Originally from Missouri, Bill Whyte is a multi-talented songwriter, comedian, Hall of Fame radio personality, and performer. He has recorded two comedy albums—Off the Wall and Leave ’Em Laughin’—showcasing his sharp wit and musical humor. As a songwriter, Bill’s credits span multiple genres and award-winning projects. He co-wrote “Safe Haven,” recorded by Hillary Scott & The Scott Family for their Grammy-winning album Love Remains (Best Contemporary Christian Album, 2016). His catalog also includes “Crickets,” the title track of Joe Nichols’ album; “Retired” by Ray Stevens; “Goin’ Ugly Early” by Cledus T. Judd; and “Finger Pickin’ Good” by Kristy Cox featuring legendary guitarist Tommy Emmanuel, which won the 2020 Golden Guitar Award for Best Bluegrass Recording in Australia. Additional cuts include “Grand Ole Circle” by Darin and Brooke Aldridge and the #1 gospel bluegrass single “Blue Collar Gospel” by Jerry Salley and the Oak Ridge Boys. Bill is also celebrated for his long-running career in morning radio. He is a CMA Award winner for Best Large Market Radio Personality and was inducted into the Country Radio Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2012, the industry’s highest honor. Onstage, Bill performs nationwide with two acclaimed songwriting trios—Hits & Grins (with Steve Dean and Victoria Venier) and Evening in the Round (with Grammy winner Linda Davis and Lang Scott)—in addition to numerous solo shows.

Jimmy Fortune toured, sang and performed with the legendary Statler Brothers for 21 years. He joined them first as a temporary replacement for Lew DeWitt, after DeWitt heard him singing at a ski resort and recommended him.  Following an audition in Nashville, Jimmy was contacted by The Statler Brothers and performed his first show with them on January 28, 1982, in Savannah, Georgia.  Due to the debilitating effects of Crohn’s Disease, Lew was unable to return to the stage with the Statlers, and Jimmy was hired as a permanent replacement in August of 1982. Fortune quickly lived up to his name. He wrote the group’s second No. 1 hit, “Elizabeth,” on their 1983 album Today, and followed that with two more No. 1 hits–“My Only Love” (from 1984’s Atlanta Blue) and “Too Much On My Heart” (from 1985’s Pardners in Rhyme). Fortune also wrote the top-10 hit “Forever” from 1986’s Four for the Show and co-wrote the top-10 hit “More Than a Name on a Wall” from 1988’s The Greatest Hits. Jimmy has performed in all of the U.S. States, in Canadian Provinces, and in front of audiences as large as 100,000.  He was part of the Statlers’ annual Happy Birthday USA celebration in Staunton, Virginia, for 14 years.  He also sang on many of the Statlers’ gold, platinum, and double platinum recordings.  Jimmy’s career included The Nashville Network’s popular “The Statler Brothers Show” which aired for seven seasons and debuted in 1991 as the highest rated show for the network. Jimmy was privileged to perform at the White House on two occasions, once for President Ronald Reagan, and once for President George H. W. Bush.  He also presented a special gift to actress Elizabeth Taylor by singing his song “Elizabeth” to her for a birthday celebration. Jimmy and The Statler Brothers were inducted into the GMA (Gospel Music Association) Hall of Fame on October 29, 2007, and inducted into the CMA (Country Music Association) Hall of Fame on June 29, 2008. Jimmy, as a solo artist, was inducted into the Virginia Musical Hall of Fame in 2018. After The Statler Brothers retired on October 26, 2002, Jimmy seized the opportunity to launch a solo career to share new music with his fans.  His first solo CD, When One Door Closes, was released August 2003 on Audium/Koch. He released a gospel album, I Believe, in June 2005, a Christmas CD, Feels Like Christmas, in 2006, a live concert DVD in 2007 a country CD, “Windows” in 2009, “Lessons” in 2012. In 2015 Jimmy teamed up with the Gaither Music Group and recorded “Hits and Hymns” CD and DVD which debuted at #10 Billboard Country Album, #1 Southern Gospel, and #6 Billboard Contemporary Christian. The DVD debuted at #1 on Billboard Music Video charts.  In 2017 he recorded a compilation of his favorite songs called “Jimmy Fortune Sings the Classics” on the Gaither Music label and in May 2019 they also released “God and Country” CD and DVD which won a Dove Award in 2020 for Country/Gospel/Roots Album of the Year. In 2020 Jimmy joined his friends Ben Isaacs, Mike Rogers and Bradley Walker (Fortune/Walker/Rogers/Isaacs) in recording a quartet style project that included a CD and DVD called Brotherly Love that debuted #16 Billboard (all genres) Top Album Sales on 9-19-20. Their sophomore project, Listen To The Music, was released in 2023 under the name Brothers of the Heart. It debuted #32 Billboard (all genres) and #1 Christian. Jimmy is currently living in Tennessee, writing, touring, and recording music.

