You're Invited To: The Nash News Presents Mason Horne & Friends

The Nash News is excited to present a Mason Horne & Friends Writer's Round on Thursday, July 28th from 7-10 p.m. at Assembly Food Hall in downtown Nashville. Artists performing include Mason Horne, Taylor Austin Dye, Warren Garrett, Robbie Cockrell, Walker Wilson, and Carter Lybrand.

Get to know the artists and their music!

Mason Horne

Straight out of the Carolina pines, 20-year-old singer-songwriter from Jefferson, SC, Mason Horne brings a youthful, but timeless voice to country music. Inspired by Carolina roots and love of traditional country music, Mason picked up his first guitar at the early age of 5 years old and began writing songs at the age of 10.

Taylor Austin Dye

Taylor Austin Dye is an up-and-coming country singer/songwriter based in Nashville, TN; originally from Eastern Kentucky. Her brand of in-your-face music comes straight from her rowdy country roots. Her "Ride or Dyes" describe her songs as "badass," "confident," and "real."

Warren Garrett

Some artists create an identity when they move to Nashville, while others are born with one. South Carolina native Warren Garrett certainly fits with the latter. As a child, he lifted a pair of CDs from his mom’s collection -- Hank Williams Jr. and Stevie Ray Vaughn records -- and the rest is history. Garrett cut his chops as a lead guitar player in local rock bands, while also learning the back end of production as a sound engineer for a live music venue.

After moving to Nashville, he began focusing on the kind of artist he wanted to be, and that self-reflection continuously came back to those first two records he stole from his mother. Pulling inspiration from those car trips with his parents when the radio could be on any station playing any style of music, Garrett shows his versatility when necessary. Garrett has found a unique way to pull those influences together and create an identity of his own in Music City.

“If I’m going to write and put out music, I’m going to be raw and real and 100% me."

Carter Lybrand

A comical, quick-witted Southern gentleman, Carter Lybrand is also a self-taught musician and authentic storyteller. He’s as simple as the one light South Carolina town he grew up in—a town that taught him an appreciation for country music at an early age, beginning with his musically gifted grandparents. . With future plans for a full album and solid southeast tour, Carter also hopes that he is making his departed grandparents proud, using his gift of lyrics and melody to make a difference in the world around him.

Walker Wilson

My name is Walker Wilson. Born in Raymond, MS. Started playing music in Maryville, TN around the age of 19. Moved to Nashville in June of 21 after leaving a career as a machinist. Currently, a singer/songwriter in Nashville and a co-writer on Wanna Want You by Mason Horne.

Robbie Cockrell

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