In recent years, Tofer Brown's songwriting skills have been a hot commodity in the country music scene and beyond. Noted for the sheer amount of hats he wears, Brown is also a singer and producer.

Born in North Carolina, Ronnie Bowman has made his name as a bluegrass singer and composer, playing and writing with some of the best names in country.

Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Preston James is a country music artist. He writes and performs his own tunes but when he performs covers, James pays homage to the likes of Patsy Cline, Merle Haggard, or Don Williams.

"Born into" the Industry

Despite his young age, Preston James has become a Nashville staple — in his view, it's been a long time coming. James received his first guitar at age six and wrote his first song at age seven. He has been playing at iconic venues in the Music City since he was 14 years old.

Buried amidst the angst and heartache in the lyrics is a melodious sound of folks who are simply having a heck of a good time playing music together. Introspection, considering separations and life’s griefs, together with heart-wrenching breakups are components of the Tori Nance Trio's themes.

The band is comprised of Tori Nance on vocals, acoustic guitar, and drums, and Michelle Spalding, who brings accompanying vocals and keyboard artistry, together with Leroy Copeland whose guitar work blends in so well.

The Tori Nance Trio is a sizzling new group in Northeast Florida.

Arlos Smith performed with the band Onyz in the 1980s and has written songs recorded by Rascal Flats, Craig Campbell, and John Michael Montgomery. He was named SESAC's "Country Songwriter of the Year" in 2020 for "Home to You" and in 2024 for "Mayberry."

Arlos grew up in Parkersburg, a small city in Wood County, West Virginia, often saying that he's written more than 1,000 country songs and that all of them are about the life and people of Wood County.