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Frank Vieira

Hard work and craftsmanship defines Frank’s music career. A direct reflection of the way it started. It’s been a decade since first making his own acoustic guitar piece by piece in Kevin LaDue’s luthier class at Vestal High School. A class, and a guitar that sparked a journey across the country performing at some of the best Honky Tonks and festivals east of the Mississippi. Over the past 7 years Frank has built a resume and a buzz opening for some of the nation’s best while honing his own craft. With creative takes on lyrics, big radio hooks, and a live show that ooze with polish and confidence Frank is poised for a future as big as his heart. For more information, visit frankvieira.com and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Braxton Keith

“I’m trying to bring back the traditional values of old-school country music, with a modern twist,” says Braxton Keith, whose rootsy honky-tonk sound mixes contemporary hooks with the traditional twang of storytellers like Marty Robbins and Merle Haggard. It’s a sound that’s already taken hold in Texas, where the Midland native penned his first tunes as a teenager. Since then, the 20 something songwriter has remained busy on the road (where he drives his own tour bus from gig to gig) and the recording studio (where his debut single, “Make Up Your Mind,” racked up more than 1 million streams on Spotify alone, followed by viral hits like “A Little Bit Closer,” “Cold Hard Steel Sand,” and the Triston Marez duet “Settle for a Beer”). Already a must-see headlining act in Texas, Braxton Keith has begun steering his tour bus across the rest of the American South, playing new songs for even newer fans. It’s a long road, perhaps, but Braxton doesn’t mind the drive. He’s here for the long haul. Besides, he’ll be writing new songs every step of the way.

Rosanne Cash

Rosanne Cash, a prominent singer-songwriter in the country, has an impressive discography of 15 albums, garnering 4 Grammys and 12 nominations. Beyond music, Cash is also a prolific author with four books to her name, notably the best-selling memoir ‘Composed,’ praised by the Chicago Tribune as a profound insight into American life. Her literary works extend to essays featured in prestigious publications like The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and The Atlantic, among others. An upcoming book, ‘Bird on a Blade,’ showcases a fusion of artist Dan Rizzie’s visuals with Cash’s poetic lyrics.
In her illustrious career, Cash has not only excelled on stage but also collaborated with renowned institutions such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Library of Congress in shaping artistic experiences. Her contributions have been recognized with esteemed awards including the SAG/AFTRA Lifetime Achievement Award for Sound Recordings and the coveted Smithsonian Ingenuity Award in the Performing Arts. A trailblazer, Cash was elected as a Carnegie Hall Perspectives artist and served as an Artist-In-Residence at the prestigious Country Music HOF and Museum. She currently holds the title of Artist-in-Residence at NYU, standing out as one of the few women in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Barbara Mandrell

Thanks to a string of hit singles and a popular television variety series, vocalist Barbara Mandrell was arguably the biggest female star in country music in the late ’70s and early ’80s. Born the oldest daughter into a musical family in Houston, Texas, on Christmas Day, 1948, Mandrell was already reading music and playing accordion by the age of five. Just six years later, she was so adept at playing the steel guitar that her father escorted her to a music trade convention in Chicago, where her talents caught the attention of Chet Atkins and Joe Maphis. Soon after, she was a featured performer in Maphis’ Las Vegas nightclub show, followed by television performances and tours with Red Foley, Johnny Cash, and Tex Ritter.
When Mandrell was 14, her family formed its own group, with her father Irby on vocals and guitar, her mother Mary Ellen on bass, and Barbara handling pedal steel and saxophone. The band also included drummer Ken Dudney, whom Mandrell would eventually marry. The family toured the U.S. and Asia before Barbara made her first recordings in 1963, among them the minor hit ‘Queen for a Day.’ After a few more years of touring, she briefly retired in order to become a housewife, but she soon grew restless and returned to the music business. After signing with Columbia in 1969, she notched her first chart hit, a cover of the Otis Redding classic ‘I’ve Been Loving You Too Long.’ In 1970, Mandrell scored the first of many Top 40 hits with ‘Playin’ Around with Love.’ In the same year, she began performing with singer David Houston, and their partnership also generated considerable chart success.
In 1975, Mandrell jumped to the ABC/Dot label, and under the guidance of producer Tom Collins reached the Top Five for the first time with the single ‘Standing Room Only.’ After a series of successive hits, she earned her first number one with 1978’s ‘Sleeping Single in a Double Bed,’ which was immediately followed by another chart-topper, ‘(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don’t Want to Be Right,’ in early 1979. Later in the year, ‘Years’ also reached number one, as did three more singles — ‘I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool,’ ”Til You’re Gone,’ and ‘One of a Kind Pair of Fools’ — between 1981 and 1983, a period during which Mandrell also received numerous industry awards and accolades.

