Sami Riggs is a singer-songwriter from Dry Ridge, Kentucky, whose music explores love, friendship, and the beauty in everyday life. Blending front-porch country, the honesty of folk, and the energy of early 2000s pop-punk, she draws inspiration from artists like Tom Petty, Alanis Morissette, Dolly Parton, and Hayley Williams. Rooted in Appalachian soul, Sami’s heartfelt originals strike an emotional chord, while her playful parody songs—often celebrating her beloved Cincinnati Bengals—have earned her a devoted social media following.   Visalia Gold is Zach McKinley and Chelsey Parker — two Kentuckians who grew up on different sides of the state and found common ground in sound. Their songs ride the line between truth and tall tale, woven with fiddle, raw lyricism, and the spirit of adventure. In their storytelling, fire meets ice — Chelsey leaning toward the wild and untamed, Zach toward depth and detail. It’s part bluegrass, part rock, all rooted in the kind of Americana that comes from living it. Caileen Tallant is a Texas-born singer-songwriter, composer, and pianist now based in Newport, Kentucky. Her music weaves her classical training with the storytelling spirit of her Texas roots. Her debut single, “Get It Right,” earned placement on Spotify’s Fresh Finds Country and All New Country playlists in May 2024. That same year, she opened for Gabby Barrett at the Merchants & Music Festival and joined touring songwriter Noah Smith’s band as a keyboardist and background vocalist.