen, Kacey Musgraves, Maren Morris, Thomas Rhett and more.
The company is made up of publishing, management, artist development and records sectors, and counts songwriters Kassi Ashton, Barry Dean, Lori McKenna, Steve Moakler, Travis Wood and Ben West on its publishing roster.
“Luke and I have worked hard to sign quality people and songwriters and continue to commit to that. We are excited to announce that Anthem Music Publishing purchased Creative Nation’s exploited songs from the past 11 years,” Beth shares. “I’m grateful to Jason Klein, Sal Fazzari, Andrew Jamal, Adrian Battiston and Gilles Godard, and everyone at Anthem who worked with our team (Derek Crownover, Megan Pekar, John Rolfe, Chris King and Kella Farris) for making this such a smooth and transparent process. It’s great to know our past copyrights are being taken care of by a great publisher and we are excited to continue building Creative Nation.”
Luke is a three-time Grammy-nominated songwriter, was named BMI’s Country Songwriter of the Year in 2023 and ACM’s Songwriter of the Year in 2015. He has amassed 24 No. 1 songs and won six CMA Triple Play Awards.
Of the acquisition, he adds, “Over the years I have been fortunate to have songs recorded by so many incredible artists. I’m grateful that a company as renowned as Anthem sees the value in these songs, and I’m excited my exploited copyrights have been sold to Anthem alongside the Creative Nation songs.”
The acquisition continues the momentum of the Anthem Nashville publishing team, who recently celebrated Davis’ recent re-signing and No. 1 “What My World Spins Around.” The company also recently charted four songs in the top 30 on the country charts with No. 1 hit “Wild as Her” co-written by Kelly Archer, “Next Thing You Know” by Davis, “You, Me, And Whiskey” co-written by Cole Taylor and “How It Oughta Be” by Shane Profitt.
Godard, President of Anthem Music Publishing Nashville, shares, “I have watched Luke and Beth build a world class catalog over the last decade with iconic copyrights and amazing diversity from country to global pop hits. It is an honor and a privilege to now represent this impressive legacy body of work.”
Crownover, Pekar and Rolfe of Loeb & Loeb handled the transaction on behalf of Creative Nation and Luke Laird.
Tim McGraw Reveals Opening Acts For ‘Standing Room Only Tour’
/by Lorie HollabaughTim McGraw has announced the opening acts for his upcoming “Standing Room Only Tour,” which will include Abby Anderson, Heartwreckers, Randall King, Landon Parker, Peytan Porter, Restless Road, Track45, Timothy Wayne and The Woods.
Carly Pearce will join on all dates as a special guest and direct support. The “Standing Room Only Tour” launches March 14 in Jacksonville and will hit arenas across 45 cities.
McGraw has also released his brand new single “One Bad Habit” from his EP Poet’s Resumé, available now on Big Machine Records. Written by Marc Beeson, Aaron Eshuis and Tony Lane, “One Bad Habit” follows the success of McGraw’s last single “Standing Room Only,” which became McGraw’s 47th No. 1 hit last fall. Poet’s Resumé was released ahead of the holiday season last year as McGraw’s way of saying thank you to his fans.
