Iowa-born, Nashville-based Hailey Whitters, known for deep country style, gained fame with 2020's "The Dream". Touring with Luke Combs, she's won ACM awards, received Grammy nods, and collaborated with Little Big Town. Popular for hit "Everything She Ain’t."
Detroit rapper Babyface Ray, known for insightful lyrics & strong local ties, gained fame with hits like "Green Carpet" & chart-topping EPs like Unfuckwitable. Collaborated with Big Sean, Moneybagg Yo, & more. Multiple Billboard 200 entries.
Born in Oakland, Fantastic Negrito, real name Xavier Dphrepaulezz, overcame a severe car crash to win 3 GRAMMYs for Best Contemporary Blues Album. Known for his powerful themes and collaborations with Sting and E-40, he also founded Revolution Plantation for youth empowerment.
Maggie Rose, a singer-songwriter praised by Billboard, blends pop, rock, soul, and Americana. Known for her soulful voice and diverse themes, she's collaborated with top musicians and played over 100 Grand Ole Opry shows.
New Orleans-based Dumpstaphunk, known for vibrant funk-fusion, has performed with legends like Carlos Santana and Bob Weir. Building on the Neville legacy, they shine in live shows and recorded 4 albums.
Nashville-based Lindsay Lou blends bluegrass, folk, Americana, with soulful pop. Known for her powerful vocals, she emerged from Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys and Sweet Water Warblers.
Bruno Mars, born in Honolulu, is an 11x GRAMMY winner and best-selling artist known for hits like "That's What I Like." His albums, including '24K Magic,' have topped charts globally. He's also a 4x Guinness World Record holder, famous for his Super Bowl performance and the record-breaking single "Uptown Funk" with Mark Ronson.
Blondie, led by Debbie Harry and Chris Stein, evolved from punk to a blend of pop, disco, reggae, and hip-hop. Hits like "Heart of Glass" and "Rapture" propelled them to stardom, earning them a spot in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2006.
Jon Batiste, Juilliard grad & ex-bandleader on Colbert, won an Academy Award & Grammy for "SOUL". Known for "WE ARE", he collaborates with Reznor & Ross.
Ryan Bingham, from Hobbs, NM, blends genres from folk to rock. Known for Oscar-winning "The Weary Kind," his music reflects his diverse early life and travels across the U.S.
ZZ Ward, blending blues, hip-hop, pop, R&B, and rock, started in Eugene clubs. Known for a Top 40 hit and her album 'Dirty Shine,' she collaborates with top producers like Ludwig Goransson.
Born in Vermont, Dan Tyminski excelled in bluegrass with early exposure to country music. Known for "Hey Brother" with Avicii & vocal work in "O Brother Where Art Thou," he collaborated with stars like Dolly Parton & Alison Krauss, gaining multiple awards.