Rachel Lipsky

Country artist Rachel Lipsky has had the humbling honor of touring with Armed Forces Entertainment on 7 tours to entertain our troops in Afghanistan, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Djibouti, Africa, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, and Kosovo. With a sound nestled in-between brass-knuckles country and high-heeled sass, she has opened for country superstars such as Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Old Dominion, Lady A, Thomas Rhett, Tyler Farr, Eli Young Band, Charlie Daniels, Toto, and many more. She has sung the National Anthem at Charlotte Motor Speedway, at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena for the Professional Bull Rider’s Assoc., at the Nashville Sounds, Vanderbilt, MTSU and Lipscomb Universities. Additionally, Lipsky won the Nashville Hard Rock Rising Battle of the Bands, Pepsi Southern Original competition, IMEA’s Country Female Vocalist Award and was a finalist in Unsigned Only’s International Songwriting Competition for “Ready Set Whiskey.” You can follow Rachel and learn more about her here: @RachelLipsky (IG, TikTok, TW & YT) @RachelLipskyMusic (FB) and www.RachelLipsky.com

Don Williams

With his laid-back, straightforward vocals and large, imposing build, Don Williams came to be known as “the Gentle Giant.” That nickname was bestowed on him in the early ’70s when he began a string of countrypolitan hits that ran into the early ’90s. Williams was never known as an innovator, but his ballads were immensely popular; in the course of his career, he had a total of 17 number one hits. Williams began playing guitar when he was a child, learning the instrument from his mother. As a teenager, he played in a variety of country, rockabilly, folk, and rock & roll bands. After completing high school, he formed his first band with a friend named Lofton Kline. Williams and Kline recruited another singer, Susan Taylor, and formed the Pozo-Seco Singers, a folk-pop group, in 1964.
After the Pozo-Seco Singers disbanded, Williams decided to pursue a career as a songwriter in Nashville since he wasn’t convinced that he was suited for a solo career. He signed with Jack Clement’s Jack Music, Inc., initially just as a songwriter. By the end of 1972, he had signed with JMI as a solo artist, releasing “Don’t You Believe” as his debut. The song went nowhere, but “The Shelter of Your Eyes” climbed to number 14 at the beginning of 1973. For the next year, Williams scored a string of minor hits before he had his 1974 breakthrough, “We Should Be Together,” which reached number five. During the ’70s, Don Williams became the most successful country artist in the world.
In the late ’70s, he began acting, appearing primarily in the films of his friend Burt Reynolds, including W.W. & the Dixie Dancekings and Smokey & the Bandit II. In the early ’80s, Williams slowed down the pace of his career slightly, as he was suffering from back problems. Nevertheless, the hits continued to come, and many of his singles reached number one. In 1986, he left MCA Records, which had acquired the ABC label while he was recording for it, and signed with Capitol. The change in labels didn’t affect his career at all, as he continued to hit the Top Ten with regularity. Williams signed with RCA Records in 1989. He died in September 2017 at the age of 78.

Ryan Griffin

What leads to a powerful career in country music is not solely pure talent, that of which Red Street Records’ artist Ryan Griffin has a plethora, but also an honest voice and a fearless attitude. Growing up on a farm, learning unparalleled lessons of hard work, Ryan simultaneously developed his passion for country music. At the young age of seventeen, he brought his unwavering determination to Nashville and hit the ground running. From co-writing Kelsea Ballerini’s #1 hit song “Dibs” to opening for major acts like Lady A and Old Dominion, Griffin has paved the way for his own musical story. With millions of streams under his belt, Ryan has garnered critical attention as one of Rolling Stone’s 10 New Country Artists You Need to Know and has been highlighted on Ones to Watch lists by AOL, AXS, Country Fancast, NY Country Swag, PopDust, and Thought Catalog. As Red Street Country’s flagship artist, Ryan’s single “Salt, Lime & Tequila” saw great success, leading the way for new music to be released Spring 2023.