“Standing Room Only Tour” Dates:
March 14* – Jacksonville, FL – VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
March 15* – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena
March 16* – Orlando, FL – Kia Center
March 21* – Des Moines, IA – Wells Fargo Arena
March 22* – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center
March 23* – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena
March 27** – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
March 29** – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
March 30** – Eugene, OR – University of Oregon – Matthew Knight Arena
April 4** – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
April 5** – Salt Lake City, UT – Delta Center
April 6** – Boise, ID – Boise State University – ExtraMile Arena
April 11^ – Austin, TX – Moody Center
April 12^ – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
April 13^ – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center
April 18^^ – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse
April 19^^ – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum
April 20^^ – Saint Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
April 25+ – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
April 26+ – Knoxville, TN – Thompson-Boling Arena
April 27+ – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena
May 2+ – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
May 3+ – Ottawa, ON – Canadian Tire Centre
May 4+ – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center
May 9++ – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena
May 10++ – Boston, MA – TD Garden
May 11++ – Wilkes-Barre, PA – Mohegan Sun Arena
May 16++ – Greenville, SC – Bon Secours Wellness Arena
May 17++ – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
May 18++ – Charleston, WV – Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center
May 30≠ – Toledo, OH – Huntington Center
May 31≠ – Chicago, IL – United Center
June 1≠ – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena
June 6≠ – Sioux Falls, SD – Denny Sanford Premier Center
June 7≠ – Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center
June 8≠ – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center
June 13≠≠ – Biloxi, MS – Mississippi Coast Coliseum
June 14≠≠ – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
June 15≠≠ – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center
June 20*** – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
June 21*** – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
June 22*** – Raleigh, NC – PNC Arena
June 27*** – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center
June 28*** – Los Angeles, CA – The Kia Forum
June 29*** – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center
*The Woods
**Restless Road
^Track45
^^Randall King
+Abby Anderson
++Landon Parker
≠Heartwreckers
≠≠Peytan Porter
***Timothy Wayne
Brandy Clark’s Spring Headlining Tour Set For April
/by Lorie HollabaughBrandy Clark. Photo: Victoria Stevens
Brandy Clark is set to embark on a spring headlining tour starting April 11.
The dates will include shows at Birmingham’s The Lyric Theatre, Atlanta’s Variety Playhouse, Wilmington’s Brooklyn Arts Center, Charlottesville’s Jefferson Theater and Alexandria’s The Birchmere, among others. Tickets for the spring dates will be available for presale on tomorrow (Jan. 30), with general sales following this Friday (Feb. 2). For more information, click here.
Clark is currently is nominated for six awards at the 66th annual Grammy Awards for Best Americana Album (Brandy Clark), Best Americana Performance (“Dear Insecurity” feat. Brandi Carlile), Best American Roots Song (“Dear Insecurity”), Best Country Song (“Buried”), Best Country Solo Performance (“Buried”) and Best Musical Theater Album (Shucked).
She will also perform at the MusiCares 2024 Person of the Year benefit gala on Friday, and during the Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony this Sunday (Feb. 4).
April 11—Little Rock, Arkansas—The Hall
April 12—Philadelphia, Mississippi—Ellis Theater
April 13—Hattiesburg, Mississippi—Saenger Theater
April 16—Birmingham, Alabama—The Lyric Theatre
April 18—Decatur, Alabama—Princess Theatre
April 19—Atlanta, Georgia—Variety Playhouse
April 20—Macon, Georgia—Capitol Theatre Macon
April 23—Wilmington, North Carolina—Brooklyn Arts Center
April 24—Charlottesville, Virginia—Jefferson Theater
April 25—Alexandria, Virginia—The Birchmere
Backstage Country Welcomes New Host Kelly Ford
/by Lorie HollabaughKelly Ford
Country radio personality Kelly Ford has joined syndicated country program Backstage Country as the show’s new Host.
The Beasley Media Group, LLC, and Key Networks show is now heard on over 80 U.S. radio stations and in 27 of the top 50 DMA markets, and is co-hosted each week by today’s hottest country artists, sharing exclusive backstage insights and giving listeners a VIP all-access pass to today’s country music and entertainment. Ford, based in Nashville, will take the hosting reins with Lady A on Feb. 26.
Ford previously co-hosted the Nashville-based nationally syndicated country morning show Ty, Kelly & Chuck for Westwood One. In addition, she stands as the only solo female morning show host in the history of country radio in New York City, as Host of Kelly Ford in the Morning on country 94.7/WNSH-FM, a station she helped launch in 2013. She also hosted a nationally syndicated weekend ’90s country show for Audacy. Ford has earned three broadcasting honors from the CMA, an ACM Award, three Gracie Awards and a Marconi Award.
“Kelly Ford is highly respected by the Nashville music community and loved by the fans of country radio,” says Justin Chase, Chief Content Officer, Beasley Media Group. “We’re lucky to have her as part of the team building the Backstage Country radio show and BackstageCountry.com brand!”
Dennis Green, Chief Operating Officer, Key Networks, notes, “We are excited to welcome Kelly Ford as host of Backstage Country and look forward to a brilliant new year with the energy and fun she brings to the show. Kelly’s authentic and personal approach to country music and trademark wit make her a favorite with male and female country fans of all ages.”
