Nashville Emerging Artist Night

Nashville Emerging Artist Night is an acoustic evening of story-telling and music from some of Nashville, Tennessee’s most anticipated up-and-coming songwriters and Artists. The genre-blending group of musicians, hailing from Music City will spend an intimate night peeling back the curtain on their songs and the stories behind them and paying tribute to the city that has produced countless musical icons.

Randall Fowler

Virginia-born and Carolina-raised, Randall Fowler brings a voice that melts hearts and lyrics that paint vivid portraits of the Southern landscape. After spending over a decade touring the Southeast fronting an alternative rock cover band, Fowler rediscovered his roots and transitioned to country music with his debut EP, The Recipe (2018). Since moving to Nashville in 2019, he’s teamed up with acclaimed producer Grady Saxman, releasing standout singles like “What’s She Sippin’” and “Coming Home (One Way Road).” His emotionally resonant track “Someone Who Does” explores his personal evolution since becoming a father. Alongside his artist project, Fowler is a sought-after songwriter, penning songs with and for major-label talent including breakout artist Austin Snell.

Emily Brooke

Hailing from Wellington, Florida, Emily Brooke is a rising star who seamlessly blends country storytelling with pop hooks and polish. She first captivated national audiences at just 17 as a Top 24 finalist on American Idol. Now 24, Brooke has shared stages with chart-toppers like Kelsea Ballerini, Old Dominion, and Randy Houser. Her self-titled EP climbed to #11 on the iTunes Country Charts, and her hit single “Easy on Me” has earned over 3 million streams, showcasing her growing influence. With a magnetic presence and a gift for crafting catchy, heartfelt songs, Brooke is currently working on her next musical chapter—one that promises to be her most exciting yet.

Landon Wall

Trinity, North Carolina native Landon Wall was born with music in his veins. By age 11, he was performing alongside Hunter Hayes at the Carolina Country Music Festival. Wall made waves with his viral hit “Lost Boy,” a heartfelt response to Kelsea Ballerini’s “Peter Pan,” which has racked up over 14 million streams. At just 15, he won the Nashville Rising Star competition, leading to his first publishing deal with Demolition Music. A frequent performer at the legendary Bluebird Café, Wall also appeared in the feature film inspired by the iconic venue. With each new release, his music continues to evolve, showcasing his growth as a songwriter and performer, and solidifying his place as a promising CMA recording artist.

Allison Park

Allison Park is a genre-spanning singer-songwriter and the voice behind the mindful music podcast In Tune with Allison Park. Hailing from Pittsburgh, PA, Park began her career opening for DooWop groups before transitioning to the country circuit, sharing stages with the likes of Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, and Miranda Lambert. At 19, she released her debut EP Listen (2011), featuring the radio-ready single “Holding Me,” which landed on Billboard’s Hot AC Tracks chart. Her early career highlights include joining the Plain White T’s on their Wonders of the

Younger tour. With two decades in the industry, Park continues to craft music that’s rooted in authenticity, emotional depth, and personal growth.

Garrett Shultz

With a fearless spirit and an electric live show, country rocker Garrett Shultz has become known as one of the most dynamic performers in the scene today. Born and raised in York, Pennsylvania, Shultz has always chased growth—both musically and personally. Between 2020 and 2022, he performed over 100 shows a year, often touring from a mobile stage he built himself. His high-energy sets have earned him opening slots for country hitmakers like Walker Hayes, Michael Ray, LoCash, and Priscilla Block. His latest project, American Made, is a bold blend of beer-soaked party anthems and heartfelt ballads that pay tribute to his small-town roots and working-class upbringing.

Maddie Lenhart

Virginia native Maddie Lenhart has been singing since before she could talk and writing songs almost as soon as she learned to spell. After earning her degree from James Madison University, she moved to Nashville and initially took a job behind the scenes in the music industry. But when the pandemic hit, Lenhart made the courageous leap to pursue songwriting full time. Her music is marked by vulnerable lyrics, vivid storytelling, and a voice that listeners have described as “cooked by God in butter.” She pours her soul into her craft daily, performing her original songs at songwriter rounds across Nashville and building a community through authenticity and connection. Maddie will be making her CMA Fest debut in 2025, a star-studded, multi-day festival that attracts hundreds of thousands of country music fans from across the country.

Jack Dratch

Philadelphia native Jack Dratch is a versatile drummer, percussionist, keyboardist, and producer, making waves in Nashville’s ever-evolving music scene. A graduate of the University of Miami’s prestigious Frost School of Music (Class of 2023), Dratch relocated to Music City with his band, Pump Action, pursuing both the group’s growth and his own flourishing career. He’s performed on some of the world’s biggest stages, including the Latin Grammy Awards’ Person of the Year Gala in Seville, Spain. Currently, Dratch balances life on the road, gigs on Nashville’s famed Broadway strip, and producing for clients from his home studio—always pushing creative boundaries and elevating every project he touches.