East Nash Grass - "Bend in the Road"

"Bend in the Road" captures the heart of change and resilience, blending tradition with fresh energy. As the 2024 IBMA New Artist of the Year, the band shines by being fully themselves. With members who’ve played alongside Dan Tyminski, Tim…

Volume Five - "Leave a Light On"

To Volume Five, this song felt like a song every writer can only imagine making. The group carefully chooses songs to perform because they will be used for years on stage, in rehearsals, and in front of fans. That’s why each choice matters.…

The David Mayfield Parade - Go Big and Go Home

David wrote "At Your Throne" as a reminder of how easy it is to chase things that never satisfy and the freedom of letting them go. It began as a personal reflection, but his wife, a labor and delivery nurse with a gift for writing, helped shape…

The Gospel Plowboys - Something To Be Said

No matter the challenges we face, there's always a light. Even in our darkest moments, a steady presence can guide us through. The path may be uncertain, but strength and clarity emerge when we seek that light. Though the way forward may not…

Bryan McDowell - "Hold Me Like I'm Leaving"

This song portrays a resilient, unyielding figure who refuses to be restrained. He’s a restless soul who doesn't want to stick around and is upfront in warning the girl of his intentions. Emotionally distant, his reluctance stems from a lingering…

The David Mayfield Parade - "Papaw's Spirit"

Ryan Wallen wrote this song on "The Hill" at his parents' farm, beneath an old satellite dish. His father cherished music, not just for the sound but for how it brought people together. "The Hill" was their gathering place, where the family…

Section House - "Long Skinny Lanky Sarah Jane"

Section House deeply admires Ralph Stanley and wants to deliver a song that's pure, unapologetic fun. With infectious energy and impeccable musicianship, they channel the spirit of Stanley’s timeless sound while adding their own playful twist.…

Remedy Tree - "Every Second We're Apart"

"Every Second We’re Apart" has a sense of desperation and urgency to it. Frontman Gabriel Acevedo wrote the song in 2014 but hardly remembers the process. It’s just a silly love song about a guy dealing with a crazy girl he’s madly in…

Mike Mitchell - "Time Spent in Los Angeles"

Mike connected with the Rauchwerk brothers, a.k.a The Lords of Lichtenstein, and they jokingly dared him to cover a Dawes song. Mike learned "Time Spent" and his friend Jody recorded it with him remotely, mostly just for fun. It wasn't until…

The David Mayfield Parade - "Sapphire Town"

“Sapphire Town" began as an instrumental piece by banjo player, Steven Moore. His haunting, otherworldly melody felt like it was telling a story even without words, and David knew it needed lyrics. He found inspiration from a video about the…

Mason Via feat. Ronnie Bowman & Junior Sisk - "Oh Lordy Me"

Mason co-wrote "Oh Lordy Me" with Brooks Forsyth, a song about their common love for Blue Ridge Mountain and growing up in the South. Mason wanted to share his experience of a simple Southern life and the peace and community that came with it.…

Mason Via - Mason Via

Mason co-wrote "Mountain Lullaby" with North Carolina's Brooks Forsyth, who was known for playing in the Major Sevens. They wrote this lullaby thinking of how scary the future can look for the next generation. This song is meant to be a sweet…