Charlie Worsham Charlie Worsham has the entire Music City creative community in his corner, and that’s never been more apparent than with his upcoming project Compadres. Due October 13, the five-cut album finds a handful of his friends and admirers putting their stamp of approval on an artist who makes high-value music with even higher-value intent. Worsham’s decade-long career has earned him unparalleled praise from NPR, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The Tennessean, Billboard, Rolling Stone, Forbes, American Songwriter and more. A versatile celebration of musicianship and camaraderie, Compadres features collaborations with Dierks Bentley, Luke Combs, Elle King, Kip Moore and Lainey Wilson. In addition to creating his own music, the proud Mississippi native has recently contributed his talents as both a vocalist and instrumentalist to projects from Eric Church, Brandy Clark, Vince Gill, Kacey Musgraves, Hailey Whitters, Marty Stuart, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban, among others. He continues to tour as part of Dierks Bentley’s band, and he was honored with the ACM Award for Acoustic Guitar Player of the Year. Worsham is also the host of Pickers Radio on Apple Music Country, celebrating the liner note legends who create the magic behind your favorite records. Dee White Dee White is a preservationist. On his new album Heart Talkin’, produced by Grammy-winning Nashville visionary Tony Brown, the 26-year-old singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Slapout, Alabama, is committed to celebrating the people and things that came before. Over 10 tracks, he sings about mischievous old men at a church potluck dinner, laments the way his lover treats him like a discarded paper cup, and ruminates on the lesser qualities of humanity that are passed on through generations. Heart Talkin’ is the follow-up to Dee’s 2020 debut album Southern Gentleman, which paired him with producers Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys and David “Ferg” Ferguson. After beginning his career as a teenager under the encouragement of legendary record man Harold Shedd, Dee has evolved into his own man and artist, touring the world with icons like Alan Jackson and Alison Krauss and with fellow rising stars like Jackson Dean. He represents both the past and the future of country and Americana music Sam Williams Grandson of country pioneer Hank Williams and the son of outlaw legend Hank Jr., Sam Williams is the latest in a long line of American originals, who sings with his own singular voice and writes in his own singular style, fusing gut-wrenching honesty and plainspoken poetics with raw vulnerability and deep empathy. In 2021, Williams released his debut album, Glasshouse Children, which was a testament to his brilliant lyricism and soulful vocals and received rave reviews from Rolling Stone, Music Row, Associated Press, and so much more. In October 2022, Williams unveiled a deluxe edition of the record, which featured “Tilted Crown,” a reflective track about navigating his legacy in life. Williams followed up his debut with a string of powerful singles in 2023, along with multiple shows at the Grand Ole Opry and show-stopping performances at Nashville’s CMA Fest and the UK’s Country 2 Country Fest. In 2024, Sam unveiled “Carnival Heart” which served as the official anthem for the innovative country-themed show Songblazers: A Journey Into Country Music, produced and presented by Cirque du Soleil and Universal Music Group Nashville. Most recently, he released the first of three EPs entitled Act I: Scarlett Lonesome, with Act II: Countrystar coming July 11. Sam continues to prove that he is making a legacy for himself that is completely his own. Nathan Belt Country music traditionalist and Texas native Nathan Belt began carving out his skills as a country music performer in his teens, traveling and performing across the North Texas Opry circuit into his early 20s. He would soon move to Nashville, Tennessee when signing his first major publishing deal with Acuff-Rose Publishing in 2001. In 2013 he founded what quickly became a fan-favorite band in Music Valley and on Nashville’s famous Broadway strip, Nathan Belt & the Buckles. Since 2021 he’s been a featured performer and host on Nashville’s famous General Jackson Showboat AND you can still find him sharing his love of traditional, classic country music in well-known honky tonk's and music venues across Nashville. Most recently he's collaborated with longtime friend and songwriter/producer, Bryan Simpson ("Better Than I Used To Be", "Everything She Ain't", "A Guy With a Girl", "Werewolf"). With Bryan's wisdom and oversight, he's helped bring Nathan’s love and respect for classic country front and center with the first EP release "A Song In The Making", available now anywhere you stream country music. Brit Taylor On her new album, Land of the Forgotten, Brit Taylor takes us to her much discussed and misunderstood homeland, Appalachia, with songs that reveal the complex heart and complicated people of the place. Taylor is an accomplished singer-songwriter who has been