2025 Artists

Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Megan Linville, the granddaughter of a songwriter who had cuts by such country music icons as Charley Pride, Kitty Wells and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Roy Orbison, recorded her first album at the age of 19 with producer John Carter Cash, the Grammy-winning son of the "Man In Black." Megan has performed at some of the sports world’s largest events, including numerous Major League Baseball games, the Indy 500, The Allstate Brickyard 400 Sprint Cup Series, the Kentucky Derby, and many more. Her self-penned recording of “Wrapped Up In Love” is the closing credits song for Hallmark Network’s perennial holiday favorite Snow Bride, as well as, Hearts of Christmas. A sweet mixture of Laurel Canyon and smooth Tennessee Whiskey, Megan is solidifying her footing as an emerging artist to watch on the Country music scene. She was featured as one of CMT’s Artist Discoveries and her music video for “This Old Town” reached number 3 on CMT’s 12 Pack Countdown. Also, Megan is now the new voice of Blue Bell Ice Cream, alongside Nashville Hall of Fame songwriter, Aaron Barker.

Decked in denim and toting an Allsup's burrito, Texas Country artist Race Ricketts is the mouthpiece of the 940 area code he proudly calls home. He is classically trained in acting from the University of Oklahoma, bringing his effortless stage presence and affinity for storytelling to the forefront of his live performances. His songwriting (and wardrobe) influences include Guy Clark, Jerry Jeff Walker, Chris Knight and the Drive-By Truckers which is apparent in singles like 940 and his staple jean button down. With four of his songs off his newest record charting in the top 10 on 95.9 The Ranch’s music chart, and radio play all across the state of Texas, Race is a prime example of where hard work and dedication to craft can take a small-town kid. And he’s only just getting started…

One of the founding members of the Fort Myers ACMA (Americana Community Music Association), Ray began playing guitar during the late '60s folk scene. With the support and inspiration of fellow local and touring musicians, he began writing and playing in earnest in 2010. Traveling a long road in a short time, his music encompasses many genres, including Americana, folk, blues, ballads, and a little bit of country. His storytelling style takes the listener to another place in time, his music and lyrics bringing evocative insights into the many sides of life. Ray is also a singer/songwriter’s song-singer. That is, he does interpretive covers of great originals by other talented artists using his own creative touch. His inventive fingerstyle guitar is uniquely diverse and easy-on-the-ears. Ray’s released album, “How Much Time,” has received glowing reviews stateside and overseas.

Robert Bidney is a singer-songwriter whose messages are as strong as his melodies. Bidney connects with his audiences through his infectious energy and emotion. Three studio albums have now been recorded and a fourth is on the way. “Thank Goodness,” Bidney’s third album, was among the Top 50 most-played albums on Folk Radio upon its release. This album also charted for eight straight weeks on the Americana Roots Top 50, debuting at #6. Bidney is a winner in the “Music for Humanity” songwriting contest and in the International Acoustic Music Awards. Bidney’s work has been praised by such media notables as Ben Fong-Torres of Rolling Stone, Lee Zimmerman of Goldmine Magazine, Jon Stein of WTBQ 93.5FM in New York and Elise Cady of Americana Highways Magazine.

Robinson Treacher is a nationally touring award-winning artist, singer/songwriter who spends his time between New York and Nashville. He has shared the stage at shows and festivals with such notable artists as Tedeschi Trucks, Los Lobos, Phil Lesh and Friends, Vince Gill, Scotty McCreery, Kristian Bush, Jeffrey Steele, Chris Young, LOCASH and many more. His powerfully emotional shows have garnered him many fans from multiple genres all across the US. Robinson is currently in the studio working on three separate projects…be on the lookout for new releases at the end of 2025 and into 2026.

Founding member of the Americana duo Reckless Saints, Roy Schneider has been performing his original music throughout the United States and abroad for the past two decades. His songs have thrice made him a NewFolk Finalist at the Kerrville Folk Festival (TX), a contestant on NBC's The Voice - Season 5 - and placed him in the Telluride Acoustic Blues competition (CO). No Depression called him “A songwriter in the grandest tradition of Steve Earle, Lucinda Williams, Guy Clark and Lyle Lovett, but with a voice, songwriting skill, stagecraft and instrumental talent all his own.” Roy and Reckless Saints partner, Kim Mayfield, released an album titled ‘Blue Twangled Folk’n’Roll, and are currently making preparations for a new live-in-studio record for 2025."

