Born and raised in Southwest Louisiana, Douga's country  and Cajun roots run deep. She cut her teeth sitting in with French bands from home and has been credited for having a real and timeless sound.  Before moving to Nashville in 2019, Douga self-released her debut record; Boots, Bras, and Drawers which was quickly recognized by Country Music People Magazine and BBC Radio. While still fairly new to town, Douga’s heroes had already taken notice. Her first cut as a songwriter came from the legendary Jim Lauderdale on his country album, From Another World, which launched Douga straight into the spotlight at The Grand Ole Opry Stage . Lauderdale has since recorded five of his and Douga’s co-written songs.  Amidst the height of the 2020 Pandemic, Douga gave her audience a dose of happiness. She released a lighthearted, acoustic EP, Lines, accompanied with a witty music video. Generously supported by CMT, SiriusXM ‘The Outlaw’, and CountryLine TV, Douga’s “Lines” has established a highly engaged global presence.  Right behind Lines, came Joe & Gin, a fully produced studio EP. The title track made its world premiere on Bob Harris’ BBC Radio2 Country Show, and spring boarded a load of support from Country Rebel, WSM’s Coffee, Country, & Cody, SiriusXM, and multiple Spotify editorial playlists.  ​In 2023 Douga had her first chart topping success as a songwriter with Australian rock legend, Ella Hooper, on her latest record, Small Town Temple, which debuted at Number 1 on the ARIA Country Charts as well as Number 1 on iTune's Rock Charts. Douga helped pin the title track, "Small Town Temple",  and the first single "Old News"; a song revealing the deep truths of Ella's story. 

Stephanie Chapman is a singer and songwriter whose lyrics employ many of the scenes from her pastoral childhood in rural West Virginia to form a painterly landscape in story and song. Stephanie credits this fertile soil and her dad’s eclectic taste in music with shaping her song style. In 2001 a fortuitous meeting in Normandy, France led to 22 years of marriage and musical collaboration with her husband Nathan Chapman. A Nashville-born son of Steve and Annie Chapman, revered and celebrated Christian singer songwriters, Nathan had decided to leave the music industry in his past until he met his wife and they formed a duo, got a record deal and started recording music together. Stephanie’s songs seem to keep finding homes with some of the best artists in music and now she has had songs recorded by Bonnie Raitt, Ricky Skaggs and Sharon White, Eric Church, Mickey Guyton, Martina McBride, and Lady A and more. After a long absence on music row to tend to her three children she released a full-length album called Under An August Sky on May 24th, 2024.

