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In May 2024, with the assistance of cutting-edge AI technologies, Travis and Warner Records Nashville released “Where That Came From,” marking his first new recording in over a decade and showcasing his signature vocals. The single debuted at No. 45 on Billboard's Country Airplay chart and was met with enthusiastic praise from fans and country radio. The release also sparked a new chapter of advocacy, as Travis and his wife began working to promote creators’ rights in Washington D.C. and across the nation, championing fair compensation and protections for artists in the evolving digital age. Randy received the Academy of Country Music’s Milestone Award at the 2025 ACM Honors ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee. For more information, visit RandyTravis.com.

The Randy Travis: More Life Tour features the legendary country singer and his co-star in independent film The Price, James Dupré. The Country Music Hall of Fame member’s long-time touring band rejoins “Hoss,” as they affectionately call Travis, on the road for the first time since right before his stroke in 2013. The show will consist of Dupré and the band performing all of his iconic number ones including “On The Other Hand,” “Forever and Ever, Amen” and “Three Wooden Crosses.” Randy Travis will make a special appearance, engaging with the audience and taking part in the show. Please note: While he will not be singing, his presence will still make for an unforgettable experience.

His emotional and inspiring memoir – God, Family, Country – is available now. In the book, Craig details all aspects from his inspiring life, revealing never-before-heard stories including the impetus behind his recent enlistment in the Army Reserve, how he worked alongside the CIA as a soldier in Panama, fought sex traffickers as an undercover agent in Thailand, forged his own path to country music stardom, and lives his life by the deepest values: God, family, country.

The latest turn in a career that includes a slew of top 40 hits and a British CMA Award for International Song of the Year, Low Country High Road marks White’s third full-length and first LP since The Optimystic—a 2022 release created after a brain condition called arteriovenous malformation triggered the hemorrhagic stroke that caused him to collapse onstage in 2019. Co-produced by White and Jonathan Singleton (Luke Combs, Chase Rice), the album came to life at The Lodge Studio in Mississippi, where White and his fellow musicians honed in on capturing the unbridled vitality his band’s shown in headlining multiple tours and sharing bills with Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Zac Brown Band, and more. As he points out, the experience of escaping Nashville for the Mississippi backcountry played a crucial part in forging Low Country High Road’s irresistibly freewheeling sound. “Going down to Mississippi was a cry to get back to my roots, the music that’s deep in the marrow of my bones,” says White. “There’s a spirit there that feels closer to New Orleans or Muscle Shoals or Memphis, and we took our time to marinate in that and come up with that Appalachian Soul-Funk gumbo that’s got some real grittiness to it.”

With an A-list lineup of co-writers including Ross Copperman (Luke Bryan, Keith Urban) and Randy Montana (Parker McCollum, Randy Rogers Band), Low Country High Road brings White’s colorful musicality and larger-than-life charisma to tracks like “10 Lbs of S#!T”: a fast-stomping and fun loving anthem that packs a bit of social commentary into its rapid-fire poetry. “I’m unapologetic about the fact that I like to grab the bull by the horns and get shit done, but I also recognize that there’s a downside to that need to constantly be productive,” says White. “I’ve been all around the world and seen the way other people live, and I think Americans would do well to slow down a bit—but at the same time I don’t want to slow down.” Meanwhile, on “The Last Time,” Low Country High Road turns bittersweet as White shares a quietly moving meditation on mortality, threading his lyrics with beautifully detailed reminiscence of his early years. “One thing a near-death experience helped me understand is that you never know when a conversation with someone might be the last,” he says. “There’s so much we can’t control in this world, but we can do our best to enjoy all the little things in life and never take anyone we love for granted.”

An album immensely informed by White’s journey as a father, Low Country High Road achieves a tender intensity on “Life, Love and War” and its gently rendered words of guidance to his young son (born in January 2023). “When I was getting through the stroke and dealing with our infertility troubles and my wife being sick, I called on Jesus,” recalls White, whose wife Alex was diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder in late 2020. “After Hawk was born I started thinking about how to equip him with the arrows in his quiver to get him through life, love, and war, and I knew I needed to teach him to call on a higher power whenever he’s in need of help.”

In a perfect bookend to the album’s soul-soothing title track, Low Country High Road closes out on “Stompin Ground”—an exhilarating Country-Rock epic about the glory of hometown pride. “I was raised in a one-stoplight utopia of town, and I wanted to paint a picture of that Huckleberry Finn-like freedom I felt as a child,” says White, who hails from Hokes Bluff. “Alabama’s a complicated place with a lot of oppression in its past, but it’s also got a rich musical history and the beauty of places like Orange Beach and the Appalachian foothills. ‘Stompin Ground’ is about being proud of where you’re from, and it’s my way of showing the world what Alabama really is: faith, hope, love, catching good fish and knowing how to make a damn good tomato sandwich.”

