Hailing from Kennett, Missouri, David Nail is well-respected up and down Music Row. Some might even call him a “tour de force” as his songs pull no punches in evoking the demons with which he has wrestled through much of his life. The GRAMMY-nominated multi-platinum singer/songwriter’s early releases, I’m About To Come Alive, The Sound Of A Million Dreams, I’m A Fire and Fighter, ignited his reputation as an innovator and creative risk-taker yet left Nail feeling restless. This led to the departure of the only record company home he’d ever known, MCA Nashville, where he’d formed friendships that endure even now. Through dealing with his own journey of mental health and the feeling of needing to “rebel against what people expect you to be,” Nail began making his most “organic” work to date, David Nail & The Well Ravens, with Jason Hall and Andrew Petroff. That project liberated Nail and propelled him into his next adventure. Writing solo for the next few months led to his debut solo independent EP Oh, Mother, a reflective piece of work. Of the title track, Rolling Stone noted that “the song creeps in like a sunrise — quiet, restrained cello and keys are the only underpinning for Nail’s powerful vocals at first. But then it slowly builds to something more massive and majestic.” That release was followed by Bootheel 2020 and Bootheel 2021, projects dedicated to the singer/songwriter’s hometown in the “bootheel” of Missouri. Nail released an EP titled Best of Me in 2023 and the title track has seen heavy press support and country radio airplay. 2024 brought more touring than ever, two great single releases “If I Could Call” and “Why” featuring Aubrie Sellers. Nail plans on releasing the start of an excitingly different and elevated album project this year leaving behind any self-imposed restrictions. In Nail’s own words, “My philosophy has always been, I just hope to have a good enough year that I can have a next year while staying as true to myself as I possibly can.” Find more at www.davidnail.com.

Growing up on 150 acres outside Knoxville, Tennessee, Hudson Macready learned earlywhat it meant to chase passion with both hands. His dad would load up the car for road tripsto see Willie Nelson, Gary Clark Jr., Marcus King, Jason Isbell, David Gray, Amos Lee, andmany more. Those nights weren’t just concerts, they were masterclasses in storytelling,musicianship, and the art of holding a crowd in the palm of your hand.At just 10 years old, Hudson stepped onto the stage with blues legend Buddy Guy, guitar inhand, and never looked back. Two years later, a Dave Matthews cover he posted onlineearned him a backstage invitation from Dave himself, moments that cemented his love forperforming and set him on his own creative path.As the songs kept coming, so did the depth. At 16, he wrote“Better Man,”a raw and deeplypersonal track inspired by his great uncle’s battle through addiction, loss, and redemption.The song resonated, introducing listeners to a young artist unafraid to explore real, heavyemotion. It marked a turning point, showing Hudson just how powerful honesty in music canbe.Now splitting time between music and acting — including a recurring role on ABC’sHighPotential— Hudson is building a career rooted in authenticity and connection. Whether it’sa stripped-down ballad or a driving, full-band anthem, his songs are designed to hit you inthe chest and linger long after the last note.His newest single,“Stay Single Story,”marks a major step forward, shaped in part by hisdevelopment with hitmaker Travis Hill (aka Scooter Carusoe), whose credits span fromTaylor Swift to Eric Church. Together, they’ve crafted a sound that blends soulful grit withmodern storytelling.Momentum is building fast — Hudson has over 200,000 monthly Spotify listeners, and thatnumber continues to climb with every release. Fans are connecting with his honesty, silkyvocal, and lyrics that feel lived-in and true.For Hudson, that’s more than a lyric —it’s his story.