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Tattooed, rural, and blue-collar country duo Lakeview — Jesse Denaro and Luke Healy —  are among Nashville’s fastest-rising new acts.  With over 140 million streams and a devoted audience of nearly 700,000 fans across social media, the duo has carved out a lane entirely their own.  Dubbed “weekend warriors–turned–Music Row favorites” by The Tennessean, Lakeview’s hard-charging sound bridges the raw intensity of metalcore with the grit and storytelling of modern country.

Get ready to step into a musical time machine with Lance Lipinsky and the Lovettes! This explosive outfit doesn’t just cover vintage rock and roll—they channel its very soul with a modern, fiery intensity. Fronted by the piano-pounding, show-stopping showman Lance Lipinsky, the band delivers a breathless, high-octane performance that captures the exact moment rhythm and blues cross-pollinated into a global phenomenon. From the synchronized vintage suits to the authentic driving rhythms, they bring a wild, infectious energy that makes it physically impossible to stay seated.

Creeping out of the hollers and hideouts of eastern Kentucky, come The Creekers with a sound as crisp as the mountain morning air, and a rhythm as steady as a front porch rocking chair. The Creekers summed up in one word: genuine. The Creekers are a lively, six-piece, band that blends authentic bluegrass music with country and pop influences. Generational roots run deep in Leslie County, Kentucky, where The Creekers formed over a shared love for the timeless sounds of traditional American music…..”Hillbilly music.” In fact, The Creekers name is inspired by the small creeks and hollers of home, reflecting their commitment to music that’s authentic, unpolished, and deeply rooted in the land and culture of their upbringing.

The Band Perry is a GRAMMY®, CMA, and ACM Award-winning duo known for their genre-defying sound and bold artistic reinvention. Since bursting onto the scene with their 9x Platinum smash hit “If I Die Young,” the band has captivated audiences worldwide. Composed of Kimberly Perry and Johnny Costello, the band's 2025 return marks the end of hiatus and the start of a new artistic era. Spanning a decade-plus of music and two albums, The Band Perry has sold two and a half million albums, 12 million singles, and racked up over 1 billion streams. Their success story continues to grow both domestically and globally, a talent powerhouse touting sold-out world tours, six #1 singles, multiple RIAA Platinum and Gold certifications, and pioneering chart success. 

Rumours was formed in Los Angeles, CA, the Summer of 2012. Since then, they have traveled all of North America, and meticulously put together a show that spares no detail. Recreating the band's legendary persona, in all it's youthful glory from 1975-1987. From period accurate equipment and costumes to spot on characterizations and musical performances. Rumours takes you back to a time when music was still an unbridled cultural experience and bands weren't afraid to put on a show. Relive the rock and roll magic with Rumours.

Kobanova is a southern rock outfit formed in Athens in 2018 and now based in Atlanta. Fronted by Springfield, Illinois native Jimmy Riemer (vocals), alongside founding members Wes Bacastow (guitar) and Chris Dickson (keys/organ), the current lineup also features longtime friends Andrew Ford (drums), Owen Eaton (bass), and Clay Darby (guitar). Drawing equally from the red clay roots of the South and alternative Americana, Kobanova blends gritty southern rock, atmospheric folk textures, and expansive live improvisation into a sound that feels both timeless and restless. Known for high-energy performances and an ever-evolving stage show, the band often brings guest soloists and horn sections into the mix, creating a live experience that’s as raw as it is cinematic.

Founded in the early 1990s as a duo, Vertical Horizon released three albums independently (There and Back Again, Running on Ice, and Live Stages) and toured extensively.  In 1999, Vertical Horizon signed with RCA and experienced meteoric success with Everything You Want, selling over two million copies.  The title song captured the #1 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 and Adult Top 40 charts, and went on to become the most played single of 2000.  Having carved out a page in the annals of music history, the band also garnered further radio attention with “You’re a God” (#4 on Billboard’s Adult Chart) and “Best I Ever Had (Grey Sky Morning),” which became a 2005 top 20 country hit for country star, Gary Allan.

At 19 years old, Slater’s vision and actualized purpose is that of someone with many more birthdays behind them, although he acknowledges it wasn’t always easy to embrace. Not a fan of reading music, he taught himself to play piano by ear. At 14, his aunt gifted him a guitar, and after learning chords on YouTube, he’s been playing and writing music ever since. As a songwriter, Slater is an old soul who gravitates more toward the music of the ‘60s and ‘70s than what’s on the charts today. Slater finds himself on the fringe of Americana, Country, and Southern Rock that has become so beloved in recent years to the credit of artists like Jason Isbell, Tyler Childers, Sturgill Simpson, and Chris Stapleton—who he pulls his inspiration from. He adds John Prine to that list, too, who he considers one of his idols.