1) The Red Clay Strays
Known for their alternative country rock sound, The Red Clay Strays are making strides in the music industry. They are most well known for their 2022 single, "Wondering Why." Although released in 2022, the song saw most of its success in late 2023. The single went viral on Tik Tok shortly before reaching the top 100 billboard.
The Red Clay Strays are currently touring across the United States. They have many sold out shows already, and big appearances planned. On July 12 they will be seen at the Windy City Smokeout 2024 in Chicago, Illi. where they will open for the stars: Carrie Underwood, Cody Johnson, Thomas Rhett, and Parker McCollum. Their second studio LP is scheduled to release on July 26 featuring their most recent single, "Wanna Be Loved."
2) Dylan Gosset
Austin, Texas native, Dylan Gosset has made a lasting impact on country music. Known for his vulnerable lyrics, he writes all of his own music. His fast tracked career started with him uploading his music to his personal social media accounts, and the internet did what it does, and overnight he became well known and well loved for his music. After playing at the CMA Fest on June 6, he will take stage in Europe and the Northern Atlantic before returning to the states. On July 20 he will perform at the FairWell Festival in Redmond, Oreg.
"They say pressure makes diamonds, why the hell am I still coal," is the line that put eyes on Gosset. Building off of the strength of this song, "Coal," he continues to play sold out shows across the world. Following the viral success of "Coal," his EP "Songs in the Gravel" released.
3) Zach Top
Some say he is "reviving the spirit of 90's traditionalist," as Zach Top continues to leave his mark on country/bluegrass music. Dreams of performing in the honky tonks took him to Nashville, Tenn. where his single, "Like it Ain't No Thing," saw success. This song saw the No. 1 spot on the Bluegrass charts. His breakout hit, "Sounds Like the Radio," captured audiences attention right before he released the rest of his debut album, "Cold Beer and Country Music."
Growing up in Sunnyside, Wash. Top fell in love with music -- the same music he is trying to recreate a modern country world. Putting a fresh twist on tradition, Zach has received much praise from the top artists today including Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, and Miranda Lambert to name a few. Top will be seen playing shows with some of the best this year like Dierks Bently, Lainey Wilson, Chase Rice, Ian Munsick, and more.
4) Treaty Oak Revival
Red Dirt Texas County meets with southern rock influences to bring us Treaty Oak Revial's distinctive sound. In 2019 they made their debut album "No Vacacy" which was followed up by their 2023 record "Have A Nice Day." They have continually received some of the best reviews in country music.
Currently, they have over 3 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone. The invitation only, Grand Ole Opry invited Treaty Oak to play there earlier in 2024. The talented, Sam Canty is the lead singer and acoustic guitarist for the group. Their 2024 tour continues across the United States which includes their appearance at the much anticipated Cottonfest 2024 at the end of June.
5) Hailey Whitters
With a unique voice and a heart for country music, Hailey Whitters has become a rising star. She now calls Nashville home, but was born in Iowa . After years of growing success, in 2023 she headlined for the first time and continued a second headlining tour this year in 2024. Throughout this year you will also find her opening and supporting big names like Luke Combs, Jason Aldean, and Dan&Shay.
The release of her song "Ten Year Town," in 2020 was her breakthrough moment to the industry. She signed with Big Deal Records after being grammy nominated as a singer and songwriter. In 2023 she was named New Female Artist of the Year at the ACM awards. Her newest EP titled, "I'm In Love," has shown success already early on.
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