performing professionally since she was a child. She has always taken the bull by the horns; Taylor has spent seven nights a week singing on Broadway, cold-called record execs, and she even formed a cleaning business to help finance her first album, Real Me, on which Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys) co-wrote five of the songs. Only three years later she found herself being produced by two of the most sought-after producers in Nashville: Grammy winners Sturgill Simpson and David Ferguson. Since then she has made her Grand Ole Opry debut, gained a devoted following as she toured the whole country, and garnered praise from the likes of NPR, Billboard, Rolling Stone, and American Songwriter. Land of the Forgotten will be released March 6th 2026 by RidgeTone Records, LLC Under Exclusive License from RidgeTone Records, LLC Marketed and Distributed by Thirty Tigers Collin Nash Hailing from the picturesque landscapes of Salem, Missouri, in the heart of the Ozarks, Collin Nash is a country singer-songwriter whose heartfelt melodies and authentic storytelling are capturing the attention of music lovers across the nation. Growing up surrounded by the natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of the Ozarks, Collin's music reflects the spirit of his roots, blending traditional country sounds with contemporary influences. From a young age, Collin was drawn to music, inspired by country legends like Roger Miller, Merle Haggard and Tom T. Hall that filled his childhood home. He began writing songs as a teenager, channeling his experiences and the stories of those around him into heartfelt lyrics. His music often paints vivid pictures of rural life, love, and the complexities of growing up in a small town, resonating deeply with audiences who appreciate genuine narratives and a good story. As he continues to hone his craft and expand his reach, Collin Nash is poised to make a lasting impact on the country music scene. Delaney Ramsdell Delaney Ramsdell is a songwriter and artist based in Nashville, TN. Originally from Roosevelt, Texas (population 18), Delaney penned a publishing deal at One Riot and Reservoir Media and comes at songwriting with a method steeped in the culture of West Texas. Adobe and Teardrops calls her voice and writing “imbued with certainty, confidence, and a special crystal-clear quality.” As a songwriter, her cuts have racked up over 30 million streams to date. Some of the songs and collaborators include “Make You Happy” (recorded by Lukas Nelson) to “Thankful” (recorded by Paul Cauthen) and “Far As I Can Go” (recorded by Ian Harrison) Ramsdell has also made her mark as an artist: opening for artists like William Beckmann, Keller Cox, and Aniston Pate. She made her SXSW debut in 2024 and had her song Withdrawal featured on the breakout CBS show, Fire Country. Bryan Simpson Modern American eclectic singer-songwriter Bryan Simpson is an artist whose sound unnervingly explores an evocative amalgamation of southern folk, bluegrass, classic country and indie eclecticism, with the playful swagger, relatable storytelling, and thoughtful introspection of his heroes which include John Hartford, Tom T Hall, Jeff Tweedy, and of course Bob Dylan. Bryan’s songs have netted praise from all corners: The Huffington Post wrote “Bryan’s original undertakings are reminiscent of the whimsical and whip-smart work by David Byrne and Jim James”. While SeattlePi claims Simpson’s music echoes “Bowie, and Beck in the melodies, moods, and arrangements. The quest is entertaining and thought-provoking.” His genre-spanning career has included making records and touring as a singer/songwriter with luminaries as diverse as The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach, bluegrass giant Ricky Skaggs and Mumford and Sons. Since leaving his hometown of Ft Worth Texas with only a fiddle, guitar, mandolin and a box fan to his name, Simpson has had many of his original songs recorded by country music standouts like Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw, Hailey Whitters, Kenny Chesney, George Strait, Brandy Clark, Old Dominion, Stephen Wilson Jr., with several of them ending up with a number 1 beside their name on the Billboard and Music Row charts . He has also been awarded NSAI’s prestigious award of “10 Songs I wish I’d Written”. His songs have easily totaled over 500 million streams at this point. This year Simpson released his first record under his own name. “The Oldest”, released in April, is a concise 11 songs in length, produced by Eddie Spear (Zach Bryan/Brandi Carlisle) and takes Simpson’s shade tree kaleidoscopic storytelling center stage. Timbo Born & raised in Music City, Timbo made waves working the Nashville honky-tonk circuit & kickstarted his career by releasing his debut EP to critical acclaim. Backed by a myriad community of lifelong musicians, he formed a band  with a sound many have come to call “Soul Country.” Timbo's sound showcases his traditional roots in Country music & culture. With a new record coming soon, you can already hear his unique style on iTunes & Spotify, or live in Music City & beyond.