For the centerpiece to Low Country High Road, White selected a straight-from-the-heart song that serves as a mission statement and spiritual touchstone. With its lush Gospel harmonies and luminous organ melodies, the emotionally raw but exultant “Faith” also sheds light on White’s ability to persevere even in the most trying circumstances. “Jonathan and I were writing together, and my former label called to tell me they were dropping me,” says White in reflecting on the song’s origins. “He asked if I wanted to keep going and I told him, ‘Hell, yeah,’ and then those first lines came to me: ‘I’ve been praying like a fool /For my ship to come in/I’ve been wishing on them stars/I’ve been hoping on the wind.’ I’ve had this dream for so long now, and ‘Faith’ is a reminder to keep pushing and trust in God, because that’s what’s going to keep me on the right path.”

A powerhouse vocalist who got his start singing in the church choir, White first set out on the path toward Country stardom while attending Auburn University, where he took up guitar and started writing songs. Soon after moving to Nashville post-graduation, he began gigging around town and eventually quit his construction job to focus on music full-time. Within several years he released his debut single “Simple Life” and made his full-length debut with 2016’s Spark, instantly earning raves for his rowdy brand of Country and electrifying live show. Despite facing plenty of upheaval over the years, his musical passion and creative vision have only gotten stronger since he first stepped onto the scene—a factor that found him taking a direct role in the visual component of Low Country High Road. “Whenever I’m coming up with a melody or a lyric, I automatically start seeing images and video ideas in my head,” he explains. “With this album, the videos all fit together and feed off each other and tell a bigger story. It feels good to get hands-on with anything that’s got my name on it, and of course it helps to have an incredible team to bring all those ideas to life.”

All throughout Low Country High Road, White delivers his songs with the absolute conviction of an artist who needs to create to survive. “After the stroke, music was the medicine that made my heart keep moving when my brain kept telling me to quit,” he notes. And by doubling down on his devotion to music’s redemptive power, White ended up unlocking a whole new level of courage in his songwriting. “When I think of my favorite records, whether it’s Ray Charles or Aretha Franklin or Bob Seger, I see people who experienced heartache and then wrote about it with authority,” he says. “This record helped me to get to that same kind of vulnerability—I’m just writing authentically about what’s in my heart and head, and I’m completely unafraid to show who I am.

However, come 2019, it was time for Springsteen to take her own stab at the spotlight. She released her self-titled, debut EP, as well as an accompanying Acoustic Sessions EP that followed shortly thereafter, which helped land her opening slots with the likes of Josh Turner and Filmore.

The young singer-songwriter continued to build up her discography with a new set of projects - 2021's History of Breaking Up (Part One) and 2022's History of Breaking Up (Part Two) that saw her working with A-list collaborators, including Shane McAnally, Ryan Beaver, Ashley Gorley, Jerry Flowers, Chris LaCorte, Geoff Warburton and more.

Through the pair of EPs, Springsteen began to concoct what’s become her signature blend of honest relatability, breezy intimacy and country-pop sensibilities that ultimately led her to attract the attention of Columbia Records NY and Sony Music Nashville.

Named Pandora's 2021 Country Artist to Watch and a member of CMT’s Next Women of Country Class of 2023, she's now teed up her long awaited full-length, major label debut record, Twenty Something.

Told over three parts, Springsteen takes listeners through a journey of the ups and downs associated with your third decade around the sun. Only a few years into her twenties, she tackles the messiness and beauty that we all experience, expressing complex emotions with the utmost grace and ease.

Wielding her golden pen and seeing the world through the lens of songwriting, Springsteen is on the path to becoming one of the leading voices in this new era of country music as she continues to tell her story – and the story of a generation – one chapter at a time.

Last year, he was featured on CBS Sunday Morning as the first ever “vocal bed” on the commercially released track, “Where That Came From.” This was the first new song released by Randy Travis in over a decade, and was produced with the help of artificial intelligence to reimagine Randy’s legendary vocals on new music.

James just released his newest studio album, It’s All Happening, available now on all platforms. For more information, visit JamesDupre.com.

Many of Whey’s songs reveal real-life stories of how he has come to terms with and recovered from his checkered past of too much partying. Songs about struggles, addiction, finding sobriety, and redemption through faith in God, family and his friends. Whey is forging his craft of straightforward songwriting and storytelling, while remaining a little rough around the edges. His unpolished grit and honest demeanor defines his sound, mixed with musical roots that run as deep as his famous Jennings family name would imply.

With dynamic, compelling vocals and an undeniable determination, KC delivers infectious country-rock that feels like a whiskey-soaked night in your favorite honky-tonk. Think Miranda Lambert’s grit, Sheryl Crow’s ease, and Brandi Carlile’s soul, wrapped into a sound that’s both instantly familiar and unmistakably her own.

