Bobby Marquez has a charismatic smile and refreshing tongue-in-cheek, but heartfelt, honky-tonk style that stirs an energy with audiences worldwide. The Texas-born singer/songwriter is reaching crowds far and wide on radio, national television appearances and tours across the U.S., Australia and Ireland, earning several awards from such notable organizations as the Grammys, The CMA of Texas, the Academy of Western Artists and induction into The Wheeling Jamboree.

 That musical path began in the small South Texas town of Freer, where Bobby taught himself to play guitar on an old guitar his cousin found too frustrating to learn and threw in the trash.  Bobby’s treasure led the way for him to perform at church, pageants and dancehalls before hitting large concert stages throughout his home state, including his hometown Rattlesnake Roundup.

Onward to Nashville with the encouragement of record executives,  where he got his nickname Smilin’ Bob from WSM Grand Ole Opry announcer Keith Bilbrey who noted that he was always smiling.

Well, Marquez has plenty to smile about with songs charted on The Music Row Chart, several overseas charts and proudly in the top ten on The Texas Music Chart.

Marquez remains humble and extremely grateful for all of the accolades, including several awards for his music from the AWA and CMA of Texas, but a few are especially dear to his heart.  The award-winning song, “The Cowboy Way” is a tribute to his late father-in-law and his integrity, produced by the legendary Western Music Hall of Fame star Rex Allen Jr.  The song also went on to become the theme song for the annual Gene Autry festival, The Cowboy Way Jubilee.  Another track from the album by the same title, co-written by Bobby Marquez not only won AWA and CMA of Texas awards, it was up for a Grammy nomination.  The song titled, “For Awhile” is a heartfelt duet with the Queen of Bluegrass, Rhonda Vincent.  And “Speak Love” is the final track from that collection that sums up Bobby Marquez’s character of kindness and generosity, garnering a CMA of Texas trophy and global attention.  The beautiful song was written by Marquez and hit songwriter Karen Staley.

His love for music and people is evident in the light of his eye on stage.  But just as important is the work he does behind the scenes.  Marquez’s songs have been recorded by Alan Jackson, Ty Herndon, George Strait, Rhonda Vincent and Johnny Rodriguez.  Country Superstars Cody Johnson and Post Malone have just recorded Bobby’s songs and are slated for release very soon.

Bobby Marquez has been seen on national television shows, Larry’s Country Diner, The Penny Gilley Show, Better Nashville, Cheyenne Country, Studio 23 Nashville and Country Fix.   Marquez has also been a regular host on the legendary Ernest Tubb Midnite Jamboree. Most recently he appeared on Branson Country USA.

 Bobby has shared the stage with The Bellamy Brother, Dennis Quaid, Mickey Gilley, Ray Price, Mel Tillis, Johnny Rodriguez, Martina McBride, David Ball, Janie Fricke, Johnny Lee and Lonestar… just to name a few.  

Bobby is also the host and founder of the annual St. Jude Children’s Hospital benefit, Country With Heart, as well as his virtual songwriters showcase, Country Campfire Pickin’.

Karen Staley was born in Weirton, WV and was raised in nearby rural Hookstown, PA in the Tri-State area of WV/PA & OH. She is a 30 year veteran of the Nashville music industry & has been involved in virtually every facet of the business from songwriting & performing to touring, recording & producing. 

Karen’s #1 songs have been played on radio over 12 million times & counting. Those songs have collectively sold more than 20 million albums, singles, and downloads. 

Karen is one of the original mainstays at the Bluebird Café, the now iconic listening room popularized by the ABC TV show Nashville. She is also one of the pioneers of the “In The Round” format for shows. 

Her songs have not only been recorded by modern stars like Faith Hill, Reba, Trick Pony, Terri Clark & Tracy Byrd but also by icons & legends such as George Jones, Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette, Conway Twitty & Brenda Lee 

As a guitar player & background singer Karen has toured with Faith, Reba, 

Patty Loveless, Terri Clark & Russ Taft. Karen is also a sought after studio session singer as well as demo producer. 

Karen’s songs have been nominated for Dove, Grammy, & International Bluegrass Awards & Karen won the ACM Song of The Year award with Tracy Byrd's classic Keeper of the Stars which was also featured on CMT's 100 Greatest Country Love Songs of All Time TV special.

David Wills is a Nashville-area native whose powerful baritone voice and masterful songwriting have secured his place as one of country music’s most enduring and respected creative figures, a lifelong devotee of the genre he has called “the greatest thing in the whole world.” Raised in Pulaski, Tennessee, Wills was introduced to music early when his mother bought him his first guitar and taught him to play, a foundation that led him from local bands to a career-defining moment at a Lakeland, Tennessee talent show, where legendary manager Seymour “Sy” Rosenberg - best known for guiding Charlie Rich - recognized Wills’ star potential and helped secure him a recording contract with Epic Records.

Wills quickly rose to national prominence, touring with Rich and performing on major stages just as Rich dominated the charts, and in 1975 released his debut album, Barrooms to Bedrooms, which produced two Top Ten hits and launched a recording career that ultimately yielded twenty-one songs on the Billboard country charts. While recording three albums between 1974 and 1988, Wills simultaneously built a legendary songwriting résumé, penning hits for artists such as George Strait, Keith Whitley, Patty Loveless, John Michael Montgomery, Sawyer Brown, and Garth Brooks, most notably co-writing “Wild Horses” for Brooks’ No Fences album, one of the most successful releases in country music history.

With more than 35 million copies of his songs sold, a four-decade association with the Charley Pride Music Group, and more recent, three more albums released by Tugalo Records, Inc., and accolades spanning country and gospel music - including a Dove Award–winning inspirational recording - Wills’ legacy endures as that of a consummate artist whose authentic voice, lyrical depth, and unwavering devotion to country music continue to resonate across generations.

“Country To The Bone” is an undeniable spirit that showman Kenyon Lockry radiates. There aren’t many artists who can say a Country Music Hall of Fame star took them under their wing.  But Kenyon’s uniquely fresh, original sound built on the foundation of classic country music didn’t escape the keen ear of Mel Tillis.  Under Tillis’s management, Lockry recorded three albums and toured nationally to Branson, the CMA Music Festival, and multiple appearances at the Ryman Auditorium and the Grand Ole Opry. 

The fourth-generation native Floridian, with a Southern drawl, was originally drawn to rock music, even forming a rock band in middle school. That was until his grandfather schooled him on the raw country sounds of Hank Williams.  That was a game changer. 

And in the fall of 2026, Kenyon Lockry will release a new album of pure country, all written solely by Lockry called “Further Than California.”   

Kenyon Lockry currently lives in Florida, married to his wife Jenni since 2010. Together, they are raising two children surrounded by family roots and their traditional values, while Kenyon also runs his own financial advising firm Kenyon Capital Group, LLC.