You're Invited to The Nash News' 25th On The Verge Writer's Round

The Nash News will host its 25th writer's round with independent and up-and-coming artists this Thursday, May 4th from 6-9 p.m. in downtown Nashville at Assembly Food Hall in the Fifth and Broad complex.

Artists performing include Brooke Hatala, Delaney Ramsdell, Kaylin Kole, Chris Chapman, Sarah Swensen, Jesse Cofty, Nicole Alexis, Taylor Teasley, and John Ashburn. Get to know the artists and their music below.

Brooke Hatala

Brooke Hatala is a singer/songwriter living in Nashville, TN. Hailing from Raleigh, NC, the rising country/rock artist is known for her distinctive raspy tone, which has been compared to Sheryl Crow and Stevie Nicks. Hatala has opened for Willie Nelson and performed at the legendary Bluebird Cafe where she created an industry buzz as “one to watch.” She made her Whiskey Jam debut in May 2022 and performs over 80 shows a year. Drawing inspiration from the people and events that have shaped her life, Brooke is currently recording her next project with two of Nashville’s top producers.

Delaney Ramsdell

Delaney Ramsdell is a songwriter and Americana artist based in Nashville, TN. Originally from Roosevelt, Texas (population 18), she comes at songwriting with a method steeped in the culture of West Texas. She released her new acoustic single Devil On The Blacktop on 3/16 and has more music on the way in 2023.

Kaylin Kole

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Kaylin Kole is a spunky pop artist with bold tones and style. A natural-born performer, Kaylin's vocals and energetic stage presence captivate audiences even before her vibrant personality and curly hair. "Kaylin is an exciting young artist who is way beyond what her years would suggest. She's able to perform any genre she chooses, and does so with her own unique style. She is a force to be reckoned with and an up-and-comer to be watched as her star rises."- Bobby Boyd, Grammy Award Winning Songwriter (Rascal Flatts, Alabama).

Chris Chapman

Built on real and raised on southern, Chris Chapman has the knack for bringing the country out in us all! A small-town kid raised in Winder, GA, Chappy, as his friends call him, now resides in Nashville, TN where he is writing songs with the big dogs of country music. While he may write songs for other artists, he puts out his own songs that he believes in. His latest single “High Class” speaks of his upbringing and how coming from nothing isn’t always a bad thing. The song speaks to how having nothing at all is more than enough for folks like himself. That song debuted at #137 on the country charts and before the release day was over, the song soared into the top 100 all the way up to #72! As an independent artist, Chappy likes to see himself as the underdog. Well, this underdog isn’t built for losing. See y’all on the road.

Sarah Swensen

Sarah Swensen is a singer/songwriter currently living in Nashville, TN. Her passion for promoting resilience and empowerment is distinctly heard in her music. When Sarah is not out playing writer’s rounds, she is co-writing songs and is currently working on releasing her second single this summer.

Jesse Cofty

Born and raised in the Deep South, country music singer/songwriter Jesse Cofty, a native of Wetumpka, Alabama, moved to Nashville, TN after his master's degree to pursue music.

Nicole Alexis

Nicole Alexis is a songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist originally from New Orleans. Nicole’s first major placement as a co-writer and producer was on Kidd G’s 2021 single, “Break Up Song,” and she has since produced two more singles for Kidd G, released on UMG Geffen. Additional production cuts include Tory Lanez, YMW B-Slime, Cheat Codes, and Jimmie Allen, led Nicole to a 2023 publishing deal with XL Songs/Round Hill. Nicole has her own artist project and is a PRS-sponsored guitarist.

Taylor Teasley

Taylor Teasley is a rising country singer/songwriter originally from California but now

resides in Nashville, TN where she shares her unique artistry. She is passionate about

her music and hopes it connects with those listening. Her combination of raspy vocals

with her fingerpicking playing style, makes her one to watch. Taylor’s debut single,

“Never Mine” reached over 200K streams on Spotify alone and continues to grow as she

just released her second single called “Join The Club”; which both were featured on

Nashville's own, Radio So Bro's “Song Of The Day” segment. Taylor has focused on

diving into the songwriting world by being as honest as possible with her poetic word

choices.

John Ashburn

John Ashburn grew up in South Ga living the outdoor lifestyle. Hunting, fishing, and farming were some of his daily activities. He fell in love with music at the age of 15 and grew up singing/playing in church. While in college, he began playing country music and started playing gigs at any bar, restaurant, or party he could get into. After marrying his wife Kennedy, they moved to Nashville to chase the singer/songwriter dream. He has recently released his latest single “Ride In A Truck!” Make sure to check it out, and spread the word.

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