Texas artist, Helene Cronin, calls herself a story-singer. She shares her life through emotionally honest songwriting, inviting her listeners into the storybook. Her vulnerability and the intricate detail in her writing make her songs highly relatable to audiences. For Helene, this connection is vital. A New Folk Winner at Kerrville Folk Festival, Helene's style is a merger between the raw roots of Americana and the polished song-craft of Nashville's Country. Never setting out to be a star, songwriting brought her to the stage. She possesses a voice as much a character as the ones that inhabit her songs. Tonight Helene will be celebrating a song newly released on Ella Langley's DANDELION album. Other artists who have recorded her songs include Cody Johnson, Bryan Martin, Heidi Newfield, and Janelle Arthur w/ The Isaacs. She owns a home in Nashville, traveling here monthly, and is well-connected in this incomparable songwriting community, writing for and with other artists.  A prolific songwriter, Helene continues to record her own projects. Her third full-length record, MAYBE NEW MEXICO, was released in March 2025. Her absolute favorite venue to play is The Bluebird Cafe.

Janelle is no stranger to the spotlight.  She began performing at Dollywood when she was 8 years old portraying one of her musical heroes, a young Dolly Parton.  From that time and thousands of shows later, she has had the opportunity to be a guest on The Today Show, The Kelly & Michael Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Access Hollywood, and Today in Nashville. Thanks to her loyal followers, her social media fan base is now around 150,000 on combined social media networks. As an entertainer, Janelle has had the pleasure of opening shows for or performing with: Vince Gill, Rascal Flatts, Craig Morgan, and The Band Perry.  Her lifetime dream to perform on the world-famous “Grand Ole Opry” became a reality on June 19, 2013, and she has been a repeated guest many times since then. ​As a daughter of the South steeped in family ties, tradition, and truthfulness, Janelle Arthur’s music is reflective of who she is and exemplifies her way of life.  As evidence in “Love You Anyway,” a compelling song written by Arthur (featuring multi-Grammy award winner Vince Gill) is honest, persuasive, and real.  Her self-titled debut EP including this collaboration is available on Spotify and iTunes.  Janelle made her big screen debut with her first feature film role as the star of the Runnin’ From My Roots along with Janine Turner, Leigh Allyn Baker, Patrick Muldoon, Nia Sioux, and playing her mom in the film, country’s own… Deana Carter.  The film was released world-wide December 11, 2018.  “Runnin’ From My Roots,” the lead single and title track of the film is one of five songs co-written by Arthur, and featured on the accompanying soundtrack (produced by Deana Carter) for the faith-based drama.  The accompanying video was the single most viewed video on CMT.com at its debut and was the number 1 video in the CMT Music 12 Pack for 6 out of the 9 weeks that it aired. Janelle Arthur has proven to be one of the most promising multi-dimensional entertainers since Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire with her inherent ability to connect with audiences through film, television, and live shows.  She moved to Nashville to pursue her passion for songwriting and plans to create music for the rest of her life.  Janelle is looking forward to releasing new music and performing more shows on the road this year. 

Eric Erdman is a guitar-slinging troubadour. His lyrics paint stories that are introspective and deep—quirky but palatable. His songs feature fresh hooks that somehow draw listeners in like old friends. Eric has penned the theme song for Drag Race High. His song “Stone’s Throw” is a hit for the Red Clay Strays and is featured on both the Strays’ Moments to Remember (RIAA Certified Gold) and Live at the Ryman albums, as well as on CBS’s hit show The Road. His song “Caddo County” (written with Dave Cobb and the Red Clay Strays) is featured on the 2025 Grammy-nominated and 2025 AMA-nominated Twisters soundtrack. He is the 2026 Mobile Arts Council Musical Artist of the Year; a 15-time (2010–2024) Lagniappe Awards Solo Musician of the Year; the 2021 Southland Music Line Musician of the Year; a 5-time TRMA Songwriter of the Year; and co-writer of the 2021 TRMA Song of the Year, “The Wave,” and Single of the Year, “Family Tree.”

Terri Jo Box is a singer songwriter from Nacogdoches, TX. She is a signed writer at Jonas Group Entertainment. Terri Jo has written songs on four Grammy nominated albums, a CMA nominated  Album Of The Year and her song “Dear Old Sun” was on Miranda Lambert’s 2018 ACM Album Of The Year. She has also written songs recorded by Eric Church, Cody Johnson, Ashley McBryde, Lainey Wilson, Trisha Yearwood, Patty Loveless, Trent Tomlinson, Gwen Sebastian, Gary Chapman, Wade Hayes, Chely Wright, and many more. Terri Jo owns, host and books Nashville's most popular writers showcase, the Music Row Freakshow.