Releasing Great Music

Recognized as an artist that is "poised to be country's latest red dirt star" (Rolling Stone), Corey Kent, a proud husband and father, has become a decorated artist on the rise, growing from humble heartland roots into a Triple-Platinum certified No. 1 hit maker with one billion career streams. Rising from the vibrant Red Dirt country scene as the embodiment of authenticity, Kent set his sights on Nashville as a teen, bringing his self-penned catalog of country-rock anthems with him. But after the pandemic coincided with the loss of his first publishing deal, Kent was forced to move to Texas and get a job on a paving crew to pay the bills, yet he stubbornly refused to call music quits, with honky-tonks and dancehalls on both sides of the Red River becoming his stomping ground. Fast forward a few years and the hit single "Wild As Her" proved he was right all along. An untamed tribute to a free-spirited stunner, the track re-invigorated Kent's career as a now Triple-Platinum-certified No. 1 at country radio, and the lead single off his major label album debut, Blacktop. Since then, Kent's track "Something's Gonna Kill Me" went Gold and he also earned his second No. 1 at country radio with track "This Heart" as the song reached the top of both the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart and the Billboard Country Airplay chart this summer. Kent most recently released his sophomore major-label album, Black Bandana, to critical acclaim, with MusicRow Magazine describing the title track as "gently but unrelentingly uplifting." He's also earned next-big thing accolades along the way, including recognition from CMT and the Opry Next Stage program and toured with the likes of Morgan Wallen, Jon Pardi, Jason Aldean, Ashley McBryde, Parker McCollum, and more. Defined by the tenacity and trailblazing spirit he developed from years of cutting his teeth on the road, Kent is now kickstarting a new chapter, taking his creativity to new heights.

Daphne is a fresh, dynamic pop artist from Nashville, blending hooky melodies with personal lyrics. Initially focused on songwriting, she found her voice alongside producer Nick Sainato (Nightly) over the past year. Drawing inspiration from her relationships, Daphne fuses pop, alternative, and singer/songwriter to create a sound that's distinctly her own. Her debut music, set for release in 2025, explores themes of love, identity, and vengeance. With an infectious voice and catchy tracks, Daphne is ready to make her mark on the pop scene.

Known around Nashville as a "rare talent" (CelebMix), Faren Rachels is one of the hardest working women in Music City. Having played her way through every bar in her college town of Athens, the Sparta, Georgia native turned her sights on Tennessee in 2012. After working side-gig after side-gig, the tenacious firebrand landed a publishing contract that saw her earn cuts Billboard has called "steady, stomping [and] propulsive".

Rachels has also hit the road with country greats Luke Combs, Brantley Gilbert, Willie Nelson, and Dwight Yoakam. "My grandparents loved country… used to take me to concerts," she recounts, "now I get to tour with some of the artists that they introduced me to."

Rachels' honest approach to songwriting has landed her credits with luminaries such as Lainey Wilson, Ashland Craft, Chrissy Metz, and many more. "I wanna make music for grown-ass women; real… raw," she explains, "I wanna make music about things people are actually going through, and not drinking beer 24-7."

Despite having to take a break from touring due to the COVID pandemic, Faren is now poised to impress once again with a string of new releases (produced by Rocky Block and Austin Goodloe) and a rapidly building tour schedule. Her work has been described as "speaking to the universal journey, and struggle, of turning dreams into reality" (American Songwriter). Faren's latest release, "The Rug", is available now.

Michigan-born talent AJ Pruis is a GRAMMY-nominated, Dove Award and Juno Award-winning songwriter who recently celebrated his tenth #1 co-written single with Matthew West's "Good". Pruis held the #1 spot on both the Billboard Christian Airplay Chart and Medibase Chart for multiple weeks with two separate singles; "Where Would I Be" Peter Burton and "Good" by Matthew West. As a writer-producer, Pruis counts multiple credits on Matthew West's latest studio album, Don't Stop Praying, co-wrote seven on Colbie Caillat's album, Along The Way, as well as "Miss Universe" from Megan Moroney, "Break Like That" from Corey Kent, "Standstill (My My My)" from Max McNown and more. Pruis has earned cuts with Ingrid Andress, Casting Crowns, Anne Wilson, Maddie & Tae, LOCASH, Scotty McCreery, Sanctus Real, and more, and lives in Nashville, TN.