During the pandemic, KC leaned into livestreaming and social platforms, organically building a devoted international audience that led to performances as far as Norway and beyond. That global reach continues today through national and international touring, including appearances in the UK and Europe. In 2022, she released her digital debut album Thunder and later launched her own whiskey, Thunder Mesquite Smoked Bourbon Whiskey, in partnership with Cali Distillery. Distributed nationwide, the bourbon has earned multiple honors, including Best Bourbon and Best of Class at the Sunset International Spirits Competition in 2024 and 2025.

KC Johns turned heads with her viral single “Rodeo Queen,” opening with the unforgettable line, “Mama didn’t raise no big city pretty girl…” A crowd favorite rooted in her own story, the song reflects KC’s upbringing in rodeo culture. Raised by a championship barrel-racing mom and a bull-riding stepdad, “Rodeo Queen” is a tribute to the grit, love, and legacy that shaped her. “Rodeo Queen” has surpassed 2.1 million streams, climbed to #28 on Texas Country Radio, earned Top 10 honors from the Texas Country Music Association, and was added to Amazing Radio’s Country Road Featured Playlist.

Building on that momentum, KC Johns kicked off 2025 with “Break From The Heart,” a road-written country rocker co-written with Tim Angsten and Tim Baumgartner. The song connected with fans navigating heartbreak and healing, delivered with Johns’ signature honesty and hope. In Fall 2025, she released “Best Seat in the House,” which climbed to #2 on the CDX Positive Country Chart, and was co-written with Baumgartner, Angsten, and Colin Cross. A deeply personal tribute to her late grandfather, the song blends heartfelt storytelling with country soul, honoring the lasting bond between artist and muse and the loved ones who are always watching from the best seat. Wanting to share the moment with her audience, Johns announced her “Best Seat in the House” campaign in late 2025, inviting fans to share who has been their greatest inspiration when it comes to chasing their dreams.

Riding the energy from her 2025 successes, KC Johns introduces “Bad Perfume,” a single penned with bandmates Tim Angsten and Tim Baumgartner, released February 6. With an accompanying music video, the track is a smoky, dangerous rocker driven by bold guitars and sultry rhythm, capturing the intoxicating rush of a love that smelled sweet at first but turned sharp and unforgettable. A breakup anthem haunted by memory and swagger, “Bad Perfume” lingers like a scent that keeps pulling the past back in.

As KC Johns looks ahead, her path is clear: more music, more miles, and more moments shared with fans around the world. Currently touring, Johns is bringing her signature blend of honesty, grit, and soulful storytelling to festival stages and intimate venues across the United States and internationally. Whether performing live, sharing her Thunder whiskey, or crafting songs straight from the heart, KC Johns remains grounded in connection, dedicated to creating experiences that resonate with her audience.

Their high-energy and engaging performances have quickly gained them traction, earning them the title of “the band to see” and “the tightest band in Texas”.

​ They recorded their debut EP at Mainframe Studios in Nashville with producer Bobby Randall. Kin Faux's self-titled EP was released in the fall of 2018 and they released their first single "Teardrops on the Rocks" in the summer of 2019 to rave reviews.

​ The band returned to Nashville to record again, this time at Sony Tree Studios with producer Jim Beavers at the helm. This session produced their second single “Locked Up in Lubbock”, released in March of 2020, and their third single, “Honky Tonk in Heaven” in October of 2020. "Honky Tonk in Heaven" would become the band's breakout single, steadily working its way up the charts to finally deliver their first #1 hit on Texas Radio in March 2021.

Both of these songs would appear on the band's second album, "Honky Tonk in Heaven" released in April 2021, with the latter serving as the title track.

​ "Honky Tonk in Heaven" would prove to be the album that would establish Kin Faux as a mainstay on the Texas music charts. The title track reached #1 for two consecutive weeks as did “Wild Horses”, a duet with Terry McBride. The success of this album would garner the boys multiple Texas Country Music Association Awards, as well, taking home trophies for "Country Band of the Year" in 2021, "Single of the Year" (for Wild Horses) in 2022, as well as a Texas Regional Radio Award for "New Band or Duo" of the Year in 2022. This period also found the band dabbling into music videos, creating videos for “Plainview”, “Wild Horses”, and “Mas Tequila Por Favor”.

​ In 2022, Kin Faux returned to Nashville to once again partner up with Jim Beavers to produce Kin Faux's third album, "Cheaper Than the Truth" which was released in February of 2023. This album features the singles “Grain of Salt”, which topped out at #2 on the Texas charts and "Sunny & 72" which was a #1 hit for the boys. The 3rd single, “Honky Tonk Honey,” is also the first Kin Faux single that the boys co-wrote, teaming up with Jim and Brett Beavers. It reached #1 in Texas at the end of 2023 and stayed there for four weeks.

