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On stage, his energy has brought him to The Calgary Stampede, The Cavendish Beach Music Festival, Big Valley Jamboree, and Country Thunder Alberta, where he’s been a direct opener for Dan and Shay, Sam Hunt, Dustin Lynch, Zach Bryan, Zac Brown, Clay Walker, Sawyer Brown, and recently direct support on tour with Brett Kissel across Canada.

Following a win for Fans’ Choice at the 2020 Country Music Alberta Awards, Ben made the full time move to Nashville to tread new industry ground, while still making music that is relatable to his lifestyle and small-town roots.

Now fully immersed in Music City as a consummate live entertainer, Ben’s high-energy shows and emphasis on crowd engagement have made him welcome in Nashville where he’s made musical stops at The Listening Room, Whiskey Jam, and The Bluebird Café among others.

With his debut album – “That was Then, This is Now” – that just dropped on September 29, 2023, Ben is poised to put his stamp on Nashville’s country music scene with his Canadian blend of raw talent, authentic songwriting, and passion for performance leading the way.

With the fuel of both Southern rock and country music influences pumping through his veins, it’s no surprise that CJ Solar is a natural at fusing the two worlds. Combine that with Delta blues, compliments of a childhood spent in Cajun country, and you’ve got one badass up-and-comer, with the pure musical talent and vocal chops to back him up. Already turning heads throughout Nashville, Baton Rouge and beyond, having been named one of the “New Artists You Need To Know” by Rolling Stone Country, Solar says the driving force behind his untimely success isn’t fame nor fortune – it’s just a diehard infatuation with the music he grew up on.

When not out touring the country headlining his own shows and opening for such artists as Lynyrd Skynyrd, Hank Jr and Gary Allan, he continues to write and record. He’s released 3 EP’s and 2022’s debut full length “The Future’s Neon” comprised of songs he’s co-written. He’s also penned songs for artists such as Jason Aldean, Jerrod Niemann and Justin Moore, while also writing number one singles for Jameson Rodgers with 2020’s “Some Girls” and Morgan Wallen’s breakout hit “Up Down” featuring Florida Georgia Line.

“I just want to write songs that say something and really mean something to me. I want to ride around in a van, tour the country, and play songs with my buds. Everything I do in music, I want to do it for the love of the music and the sake of the song,” he adds. Catch CJ with his band at a show across the country in 2024!

Korey is a professional musician, singer and songwriter from Caneyville, Kentucky and is currently the pianist for country music singer/songwriter Luke Combs. In his early years he attended Caneyville elementary school before moving to Elizabethtown KY for middle and high school. From there he pursued an undergrad in Lexington at the University of Kentucky receiving an undergraduate degree in Music Education in 2012. During his time in Lexington, he worked extensively in the local music scene playing various live music venues before moving to Nashville in 2013. Since moving to Nashville, he has immersed himself in the country music community performing alongside multiple notable artists such as Easton Corbin and Craig Morgan.

Julia is a singer-songwriter originally from Ovilla, Texas. The youngest of 7 children, she grew up in a very musical home beginning piano lessons at the age of 4 along with all 6 of her siblings. She got her first guitar at the age of 12 and shortly after began writing songs and leading worship on both her middle school and high school church worship teams. Less than a year after graduating from the University of Texas and landing a corporate job in Austin, Julia Kate made the move to Nashville to pursue her passion in songwriting. With no contacts or friends in the music industry, she slowly worked her way in to the songwriting community which eventually led to the formation of her former duo, Sweet Leah. Sweet Leah actively toured in the US and put music out for over 4 years, opening for artists such as Brantley Gilbert, the Band of Heathens, Red Shahan, and many more. The duo eventually split in 2021 and Julia Kate has been pursuing her first passion as a songwriter since then.

