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Ryan Hurd
Ryan Hurd was a success in Nashville long before his debut single “We Do Us” dropped in 2016. The Michigan native began his career as a songwriter, earning No. 1 hits for Blake Shelton (“Lonely Tonight”) and Luke Bryan (“Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset”). Now, he’s enjoying similar success as an artist, preparing to headline his “Platonic Tour,” which will kick off at the end of the month. Hurd is a consummate romantic, which is made crystal clear in tracks like “To a T,” “Diamonds or Twine,” and “Love in a Bar,” each of which were inspired by his wife, Maren Morris.
Jillian Jacqueline
Jillian Jacqueline has been making waves in country music since arriving in Nashville from her native Chester Springs, PA. The singer was road-mentored by none other than Kenny Rogers, plus she’s opened for Little Big Town, Thomas Rhett, and Dwight Yokum. She’s also recorded alongside Vince Gill, Richard Marx, and Keith Urban, who is featured on her song, “If I Were You.” Jacqueline is currently in the studio, with new music on the horizon.