Dillon Johnson is a Nashville-based drummer currently touring with Colton Dixon. Originally from Kansas City, Dillon’s played massive stages across the country. Whether in the studio or on the road, he’s built a reputation as a solid and dependable player in the pop and Christian music scenes.

Eliza Thorne is a singer/songwriter originally from North Carolina, now based in Nashville, Tennessee. She has collaborated with artists like Gabe Lee and Timbo and has been carving out a name for herself in the city’s songwriting circles. Her debut album, Somebody New, was produced by Mose Wilson and released last year.

Sterling Drake is a Montana-born, Nashville-based singer/songwriter whose music blends classic country, Americana, and Western influences. Drawing inspiration from artists like Willie Nelson, Townes Van Zandt, George Jones, and Ian Tyson, his songs reflect a strong connection to tradition and place. Beyond music, Sterling is actively involved in land conservation and mental health advocacy within rural communities. His latest album, The Shape I’m In, was released earlier this month.

Cristina Vane is a Nashville-based singer/songwriter whose music fuses Delta blues, Appalachian folk, and rock. Born in Italy and raised across Europe, she is a skilled slide guitarist and banjo player. Cristina cut her teeth busking on the Venice Beach Boardwalk before releasing her debut album, Nowhere Sounds Lovely, in 2021. Her latest record, Hear My Call, was released earlier this year. She has shared the stage with Bob Weir, Wynonna Judd, and Cass McCombs.

Mallory Eagle is a singer/songwriter originally from Oklahoma City. She began performing at a young age, singing in church and at bluegrass festivals before joining the band Cimmaron Station at 17. After earning a degree in vocal performance from the Academy of Contemporary Music at UCO, she released her debut album Red Dirt Home in 2018. Since moving back to Oklahoma City via Nashville, Mallory has become a standout voice in the Americana and country scene, known for blending honky-tonk, country rock, and bluegrass. Her latest album, The Neon Waltz, was released in 2024.

Lyle Brewer is a guitarist, composer, and educator based in Boston, Massachusetts. Known for his virtuosic technique and genre-spanning style, Lyle has released multiple solo records and collaborated with a wide range of artists, as well as having previously played guitar for the band Neighbor. In addition to performing, Lyle is on faculty at Berklee College of Music, where he inspires the next generation of players with his unique musical voice and thoughtful approach to the guitar.

Hannah Juanita is a country singer/songwriter from the state of Tennessee. Now living in Nashville, she has toured heavily around the country since the release of her debut album, Hardliner, in 2021, headlining and supporting acts like Kaitlin Butts, Nick Shoulders, Emily Nenni, Summer Dean, Jesse Daniel & Kelsey Waldon. Her newest album, Tennessee Songbird, was released this past year.

Trent Gilbert is a guitar/pedal steel guitar player, songwriter, and producer based out of Nashville, Tennessee. Originally from South Carolina, he moved to Nashville to pursue a career in music, and has since become a major part of the country music scene in town.

Robbie Muzick is a singer/songwriter originally from Elyria, Ohio. He started playing guitar at the age of 6, and by 7, he was already on the road with his family’s Southern Gospel band. Robbie moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in 2010, and since then, he has become a staple workhorse in the music scene.

CJ Solar is a singer/songwriter from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to attend Belmont University, where he graduated with a degree in songwriting. Prior to graduating, he signed his first publishing deal. He has written songs for artists such as Jason Aldean, Jerrod Niemann, and Justin Moore, as well as #1 hits for Morgan Wallen and Jameson Rodgers. As a performing artist, CJ has opened for artists including Lynyrd Skynyrd, .38 Special, Gary Allan, Hank Williams Jr., and Chris Janson.