​ In November 2023, the Texas Country Music Awards were held at Billy Bob’s Texas. The band was nominated for six awards and took home the top prize of "Entertainer of the Year" and "Drummer of the Year".

​ In late 2023 and, again, in mid 2024, Kin Faux returned to the studio, this time staying closer to home with award-winning producer Stormy Cooper of Stormy Cooper Media in Houston with the legendary Will Braun at the helm. The band recorded four new songs demonstrating the eclectic nature of their rich influences.

​ The first single from these sessions, “My Kind of Weathered,” set the stage for a bigger sound for the band. Written by Kensie Coppin, Barber Barrett, and Thompson Garrett, “Weathered” is about appreciation for the kind of character that things and people acquire with time.

In the Summer of 2024, “My Kind of Weathered” hit #1 on Texas Red Dirt radio, holding the position for a record-breaking 5 weeks on one of the three monitored Texas Red Dirt radio charts.

​After an exciting 2024 that included invitations to play Mile 0, Rock the Coast, Born & Raised, NFR, and headlining debuts at the legendary Billy Bob’s and Gruene Hall, the bar is set for some exciting new shows and opportunities.

In 2025 the band released their cover of “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” along with a song penned by Jim Beavers called “The Next Heart You Break”.

Early 2026 the band released “Hey Senorita”, written by Jim Beavers, Brett Beavers and Bart Butler to radio. “Hey Seniorita” continues to move up the Texas monitored charts and has quickly become a fan favorite!

​ With a commitment to authentic storytelling and a vibrant sound, Kin Faux are poised to become one of the most exciting names in Texas Red Dirt Country history.

Chad has participated in a number of contests such as American Country Star in Nashville, TN. where he became a top 3 finalist and won the Horizon award. He was the Contemporary Country Vocalist of the Year at the Josie Music Awards for 2020 in Pigeon Forge, TN and recently won Country Artist of the Year for 2025 at the Grand Ol Opry. He was the "1st" place winner of the Inspirational Country Showdown in "Yuba City, CA” and won New Artist of the Year for Inspirational Country Music Association. He was recently nominated by Country Evolution as one of the Artists to Watch. You may have also caught a glimpse of Chad on TV shows such as The 700 Club and Universal Huntress.

Dirty Grass Soul has shared the stage/been featured on bills with many legendary acts throughout their career including The Charlie Daniels Band, The Marshall Tucker Band, Hank Williams Jr., Sammy Kershaw, Tracy Lawrence, Joe Nichols, Craig Morgan, Josh Turner, Rhonda Vincent, 49 Winchester, Lainey Wilson, Randy Owen, Uncle Kracker, Colt Ford, The Kentucky Headhunters, Eastin Corbin, Parmalee, Corey Smith, Cody Jinks, Whitey Morgan, and many others.  They have twice been featured performers on the popular fan favorite “Country Cruising - Country Music Cruise.”  

Outside of touring, DGS recently made a cameo appearance on the pilot episode of the #1 hit NETFLIX series “The Hunting Wives” in 2025 and had several of their songs featured in the soundtrack.   

Whether it is the hint of bluegrass, outlaw country, or rock & roll you hear in each song, their sound is uniquely Dirty Grass Soul. From Dedmon's down home/working class lyrics to their blazing instrumental breaks, Dirty Grass Soul is sure to offer a little something for everyone. Be sure to visit www.DGSoul.com & follow or “like” Dirty Grass Soul on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates about the happenings of the band.

In 2010, Mike launched his own project, MiZ, fusing Americana, rock ‘n’ roll, jam band energy, and vintage songwriting. The band’s debut album, East Hope Avenue, produced by Bret Alexander (The Badlees), featured a guest appearance by Garth Hudson of The Band, and two songs from the record were later featured in the FX series Sons of Anarchy. It was during these years that Mike began to open for many of his heroes, most notably- Derek Trucks, Jason Isbell, the Wallflowers, Chris Issak, America, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Blues Traveler, Shawn Colvin and many more.

After relocating to Nashville in 2019 to deepen his focus on songwriting, Mike quickly earned the respect of the city’s music community. His playing, writing, and work ethic led to collaborations with artists such as Andrew Farriss (INXS), Billy Ray Cyrus, Paul McDonald, Tania Elizabeth (Avett Brothers). He has performed at the Grand Ole Opry and recorded in some of Nashville’s most revered studios. In April 2023, he released Only Human, his first Nashville album under Blackbird Record Label, followed by Maybe Moonlight in December 2024 and Sometimes by Surprise in September of 2025. The records received praise from outlets like Relix, Paste, and The Bluegrass Connection, with the single “Virginia” described by Rolling Stone as “a monster of a jam rocker.”