The prolific Singer-Songwriter known for his signature blend of heartfelt ballads, rock ‘n roll energy, and humorous tunes, has an impressive repertoire of over 80 singles. With tens of millions of streams under his belt, Jesse has forged strong ties with Canada’s elite country music stars. Notable works like “Tell You Everything” recorded by Robyn Ottolini catapulted him to a CMAOntario Songwriter of the Year nomination, while tracks like “Home Less” and “Moonshines” recorded by Owen Riegling showcase his impeccable storytelling skills. His collaborative genius shines in hits like Jade Eaglson’s “Hackin’ Darts” and “Cowboy Boots” by Chris Buck featuring Gord Bamford, earning praise for reinventing artists like Jade Eagleson. International success followed with #1 hits like “Right About Now” by Josh Setterfield in Australia, foreshadowing his bright future. With upcoming collaborations with top industry names and a chart-topping single on Sirius XM, Jesse Slack is poised to elevate his reputation as a top-tier songwriter in the music scene.

Jason Duke is a multi-hit staffwriter at WinSongs Music in Nashville. He co-wrote the chart-topping, Platinum-certified #1 song “Dibs,” featured on Kelsea Ballerini’s album The First Time, “That Could Still Be Us” on Keith Urban’s Platinum-certified album RipCORD, and the Chris Bandi single “Man Enough Now,” which has received over 80 million streams on Spotify alone. Duke’s songs have also been recorded by LoCash, Andrew Jannakos, Ryan Griffin, and many more

Robyn Ottolini makes music that will either piss you off or make you fall in love with her. Maybe a little bit of both. Raised in a small-town outside of Toronto called Uxbridge, Ottolini has been treating songwriting like a diary since the age of 13. Her massive hit ‘F-150’ was a raw and relatable anthem that connected with a global audience of fans who sent the song to #4 on the Spotify US Viral 50 chart and #3 on Rolling Stone’s All Genre Trending chart. Robyn’s music ain’t 3 chords and the truth, it’s 3 chords and her truth. In every song you’re gonna hear a first hand account of what it’s like to grow up, screw up, and straighten up. Whether you’re listening alone in your car or sharing a moment with 20,000 of your friends, Robyn’s probably gonna make you laugh and she might make you cry, but she’ll always be singing her truth.

Named by Rolling Stone Magazine as a new artist you need to know, Canadian born Makayla Lynn is a fresh face in the Nashville scene. She has spent time at #1 on CMT’s 12 Pack Countdown and is a two time East Coast Music Award winner in Canada. As a staff writer for Wrensong Publishing, Makayla’s growth as a songwriter and music-maker through her young years has allowed her artistry to settle into it’s place in the world of Country/Americana storytellers much like her influences.

Gavin Lucas is a twenty-six year old songwriter based in Nashville, TN. Lucas began writing poems at fourteen, but when he learned guitar three years later, the poems became songs. Hedraws inspiration from David Coverdale’s gritty vocals, Bob Dylan’sorganic storytelling andBruce Springsteen’s lyrical simplicity. Known for incorporating the swing of Country music with the punch of Rock and Roll, Lucas brings a fresh approach to collaborative songwriting. Hepushes artists to explore their vocal range,discovering new musical perspectives and unexpected possibilities. Songs can be interpreted in an infinite number of ways. Lucas works with each artist to define the version that resonates most. Gavin Lucas is co-managed by SimonTikhman/Chief Z;

Capitol Nashville “songwriter/producer/full-throttle vocalist” (HITS) Caylee Hammack has carved a place for herself in country music, acclaimed as an artist who “bleeds creativity, fire and determination so completely that she’s a beacon in an industry of thousands” (The Tennessean).

Now laying the groundwork for her next creative chapter, the rising star is rooted in fostering her most authentic sound, working alongside Brothers Osborne’s John Osborne, together paying homage to the stories and characters that shaped her into the person she is today. Hammack released her debut record IF IT WASN’T FOR YOU with writer and producer credits for the entire project, earning high praise from critics, with Billboard declaring “Hammack deserves to be a star.”

Tapping Chris Stapleton for a guest vocal on a new version of her deeply personal song “Small Town Hypocrite,” co-written and co-produced by Hammack, she garnered even more acclaim, with NPR and Esquire singling out the track as one of their “Best Songs of 2020.” Winning ACM “Music Event Of The Year,” with Miranda Lambert for “Fooled Around And Fell In Love,” Caylee Hammack has been noted as an “Artist To Watch” by outlets including The Bobby Bones Show, Rolling Stone and HITS Magazine for her “voice to move mountains” (Rolling Stone).