From Wisconsin, Kirstie Kraus toured for a while with her Midwest band, Thirsty Jones, before moving to Nashville. (Side note: because of that band, Kirstie's fans are still known as "Thirsties".)

Once in Nashville, Kirstie focused on writing songs and selling them, actively taking demos around and meeting other songwriters and professionals, and playing in some of the best local music venues.

Kirstie released "Delusional" her first single written in Nashville in 2018, and hopes to release her debut album, Yes You Can, In 2021.

This trio of Afton Addington, Chris Biano, and Derrick Casteel, Lost Saints first sang together 2017 when standing around a piano in Nashville.

All three of the members have strong Gospel roots and a love of country music. When combined with their tight harmonies and original music, they have created a "heartfelt, harmony-driven sound" that is starting to get noticed in a wider circle.

Born into a musical family in Hazard Kentucky, Chad grew up in the small town of Jackson where he spent hours in Appalachian Mountains. He got his first guitar when he was 13, majored in business with a minor in music in college and started performing professionally while attending Nashville's Belmont University.

From Charleston, South Carolina, Tyler Boone began performing in small, rock-focused clubs, and then moved on to performing as the headline act at music venues as his songs gained traction on the radio. His performances showcase his songwriting, singing, and mad guitar skills. 

Tyler has released his own music since 2012. He's opened for Sheryl Crow, Old Crow Medicine Show, the Avett Brothers, and many others. He is a co-founder of the record label and artist services company, Artist Formula.

Murphy Elmore's biography was not available. 

He has written a number of songs, and recorded one well-regarded album of six original songs in 2016, Kings of Friday Nights.

Marc Beeson's career in country music stretches from the 80's to today. Along the way he has co-written top hits for Exile, and "When She Cries," which was recorded by Restless heart and won both the Country Song of the Year and the Pop Song of the Year awards from the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers.

From Champaign, Illinois, Beeson moved to Nashville in 1990. He's had over 100 songs recorded by major music artists including Reba McIntire, Blake Shelton, Chicago, Martina McBride, and LeAnn Rimes.

From Vancouver, British Columbia, Kelly Archer's songs have been recorded by Reba McEntire, Trisha Yearwood, Jason Aldean and many others. Her song, "Somebody Else Will," was recorded by Justin Moore and reached #1 on Country Radio. 

Kelly has recently had three hit singles in Canada, and songs recorded by Justin Moore, Brett Young, and Chris Lane are among five that have reached the country singles charts in the past few years. Kelly won the Rising Independent Songwriter of the year at the AIMP Nashville Awards in 2017.

Keith Anderson's "Lost in This Moment," was a Number 1 hit for the group Big & Rich. He has written and co-written a number of successful songs for other artists, including "Beer Run (B Double E Double Are you In?)" which was written for Garth Brooks and George Jones, "Barn Burner," written for Jason Michael Carroll, and "The Bed,"written for Gretchen Wilson.

David Tolliver has long been known as a successful songwriter and as one member of the duo Halfway to Hazard. As a solo artist, he released a new EP, Somewhere In Between, with six original songs.

As Halfway to Hazard, David Tolliver and Chad Warrix released the hit single "Daisy" and toured with Faith Hill, Jason Aldean, Tim McGraw, and others. His songs have been recorded by Wynonna Judd, Tim McGraw, Neal McCoy, and others.

In 2011 Bobby Pinson described his career saying "It's been 15 pretty ungraceful years."  He started out seeking a career as a country music star and, while he has recorded and performed, the bulk of his career has been as a successful songwriter.

Bobby's written four number one hits for Toby Keith and four more for Sugarland. Other artists who have recorded his songs, include Blake Shelton, LeAnn Rimes, and Sugarland. His first number one hit as a songwriter was with "Want To," recorded by Sugarland and co-written by Kristian Bush and Jennifer Nettles.