Hailing from the small town of Wendell, Minnesota, Zach Thomas is a musician whose powerful voice and honest lyrics resonate with fans across genres. A 2023 Midwest Country Music Organization “Male Vocalist of the Year” nominee, Zach’s passion for music is evident in every performance, driven by a determination that sets him apart. His willingness to press the boundaries of genres has earned him a dedicated following, and his EP “Better Off” soared to number 14 on the iTunes Country Album Charts in 2022.

Jordan Beem is a rising country artist out of Des Moines, IA, earning major recognition across the Midwest. This year he was nominated for Male Country Artist of the Year at the Josie Music Awards, voted 2024 IMA Country Music Artist of the Year, and named the 2023 Midwest Country Music Organization New Artist of the Year.

Growing up just outside of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Braden Jamison found inspiration in the eclectic mix of sounds he discovered in the local music scene. Each style and genre from gospel, blues, classic and southern rock, and traditional country music has influenced him and become part of his own sound. From the time he first picked up a guitar at eleven years old, he has been writing songs and creating his own, distinct sound which is undeniably country. His love for country music and storytelling brought him to Nashville in 2020 where he landed his first publishing deal as an artist-writer at Sea Gayle Music in 2024.

What started out as poetry turned to songs. What started out as songs turned to music. What started out as music turned to a career. Brianna has been entertaining since she was only eight years old. She is a multi-instrumentalist who plays acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboard, mandolin, bass guitar and does lead vocals. She started out as a solo acoustic artist who was then in a full-time band for over six years. She has played major festivals, such as, ND Country Fest, Kickn’ Up Kountry, Land O Live, Key West Songwriter’s Festival and WE Fest.

Matt Schuster, an emerging country talent, embodies a unique blend of nostalgia for a bygone era and a visionary drive for the future. Hailing from the heart of small-town Southern Illinois, Schuster brings powerful vocals and an acoustic-driven country sound that’s redefining the sonic landscape of Nashville and beyond. Bold, effortlessly soulful and so undeniably invigorating it an stop you in your tracks, as showcased in his most recent release “How Can I Ever Get Over You?”

Hailing from the hills of Charleston, West Virginia, Nathan Bess writes songs that cut to the bone of Appalachian life. A full-time firefighter, his music explores the struggles, stories, and resilience of his home state, capturing the tension between hardship and hope that defines the region, following in the footsteps of Appalachian country music stalwarts like Tyler Childers and Sturgill Simpson.

Laila Noelle is a singer-songwriter from Bismarck, North Dakota, blending western soul and jazz, rich melodies, effortless cool, and the kind of storytelling that lingers. It’s the sound of backroad drives at golden hour, the crackle of an old record, and a feeling you can’t quite put your finger on—but you know you want more.

Playing a variety of songs from Country, Blues, rock, and original music, you will be sure to have a great time attending a show.