Jake Hoot is a storyteller with a six-string and a purpose. Best known as the Season 17 winner of NBC’s The Voice, Jake has become one of country music’s most compelling voices, captivating audiences with his rich, soulful baritone and honest, heartfelt approach to song. He has graced iconic stages including the Grand Ole Opry and the Ryman Auditorium, and he continues to connect with fans across the country with dynamic live performances and authentic songwriting. In addition to his performance career, Jake is returning to the NBC stage in The Voice: Battle of Champions, joining an all-star lineup of past competitors and showcasing the enduring impact of his music. Born in Texas and raised between the Dominican Republic and Tennessee, Jake’s music reflects a life grounded in faith, family, and real-world experience. His sound blends classic country roots with contemporary artistry, moving effortlessly from tender ballads to powerful anthems that resonate with listeners of all ages. Over the years, he has released a series of original songs and duets, including emotional fan favorites and collaborative releases. Jake is a devoted husband and proud father, living out the love and values he shares through his music. Whether performing at festivals, concert halls, fairs, or special events, Jake brings sincerity, spirit, and soul to every stage offering audiences music that speaks to the heart and uplifts the spirit.

“Floyd is a musical Swiss Army knife that is able to magnificently adapt to any musical genre or setting when need be.” - American Songwriter Magazine Jamie has written songs recorded by Kelly Clarkson, Kesha, Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys, Miranda Lambert, Ronnie Dunn, Sturgill Simpson, Ingrid Andress, Brian McKnight, Wrabel, Kalie Shorr, Ty Herndon, Ashley Monroe, Madi Diaz, Jake Hoot, Cassadee Pope, Trousdale,  Rebecca Lynn Howard, Hayden Panettiere, Kellie Picker, Lucie Silvas and more. Listen for Jamie’s vocal performance featured in the new commercials for NBC’s The Voice, announcing Reba McEntire as the newest judge! Jamie and her husband Jimmy Thow produced and recorded the theme together and it will continue to air throughout the new season on NBC. Jamie’s recent single”I Never Want To See You Again,” a singable/danceable/cryable ‘country sad song in disguise’—was named one of Billboard’s “Top 10 New Must Hear Country/Americana Songs.” Jamie was also named the “Country Artist Discovery Of The Week” by Music Row Magazine, and veteran industry critic Bob Oermann raves: “This bopping, danceable ditty is ear candy on several levels. The melody is enchanting. The production shines like crystal beads. Her soprano-leaping vocal is a delight. The songwriting is stellar: “I never want to see you again, until I see you again,” she warbles as she contemplates an up-and-down relationship while notes sparkle like glitter around her. A lovely record.” CMT.com featured the single’s official music video, along with the video for her follow up summer single “Sad Summer.” “Sad Girls Do,” the single and the music video, are out now. The song is the final single of her 3 song “Sad Pack” planned for this year. It has been featured on Spotify’s “Fresh Finds” playlist, which has over1.2 million subscribers and highlights the best of all-genre independent releases. “Candy Cane Red” is her brand new Christmas single & was written with Graham Mallany & Jimmy Thow! She’s planning to release a full EP in 2024. Most recently, Jamie has cowritten 6 songs including the latest single, that appear on country music icon Ty Herndon’s latest album “JACOB The Deluxe Edition,” “Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself” from Wrabel’s newest album “based on a true story” (11/17), as well as “For Months Now,” which appears on Trousdale’s debut album “Out Of My Mind” (9/15). Other releases include “The Blade,” co-written by Jamie and recorded by the legendary Ronnie Dunn for his Billboard #1 charting album “100 Proof Neon.” The song had been previously recorded by Ashley Monroe & Miranda Lambert, and served as the title track for Ashley’s Grammy nominated album “The Blade.” Rebecca Lynn Howard, signed to Brice’s label Pump House Records, recently released “I Am My Mother” as Rebecca’s lead single off her new album—she co-wrote the song with Jamie & hit songwriters Carolyn Dawn Johnson & Rachel Thibodeau. Jamie also co-wrote 4 songs that appear on the new Ty Herndon album “JACOB.” One of the tunes is a duet Floyd sings with Herndon, and she co-wrote the debut single from the album, “Till You Get There.” Other notable credits include having co-written “Anything But Love” with new country star Ingrid Andress, which appears on Ingrid’s Grammy nominated album, “Lady Like,” and cowriting the last single from Kelly Clarkson & Jake Hoot (Winner of The Voice Season 17), a duet called “I Would’ve Loved You.” The song has amassed more than 20 million views and 10 million+ streams. She also co-wrote several songs on Madi Diaz’s new album “History Of A Feeling” (ANTI). Madi showcased those songs opening for Harry Styles on several dates for his “Love on Tour.” Jamie has written extensively for film and television, including writing and performing “Oh Darlin,'" the only original song featured in Theresa Rebeck’s Glimpse, a new thriller shot entirely on an iPhone. The film features an all-star cast including Michael Emerson, Alysia Reiner, Raul Esparza and Janet McTeer. She also wrote and recorded “Let it Shine,” which closes out the final scene of the new movie Dakota. Her other credits include writing the finale for Dolly Parton’s A Country Christmas Story and writing and performing the entire 12 song soundtrack for Burt Reynolds’ award winning final film The Last Movie Star. Jamie and her co-writer John Martin, took home the Nashville Film Festival’s “Best Song in A Feature Film” for “Yet To Come,” the closing song of the Burt movie. She also appeared in the critically acclaimed documentary The Last Songwriter alongside Garth Brooks, Emmylou Harris and Jason Isbell. As a composer & lyricist, Jamie has written all the original music, 20+ songs, for an upcoming new musical in development, “The King’s Wife.” The musical had its first 29 hour reading with the prestigious Playwrights Horizons in NYC. It will be part of the Adirondak Theater Festival’s summer concert series in July 2024! The piece is produced by Emmy and Tony-nominated and Drama Desk winning producer Jennifer Kranz in association with multi-Tony-nominated Rosalind Productions (Broadway’s The Prom, Funny Girl, Three Tall Women, King Lear), with book and story by award winning playwright Mêlisa Annis, directed by Tamilla Woodard (Hadestown) and with Music Direction by Ethan Popp (“The Greatest Showman,” Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, School of Rock). Jamie was also tapped to write the theme song “Little Christmas Miracles,” for Off Broadway Christmas play, of the same name. She penned the song by herself, especially for the show, and made her off Broadway debut as both a songwriter and a performer at The Actors Temple Theater in New York when she closed the show with her performance of the song on opening night. Jamie has most recently been tapped as a composer along with artist Jeremy Ryan, for another new Broadway musical in development titled “That Boy Ain’t Right,” alongside her longtime collaborator and accomplished playwright, Mêlisa Annis. As a touring artist, Floyd has toured nationally, including playing Stagecoach and headlining at The Washington State Fair with her band. After the independent release of her EP “New Girl,” debuted at #6 on the iTunes Country Album charts, Jamie made her Grand Ole Opry debut, opening for Metallica & Three Days Grace. The show aired in 300 cities/drive-ins across the United States and Canada as part of the Encore Drive In Nights concert series. She was awarded 2021’s “Rising Star Award” by the Concert For Love & Acceptance, a televised charitable event organized by Ty Herndon’s Foundation for Love & Acceptance and CMT. She is touring extensively as she releases new music throughout 2024!