Country/ Rock/ Americana Singer/Songwriter
🌟 Featured Artist: Ja Thomas aka"Hazi" At just 20 years old, Ja (Hazi) began working with me to prepare for Season 20 of American Idol. Together, we trained for his auditions and Hollywood Week — where he delivered a phenomenal performance that earned him a standing ovation from the judges for his rendition of Zoe Wees’ “Control.” Since then, Ja has been unstoppable. Today, he’s: • 🎶 Performing at iconic venues like The Listening Room • ✍️ Collaborating with SONGHOUSE and gracing stages at Whiskey Jam • 💖 Winning the hearts of audiences all over Nashville More than just a singer, Hazi is a storyteller. His emotionally resonant R&B/Gospel voice & Country/Americana roots, shaped by both raw talent and unshakable resilience, continues to captivate listeners everywhere. 🔗 Listen & Follow Hazi: • Spotify • YouTube
SINGER/SONGWRITER
Big things aren’t just on the horizon for this girl anymore — they’re happening. ✨ Genevieve Heyward is a Nashville-based indie artist, songwriter, and powerhouse performer with a voice and personality that are completely her own. She’s toured nationally and internationally, shared the stage with artists including Ethel Cain, Butch Walker, and GAYLE, and released her deliciously good EP, Sprinkles. And now? You can catch Genevieve bringing that unmistakable voice, quick wit, and wonderfully unfiltered personality to Season 24 of American Idol. I’ve always known there was something incredibly special about this girl, and I couldn’t be more excited for the rest of the world to see it too. Stream Sprinkles, follow along with her journey, and get to know Genevieve at genevieveheyward.com. 🩷🥒✨.
NEO-SOUL
Jessie Nové is a rising Nashville-based artist whose soulful voice and heartfelt songwriting have already begun to make waves. Since her early teens, Jessie has been honing her craft and sharing her unique perspective through music, blending raw honesty with catchy, memorable melodies. She has performed at venues across Nashville, collaborated with top writers and creatives, and was recently featured on a podcast where she shared her journey and creative process. Jessie’s songs reflect both her empathy and resilience, making her an artist to watch as she continues to connect deeply with audiences and grow her presence in the music world. Check out her podcast with Nashville Tour Stop!
Baroque/ 19th Century Music
Pietà ’s parents introduced me to her at four to begin vocal lessons. At age 6, she placed 1st in her debut live music competition, singing Baroque music at The Charleston International Music Competition. Since November 2023, she has had 16 wins in world competitions. She performed at The Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles last summer, was awarded the first prize at the UK International Music Competition, and was asked to sing in Salzburg, Austria, and Barcelona, Spain. Right now, she is second in the world. The first place above her is a professional over 30.
Inspirational Pop Artist
NEDY is a compassionate artist who has been Featured in People Magazine along with many others for her anti-bullying song, "MADE TO BE," She is an extraordinary human being with a beautiful voice that sends a message and she set up "Friends Forever Club," an anti-bullying organization and an online forum on Instagram that hopes to help put an end to childhood bullying once and for all.
Alterative/Indie/Rock
Emory & Augie—Her voice will make you melt. Emory is one of a kind. She has a delicate and intriguing, what I would call an inviting voice. She is this sweet 19-year-old dancer I met in LA. Her 14-year-old brother Augie and friends produced and played all the instruments on this record. Emory sings on “Pulse.”
Singer/Songwriter - Alternative
Gracie Jones is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter, and Dark Horse Institute Graduate with a distinctive voice, an instinct for storytelling, and an artistic perspective all her own. Drawing from alternative pop, rock, and singer-songwriter influences, Gracie creates music that is vulnerable, expressive, and unapologetically honest. Whether she’s writing an original song, stepping onto a stage, or experimenting with a new sound, Gracie leads with emotion and authenticity. Her music finds beauty in the complicated parts of being human, pairing raw storytelling with a voice that can move effortlessly from intimate and delicate to powerful and commanding. With new music in the works and an ever-evolving sound, Gracie is an exciting young artist finding her own lane — and making it unmistakably hers.