Kris Crepeau is a Nashville-based singer and songwriter whose journey has taken him from Massachusetts through the Carolinas to Music City, where he’s now in his fifth year. A member of BMI, CMA, and AIMP, Kris splits his time between working at the Bluebird Cafe and writing daily with artists and fellow songwriters. He frequently takes the stage at writers’ rounds, showcases, and festivals, sharing the stories and songs that reflect his roots and his passion for music. Kris recently had a song reach #1 on the iTunes Charts and the top of the Billboard charts with “True Colors” performed by the Dugger Band. He co-wrote the song with Jesse Felder and the Dugger Band. 

Tony Arata was born in Savannah, GA and grew up on nearby Tybee Island. While studying for a journalism degree from Georgia Southern University, he began performing his original songs in local bands. In 1986, he and his wife Jaymi moved to Nashville where his unique, soulful style began to get the attention of people like Allen Reynolds and Garth Brooks. Garth, to date, has recorded seven of Tony’s songs, and “The Dance” won song of the year at The Academy of Country Music and received both a Country Music Association and a Grammy nomination, as well as a most performed song in Radio and Records Magazine. Tony is a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (2012). He has also had No. 1 records with “Here I Am” for Patty Loveless, “I’m Holding My Own” for Lee Roy Parnell, and “Dreaming With My Eyes Open” for Clay Walker. Other artists who have recorded his songs include Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Raitt, Trisha Yearwood, Delbert McClinton, Don Williams, Reba McEntire, Suzy Bogguss, and Hal Ketchum. Tony has also recorded four solo albums featuring new songs, covers, and guest appearances by many of Nashville’s finest musicians as well as folks who have recorded his songs, including Garth, Patty, and Lee Roy.

Jesse Felder is a talented songwriter based in Nashville, Tennessee, known for his unique sound and heartfelt lyrics. A U.S. Army veteran of the Afghanistan war, Jesse has played at notable events like the Key West Songwriter Festival and  Muscle Shoals Songwriter Festival for his third consecutive year. He has performed with Craig Morgan , and Neil McCoy. He is currently working on multiple music projects and is excited to bring his signature style to the stage.

Elizabeth Eckert is a virtuoso talent in the real world. After an acclaimed debut in Carnegie Hall, a wrist injury derailed the classical pianist’s career and she rediscovered her artistry through songwriting.  Elizabeth has now returned to the stage and the studio, performing original songs with stunning vocal delivery and her signature playing.   The daughter of two professional musicians, Elizabeth climbed on the piano bench at age 3 and started making music.  After studying at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music, she fell in love with songwriting, moved to Nashville, and never looked back. Elizabeth has performed in venues as diverse as her musical talents - from New York’s Carnegie Hall to Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe - and continues to play around Nashville and the United States.  Several tours of the UK have created an enthusiastic fan base overseas. Elizabeth has been featured as American Songwriter’s “Writer of the Week” and has been interviewed for Carnegie Hall’s “Songwriter Series.”