Dee Jay Silver

Silver has performed alongside some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Jason Aldean, Chris Young, Kane Brown, and many more. Over the span of 10 years, Silver toured extensively with Jason Aldean, showcasing his exceptional talent and passion for music. His remarkable journey has taken him to numerous major music festivals such as the CMA Music Festival, Rock The South, and Faster Horses, where he mesmerized the audience with his electrifying performances. Beyond festivals, Silver has also graced events for the Tennessee Titans, Dallas Cowboys, and the University of Kentucky’s Wildcats, setting the stage on fire with his music. Noteworthy milestones in his career include being the first DJ to play at the prestigious Academy of Country Music Awards and the American Country Awards, reinforcing his position as a trailblazer in the music industry. In 2016, Silver made history by performing at iconic venues like the MLB All-Star Game in San Diego, Wrigley Field in Chicago, and Fenway Park in Boston alongside legends like Jason Aldean and Kid Rock.

David J

Despite being only 21 years old, David J has been singing, songwriting, and performing for nearly a decade. Growing up in Rotterdam, New York, he originally dreamt of joining the NFL as a kid. However, his passion shifted when he watched Justin Bieber’s documentary concert film “Never Say Never.” He was captivated by Bieber’s ability to unite a team and create fantastic shows, inspiring him to pursue a music career.
Starting with singing competitions and open mic nights, David impressed club owners who invited him to play regular gigs. Over time, he gained a loyal following, leading to longer nighttime performances and eventually headline slots on weekends. In early 2021, David began honing his sound with Grey Area Music and later connected with Ryan Tedder, the frontman of OneRepublic and one of his musical idols. Thrilled by Tedder’s support, David is now set to make his mark on the country-pop music scene with the backing of Grey Area Music, Sony Music Nashville, and Tedder’s Runner Music.

Johnny Paycheck

Johnny Paycheck, originally named Donald Eugene Lytle, left a lasting mark on the American country music scene. As a prominent member of the Grand Ole Opry, he will be forever remembered for his rendition of the iconic David Allan Coe track ‘Take This Job and Shove It.’ His peak came during the 1970s, a period synonymous with the country music outlaw movement led by trailblazers like Hank Williams Jr., Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Billy Joe Shaver, and Merle Haggard. Despite his commendable appearance on the renowned PBS show Austin City Limits in 1980, Paycheck’s trajectory was marred by a series of personal struggles involving substance abuse and legal issues. The repercussions were substantial, culminating in a significant setback when he served time in prison during the early 1990s. Sadly, his health deteriorated steadily, marking the premature end of his illustrious career by the turn of the millennium.

Carter Faith

Born and raised in North Carolina, Carter Faith relocated to Nashville after college to pursue her dream of becoming a country musician. She learned the ropes from seasoned professionals who recognized her massive potential. Fast forward a few years, Carter Faith has garnered over 110 million global streams on tracks like “Wild,” “Greener Pasture,” and “Already Crazy.” Her mesmerizing vocals and genuine storytelling, combined with a tender delivery and confident aura, have mesmerized audiences. These qualities have also led her to share stages with renowned artists such as Little Big Town, Keith Urban, and her idol, Willie Nelson. Apart from collaborating with Range Music, Carter Faith recently sealed a deal with Universal Music Publishing Group. Noteworthy mentions include her appearances in CMT’s 2023 Next Women of Country and LISTEN UP 2024 campaigns. She also holds the distinction of being the first country artist highlighted in Spotify’s Fresh Finds multi-genre program. Explore more about Carter Faith at CarterFaith.com.

Steve Holy

Born and raised in Dallas, TX, country vocalist Steve Holy was the youngest of eight children and entertained his grade school classmates with his imitations of Conway Twitty. At 19, he auditioned for the local Mesquite Opry and later earned a spot on Johnny High’s Country Music Revue, eventually garnering the revue’s Entertainer of the Year award. This brought the attention of legendary country producer Wilbur Rimes (and his daughter LeAnn), who encouraged Holy to shop himself around Nashville. Curb Records signed the young singer/songwriter in 1999 and his Wilbur Rimes-produced album, Blue Moon, was released in late 2000. Brand New Girlfriend arrived in 2006. – Zac Johnson, Rovi