Kolby Cooper, born and raised in Palestine, TX, grew up riding shotgun in his dad's cow truck, which is where he first discovered the artists that would come to be his biggest musical influences (Waylon Jennings, Chris Ledoux, Cross Canadian Ragweed and a few others). Kolby Cooper finished writing a song called "Fall" on a bus after his high school basketball game. Three short years later––but only one year after debuting the song on streaming platforms––"Fall" is a bona fide smash, with a staggering 21 million Spotify streams and counting. And that's far from Cooper's most-played track: "It Ain't Me" has over 25 million Spotify streams, while "Every Single Kiss"––another song Cooper penned in high school at just 15-years-old––has topped 13 million. Cooper signed his record deal with BBR Music Group and Combustion Music in early 2021 and released his major-label debut, Boy From Anderson County To The Moon.

Louisiana native singer-songwriter and self-taught guitarist, Payton Smith, has a lot to celebrate. Smith began releasing music in 2019; quickly amassing over 50 million streams on his debut single, "Like I Knew You Would". Known for not only high-energy guitar slinging and smooth vocals, the formerly named CMT Listen Up artist also composed and played every string instrument on each track of his debut project. As Taste of Country noted his "raw talent, authenticity and strong work ethic are bound to bring him country music success for many, many years". Music Row Magazine previously called Smith their Next Big Thing, while "Like I Knew You Would" charted as the number 7 song of the year on Spotify's Hot Country. Payton Smith signed with Combustion Masters in late 2022, releasing "Missed The Boat" in early 2023, marking a new era of music, being produced by Combustion's Chris Farren. Smith's debut album, What Colors Your Wild, was released in May of 2023, with playlisting features on Apple's New In County, Spotify's New Music Friday Country and Tidal's Country Waves, Rising: Country, and Amazon Music's Breakthrough Country. Payton recently concluded supporting Brantley Gilbert, ZZ Top, Lee Brice, Dylan Scott, Lily Rose, and Priscilla Block on their 2025 tours. Payton has also shared the stage with artists such as Jordan Davis, Chris Young, Mitchell Tenpenny, and more. In 2025, he had standout releases in "She Shouldn't Have", "Mountain On Fire", and his newest album The Bridge. Look out for much more music to come in 2026!

Nashville-based recording artist Ryan Hurd has accumulated more than one billion on-demand career streams, received numerous award nominations (CMA Awards, ACM Awards, CMT Music Awards, etc.) including two GRAMMY® Awards nominations and has scored multiple No. 1 hits as a singer and a songwriter. His debut album, Pelago, reached the top five of Spotify’s most-streamed Country albums and garnered critical acclaim. Signed to Big Machine Music for publishing, Hurd earned his place in Country music history writing PLATINUM No. 1 hits for Blake Shelton, Maren Morris, Jordan Davis, Luke Bryan, Lady A, and Diplo/Morgan Wallen, in addition to writing hits for artists like Jon Pardi, Bailey Zimmerman, Kid Laroi, Marshmello, Thomas Rhett, Tucker Wetmore, Josh Ross, and many more. The multi ASCAP and BMI Country Award winner has toured with the likes of Sam Hunt, Old Dominion, Thomas Rhett, Darius Rucker and Lady A in addition to his own headlining dates. His sophomore album, Midwest Rock & Roll, is out now.

Weston Loney is an indie rock artist from Armagh, Northern Ireland, making waves with his raw energy and anthemic sound. His latest singles—"Lost In The Wild," "Meltdown," and "Tequila & Lime," which landed on Spotify's Fresh Finds Rock playlist—have built anticipation for his upcoming EP, due Fall 2025. Weston has shared the stage with artists like Shed Seven, The Lathums, Kingfishr, and Megan Moroney. Loney will headline shows this fall across London, Glasgow, Manchester, and Dublin, performing with his close-knit band of friends—known for their "wild on the night" shows. Weston pulls influence from Kings of Leon, Razorlight, and Bruce Springsteen. Inspired by the first time he heard Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Under the Bridge," his music blends heartfelt storytelling with stadium-ready grit. Belfast Live called Loney, "a certain choice for a potential indie star, blending lyrics of his local upbringing with melodic riffs and honest storytelling."