Ziggy Marley (Recording Artist, Tuff Gong Worldwide)
An eight-time GRAMMY winner, Emmy winner, author, philanthropist, and reggae icon, Ziggy Marley has released 13 albums to much critical acclaim. Now with his own label, Tuff Gong Worldwide, and publishing company, Ishti Music, Marley has complete control of his master recordings and publishing. His early immersion in music came at age 10 when he sat in on recording sessions with his father, Bob Marley. As front man to Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, the group released eight best-selling albums that garnered three GRAMMYs, Ziggy’s first solo album, Dragonfly (RCA), was released in 2003. His second solo release, Love is My Religion (Tuff Gong), won a GRAMMY in 2006 for “Best Reggae Album.” His third solo studio album, Family Time (Tuff Gong), scored a 5th GRAMMY for “Best Children’s Album.” Ziggy’s fifth solo studio album, Fly Rasta, was released to mass critical acclaim in 2015, and earned his 7th GRAMMY for “Best Reggae Album”. 2016 marked the release of Marley’s self-titled album, which garnered his 8th GRAMMY. He is currently in the studio, preparing for a new family album, slated for a September release. www.ziggymarley.com
Grace Potter (Recording Artist, Fantasy Records)
Over the course of her acclaimed career, Grace Potter has carved out a flourishing yet unconventional place among the best songwriters and singers in rock and roll. The Waitsfield, Vermont native has released seven albums, guested with everyone from Kenny Chesney to The Rolling Stones, created her own music festival (Burlington’s Grand Point North) and become one of the most admired live performers in contemporary music. Her latest solo album Daylight, produced by her husband Eric Valentine (Keith Urban, Gwen Stefani, Maroon 5), was released on October 25th, 2019 via Fantasy Records. www.gracepotter.com
Matt Nathanson (Recording Artist, Acrobat Records)
Based in San Francisco, Matt Nathanson has evolved into one of the most applauded songwriters and engaging performers on the music scene today. His 2007 album, Some Mad Hope, yielded his breakthrough multi-platinum hit “Come on Get Higher.” His 2013 release, Last of The Great Pretenders, debuted at #16 on the Billboard Top 200 while hitting #1 on iTunes’ Alternative Albums chart. Nathanson has performed on The Howard Stern Show, Ellen, CONAN, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Dancing with the Stars, Rachael Ray, and The CMA Awards to name a few. www.mattnathanson.com
Mickey Guyton (Recording Artist, Capitol Records)
Texas native Mickey Guyton began singing in church at a young age and was drawn to a variety of artists with big voices including Dolly Parton, Cece Winans, Whitney Houston and LeAnn Rimes. Signed to Capitol Records Nashville, Guyton has been focused on her songwriting the last few years and is working on an album that will include the honest and unapologetic “What Are You Gonna Tell Her?”, which she co-wrote with Karen Kosowski, Victoria Banks and Emma-Lee. Variety called “What Are You Gonna Tell Her?” “…exquisitely sung, moving and brilliant.” Mickey has been featured by CBS This Morning’s Gayle King twice and has performed on ABC’s Good Morning America and NBC’s Today Show. She has also been spotlighted in People magazine’s American Voices feature, Billboard magazine as one of Country music’s “female game changers,” and Entertainment Weekly as one of the “new queens of country music.” Her latest single is a stirring cultural centerpiece, “Black Like Me.” www.mickeyguyton.com
Walker Hayes (Recording Artist, Monument Records)
Walker Hayes is a Monument Records (Sony imprint) artist. His latest album, boom, was released in 2017 and produced by multi-GRAMMY Award winning producer and songwriter, Shane McAnally. The album includes the RIAA certified Double Platinum Top 10 hit, “You Broke Up With Me,” as well as “Craig,” which was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2018 AIMP Nashville Awards. During the fall of 2018, Walker headed overseas with Old Dominion for his first-ever European tour. Hayes has joined the likes of Kelsea Ballerini’s Unapologetically Tour and been on the road with Dan + Shay, Thomas Rhett, Old Dominion and more. In January 2019, Walker set out on his headlining (Dream On It) tour. His songs have been recorded by Kid Rock, Lindsey Ell, Colt Ford, Rodney Atkins, Emerson Drive, Ty Herndon and others. His major label debut on Capitol (2013), Reason To Rhyme, is available for stream/download, and Walker’s latest single, “Trash My Heart,” is out now. www.walkerhayes.com
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