You're Invited To The Nash News' Sixth On The Verge Writer's Round

The Nash News is excited to announce that we will be hosting our sixth writer's round with independent and up-and-coming country artists this coming Thursday, September 1st from 7-10 p.m. in downtown Nashville at Assembly Food Hall in the Fifth and Broad complex.

Artists performing include Johnny Dailey, Melissa Livingstone, Laine Lonero, Hunter Chastain, Trevor Martin, Cody Garrett, LAYNA, Alison Nichols, and Hillary Reese.

Get to know the artists and their music below!

Johnny Dailey

Alabama native, JohnnyDailey first discovered his love for country music in his cousin's truck - admiring the storytelling and distinct tones in the genre, inspiring the crooner to bring his own flavor to the scene. With hard work, grit, and determination, Johnny maintains his staying power with each new release as he draws in listeners with his soulful vocals and autobiographical lyrics.

Melissa Livingstone

Influenced by early 2000’s country, Melissa Livingstone is bringing back traditional country music in the best way possible. Storytelling is the basis of country music and Melissa does that well whether it's through her honky tonk upbeat songs, or her relatable ballads that can break your heart.

Laine Lonero

Born and raised in The Pelican state of Louisiana, singer-songwriter Laine Lonero earned accolades for her performances in musical theater and opera from an early age. She penned her first song at 13 and went on to win a song-writing contest in Nashville. In 2016, Laine was featured on 4 Kidzbop CDs and has continued to write, and perform throughout her home state and in Nashville, Tennessee. Her debut single, No Sweat, gained support from Radio Disney Country. Laine currently resides in Nashville and is attending Belmont University in the Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business.

Hunter Chastain

My name Is hunter Chastain, I was born and raised on a farm just outside of Rome, GA. I’ve been playing music for 4 years, but just moved to Nashville five months ago!

Trevor Martin

Trevor Martin is a pop country singer from Bowling Green, KY. After living in Nashville for 7 years, Trevor is discovering his sound with love songs like, "Keeper," "Wife You Up," and "Just Like That." With a Dan + Shay meets John Mayer sound, Trevor is excited to share his music!

Cody Garrett

Cody Garrett is an artist from Ohio who brings his own unique, old style to the modern world of country music. He’ll put a tear in your beer or get you tipping it back all within the same setlist.

LAYNA

LAYNA loves the old-time blues and topics that make others listen. Her inspirations in music are those of Tracy Chapman, Bessie Smith, And Billie Holiday. Lyrically she finds her words are very much inspired by the writings of Taylor swift. Which has created an interesting combo of styles. You can find LAYNA on Instagram at laynaofficial, as well as on all streaming platforms, where you can find her newest single, “Communication.”

Alison Nichols

It takes a lot of evolution to create a country music singer like Alison Nichols. As one of the first Asian-American artists in the country format (and 2nd cousin to the late great Joe Diffie), Alison likes to say she is “half Korean, half redneck and 100% American”. From Georgia by way of Texas, she comes by her country roots honestly, growing up on the holy trinity of Miranda, Maren, and Kacey. Her powerful singing voice is equal parts sass and vulnerability. Her songwriting is both cutting edge and wise beyond her years. She has cracked the code at TikTok, with one of her posts for the song “is it just me?” hitting over 4 million views and a single release for the song scheduled for March 2022. Look out for this one-of-kind country diva coming to a honky-tonk near you.

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 on the music scene through a series of viral Facebook videos, which fast-tracked to 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, KentWells, 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" was released 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.

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