You're Invited To: The Nash News' 10th On The Verge Writer's Round

The Nash News will present it's our 10th writer's round with independent and up-and-coming country artists this coming Thursday, December 15th from 6-9 p.m. in downtown Nashville at Assembly Food Hall in the Fifth and Broad complex.

Artists performing include MackMartin, Alison Elena, James Rose, Zoe Cummins, Noah Hudson, Caroline Dare, GRACIA, Hillary Reese, and Macartney Reinhardt.

Get to know the artists and their music below:

Alison Elena

Alison Elena is a country singer-songwriter originally from Beacon, NY. The perfect blend of classic and pop country. Her latest release, "Bet Your Boots" is available now!

MackMartin

MackMartin, composed of Mackenzie Bryce (Texas) and Ross Martin (South Carolina), is a “hard” country duo that blends their deep southern background and love of rock and roll into a unique sound. Influenced by Janis Joplin, Big & Rich, Hardy, and The Eagles, their likes for unapologetic country bleeds through into their image and music. With strong vocals displaying their clever and unapologetic lyrics, MackMartin’s rare ability to emotionally control an audience makes them a commanding act.

James Rose

Upcoming Country Music Artist, James Rose who is based in Nashville, Tn is someone you don’t want to miss. His songwriting and voice will capture the ears and tears of the audience. He will pull the heartstrings and dig deep with his songs. Keep an eye out for James Rose.

Zoe Cummins

Zoe Cummins is a recording artist and singer/songwriter based out of Nashville. Born and raised in Elgin, Oklahoma, Cummins was deeply influenced by the carefully crafted lyricism and storytelling of traditional Country Music, while being inspired by the Pop and Rock

sounds of mainstream music. With influences ranging from Bobby Gentry to John Mayer, Cummins seeks to reframe big topics in timeless and singable ways. Her most recent single "Common Law" taps into her roots and will leave you smiling at the clever take on a classic love story.

Caroline Dare

Caroline Dare is a 21-year-old Nashville, TN-based pop songwriter/artist, mental health advocate, and certified cat mom. She is immersed in the Nashville songwriting community and has started hosting early shows at the Bluebird Café and hosts frequent rounds at The Listening Room Café. She garnered two song nominations at the 2022 NSAI Member Awards with “Heart Problem” winning the song feedback category top prize and is also an active member of ASCAP which nominated her for the Peggy Lee Songwriter Award which recognizes songwriters who demonstrate intelligent use of language, talent, and career potential. Her recent projects have been produced with hitmaker Nick Wheeler of The All-American Rejects (“Gives You Hell, “Dirty Little Secret”) at the helm who says of Caroline, “Caroline is a master of melody, and after working with her for almost 4 years now, I can honestly say that she puts in the work, and it shows in her growth as a songwriter and a storyteller.”

Noah Hudson

Raised in a small town in New Hampshire, singer-songwriter Noah Hudson moved to Nashville in 2017 to attend Belmont University. Having graduated with a Music Business degree in 2021, he is now based in Nashville full-time and writes songs in a variety of genres but focuses primarily on country.

GRACIA

With roots in Midwest, Gracia (formerly known as Gracia Harrison) fuses her love of pop music with her country upbringing. From small-town beginnings singing at county fairs and festivals in the Midwest, she went on to find herself on Blake Shelton’s team on NBC’s The Voice (season 3). After her stint on the Voice, Gracia went on to release her first very traditionally country-rooted single, “Jezebel”, which found success on the Music Row charts. However, she soon after found herself heading in a country-pop direction, and later released her bright, summertime, feel-good single, “Boys in a Beach Town”. She has since headlined multiple midwestern fairs, festivals, and NASCAR race events, as well as direct support for artists such as Elle King, Jameson Rodgers, Scotty McCreery, the Eli Young Band, Trace Adkins, Luke Bryan, Lee Brice, Tyler Farr, the Swon Brothers, Justin Moore, and others.

Hillary Reese

From the heart of Mississippi, 16-year-old songstress Hillary Reese is a triple threat, singer/songwriter/instrumentalist, with a sound all her own that connects across generations of fans and genres. Hillary's vocals and lyrics offer a balance between the charm of a southern belle and the ferocity of a steel magnolia. At only 8 years old, she emerged in the music scene through a series of viral Facebook videos, which fast-tracked millions of views and a loyal following of over 300,000 fans. Hillary quickly found herself traveling frequently to Nashville where she has collaborated with industry heavyweights including Dolly Parton's producer, Kent Wells, and former Little Texas Member, Jeff Huskins, who produced her upcoming single, "All the Good Ones are Crazy." Written by Hillary, Josh Courson, and Jason Hamor, "All the Good Ones are Crazy" is slated for release on Aug. 5, 2022. The toe-tapping track emphasizes Hillary's desire to entertain audiences through music that is relatable, liberating, and modern yet steeped in tradition.

Macartney Reinhardt

Macartney Reinhardt is a 16-year-old country singer-songwriter from Atlanta, GA now residing in Nashville. Her latest single "Coming Home" was released this past fall.

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