Nashville-based Singer Songwriter Todd Joseph put together this project Clear The Benches.It aims to not be defined by genres but just reflect and give back to all the influences obtained over the years. From an anthemic alternative rock vibe featuring elite members of Tennessee's great music scene to Home production in the box sounds. "This should be for people who appreciate music in all of its forms."

Preston Ashby is a songwriter, singer, and guitarist based in Austin, Texas. Active in both Austin and Nashville, he writes across country, Americana, roots rock, classic soul, pop, and hip-hop, collaborating with artists as a composer, lyricist, and topliner. Ashby builds songs around the vocal with soulful melodies, polished lyrics, and deceptively simple arrangements. In December 2025, he was named the winner of the Golden Pick Songwriting Contest, presented by the Bluebird Cafe and Taylor Guitars, and has been invited to perform at the Bluebird on multiple occasions. He has also performed at the Paramount Theatre, one of Austin's landmark performing arts venues.

Named by Rolling Stone Magazine as a "New Artist You Need To Know", Canadian born Makayla Lynn is a fresh face in Nashville making a name for herself on both sides of the border. Spending time at #1 on CMT's 12-Pack Countdown, two-time East Coast Music Award-winner in Canada and sharing her music through an unforgettable live show, Lynn's growth as a songwriter through her teens has allowed her artistry to find its place in the world of Country/Americana storytellers much like her influences. A prolific songwriter whose lyrical depth runs deep beyond her years, Lynn can be found writing with the impressive likes of Trisha Yearwood, Lori McKenna, Luke Laird, Brandy Clark, Jay Knowles, Gordie Sampson, Marcus Hummon, Leslie Satcher, Matraca Berg, Ashley Monroe, Ronnie Bowman, Carter Faith, Jillian Jaqueline and many more. She appeared as a writer on two tracks on Trisha Yearwood’s newest album “The Mirror”.  As both a songwriter and an artist, Lynn is trailblazing a fierce path for herself in Nashville. Gifted with the ability to storytell deeply and profoundly paired with vocals that never seem to miss a note, Lynn is an artist/writer who is here to stay.