Ruby Amanfu is a Ghana-born, Nashville-based GRAMMY, Soul Train and BET Award nominated Songwriter and Recording Artist. Having written and recorded music since her teens, Amanfu has released 11 critically acclaimed solo studio albums and her songs have appeared in shows such as “The Morning Show,” “Station 19,” “Little Fires Everywhere,” "Nashville," "Pretty Little Liars," and in films such as "The Secret Life of Bees," "Hope Springs" and “The Photograph.” Her accolades include co-writing not one but two Grammy-nominated Songs of the Year, "Hard Place” for the artist H.E.R. and “A Beautiful Noise” for artists Alicia Keys and Brandi Carlile. Amanfu has also written songs for Rag’n’Bone Man, Brandy, Leslie Odom Jr., Yola, Naturi Naughton, Celisse, and many others. Amanfu sings the theme song of the popular series, The Chosen, and her fluid vocals can be heard throughout all seasons. Amanfu’s vocals also appear on Beyoncé's song, “Don’t Hurt Yourself” on the Grammy-winning album, Lemonade, on Norah Jones’ album, Pick Me Up off the Floor, and alongside Jack White on the White Stripes singer-guitarist's solo LPs, Blunderbuss and Lazaretto, highlighted by a performance of their collaboration, "Love Interruption" at the 55th Grammy Awards. Outside of her vast musical career, Amanfu is a community leader, chef, wife and stepmother.

Sam Ashworth is considered to be one of the most compelling voices in music today. Born in Sacramento and raised in Nashville, 3x Grammy nominee Ashworth grew up in the studio thanks to his father, Grammy-winning singer/songwriter/producer, Charlie Peacock. Sam’s unique ability and passion for the craft of songwriting have given him a 20+ year career in music across a multitude of genres. His first cut as a songwriter was at 17 years old, when a song he had written at age 16 was recorded by Sixpence None The Richer on their Certified Platinum self-titled album. His current accolades include co-writing the 2024 single for Andy Grammer, titled “Without You.” In addition to winning the 2021 Critics Choice Award for the song, “SpeakNow,” performed by Leslie Odom Jr. from the film, ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI, he also became a Golden Globe Award and Academy Award nominee in the same year. The reach of “Speak Now” continued into 2022 with an additional nomination for Best Song for Visual Media at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. Sam is most known for playing a key role in the H.E.R. album, I Used to Know Her, in which he co-wrote nine songs that garnered him an Album of the Year nomination and Song of the Year nomination for “Hard Place” at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. As an artist, Sam has released four solo studio albums and his vocals appear on Dierks Bentley’s quadruple platinum hit, “Drunk on a Plane” and on Norah Jones’s seventh studio album, Pick Me Up Off the Floor.

Sheena is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has entertained audiences for decades throughout the United States. Her music and live performances are simply captivating, as she shares her personal journeys through Life, Love and Loss. Staying true to herself is evident in her performances, and that honesty has become the catalyst to her passion for music. Sheena was selected for NBC’s season 12 of The Voice, where she was hand-picked by Adam Levine. Since her appearance, Sheena has moved on to partner with several multi-platinum songwriters and artists that have evolved her unique songwriting style with tracks such as "Piece Of Me," "Tongues Of Angels" and her debut single, "Bad Bitches Like Me." Sheena has also been a featured host and curator for several themed events for past Island Hopper Songwriter Festivals, which included "The F.E.M.," an all-girl powered round; a Pride round featuring LGBTQ+ artists; and special Bose-sponsored moments during the festival.

