You're Invited to The Nash News' 27th On The Verge Writer's Round

The Nash News will host its 27th writer's round with independent and up-and-coming artists this Thursday, June 15th from 6-9 p.m. in downtown Nashville at Assembly Food Hall in the Fifth and Broad complex.

Artists performing include Paige Penney, Ivey Campbell, Kristin Paige, Korie Burton, Bristol Coon, Aaron Pollock, Merritt Gibson, Kiana Renae, and Carl Pariso. Get to know the artists and their music below.

Paige Penney

Paige Penney is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, three-time Canadian Folk Music Award & two-time MusicNL Award-nominated, MusicNL Newfound Talent Contest and Arts and Letters award winner. Paige's single "Shooting Star" features a co-write with Alan Doyle and Doyle is featured in the music video. Paige has opened for many established artists including Johnny Reid. Paige is currently writing and recording for her sophomore album to be released later this year.

Ivey Campbell

Ivey Campbell is an up-and-coming young country singer-songwriter from Nashville TN. She began singing and performing at the age of six in local community theaters, school plays, and her Music Academy showcases.

Ivey picked up the guitar a little over a year ago and started playing live and writing music in June of 2022. She has played venues such as The Scoreboard, Opry Backstage Grill, Kimbro's, The Row, The Nashhouse, Rippy's Honky Tonk, and more! She has been featured as Nashville's most wanted artist twice, hosted by the Scoreboard.

Currently, she is a high school student balancing her time as a student, singer, songwriter, and performer. Some of her biggest influences are Shania Twain, Taylor Swift, Carly Pearce, Kelsea Ballerini, and Callista Clark.

Kristin Paige

My name is Kristin. I've been playing rounds in Nashville for a little over a year and writing for 15 years. I started singing in choir when I was in 1st grade and also sang in church choir throughout my whole life. I love to cook, sing, love fashion, write songs, and meet new songwriters. I'm going to release a single called “Good Timing Boy” this June 2023.

Korie Burton

Korie Burton is a South Carolina native with three passions: music, football, and dogs! (Coffee is also a close fourth) As a graduate of the Middle Tennessee State University recording industry program, Korie spends most of her days drinking coffee and co-writing around Nashville. She writes a little in lots of genres, but her love is in country music! So sit back and relax, she can’t wait for you to hear her music (and probably a few stories about her dog too).

Bristol Coon

Born and raised in Southern California, Bristol Coon is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter who pulls influences from the sixties LA country-rock scene and vintage country music. He also has a foundation in jazz & blues which paints a colorful palette for this Coastal Cowboy. Look out for his upcoming single 'Coachella' to be released off his debut album in June 2023.

Aaron Pollock

CCMA-nominated Nashville-based singer/songwriter, Aaron Pollock, is expanding his country sound and casting a wider net sonically. He is embracing past and present influences ranging from John Mayer and Don Henley to Keith Urban, HARDY, and Brothers Osborne.

Over the past few years, Pollock has established himself as a successful songwriter. He has over 900 songs in his catalog and his talent is being recognized both in Canada and the United States He has also flourished as a recording artist and performer in his own right, sharing stages with the likes of Brett Kissel, Jocelyn Alice, and Shawn Hook.

Merritt Gibson

Merritt brings a new sophistication to indie pop music, a product of her cosmopolitan upbringing, deep emotions, and natural gift for storytelling. She recorded her debut album, produced by a Grammy-winning producer in Nashville, as a teenager while living in Jackie Kennedy’s dorm room at Miss Porter’s School. Since graduating from the University of Virginia, Merritt has lived in Nashville and become part of the independent pop community. She is releasing a series of new singles that tell the story of her young twenties.

Kiana Renae

Kiana Renae is a Nashville-based pop-rock and Americana singer-songwriter with a sound described as driven, melodic, and soulful. She is influenced by artists such as Alanis, HAIM, and Susan Tedeschi. She aspires to advocate for mental health and healing through the art of music, dance, and storytelling.

Carl Pariso

Carl Pariso is a Nashville-based singer/songwriter originally from Montague, New Jersey. With a theatrical flare, Carl pulls from pop/rock and traditional Americana influences. With inspiration drawn from Jason Mraz, and Cold Play, as well as Tyler Childers and Jason Isbell, Carl's eclectic catalog tells relatable and vibrant stories that leave you feeling hopeful for what's yet to come.

He released a single "That Girl" in 2022 and is currently recording an album titled Level 30 coming July of 2023.

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