Calling all country fans – whether you’re into Tyler Childers, Lainey Wilson, Zach Bryan, or anyone else!

This week on earworm, I’m featuring my four country artist picks that you need to check out.

 

Kelsey Waldon

  • From: Ballard County, KY
  • Label: Oh Boy Records
  • Latest Release: There’s Always a Song
  • Significant Career Moments:
    • Ameripolitan Award for “Outlaw Female” in 2024
    • Pandora’s 2021 List of Country Artists to Watch
    • Emerging Act of the Year at the Americana Honors & Awards
    • Opened for Charley Crockett on his “$10 Cowboy” tour.
    • Signed to John Prine’s record label, Oh Boy Records.

 

Ben Chapman

  • From: LaFayette, GA
  • Label: Independent
  • Latest Release: Downbeat
  • Significant Career Moments:
    • Host of Peach Jam, a Nashville event frequently taking place at venues The Basement and The Basement East.
    • Managed by Concord.
    • Publishing deal with Hang Your Hat Music.

 

Ole 60

  • From: Hawesville, KY
  • Label: Grey Area Music
  • Latest Release: Songs About You
  • Significant Career Moments:
    • Debuted at the Grand Ole Opry.
    • Nominated for 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards.

 

John Moreland

  • From: Longview, TX
  • Label: Independent
  • Latest Release: Visitor
  • Significant Career Moments:
    • Featured on Zach Bryan’s album “The Great American Bar Scene.”
    • Accolades from The New York Times and Pitchfork.

Thanks for reading my country artist picks! Be sure to listen to these incredible artists.

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