Hailing from Long Island, New York, Mindy Smith started life a little differently from the typical child. When Mindy’s birthmother was physically unable to raise her, she was adopted as an infant by a Christian minister and his wife, whose love of music greatly influenced her life. Smith’s mother, a choir director at the church, lost a long fought battle with breast cancer while Mindy was still a teenager. She eventually followed her father to Knoxville, Tennessee after trying her hand at the conventional route of schooling. However, Mindy was never meant for the common path, and it was in Tennessee where she began listening to Americana and bluegrass music from artists such as Alison Krauss, The Cox Family, John Prine and Patty Griffin. These new found inspirations added to her early love of pop, jazz, alt-rock and classical music. It was this eclectic and diverse recipe of influences that eventually contributed to her own unique sound and songwriting. Never one to take the traditional route, Smith penned her first song a cappella and then taught herself how to play guitar. This led Mindy to first start performing her original songs at open mic nights in Knoxville. At the age of 26, and as a newly self-taught guitarist, she often opted to leave her instrument stage side to sing her sets a cappella. Always an intrepid soul, Mindy set out for Nashville in 1998 with only three hundred dollars in her pocket but a wealth of musical dreams to pursue. After arriving in Nashville, Mindy immediately started putting her name on the various waiting lists of writers’ rounds and open mic nights. When her name was finally called, she seized the opportunity to hone her craft, gained much needed performance experience and welcomed constructive input from other more seasoned singer songwriters. In 1999, Smith signed her first publishing deal and soon learned how to juggle her writing responsibilities and day job while continuing to play the nightly writers’ round circuit.  Armed with a clear and honest passion for Americana, jazz, pop, rock, blues, and folk, Mindy Smith first created buzz in the the broader music world in 2003. She was invited to come up with a new arrangement of one of Dolly Parton’s most beloved songs, “Jolene” for the star studded tribute album, Just Because I Am A Woman. Smith charmed music fans with her elegantly pleading rendition of the song and went on to perform the cover with Parton on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Soon after, Smith signed her first record deal with Vanguard Records, who released her award-winning, critically acclaimed debut album, One Moment More produced by Steve Buckingham. "Come to Jesus" was her biggest commercial hit, receiving airplay on country, adult album alternative and adult contemporary radio. The song charted at No. 32 on the Adult Top 40 chart of Billboard Magazine. In 2004, Smith appeared at the Cambridge Folk Festival in the U.K., which was broadcast nationally on BBC Radio. That same year, Smith was nominated for and won The Americana Music Association’s prestigious, Best Emerging Artist of the Year award. In 2006, Smith released "Out Loud," the first single from her second album, Long Island Shores co- produced by Smith,  Lex Price, Steve Buckingham, and Roger Moutenot. The song was well received by AAA rock radio and Country Music Television.  In January 2007, she performed "Please Stay" on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.  Later that year, Smith released her first full length Christmas album, My Holiday that featured the elegant harmonies of Alison Krauss, on the lesser known melodic arrangement of “Away In A Manger”. Smith wrote five original songs for the critically acclaimed album,  including the title track, “My Holiday”,  a dreamy duet with Thad Cockrell, ”I Know the Reason" and “Santa Will Find You’ with country songstress, Chely Wright.    In August 2009, Smith released her alt country, pop leaning fourth studio album, Stupid Love co-produced by Ian Fitchuk, and Justin Loucks. She appeared on The Early Show to perform the first single, "Highs and Lows".  Vince Gill and Amy Grant, appeared as featured vocalists. After recording four albums for Vanguard, Mindy Smith struck out on her own for her self-titled 2012 release through her own Giant Leap label in conjunction with TVX Records. The album debuted at #2 on the iTunes Singer Songwriter Chart. Smith subsequently released her second, critically acclaimed Christmas collection, Snowed In EP in 2013 to rave reviews. In addition to releasing five, full-length studio albums, a Christmas EP, and numerous singles, Smith has also performed alongside the likes of Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss, John Prine and Mary Chapin Carpenter. Smith’s original songs such as, “If I Didn’t Know Any Better, “All His Saints”, and “Come To Jesus”, have been recorded and released by Alison Krauss, Lee Ann Womack, Faith Hill, Gaither Vocal Band and many more.

 Emily West is a multifaceted artist known for her powerful voice, sharp intuition, and passion for authentic connection through story and song. Emily blends emotional intelligence with artistry to create transformative experiences. Whether through live performance, writing, or digital presence, Emily cultivates spaces where vulnerability is strength and self-expression is celebrated. She is devoted to growth, impact, and inspiring others to own their voice with confidence and clarity. Originally from Waterloo Iowa, Emily moved to Nashville at age 18. Just two weeks later, she was signed to Warner Chappell by Tim Wipperman and Michael Knox. In 2003, she signed a record deal with Capitol Records and gained national attention with “Blue Sky,” a heartfelt ballad she co-wrote with Hall of Fame songwriter Gary Burr. The track featured a duet with Keith Urban and became one of her early career highlights. After parting ways with Capitol, Emily independently released her EP I Hate You, I Love You, which soared to #2 on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter charts for two consecutive weeks. In 2014, she was invited to perform at the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem for the 50th Anniversary celebration of The Beatles’ arrival in America. With no set plans back in Nashville, Emily remained in New York, where a spontaneous audition led her to the national stage on NBC’s America’s Got Talent. Her haunting renditions of “Nights in White Satin” (The Moody Blues), “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” (Roberta Flack), and “Chandelier” (Sia) captivated the judges—especially Howard Stern—and the nation. Emily ultimately finished as runner-up in the competition. Following AGT, she toured with Jay Leno, opening his shows with her one-woman blend of songs, stories, and comedy. In 2017, she signed with Sony Masterworks and released All For You, an album featuring both original material and standout performances from her time on television. Emily’s songwriting continues to resonate with artists and fans alike. “American Actress,” one of her original compositions, was recorded by Sam Williams—son of Hank Williams Jr. and grandson of country legend Hank Williams—for his debut album. As an independent artist, Emily remains creatively active. She collaborated with Grammy Award-winning producer Daniel Tashian on the EP Symphonies, and co-produced her album Dear Diary with Leroy Powell of Whiskey Wolves of the West. A seasoned performer, Emily has graced the stage of the Grand Ole Opry 79 times, a testament to her enduring artistry and presence in American music. Through it all, Emily continues to nourish both her wounds and her wonder through the power of storytelling. As she says: “It’s just the beginning—always.”