On her new album, Sunset Drive, Denitia shares her story of going after something new — a life back in Nashville, where she attended college, immersed in both the city’s roots music scene and the community of the artist collective Black Opry — while experiencing the menagerie of emotions that come with leaving behind what you knew and starting over. Across the album, she draws from the country and alternative rock music she listened to growing up outside of Houston; the songs of artists such as the Eagles, Vince Gill, Waylon Jennings, Joni Mitchell, Dolly Parton, and Neil Young, ever present in her life; and the decade she spent entrenched in Brooklyn’s indie music scene. Denitia’s music has been featured in the films Nanny and The Invitation, as well as in the series Better Things (FX), Broad City (Comedy Central), Dear White People (Netflix), Shrinking (Apple TV+), and The Terminal List (Amazon). She has toured extensively with the Black Opry Revue; been invited to perform at the National Museum of African American Music and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville; and shared stages with Amythyst Kiah, Joy Oladokun, and Allison Russell, among other artists. In 2023, Denitia earned one of five spots in a residency hosted by the Black Opry and WXPN, was named to Rissi Palmer’s Color Me Country class, and was one of three artists selected for CMT and mtheory’s Equal Access cohort. And the momentum has continued in 2024: Denitia is one of CMT’s 2024 Next Women of Country; was named an artist to watch by the Nashville Scene in January; made her Grand Ole Opry debut this summer; and is opening shows for Mickey Guyton this fall. 

Meet Nashville’s renaissance woman of pop, Ivory Layne. She began songwriting at age six and by her teenage years had taught herself music production, a skill that would lead her to move from North Carolina to Tennessee. Crafting a unique voice entirely her own, Layne has made a name for herself in Nashville and London across multiple genres, collaborating with legendary writers and producers such as Jimmy Robbins, Shane McAnally, Natalie Hemby, Lori McKenna, Liam Howe, Eg White, Cam Blackwood, Ash Howes, and Ian Archer. She has performed with Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness, Needtobreathe, Andy Grammer, Ben Rector, and The Script as well as having written for artists such as Tom Grennan, Cory Asbury, Harper Grace, and others. As an independent artist, she’s had four consecutive singles played on BBC Radio 2 and is currently releasing new music on all streaming platforms. Layne is passionate about creating safe spaces on and offline for fellow creatives to be authentic and inspired.

Sally Jaye grew up in Georgia amongst a cast of family characters from carnies to hairdressers to cotton ginners. It’s the details mixed with humor and heartbreak in her storytelling that have garnered comparisons to southern gothic writer, Flannery O’Connor, with songs that have been recorded in the last two years by artists such as Grammy-nominated, hit songwriter, Brent Cobb and country artist/songwriter, Leah Blevins. Besides her critically acclaimed solo album, Amarillo, and her forthcoming album produced by Brent Cobb and recorded at the legendary Capricorn Studios in Macon, GA, she has also written and recorded albums with the psychedelic Appalachian duo, Pink Birds (formerly Ladies Gun), two live Gospel albums in a historic church in Newton, NC and an experimental punk trio, The Rodgers. Her songs have been featured in multiple primetime network television shows and feature films, including co-writing the end credits song for If Only (starring Jennifer Love Hewitt) and tracked at Abbey Road with the London Symphony Orchestra. She also appeared in the indie film Too Late, acting and playing her songs alongside two-time Oscar nominated, Jon Hawkes. Some may also know her as a recurring character for two seasons in the CBS prime time television show, Christy, starring Tess Harper, Kellie Martin, and Tyne Daly where she was also featured singing with the legendary Judy Collins. In 2025, Sally Jaye will release her new solo album and has been added as a Georgia College artist in residence in March, where she will commemorate the 100th birthday of Flannery O’Connor with a concert at Andalusia, O’Connor’s historic farm and home. Throughout her touring career she has shared the stage and/or collaborated with artists such as Patty Griffin, Lucinda Williams, Allison Moorer, Civil Wars Shooter Jennings, Billie Joe Shaver, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Brian Wright, Brent Cobb and the Zac Brown Band. 

Mark Taylor is taking Music City by storm. The 24-year-old Nashville resident brings that feel-good 90’s country sound back to his fans with his smooth vocals and soulful melodies. Having already opened for and shared the stage with superstars Big & Rich, Bryan White, Eric Paslay, Joe Nichols, Jon Pardi, Russell Dickerson, Members of R.E.M., The Doobie Brothers, Steely Dan, Collective Soul, and many more, Mark is certainly one to watch in Nashville.  As a songwriter, Mark has written songs alongside hit writers and had songs recorded by Amii Stewart (Singer of the 1979 #1 “Knock on Wood”), Whey Jennings (Grandson of Waylon), Hayley Payne, Dan Harrison, Molly Lovette, and more.  With numerous singles under his belt, his release, I’m Down peaked at #11 on a fan-voted country chart. He has received airplay all over the world including Australia, Ireland, London, Switzerland, and the U.K. His single, “Dust Off That Dirt”, has received nearly a quarter of a million streams and has been added to several terrestrial AM/FM radio rotations throughout the Northeast and Southeast United States, as well as internationally. His music video for “Dust Off That Dirt” premiered on The Country Network, broadcasting to over 40 million households. He’s been featured in numerous print & TV placements and also won ASCAP’s 2023 Harold Adamson Country Lyric award for this critically-acclaimed song.  Mark's recent cut, "Just Before the Dawn" (Top 40 hit on the iTunes Country Chart and Top 10 hit in Norway), recorded by Whey Jennings, was featured in the award-winning film, "American Outlaws", available in select theaters and streaming services now.  Recently partnering with CALI Distillery, Mark Taylor launched his own honey bourbon whiskey –Steel String Signature. He took a hands-on approach with every aspect of this, from taste to name choice to design and packaging. This limited edition spirit is currently available online through their retail partner, Great American Craft Spirits and can also be purchased directly through Mark’s website and in selected Total Wines. Mark is a proud Member of the Country Music Association (CMA) and The Recording Academy.