Originally from New Orleans, Greg Barnhill has been writing and performing his entire lie.  Artists from Etta James, Martina McBride, and Jessica Simpson to Chicago, Tim McGraw, Lee Ann Womack, Leona Lewis, and many in between have embraced his songs.  “Walkaway Joe,” recorded by Trisha Yearwood and Don Henley, was a significant milestone in his career. The song went on to earn him a Grammy nomination as well as the respect of his peers that follows him to this day.  Barnhill also had a crossover smash with “House of Love” for Amy Grant and Vince Gill.  Other hit songs include “Same Ol Love,” “99.9% Sure I’ve Never Been Here Before”, “She’s Taken’ A Shine” and “Never Been Kissed.” He garnered critical claims with a 2014 single, Gary Allan's" It Ain't The Whiskey" which got rave reviews for its bold take on the issue of addiction.  While Barnhill’s chart successes are impressive, he has also recorded, written, and produced a number of TV themes and jingles.  In 2007, Greg earned an Emmy nomination for his hit “It’s A New Day” for ‘The Today Show’. You can also hear his work on “CNN”, “Fox and Friends,” “The View,” “Baywatch,” “Growing Pains,” “Murphy Brown,” Crown Royal, Tennessee Titans (NFL), Nashville Predators (NHL), Atlanta Braves (MLB) and other national and regional sports teams, businesses and television programs.  In April of 2009, Greg co-wrote and co-produced the new theme song for CBS The Early Morning Show, “A Lot Happens Early”. Later in 2009, Barnhill was nominated for his second Emmy for the NASCAR theme “Be There.” In 2010, Greg Barnhill was nominated for his third Emmy and won for ‘Best Original Song’ for the Today Show theme “Your Day Is Today”. He has written and performed in the New Orleans Saints video/theme song “Big Thang.”  In 2011, he had the song “I Know Who I Am” recorded by Leona Lewis for Tyler Perry’s latest movie, “For Colored Girls,” in the movie as well as on the Atlantic soundtrack. It was also used to promote the movie "The Butler.” Also, in 2011, three of his songs were used on the HBO series "TREME," and in 2014, his song "How It Really Is" was used on the CW network's "Hart of Dixie," and in 2015, you can hear his production chops on ME-TV's latest promotional campaign, as well as CNN tonight and CNBC's shark tank nation promos.  Greg is one of Nashville’s first-call master vocalists. He performs around the world with other amazing artists and songwriters. You can also hear Greg’s voice on the recordings of Tim McGraw, and Toby Keith, just to name a few.

