SPOTLIGHT DEBUT • OCT 1, 2026
StellaRising
Kristi Ormand • Charlotte, North Carolina • Pop / Rock
Led by singer-songwriter Kristi Ormand, StellaRising blends pop, rock, funk, blues, reggae and ska into energetic, radio-friendly music.
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SPOTLIGHT DEBUT • OCT 15, 2026
BRANDI BEHLEN
Texas Country / Red Dirt • Texas
Brandi Behlen is an award-winning Texas country singer-songwriter known for honest storytelling, catchy melodies and a down-to-earth stage presence. Raised around the Texas rodeo and dancehall scenes, she brings that heritage into original songs that connect with listeners. Her independent releases include Daddy's Money, Austin Anymore, Bad Boy, Good Man and You and Whiskey.
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SPOTLIGHT DEBUT • SEP 17, 2026
Bri Fletcher
Country Pop • Dallas/Fort Worth → Nashville
Bri Fletcher is an independent, rising American country pop singer-songwriter who gained national prominence as a standout contestant on Season 25 of NBC’s The Voice. Originally from the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas area and now based in Nashville, she is known for powerful, soul-infused vocals and deeply honest storytelling.
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SPOTLIGHT DEBUT • SEP 10, 2026
Chucky Man
Southern Soul / Hip-Hop • South Carolina / Southeast
Chucky Man is an independent, rising Southern Soul and Hip-Hop artist heavily rooted in the music scenes of the Carolinas. Frequently linked to Aiken and Williston, South Carolina, his touring footprint and fan base stretch across North Carolina and the broader Southeast.
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SPOTLIGHT DEBUT • SEP 3, 2026
Garrett Biggs
Country • Springfield, Kentucky
Garrett Biggs is an independent American country singer-songwriter known for his raw, powerful and authentic “what you see is what you get” style of storytelling. Rooted in country and classic rock, his music centers on small-town pride, simple living and down-home values.
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SPOTLIGHT DEBUT • AUG 27, 2026
The Chris Linton Band
Traditional Country • Harrodsburg, Kentucky
The Chris Linton Band is an American traditional country music group fronted by singer-songwriter Chris Linton, hailing from Harrodsburg, Kentucky. The band is known for high-energy live performances that blend a timeless, classic country sound with modern grit.
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SPOTLIGHT DEBUT • AUG 20, 2026
Sean Tobin
Alt Folk / Roots Rock • Nashville, Tennessee
Sean Tobin is an independent, Nashville-based, New Jersey-born singer-songwriter whose music blends alternative folk, traditional Irish folk and high-energy roots rock. He has built his career outside the traditional label system while balancing songwriting with extensive time on the road.
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SPOTLIGHT DEBUT • AUG 13, 2026
GenarationZ
Heavy Metal / Hard Rock • Springfield, Missouri
GenarationZ is a Springfield, Missouri-based heavy metal and hard rock band fronted by a female vocalist and known for blending aggressive riffs with melodic hooks. The group emerged in the local underground scene and supports its album, Beginning of the End, with regional performances.
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SPOTLIGHT DEBUT • AUG 6, 2026
Rob Cole
Country Rock • Pembroke, North Carolina
Rob Cole is an American country-rock singer and songwriter from Pembroke, North Carolina, known for powerful, soulful vocals and his breakout appearance on NBC’s The Voice, Season 28.
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SPOTLIGHT DEBUT • JUL 23, 2026
Kyle Dills
Country Rock • Rock Hill, South Carolina
Kyle Dills is an independent country-rock singer and songwriter based out of Rock Hill, South Carolina. Blending traditional country roots with a modern rock edge, he has built a strong reputation as an active performer throughout the Carolinas and the broader Southeast.
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SPOTLIGHT DEBUT • JUN 25, 2026
Mike Rogers
Country / Bluegrass / Gospel • Nashville, Tennessee
Mike Rogers is a Nashville-based, Dove Award-nominated singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who is the great-nephew of country music legend Kenny Rogers. With a career spanning more than two decades, he is respected across the country, bluegrass and gospel music scenes.
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SPOTLIGHT DEBUT • JUN 18, 2026
Paul Lopez
Country • Oklahoma
Paul Lopez is an established country music vocalist and artist rooted in the Oklahoma country and opry music scene. Known for his traditional vocal delivery and high-energy stage presence, he is a frequent performer at prominent regional live music showcases across the state.
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SPOTLIGHT DEBUT • JUN 11, 2026
Zac Kellum
Country / Americana • Easley, South Carolina
Zac Kellum is an American country and Americana singer-songwriter known for his whiskey-soaked, soulful honky-tonk sound. Born in Houston, Texas, he was raised and is currently based in the upstate region of Easley, South Carolina.
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SPOTLIGHT DEBUT • JUN 4, 2026
Kolby Oakley
Country / Southern Rock • Whitney Point, New York
Kolby Oakley is an independent American country singer, songwriter and musician described as “Northern born but Southern rocked.” Hailing from Whitney Point, New York, he blends traditional country storytelling with a hard-hitting, guitar-riffed southern rock edge.
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SPOTLIGHT DEBUT • MAY 28, 2026
Walter Wayne Howard
Country / Folk Rock • Nashville, Tennessee
Walter Wayne Howard is an independent country music singer-songwriter based in Nashville, Tennessee. Originally from Virginia, Howard has built a grassroots following with songs that blend traditional country storytelling, raw acoustic melodies and folk-rock sensibilities.
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