“I’m thrilled to join Backstage Country and humbled to be co-hosting alongside country music’s biggest stars,” says Ford. “I’m incredibly grateful to Key Networks and Beasley Media Group for entrusting me with this incredible platform that creates a space where artists can open up and share their journeys with fans in a whole new way. I can’t wait to dive into their stories, and our shared love of country music. Get ready for insider access to never-before-told stories, lots of laughter, and lots of fun! Plus, kicking this off with Lady A? Talk about a dream debut! Let’s gooooooooo!! The backstage door is wide open!”
Ford currently hosts a podcast, The Kelly Ford Show: Nashville Truth, and has built an extensive collection of artist interviews, live on-stage hosting, on-camera work for Extra TV and unique content creation for her own company, Force of Nature Creative.
Walker Hayes To Headline ‘Melodies For Minds’ In February
/by Madison HahnenCountry star Walker Hayes will headline “Melodies For Minds,” an event of stories and songs from artists and champions for mental health and brain health. “Melodies For Minds” will take place on Feb. 6 at the Loveless Cafe in Nashville.
The lineup for the intimate evening also includes Hilary Williams, Jana Kramer, Michael Tyler, Lana Scott and Jason Wahler. The event will be hosted by artist Chuck Wicks. Dr. Daniel Amen of the Change Your Brain Foundation and Amy Alexander of The Refuge Center will also be attending.
In collaboration with the Change Your Brain Foundation, “Melodies For Minds” aims to make a difference for those battling mental health challenges. Proceeds from the event will be contributed to a joint scholarship fund with the Amen Clinic. They provide crucial mental health assessments, brain scans (SPECT), diagnoses, treatment plans and counseling services to those in need.
Tickets are on sale now.
Charges Against Chris Young Dropped After Review Of Evidence
/by LB CantrellChris Young. Photo: John Shearer
The charges brought against Chris Young earlier this week after his arrest at a Nashville bar have been dropped, according to a statement from District Attorney General Glenn Funk.
Young was arrested on Monday night (Jan. 22) and charged with disorderly conduct, assaulting an officer and resisting arrest after an altercation with a Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) agent who was checking IDs at a downtown bar in Nashville. By Tuesday (Jan. 23), security video footage from the bar was released, showing that the agent initiated the physical altercation with Young.
“After a review of all the evidence in this case, the Office of the District Attorney has determined that these charges will be dismissed,” Funk said.
Though the singer has been unable to comment directly on the incident, his attorney, Bill Ramsey, spoke out on Tuesday.
Stars Shine At Grammy Nominee Party
/by Robert K OermannPictured (L-R): Nominees Rebecca Lovell (Larkin Poe), Lainey Wilson, Megan Lovell (Larkin Poe), Carly Pearce and Kelsea Ballerini. Photo: Ed Rode for Getty Images, Courtesy of the Recording Academy
Nothing says “Music City” like the community’s annual Grammy nominee party.
The diversity of Nashville’s sounds was nowhere better illustrated than at this event, a cocktail supper staged Wednesday (Jan. 24) at the Analog nightspot in the Hutton Hotel. That is because this year’s nominees for music’s top honor span 41 different categories, including folk, metal, blues, bluegrass, Americana, arranging and musical theater, as well as the country and gospel fields.
Pictured (L-R): Nominees Dierks Bentley and Michael Trotter Jr. (The War and Treaty). Photo: Ed Rode for Getty Images, Courtesy of the Recording Academy
“Our chapter celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion,” said Nashville’s Recording Academy chapter board president Armand Hutton. ”A Grammy nomination recognizes music excellence. This year, the Nashville chapter has 94 nominees representing 164 nominations… We are so proud to see so many in this room tonight… We are, indeed, Music City.”
Celebrants at the event included such 2024 nominees as John Carter Cash, Dierks Bentley, Blessing Offor, Carly Pearce, Larkin Poe, Sam Bush, Michael Trotter of The War and Treaty, Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, Joel Smallbone of For King and Country, Tracy Nelson, Hank Bentley and Reggie Smith of The Gaither Vocal Band.
