Mae Estes
Mae Estes merges the timelessness of classic country music with modern melodies and production to form her exclusive artistry. She got her start at age 7, in the middle of an Arkansas rodeo arena, singing the national anthem. The Hope, Arkansas native hasn’t stopped singing since. Paying dues in Music City for over a decade, she’s now stacked with stories to tell.
In 2023, Estes independently released her six-song debut EP, Before the Record . Later that year, she signed with Big Machine Records, WME Agency, Kobalt Music, and Blue Bronco Entertainment. In 2024, this “stone-cold country newcomer” (Whiskey Riff) was named AIMP’s Rising Artist-Writer of the Year, one of CMT’s Next Women of Country Class and the three time Arkansas CMA Female Vocalist of the Year.
She’s shared the stage with country hitmakers like Lainey Wilson, Ashley McBryde, Vince Gill, Dierks Bentley, and more. She joins a host of fellow country artists and festivals on tour this year, while releasing new music from her self-titled EP coming Oct. 10.
Autumn McEntire
Oklahoma native Autumn McEntire comes from a country music legacy, her aunt Reba McEntire, and her family band The Singing McEntires. Autumn began playing guitar and writing songs when she was 14 and moved to Nashville to pursue her music dreams at 18. She signed her first songwriter publishing deal after graduating from Belmont University with a degree in Music Business and has been writing country music songs ever since. Autumn’s style and personality comes out in her cuts by Lauren Alaina - “Don’t Judge A Woman” (2023), “Radioland” by Ashley McBryde, and the title track to Reba McEntire’s Grammy nominated album “Stronger Than The Truth” (2019). Autumn has also landed cuts from country artists Mickey Guyton, Matt Stell, Trea Landon, Mae Estes, Emily Ann Roberts, Britnee Kellogg, Chayce Beckham, and many more. She has also co-produced two full length records, Hannah Blaylock’s “The Fall & Rise” (2023) and Britnee Kellogg’s “She’s Come A Long Way” (2024).
SJ McDonald
SJ McDonald is an Appalachian-raised cowgirl whose music fuses the nostalgia of 90’s country and contemporary storytelling.
Hailing from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, SJ developed her tenacity and dedication working on her family’s 5-generation cattle and turkey farm. Her love for authentic country music grew through the static of a farm-truck radio, and by the age of 9, she was already penning songs, eventually leading her own band through high school.
At just 18, SJ hit the vibrant streets of Nashville, where she spent six years performing for tips on Lower Broadway. During this time, she fully immersed herself in the city's dynamic music scene, honing a high-energy, infectious performance style that truly reflects her personality and her strong yet soaring vocals. In 2024, SJ embarked on a self-booked coast-to-coast tour, sharing her down-home sound with audiences nationwide, and even found time to perform all the way in Paris, France & London, England.
In addition to her touring, SJ is the winner of the 2025 Nashville’s Next Rising Star competition and performed the National Anthem at Championship Night of the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, NV this past December. SJ has also made her mark as a songwriter, securing label cuts with artists like Mackenzie Carpenter, Mae Estes and Caylee Hammack.
SJ McDonald isn’t just a performer; she's a musical powerhouse whose broken-in boots and unyielding spirit light up every stage she steps onto. As she takes on rodeo and dive bar crowds across the country, her captivating blend of grit and grace promises to keep the heart of country music beating strong.
Marti Dodson
Marti Dodson is a BMI award winning singer/songwriter from Franklin Furnace, Ohio. As a student at Ohio State University, Marti founded pop/rock band Saving Jane and went on to become one of the highest charting independent acts of the 2000's. Marti penned and performed 2 RIAA Certified Gold Singles in Saving Jane and shared stages with Pink, Rihanna, Dierks Bentley, Katy Perry, Maroon 5, and more. She has continued her career as a songwriter with songs recorded by some of music’s biggest stars including Lainey Wilson, Luke Bryan, and Gabby Barrett, and landing placements on several major networks including NBC, ABC, MTV, Lifetime, WE, and TLC.