With the fuel of both Southern rock and  country music influences pumping through his veins, it’s no surprise  that CJ Solar is a natural at fusing the two worlds. Combine that with  Delta blues, compliments of a childhood spent in Cajun country, and  you’ve got one badass up-and-comer, with the pure musical talent and  vocal chops to back him up. Already turning heads throughout Nashville,  Baton Rouge and beyond, having been named one of the“New Artists You  Need To Know” by Rolling Stone Country, Solar says the driving force  behind his untimely success isn’t fame nor fortune – it’s just a diehard  infatuation with the music he grew up on. When not out touring the country headlining his own shows and opening for  such artists as Lynyrd Skynyrd, Hank Jr and Gary Allan, he continues to  write and record. He's released 3 EP's of songs he's co-written and just released his first full length in August of 2022. He's penned songs for  artists such as Jason Aldean, Jerrod Niemann and Justin Moore, while  also writing number one singles for Jameson Rodgers with 2020's "Some  Girls" and Morgan Wallen's breakout hit "Up Down" featuring Florida  Georgia Line.  “I just want to  write songs that say something and really mean something to me. I want  to ride around in a van, tour the country, and play songs with my buds.  Everything I do in music, I want to do it for the love of the music and  the sake of the song,” he adds.

Blazing guitars and reflective storytelling; spirited swagger and compassionate vulnerability. The artistry of Mark Mackay is inclusive, projecting a vivid panorama of arena-ready rock and roll crosscut with country soul -- an authentic genre of pure American music channeled through the captivating sincerity of an eloquent singer-songwriter.   Mark Mackay has performed thousands of shows as a headliner at clubs, concerts, festivals, and fairs, and as an opening act for rockers like The Steve Miller Band, REO Speedwagon, and Night Ranger, and country hitmakers Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw, Eli Young Band, and Gary Allan. He has commanded center stage at The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, and in 2025, Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.   He envisions his newest slate of seven songs for Bungalo Records/Universal Music Group as a prologue to the next phase of his ever-evolving career. His creative team includes behind the board master and multiple ACM Guitarist of the Year nominee Adam Shoenfeld, with multiple contributions from Mark’s frequent co-writer and co-producer, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Jeffrey Steele. Whether fronting his band of A-list players, or in intimate solo performances, Mark’s audience connection is profound. “I’m staying true to myself, and the kind of music I like, and the stories I like telling,” Mark avows. “I don’t make a big deal about driving, but yeah, I am always zipping around the country, interacting with people, and reminiscing about their stories, and how music brings us all together.” On his lead single, “Old Songs and Old Trucks” Mark is a confiding storyteller, embracing sweet nostalgia behind the wheel of a S-10 Chevy truck. Memories echo in the bittersweet “Things You Say,” a song that Mark explains onstage as: “A song about taking stock of your whole life and all the decisions you’ve made along the way.” Charged with adrenaline, “Get Away” is a full throttle riff-driven road burner. “Crash” is narrated with sly undertones, in the words, “You weren’t after my money/But you knew I had plenty to bail you out.” The spooky “Crazy About the Moonlight” is ignited by thunderous rock intensity, while “Let Her Fly,” is aloft with acceptance. In tune with tumultuous times, “I Am Love,” is a galvanizing anthem of unity that Mark introduces in concert with these words, “Here’s a song about something we should sing more about in this country every day.” With his first fashion collaboration, designing a t-shirt in tandem with Ventura, CA based apparel company Iron and Resin, Mark is initiating new creative outlets. Now in its third year, the national month-long “Rockin’ and Rollin’ Guitar Slinging Christmas Tour” has expanded to include multiple dates in California, Utah, Montana, Colorado, Ohio, and New York. Based in Nashville, Mark Mackay was raised on the sounds of his native California, from Laurel Canyon to Bakersfield. With a classical piano background, he gravitated to the electric guitar, studied at Musicians Institute in Hollywood, and began writing songs and recording demos in a garage studio. “There are some striking similarities to what I’ve been writing lately and what my music was like back then,” he muses. “The nuts and bolts are eerily similar. It’s a litmus test, back to me and my guitar and what I feel like singing.” Like his legendary musical heroes, he embraces the sound of his personal truth. “I grew up on Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp. I’m so moved that over the years they were up there in denim jackets singing songs about America that were meaningful and emotional. I still believe in great songs and guitar solos. That’s become my rallying cry.”

Kristen Brown is an emerging Nashville country music artist with Northern California roots and a love for creating music that’s true to who she is. She has had the privilege of sharing the stage with renowned acts such as Toby Keith, Morgan Wallen, and Rascal Flatts, highlighting her growing influence in the industry. ​ Kristen gained national recognition as a Top 20 finalist on Season 24 of  The Voice, working closely with music icons Gwen Stefani and John Legend. Currently headlining her Coast to Country Tour, Kristen has been capturing hearts and performing at venues all across the United States. Her performances are known for their heartfelt connection, creating the kind of atmosphere where strangers feel like friends by the second chorus.​ Kristen is dedicated to her artistry in the studio, focusing on writing and producing her upcoming album. She is eager to share her new music with fans and industry professionals alike, as she continues to evolve as a dynamic presence in country music.