“Nashville is a very special music market,” said Nashville’s Recording Academy senior executive director Alicia Warwick. “We see you coming together tonight. So many friendly faces out there. Thank you for being here.”
Among Nashville’s major Grammy achievements this year are three Best New Artist nominees, The War and Treaty, Noah Kahan and Jelly Roll. Of the five Songwriter of the Year nominees, two of them are Nashvillians, party attendee Jessie Jo Dillon plus Shane McAnally.
These last two were celebrated with music at the party. McAnally signed the sister duo Tigirlily Gold to his Monument Records. The women — Kendra and Krista Slaubaugh — performed “I Should Have Married You,” which McAnally cowrote and produced for/with Old Dominion, as well as their own single “Shoot Tequila,” which he produced.
Megan Moroney, backed by Kristian Bush, performs at the Recording Academy Nashville Chapter Nominee Celebration. Photo: Ed Rode for Getty Images, Courtesy of the Recording Academy
Megan Moroney and Kristian Bush (her producer) took the stage to salute Dillon with “Girl in the Mirror” and the current single “No Caller ID,” both of which Jessie Jo Dillon co-wrote with Moroney. “I love writing songs with you,” she told the Grammy-party honoree.
“All you nominees, take a breath and take this all in,” advised Warwick. “The Grammys are only a week away.”
The 66th annual Grammy Awards will take place on Sunday, Feb. 4 in Los Angeles with CBS airing the ceremony. Among those who have been announced as performing is Luke Combs.
Pictured (L-R): Recording Academy Nashville Chapter Senior Executive Director Alicia Warwick, nominee John Carter Cash, Recording Academy Nashville Chapter President Armand Hutton. Photo: Ed Rode for Getty Images, Courtesy of the Recording Academy
Tigirlily Gold’s Krista and Kendra Slaubaugh perform at the Recording Academy Nashville Chapter Nominee Celebration. Photo: Ed Rode for Getty Images, Courtesy of the Recording Academy
Industry Ink: ACM, Big Loud, Stephen Wilson Jr.
/by LB CantrellACM LEVel Up 2024 Cohort Kicks Off Programming
Pictured (L-R): Kortney Toney, ACM Manager of Programming & Community Engagement; David Steele Ewing, Nashville History Tour CEO; Kenyon Glenn; Lizzy Stone; Jackie Ebnet; David Hawkins; Alexes Aiken; Nathan Pyle; Haley Fairman; Lacey Hayes; Gator Pizer; Bryan Webb; Damon Whiteside, ACM CEO; Tommy Moore, ACM VP of Artist & Industry Relations, Board Administration & Governance
The Academy of Country Music’s LEVel Up: Lift Every Voice program’s 2024 cohort commenced the two-year professional development and enrichment curriculum at the Academy’s headquarters in Nashville on Thursday (Jan. 25).
Opening their course was a deep dive into Music City’s remarkable and diverse history with noted Nashville historian and curator, tour guide, writer and founder of the acclaimed Instagram account @thenashvilleiwishiknew, David Steele Ewing. The cohort also met with Academy leadership and staff and learned about the upcoming 59th ACM Awards, the work of philanthropic partner ACM Lifting Lives and more.
Big Loud Video Team Celebrates Hardy’s Becoming The Crow Short Film
Pictured (L-R): Katie Fiore (Video Production Manager, Big Loud Records), Justin Clough (Director), Morgan Sweat (Video Commissioner, Big Loud Records), Jay Miller (Video Editor, Big Loud Records)
The video team responsible for Hardy‘s new short film, Becoming The Crow, recently celebrated their accomplishments at the film’s Nashville screening.
The 22-minute film, directed by Justin Clough, follows Hardy through two days in his monumental 2023. The first day spotlights his album release shows in Los Angeles on Jan. 23, where he played both The Troubadour and The Roxy in one single night. The second part follows him on Oct. 26, where he kicked off a sold-out three-night run at The Municipal Auditorium right here in Music City.