Wil Nance is a multi-platinum, chart topping songwriter based in Nashville, Tennessee. Initially from House Springs, Missouri, Wil has called Music City home for over 20 years. Known for his sharp and reliable southern lyrics, Wil Nance is one of Nashville’s most genuine treasures. Wil earned his first number one song at country radio with George Strait’s “Round About Way.” “Round About Way” was a single off of Strait’s multi-platinum, CMA Album of the Year, Carrying Your Love With Me. He has had multiple songs recorded by George Strait and has been part of over 10 million records sold; some of these songs include “Where Have I been All of My Life” and “If Heartaches Were Horses.” Wil hit the top of country charts for the second time in 2007 with his number one hit for Brad Paisley “She’s Everything,” off of yet another multi-platinum, CMA Album of the year. Wil’s songs have been recorded by artists like Tracy Lawrence, John Michael Montgomery, Joe Nichols, Craig Morgan, Diamond Rio, the Oakridge Boys, Easton Corbin, and Mo Pitney.

Spend 5 minutes with Brian White and you’ll quickly figure out he’s a passionate man. Whether it’s about his hometown Cincinnati Reds baseball team, his wife, his music or his relationship with God, there’s no denying he’s all in.  A veteran of the music industry, Brian has had the success that’s rewarded by such passion. His songs have earned him Sixteen #1 songs, 2 Dove Awards for Song of The Year, SESAC Country Song of The Year & Billboard’s Most Played Song of The Year (“Watching You” by Rodney Atkins) as well as ACM and CMA nominations. "Watching You" was listed at #37 in Billboard Magazines "100 Greatest Country Songs Of All Time" and also topped the chart as "The Most Played Country Song of The Decade". With over 400 cuts to his credit, his songs have been recorded by Rascal Flatts, Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Gary Allan, The Swon Brothers, Steve Holy, Earl Scruggs, Terri Clark, Kix Brooks, Blackhawk, Canadian Country stars Chad Brownlee, Tim Hicks, Brett Kissel, The Lovelocks, Livy Jeanne, NewLaw as well as Australian artist Jayne Denham, Missy Lancaster, Travis Collins and Russian Pop Star, Avraam Russo. In the Christian market, his songs have been recorded by We Are Messengers, Consumed By Fire, Ben Fuller, Danny Gokey, Kutless, 7eventh Time Down, Avalon, Point of Grace, Mandisa, 4 Him, Larnelle Harris, Karyn Williams, Selah, All Star United, 33 Miles, Pure NRG, Jaci Velasquez, Cliff Richard and many more. Brian is a frequent speaker for conferences around the country as well as a featured clinician at songwriting seminars.  When he's off the road, he can usually be found playing a Songwriter Round, chasing a golf ball or in the studio behind the console producing records. Brian writes for Red Street Publishing and makes his home in Nashville, TN with his wife, Karyn.