Ashley Monroe Ashley Monroe has established herself as one of Nashville's finest singer-songwriters, able to conjure emotion in unexpected ways and to always find the humanity just beneath the surface. Critical acclaim appears to be something that all of Monroe’s albums have in common. Like a Rose (2013), which included the sublime — and alternatingly bawdy and poignant — singles "Weed Instead of Roses," "You Got Me" and the title track. The Grammy nominated Blade (2015) followed with the soulful lead single "On to Something Good.” Sparrow (2018) turns Monroe’s life experiences into moody, orchestral masterpieces that explore all sides of a fully formed woman unashamed of her scars – the maternal tendencies, the childlike wonder and the sultry moments behind closed doors, as showcased on her single “Hands On You.” Recorded with Grammy winning producer Dave Cobb in the legendary RCA Studio A. All her albums received top country albums recognition by Billboard, Rolling Stone, The New York Times, Washington Post, American Songwriter, Esquire, Stereogum, Taste of Country, Amazon Music, All Music, Uproxx and Nashville Scene Critics Poll. Monroe has recorded with artists ranging from the Raconteurs and Train to Wanda Jackson, Vince Gill, Mat Kearney, Ricky Skaggs, Sheryl Crow, Miranda Lambert and Butch Walker. She received several GRAMMY nominations, one for her album The Blade, and also for her No.1 duet “Lonely Tonight” with Blake Shelton, in addition to CMA and ACM nods. Jason Carter In Lloyd, Kentucky, on U.S. 23, there’s a sign on the Country Music Highway dedicated to renowned fiddler Jason Carter. It was placed there because of his other accomplishments—the Grammy awards, the worldwide tours, and the many other accolades he’s earned through his music. But for Carter, joining the legendary names honored on that stretch of highway just might mean the most. "There's a certain sound that's up there that you just don't hear anywhere else," he says. "I think that played a big part in how I sound today." True to those Kentucky roots, Carter continues to pour all he has back into bluegrass. For thirty years, he has been the fiddle player for the Del McCoury Band—the most awarded group in bluegrass history. He’s won three Grammy awards, including 2018’s “Best Bluegrass Album” with the Travelin’ McCourys, of which he is a founding member. And he’s taken home five IBMAs for “Fiddle Player of the Year,” a staggering number that isn’t quite so crazy once you realize just how many bluegrass greats have turned to Carter for collaboration. On Carter’s forthcoming solo album, Lowdown Hoedown, listeners may recognize instrumental contributions from such legends as Jerry Douglas or Sam Bush alongside vocals from young trailblazers like Sarah Jarosz or Billy Strings. This time, though, Carter is singing lead. Bronwyn Keith-Hynes Bronwyn Keith-Hynes has long been renowned as a prolific instrumentalist, earning two IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year awards as well as a Grammy for her work with Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway. But on her latest album I Built a World, the Charlottesville Virginia native unlocks an impressive new sound: her voice. Now, as her own entry in bluegrass history expands from celebrated instrumentalist to bandleader and frontwoman, Bronwyn isn’t just crafting a career in the image of genre greats like Sam Bush and Jerry Douglas; she’s bringing them along for the ride. Both Bush and Douglas are featured as players and singers on I Built a World, and they’re not the only of Bronwyn’s musically-inclined pals and heroes to make an appearance. Molly Tuttle, Dierks Bentley, Brit Taylor, Darrell Scott, Dudley Connell and Jason Carter appear throughout the album. "‘I Built a World’ is about daydreaming, about building worlds in your mind. I was definitely a kid who did a lot of that. But as an adult, I feel like music still can take me to that place," she says. She hopes listeners can take a little bit of that dreaminess with them. “Each song on this album is its own little world, its own story, a space and a place in your mind that you can travel to and explore. Whatever you're needing or wanting to feel, you can go to that place here. I hope you enjoy the journey.” Audrey Spillman Audrey Spillman is a singer-songwriter based outside of Nashville, TN. Her songs have been cut by artists such as while also having success with songs in film/TV. Neilson Hubbard Hubbard has been making beautiful music for decades, as a member of Strays Don’t Sleep (with Matthew Ryan), The Orphan Brigade (with co producer Ben Glover), Spoon and as a solo artist, and as one of Nashville’s most renowned producers. Hubbard produced the Grammy nominated Rifles and Rosary Beads by Mary Gauthier. Hubbard’s production specializes in staying true to the song and he chooses a small ensemble of players that are as spontaneous and loyal to beauty and space as he is. Recently moving into photography and film, Hubbard directed the documentary and produced the soundtrack of The Orphan Brigade: Soundtrack to a Ghost Story which won a number of awards and birthed the band The Orphan Brigade (Hubbard, Joshua Britt and Ben Glover). With Joshua Britt, through their company Neighborhoods Apart, he directs and produces music videos and has worked with John Prine, Jason Isbell, Lucinda Williams and The Blind Boys of Alabama as well as a host of artists without household names. His songwriting has been featured in Grey’s Anatomy, One Tree Hill and Private Practice as well as several films. Everette Growing up in Shepherdsville Kentucky, frontman Brent Rupard began his musical journey the way many of the greats began – in the church. In a particularly expressive church, he learned to let emotions run wild through the music without reservations. From the church to the rowdy bars of Bowling Green, Kentucky where he moved to go to college at Western Kentucky University, he honed in his ability to play above the noise and capture an audience. As he began to outgrow the club scene of Kentucky, Rupard set his sights on making music a career. Along with musical companion and former member of Everette, Anthony Olympia, the two of them set off for Nashville to make this dream a reality. This is where the band name “Everette” was formed after George Clooney’s character on “Oh Brother Where Art Thou”, a movie frequently watched together. Everette has become more than just a band name. Even though the configuration has changed from duo to now being led by Rupard, the name Everette and the mission to bring people together through music continues. Whether you see Everette on the Grand Ole Opry, in your hometown theater, or gathered around in the backyard, there’s no doubt an Everette show will make you feel something. With a mixture of bluegrass and rock n roll, The Everette sound will surely transport you to the back porch, with good friends, good drinks and good times. Everette’s latest EP, Keys to Kentucky is just the start of this new journey.