Stephen Wilson Jr. & Team Celebrate Sold-Out Headline Show
Pictured (L-R, back row): Buster Phillips (UTA), Brian Hill (UTA), Brett Saliba (UTA), Alicia Jones (ALJ Management), Stephen Wilson Jr., Scott Clayton (UTA), Seth England (Big Loud), Ali Matkosky (Big Loud); (L-R, middle row): Dan Merker (Exit/In), Jordy Dettmer (Range MP), Alyson Estes (Exit/In), Stacy Blythe (Big Loud); (L-R, front row): Jess Spear (Exit/In), Teagan Proctor (Exit/In)/ Photo: Brayln Kelly
Nashville-based singer-songwriter Stephen Wilson Jr. played his first headline show at Nashville’s Exit/In to a sold-out crowd on Friday, Jan. 19. His team gathered backstage to celebrate the achievement.
Following the release of his highly successful debut double album Søn Of Dad, Wilson Jr. also recently announced his first headline tour, immediately selling out a number of shows including at New York City’s Mercury Lounge.
Chase McDaniel Shares His Origin Story On New EP
/by Lorie HollabaughPhoto: Courtesy of Big Machine Records
Chase McDaniel released his debut EP, Blame It All On Country Music, today (Jan. 26) via Big Machine Records.
The six-track EP includes a handful of previously released tracks like “Your Daughter” as well as two new songs including “Somebody Like Me,” all of which were co-written by the rising artist. The project’s final track “Somebody Like Me,” brings the conversation of feeling lost in the struggle of mental health to the forefront.
The title track of the collection is an origin story wrapped up into a love letter to country music that references legends such as Willie Nelson, George Strait and Johnny Cash, along with honky-tonk imagery and a nod to the “Chattahoochie” guitar riff. Penned by McDaniel alongside Clay Barker, Justin Holt and track producer Jerry Jacobs, the rowdy tune tells listeners how much country music has shaped him and his life.
“Everybody has those things that make them who they are—my papaw raised me on the classics and I felt their beat in my DNA. From sneaking in to play in smokey bars, the memories/mistakes I made on crazy nights, to chasing the dream of singing my own songs in Nashville, I can blame it all on country music,” shares McDaniel. “This EP is a little bit of a mosaic of who I am, each song was written about a thought, situation or mood I’ve experienced or observed. It’s a brief introduction—and I look forward to sharing even more.”
Blame It All On Country Music Track Listing:
1. “Blame It All On Country Music” (Chase McDaniel, Clay Barker, Jerry Jacobs, Justin Holt)
2. “Relapse” (Chase McDaniel)
3. “Your Daughter” (Chase McDaniel, Jerry Alan Jacobs)
4. “Drop Your Tailgate” (Chase McDaniel, Jerry Alan Jacobs)
5. “Project” (Chase McDaniel, Jerry Alan Jacobs)
6. “Somebody Like Me” (Chase McDaniel, Jerry Alan Jacobs)
Warner Chappell Releases New Music From The Chattahoochies
/by Lorie HollabaughSinger-songwriters Audra Mae, Summer Overstreet and Kree Harrison, known as The Chattahoochies, are releasing a new single, “Talladega 10.” Warner Chappell is acting as the independent label for the release.
Oklahoma born Mae has released three solo albums and worked on collaborations with artists across all genres, including penning songs for AVICII, Jazmine Sullivan, Miranda Lambert, The Chainsmokers, Christina Aguilera, Demi Lovato, Kelly Clarkson and Little Big Town, among others. As the great-grand niece of Judy Garland, she comes by her talent honest.
Texas-born Harrison, known for her run on season 12 of American Idol, has two solo records, countless songwriting credits, an impressive touring resume and has lent her voice to albums by Kacey Musgraves and Eli Young Band.
Tennessean Overstreet, daughter of Paul Overstreet, grew up in a musical family. Her songs have been recorded by Jake Owen, Priscilla Block, Jade Eagleson, Tyler Rich featuring Marie-Mai, Avenue Beat and various artists for the TV show Nashville.
The sassy country trio has already amassed a fan base on TikTok with 470.6K followers, 3.5 million likes and 36.3K followers on Instagram. They are working closely with Warner Chappell on their project coming in 2024, and with WME on multiple shows and festivals this year.