Hailing from the hill country of Texas, the Reed Brothers, Kyle and Keegan, front a soulful rock-driven Americana band that weaves heartfelt storytelling with infectious grooves. With a keen focus on crafting meaningful, relatable songs, the Reed Brothers combine lush, 3-part harmonies with impressive musicianship, drawing inspiration from the hard-driving blues rock they grew up on. Their music seamlessly fuses Americana's narrative tradition with the emotional intensity of blues, creating a sound that resonates with diverse audiences. Accompanied by K Phillips on keys, Nate Rodriguez on drums, and Jordan Pena on bass, the Reed Brothers deliver dynamic live performances that showcase their passion and dedication to their craft. With new music on the horizon, recorded at Sonic Ranch in Tornillo, Texas, and Cibolo Studios in San Antonio, the Reed Brothers are poised to make a lasting impact on the Americana scene in 2025 and beyond.

Grammy award winning songwriter Tim James is the co-writer of the 5 week #1 “My List” by Toby Keith, the Bucky Covington Top 10 “It’s Good To Be Us”, and the smash debut from the Lost Trailers “Holler Back”. James has had over 50 major label cuts by artists such as Alabama, Darius Rucker, Craig Morgan, Chris Young, Montgomery Gentry, LeeAnn Womack, Joe Nichols, Buddy Jewel, Josh Turner and contemporary Christian artist Point of Grace. James penned the Trace Adkins single “All I Ask For Anymore”, which was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Country Song of 2009, and the 2010 Billboard song of the year and #1 “Love Like Crazy”, by Lee Brice. “Love Like Crazy” was nominated for ACM song of the year in 2010 and broke a record for consecutive weeks on the charts. James also wrote the Rodney Atkins single “He’s Mine”, the George Strait #1 single “Give It All We Got Tonight”, and the title track and single from the Darius Rucker album “Southern Style”. James also penned the single, “Either Way”, from the Grammy-winning Chris Stapleton album entitled “From A Room, Volume 1”.

Tim McGeary is an international singer-songwriter originally from New Jersey who now calls his home Naples, Florida. Tim started out in the New York club scene playing at CBGB's, Trax, and Danceteria, and was signed to A&M records with the band The Rescue. They recorded their first vinyl record in London with Tony Mansfield as producer (Naked Eyes). Since then, Tim has recorded 3 solo CDs, the first two under the name "Wonderful Johnson" and the CD "Authentic Memphis Samich" in Memphis with John Hampton as producer (Gin Blossoms). The CDs "12" and "Second Hand Saint" produced by Ray Nesbit. His songs have been featured on the TV shows Smallville, One Tree Hill, and Glory Days, and the movies Girl Got Moe, The Knowers, and In Mysterious Ways. Most recently, his 2019 his song "When We Fight" was placed in the film "American Confederate." Tim started his world traveling days in his early 20s as a merchant marine, and is now booking shows in Europe, Denmark, Spain, France and Germany. Tim has had his music recorded by many artists, most recently with the William Shatner and Jeff Cook collaboration CD "Why Not Me" with the song "Wrong Number." The song "Trouble in Love" (Cash Creek) was voted the number one song of the year at the 2018 Josie Awards, (Country Pop By a Duo) and in 2019, the song "Lightning Walk" was submitted for a Grammy. Tim is a retired firefighter/paramedic/flight medic in Collier County, Florida, and was deployed to New York following the 9/11 attack. He has played with bands that have opened up for Billy Idol, Duran Duran, Roxy Music, and more recently opening for the Black Crows, Confederate Railroad, David Ball, and Rush Low. His love of songwriting started at an early age, and continues to grow with friends, cowriters and the artists he writes with.

Tony Saint Tone is an award-winning singer/songwriter from Sarasota, FL. His unique approach to songwriting takes a blend from pop, rock and country. In addition to winning several songwriting awards, here's a look at why he's sure to put on an unforgettable show: As a full-time musician, he has performed over 6,000 shows. He has entertained our US troops around the world in 23 different countries. Recorded 18 original CDs Several of his songs have been licensed to MTV and placed into movies. Performed at the 2009 Inaugural Ball for President Obama Has shared the stage with over 30 national acts, including Lee Greenwood, Foreigner, Jefferson Starship, Kansas, Blues Traveler, Travis Tritt, Warrant, Great White, Gavin DeGraw, Little Feat, The Outlaws and more.