https://www.gregbarnhill.com/

BILLY DAWSON is a multi-talented singer, songwriter, entertainer, author, and motivational speaker, Amazon best-selling children’s author, and former Jersey Mike’s bag popper and sandwich slinger. Nashville Industry Music Awards awarded him with Artist of the year, Best country male vocalist and best country live performer.  He recently worked on a new single, “Sinners Saints” produced by Rodney Clawson, Lee Brice and Jacob Rice and it was written by: Sara Brice, Deleah Shane, and Billy Dawson.  (See “SINNERS SAINTS” official music video at https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=58RYmQlcgfg and  “SINNERS SAINTS” BEHIND THE SCENES WITH LEE BRICE AND BILLY DAWSON at https://www.instagram.com/tv/B9r4UCvlvNA/?igshid=4zvny1i80775).  Billy recently wrote & recorded & produced music for an upcoming Bollywood movie with R Madavan "Rocketry: The Nambi Effect" that was mixed by Chris Lord Alge and mastered by Brad Blackwood.  One of his favorite things to do is write with prison inmates with ‘The Beat of Life’ (see https://wpln.org/post/at-the-nashville-jail-inmates-and-songwriters-come-together-for-a-day-of-music-filled-healing/).  He was also the winner of the 2010 "Get Discovered" (iHeart Radio/Clear Channel) National Competition and was featured live on the iconic Jerry Lewis MDA telethon in Las Vegas and on the airwaves for over four million viewers. Dawson was included in iTunes/Tunecore best of Country 2010 album featuring Brantley Gilbert and Colt Ford. He penned the theme song “Born to Lead” for the CBS Sports Network Lombardi Awards and has his songs playing in stadiums nationwide for the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL.  He has also had his music placed on Netflix. Dawson has shared the stage with artists including Toby Keith, Lee Brice, Big and Rich, Josh Turner, Joe Nichols, Charlie Louvin, Montgomery Gentry, Aaron Lewis, Craig Morgan, Lady A and many more.  Dawson was honored to be a part of the fourth annual Homes For Our Troops Veterans Day Celebrity charity event to help HFOT’s mission to build and donate specially adapted custom homes for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives actors alongside artists including Wynonna and Dave Matthews and actors including George Clooney, Jennifer Aniston, Ben Stiller, Bryan Cranston, Mindy Kaling, Jake Gyllenhaal, Jason Bateman, Jerry Seinfeld and many more.  In addition to his musical endeavors, Dawson is the author of (AMAZON best seller) "You Never Know", the first book in a series of children's books focusing bullying, racism and other societal issues involving children.  He brings his book to life when he speaks at schools about the importance of respect and love in everyday life.  He also had his song "Second Chance" come out with Pat Smith's (Emmitt Smith) new book titled "Second Chances.” Dawson receive an American Advertising Awards (Silver Addy winner) for his Chevy commercial and was honored alongside First Lady Laura Bush who was honored with the “Outstanding Citizens Award for Promotion of Literacy” by The Texas Authors Institute of History. He received the “Outstanding Social Impact Award” for his Amazon best-selling children’s book, “You Never Know”.  Check him out at: www.billydawsonmusic.com; Instagram: @billydawsonmusic

With over 400 songs recorded, KIM MCLEAN has also garnered a Dove Award for Gospel Song of the year, ASCAP and NSAI awards, Grammy and Juno nominations, and as an indie artist, won Song of the Year honors for the Just Plan Folk organization out of 800,000 entries.  Kim was signed as a staff songwriter one month after coming to Nashville with a new upstart called Little Big Town in 1986 and has been a songwriter since with an impressive array of companies including New Haven, Centergy, E.M.I. Music Publishing, King Lizard, Jody Williams Music, Nick N Ash Music/Paul Worley, Skyline Music, Sony, and her own publishing company Kim McLean Music.  Song credits include Beautiful Goodbye (recorded by Jennifer Hanson), Count Your Blessings (NSAI winner and Grammy nominee), All We Ever Find (Recorded by Tim McGraw), Elisabeth (recorded by Billy Gilman and video chart-topper on CMT), Forever Everyday (recorded by Lee Ann Womack), Harmless Heart (recorded by Trisha Yearwood), and her own #1 Inspirational Country Hit (ICMA) Angels and Eagles, a duet with Dolly Parton.  McLean’s songs have been used on several major network TV shows including As The World Turns, ABC’s Hope & Faith, NBC’s West Wing, CBS’ Cold Case and Early Edition, as well as several indie films.  Kim has produced award-winning projects for indie artists, gospel artists, and major labels and is a studio acoustic guitar player and background vocalist.  To get a true sense of this artist, check out her website at kimmclean.com and social media at https://www.facebook.com/kimmcleanmusic and @kimmcleanmusic.

HUNTER RAE has only ever wanted to create and speak through music. At ten years old, Rae was putting pen to paper and strumming three chords as a way to make sense of the ups and downs we all experience in life. Sixteen years later, she’s never put down that pen or that guitar. Hunter embraces the storytelling of her life in hopes that her listeners feel seen and understood as they navigate their way through their own. She has transformed from writing lyrics in Math class to harnessing her craft in hometown coffee shops and studios to becoming a Nashville, TN local. Driving eight days across the country from Canada to make her dreams come true, she’s not slowing down any time soon. Hunter is working with producer/songwriter Forest Glen Whitehead to release a series of singles throughout the year (“boys like u” this past April and “Twice” this June), and made her debut at The Bluebird Cafe. If there’s one thing she would want you to know, it’s this: “Never give up on yourself or your dreams. Anything is possible.”  Instagram: @hunterraee